Michigan Online Gambling May Restrict Credit Cards

With the new Michigan online gambling industry off and running, some players may experience unexpected issues if they want to use a debit or credit card to fund their hobby. Some card issuers are telling their customers that they will not allow the transactions, and that is causing tension within the industry. Even though the use of credit and debit cards is not officially restricted in the state, some gaming operators and banks are choosing to exclude this as a deposit option. A spokesman with the Michigan Gaming Control Board said there are several reasons to block these cards for…

American sports betting

The Biggest Gambling Companies in Canada

There are thousands of land-based and online casinos in the world, with thousands of more casino games competing for player attention. This means it can be a tough market to succeed in or even make it to the top no less. Most top-tier gaming companies have been around for decades, and it is not surprising that a number of them are established in Canada, given that the country has been legalizing more and more forms of gambling over the past few years. Online casino slots are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the new way of life – having to stay home…

Las Vegas Sands Now Eyes Online Gambling

It’s been less than a month since the passing of Sheldon Adelson, and already his Las Vegas Sands has a new CEO who is steering the company toward iGaming and digital betting. Rob Goldstein has been named as Adelson’s replacement, and he seems set to take the company directly into the teeth of the industry his predecessor spend millions of dollars and the last years of his life fighting. When speaking of Adelson’s dislike of online gambling, Goldstein said “He never questioned its viability… We just want to keep working toward our goals. It’s a very interesting business. The question…

US Internet Betting

US Internet Betting Just Hits New Heights!

Regulated US internet betting just hit an amazing, all-time high over the weekend… due in large part to the opening of Virginia and Michigan online gambling! The NFL’s Conference Championships over the weekend brought out the bettors across 17 states and Washington, DC. That resulted in a 260% increase in legal gambling transactions placed over the web from the same time last year. Just from the two newest markets in Michigan and Virginia there were well over 7 million bets places by 400,000 individual accounts. Many jurisdictions are now starting to take notice that all that money (and potential tax…

Justice Department Loses Wire Act Appeal

In a case that has enormous implications for online gambling in America, the US Department of Justice lost their Wire Act appeal against the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Hampshire, upholding the decision of a lower court and driving a nail in the Justice Department newest interpretation of the law. That interpretation could have criminalized interstate online poker and threatened the new, US online gambling industry altogether. Whereas many have insisted that the 1961 Federal Wire Act was always intended to apply to sports betting, the DOJ chose to broaden…

SiGMA Recruits Nicole Fields to US Team

SiGMA is excited to announce that it will welcome Nicole Fields as VP Growth and Strategy for the US markets. Fields will be the first addition to SiGMA’s US-based team, bringing a wealth of expertise in the gaming industry to the table. Ms. Fields, a 40 Under 40 recipient who has previously worked with a number of respected institutions, including events company G2E Las Vegas, will be responsible for driving SiGMA’s plans for advancement and development in the US. “We’re delighted to welcome Nicole Fields onboard. Nicole is a highly respected individual in the industry and her experience in the…