The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) on Monday has caused ripples in the very fabric of online gambling. However, despite the tremendous implications the repeal may have hereafter, it was definitely not a chance event. The State of New Jersey has committed over $8 million in money to fight the […]
India has been one of the countries that have been facing strong regulatory headwinds where (online) poker has been concerned. Despite the somewhat unwelcoming local climate, the game has seen a surge in popularity, leading to some notable events, which are well-poised to bolster its popularity. The Poker Sports League (PSL), which is held in […]
PokerStars has been caught in an unpleasant lawsuit. Professional player Gordon Vayo, who was the runner-up in the 2016 World Series of Poker flagship event, filed a lawsuit on 2 May, claiming that the website had failed to pay out $700,000 worth of winnings from a tournament Mr Vayo had participated in May 2017. If […]
Female presence in poker is quite palpable. Apparently, female players make just as much of dab hands at crunching numbers and calling bluffs. After reporting on Maria Konnikova’s heady conquering of the echelons of poker, we take a look at Victoria Coren-Mitchell who is returning to the scene. Prior to disappearing from large-scale competitions, Ms […]
Writers often turn to the Internet, libraries, and well-seasoned sources to make sure they understand the subject matter they are about to share their thoughts on. The exact same thing happened to author Maria Konnikova who decided to pen The Biggest Bluff, a book exploring how poker allows people to become better at making snap […]
The long-mulled expansion of Ottawa’s Hard Rock Rideau Carleton Raceway casino may finally be on the cards, after the city’s rural affairs committee has given developers the green light to proceed with the $318-million project. With one regulatory hurdle behind its back, Hard Rock will have to focus on receiving approval from city council. If […]
Coming shortly after a Chinese government ban on online poker games and online gambling, Macau operators are divided about the future of the industry in the country. Concerned that the measures will not impact their business directly, they continue to eye the future with mixed feelings for the further expansion of the industry. The Chinese […]
Far from the hubbub of the United States regulatory altercations over the legalization of gambling, Costa Rica is tipped to receive its latest $400-million casino property. The Casino City Caribe will arrive in Moín, an area that overlooks the Caribbean coast. Construction work is slated to begin as early as 2019. The multi-purpose venue will […]
Online gambling in the United States may be edging closer to the regulatory norms, estimates Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) CEO Bill Carstanjen. One of the United States’ best-established gambling companies, CDI has been making significant changes to its portfolio to diversify its assets and lay the groundwork for the future online network of casinos that […]
Following the recent move by China to ban online poker, Norway is also another country that passed their own gambling restrictions. It is going to be implemented by May 7, 2018. Is this a good or a bad move? Different parties including Centrist, Socialist Left, Labour, and Christian People’s Parties have announced that they are […]
