Category: This Week in Gambling News Videos
Sheldon Adelson Applies for Online Gambling License
Sheldon Adelson’s Online Gambling License? Online gambling in Pennsylvania now has nine applications for licenses… including the Sands Bethlehem casino owned by Sheldon Adelson! What would cause the long-time Internet gambling opponent to apply for a license to run an online casino? And why are sports betting deals still being made in New York? This week’s special offer is for the Heavy Chips online casino.
New York Online Poker & Sports Betting Fizzle Out
Legislators have screwed up New York online poker and sports betting yet again! Well, at least they are consistent! They have consistently missed the opportunity to regulate online poker there four years running! Not ones to settle, they have now screwed up sports betting in the state as well! Also, what’s the deal with Pennsylvania online gambling? And why haven’t we seen any operators launch there yet? This week’s special offer comes from the Casumo Casino!
Sports Betting Target of Tribal Gaming
Bills to regulate sports betting are slowly making their way through state legislatures. However, Native American gaming interests could bypass the formalities and begin offering sports bets on tribal land! This week’s special offer comes from the MYB Casino!
New Year’s Online Gambling Ban
The new year has brought America yet another attempt to ban online gambling in the country. Four US Congressmen have sent a letter to Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. They are again asking for a reversal of the DOJ’s opinion that the 1961 Federal Wire Act does not apply to online gambling. This week’s special comes from PokerStars Casino.
The Dangers of Losing Net Neutrality
What would losing net neutrality look like for the online gambling industry? It could be very, very ugly… for casino players, poker players, sports bettors and gaming operators. The FCC and their leader Ajit Pai seem ready to vote down Net Neutrality next week. SIGN NET NEUTRALITY PETITION
Time’s Running Out on America’s Sports Betting Ban
The countdown to the December 4th sports betting challenge has begun! As the showdown in the Supreme Court approaches, things continue to look promising for the gambling industry. More and more states have thrown their support behind regulation of the industry, and even the professional leagues are shifting positions! An end to US sports betting prohibition looks within our reach! This week’s special offer comes from the Intertops Poker room.