WSOP.com and 888Poker have submitted for testing their new poker software. The hope is to grow US online poker via regulatory bodies in Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey, with the goal of pooling players from all three U.S. states upon the anticipated approval by all jurisdictions – a major step for gaming operators in the U.S. The linking of all three states is hopeful to go live on Tuesday, May 1 and would allow customers in Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey to play poker against each other, if final approval is granted from all jurisdictions. This shared-liquidity* gives way for…

The first state to regulate online gambling has issued a resounding “No” when it comes to fantasy sports. Could Delaware’s move be a trend for other states to follow? Also, the popularity of Pokemon Go and it’s relationship to gambling. This week’s special offer is from bet365 Bingo!

Delaware’s attorney general has sent cease-and-desist letters to online fantasy sports betting operators, telling them that Delaware law does not allow them to charge players to play, or players to win monetary prizes. The Department of Justice formally notified DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc., and Yahoo! Inc. on Thursday that their respective fantasy sports activities are not allowed in Delaware without passage of authorizing legislation. DOJ had initially notified state regulators in March that such games were not permitted under Delaware law, and that state agencies shared the information with certain companies. More at Washington Post

iGaming Business – Online gaming operator 888 has confirmed to investors that it is to launch a shared poker network between Delaware and Nevada, two of the three US states that offer forms of regulated internet gambling. The launch of the new online poker network, which will be known as the All America Poker Network (AAPN), comes after the two states in February signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow for shared player liquidity. While 888 is the monopoly provider in Delaware, the operator’s software is also used by WSOP in Nevada, although 888 is reported to be planning to launch…

Casino Scam Report – Delaware and Nevada have high hopes to launch their newly approved internet gaming agreement this summer and Gov. Brain Sandoval is hoping after recent talks with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie that more states will join in on the compact. Sandoval is urging stated to join as he promises a regulatory structure along with his states capabilities to supply an infrastructure for states lacking a current platform. “I think it’s important for them to know that we’re capable of doing this. I trust the regulatory process we have. We vetted this with Delaware for several months…

Las Vegas Review Journal – Early projections of a massive swell of cash from legalized online gaming may have been overly optimistic, but regulation launched a breakthrough in the gambling world, Ultimate Gaming’s top executives told a crowd of about 200 on Thursday at the iGaming North America 2014 conference. In a joint keynote speech at Planet Hollywood, the company’s chairman Tom Breitling and CEO Tobin Prior pushed for extended legislation across the country. While creating new jobs, the sites can be trusted and taxed, they said. “Regulation now means victory,” Prior said. The two highlighted lessons the company learned…