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Betsoft Becomes One Of The First To Meet German ISTG Regulations
The transition phase for the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling (ISTG) has officially begun. Beginning on October 15, 2020, online gambling operators are being asked to fall in line and meet the country’s new compliance rules before the ISTG formally becomes law on July 1, 2021. Those who fail to meet the new regulations by […]
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Just about all games in any casino carry a certain “house edge”. That means there is a percentage built into the betting system that guarantees that as more and more bets are made at a given game, the casino will continually keep a small portion of those wagers. Over hundreds, thousands, and even millions of […]
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The gang over at Betsoft have not just been busy cranking out great new games to delight the players that already know their brand and reputation for great slot machines. They’ve also been working behind the scenes to get their game in front of more players and into more markets around the globe. Betsoft And […]
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Royal Panda Stopped Taking UK Players since the End of January 2020
As much a shocking realisation as it may be for many online casino goers, Royal Panda casino withdrew from the UK market on the 31st of January. Praised for its numerous promotions and a massive game selection, the award-winning casino brand stopped receiving new UK customers as early as January 8th, allowing existing users to […]
What Are Social Casinos And How Do They Work
Many people, especially those who don’t gamble, think that casino games are inherently boring and that nobody would play them if there weren’t a chance to win money. Most games are entirely based on chance, involving no skill whatsoever. They’re also often extremely repetitive with a complete game taking place from start to finish within […]
Yeti Casino Highlights – New Features and Last Year’s Key Moments
Yeti Casino enters the New Year with great ambition and hope for another successful milestone, expecting to welcome more new casino players who will enjoy the platform not only through its games but also through its unique features and promotions. Owned and operated by L&L Europe Ltd, Yeti Casino is licensed and regulated by the […]
Industry Experts Predict Sportsbook Consolidation In The Wake of William Hill and CG Deal
The May 2018 Supreme Court decision which allows states to determine their own sportsbook laws and regulations has been historic. It has led to thirteen states placing their first legal sports wagers. At the same time, seven more American states are passing sports betting laws to make it legal. Making Moves As the US market […]
Baltimore Man Charged for Allegedly Stealing $16,000 Worth of Chips from Horseshoe Casino
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Are Pay and Play Casinos the Future of Online Gambling?
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SoftSwiss and Pragmatic Play expand partnership to include live casino
Pragmatic Play has officially launched their live casino games on platforms powered by software solution provider SoftSwiss. This agreement comes after SoftSwiss has already added Pragmatic Play’s full suite of slots earlier in the year. With this new deal, Pragmatic’s studio will provide games like Live Roulette, Live Blackjack and Live Speed Roulette. The developer […]
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How to Avoid the Most Common Blackjack Strategy Mistakes
Blackjack strategy isn’t hard to learn. It’s worth the effort, too, as the house edge for a basic strategy player is at least 2% lower than it is for someone who’s just playing by the seat of his pants. That’s the difference between a house edge of 0.5% and 2.5%, which doesn’t sound like much […]
What The eCOGRA Safe And Fair Seal Means For Online Casinos
Many players tend to think that they’re on their own when it comes to choosing where they want to gamble—especially in countries where online gambling must be done offshore, like the United States. Of course, you can look for things like reviews, game providers, and licenses held by any casino you’re considering, but do any […]
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SoftSwiss to Sponsor the WBC World Title Fight at SIGMA
The company SoftSwiss is one of the main sponsors of the WBC World Champion fight which will be held as part of the SiGMA event as the first ever WBC World title fight to take place on the island of Malta. This week, Malta will host a series of iGaming events and exhibitions, as well […]
How Much Money Should I Bring to the Casino?
How much money you should bring to the casino should be based first on how much money you can afford to lose. In other words, if you can’t afford to lose it, don’t bring it with you. All casino games carry a mathematical edge for the house. This doesn’t mean you can’t win – you […]
What The Bitcoin Halving Could Mean For Your Bankroll
Bitcoin is becoming more popular and more widely accepted among players, online casinos, and the online financial world in general. It’s a fast and easy way to pay for things or fund electronic accounts that also allows users to maintain a high level of privacy they could never hope for with traditional electronic payment methods. […]
Favorability of the US Casino Industry Higher Than Ever
The latest research from the American Gaming Association reveals that a record 49 percent of American adults express a favourable view of the casino gaming industry. This all-time-high result, 4% higher than in 2018, is driven by the perception that the industry provides high-quality, innovative entertainment but also helps local economies and creates jobs. The […]
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California’s Assembly Bill 1294 Helps Fight Illegal Gambling
Recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1294 will make it easier for the Californian authorities to seize profits from illegal gambling activities which, according to the American Gaming Association’s estimate, generate over $10 billion a year in ill-gotten gains. This includes online casinos as well as sportsbooks. Though current forfeiture laws do address the proceeds of […]
Paysafe Wins Inaugural US Payments Processor Of The Year Award
Payment processor Paysafe (Paysafe Group), already recognized as one of the world’s leading payment processing solutions, announced that it has won the “Payments Processor of the Year” award at the first edition of the American Gambling Awards, held at the Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey. The award was presented on the evening of the […]
UK National Gambling Helpline Goes 24 Hours
The national helpline to assist those who have suffered or are suffering from gambling-related harm, provided by GamCare and GambleAware, will now be available 24 hours a day. Beginning on the first of October, consumers will be able to reach the National Gambling Helpline on Freephone at 0808 8020 133 or through live webchat any […]
Scientific Games And BTG Team Up With Golden Nugget Online In NJ
Scientific Games Corporation is boosting its online presence in the US state of New Jersey thanks to a deal where they will make content from Big Time Gaming (BTG) available at the Golden Nugget Online Casino through their Open Gaming System. BTG has been one of the best performing network partners for Scientific Games in […]
Georgia Again Debating Legalization Of All Forms Of Gambling
Lawmakers in the US state of Georgia are once again mulling over the idea of legalizing all forms of gambling to provide funding for the HOPE scholarship program. This would mean a new state allowing landbased and online casinos. The state legislature is exploring possible economic benefits that could be reaped if gambling were expanded […]
Stars Group Fined 400000 By Dutch Gaming Authority
The Netherlands Gaming Authority has issued another large fine to an online casino for offering games to Dutch consumers without a local license to do so. This time it’s The Star Group (TSG), owner of the PokerStars online card room and StarsCasino. The fine, in the amount of €400,000, has been levied against TSG Interactive […]
Microgaming Signs Neon Valley As New Independent Studio Partner
Well known UK online gambling developer, Microgaming, has signed yet another independent studio to contribute to their already impressive but still rapidly growing catalogue of games. Neon Valley Studios will be joining the team and releasing their designs through Microgaming. The company attempts to stand apart from other igaming developers by concentrating on a true […]
Kindred Group Hit With €470,000 Fine By Dutch Gambling Authority
Trannel International Ltd, a subsidiary of Kindred Group, finds itself in hot water with Dutch online gaming authorities. The operator is on the receiving end of a €470,000 fine imposed by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling authority. The fine was issued for a violation of the country’s 1964 Gambling Act. The KSA has been stepping […]
EveryMatrix UK Operating License Suspended By UKGC
EveryMatrix has had its operating license suspended by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC). The Commission issued the suspension to take effect immediately and also indicated that there would be a formal review into the online iGaming software provider. They said the decision was based on compliance activity and would include an examination of EveryMatrix’s […]
NetEnt Launches In New Jersey Through DraftKings
Striking a new deal in the state of New Jersey, NetEnt’s presence in the United States is growing once again. The top online video slot and gaming developer will be bringing their content into the state through DraftKings. NetEnt had announced the deal earlier in the year when they were granted a temporary license within […]
Playtech Signs Major Distribution Deal With SoftSwiss
SoftSwiss has announced a major new distribution deal with another leading veteran gaming provider Playtech. The partnership deal states that SoftSwiss will distribute interactive content from Playtech to clients using their own proprietary online casino platform as well as third-party operators. This is considered to be a milestone content distribution contract for SoftSwiss, giving the […]
German Gamblers To Lose PayPal Funding Options In October
Online gamblers in Germany will soon lose the ability to fund casino accounts through popular online payments system PayPal. The government there has ordered the payment processor to stop facilitating unauthorized online casino activity. PayPal updated its terms of service in the German gambling market this week with language that prohibits using the service for […]
How To Find The Best International Online Casinos
Travelling often and would love to find an international online casino to play at? Or maybe located in a region that is not so popular within the gambling market and can’t find what you are looking for? Stick with us and find the best gambling sites for international casino players. Indeed, it can be difficult […]
Online Gambling In Pennsylvania Sets Records Only Two Weeks After Launch
The state of Pennsylvania’s recently regulated online gambling market has been in operation for sixteen days now and generated an astounding $812,306 in revenue. Customers’ total handle during that time period was $49.2 million. The state’s online market went live on July 15. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has the numbers since then broken […]
New Zealand Seeks To Protect Players From Online Gambling Problems
With a growing number of casino consumers in New Zealand experiencing problems with gambling, the country’s industry has been working actively to come up with ways to enhance protection. One of the biggest threats seems to be coming from offshore gambling sites. The groups which have been cited as requiring better protection against gambling-related harm […]
SoftSwiss And GrooveGaming Announce Expansive Partnership Deal
Well known, crypto-enabled casino software and igaming supplier SoftSwiss has announced that they will be expanding their global content offerings through a new partnership inked with content provider, GrooveGaming. The GrooveGaming outfit will gain a meaningful boost to its own reputation while SoftSwiss will reap the benefits of a significant addition to their real-money online […]
How to Win with the Martingale System
You’ll find any number of betting systems with complicated rules for raising and lowering your bets based on whether you’ve been winning or losing on your previous bets. The Martingale System isn’t one of them. It’s still a betting system that requires you to raise your bets based on the results of your previous bet, […]
How to Win a Million Dollars (Online or Off)
People win a million dollars all the time – every day, practically. This doesn’t mean it’s easy to win a million dollars. And it sure doesn’t mean that everyone who’s trying to win a million dollars is winning that amount of money. One thing they all have in common, though, is that they’re all willing to take […]
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It’s probably obvious to most poker players or sports bettors who are serious about their gambling why “expected value” is important. But expected value is equally important for the casino gambler, and this holds true even if the gambler in question is just a recreational gambler. You might have heard the phrases “house edge” and/or “payback percentage” […]
7 Reasons to Review Your Gambling Strategy
Not everyone gambles with a strategy, but everyone should. You should – at least – have a budget and some goals that will indicate when it’s quitting time. You should also know which gambling activities you want to engage in and how you want to engage in them. I make no judgment as to whether a recreational […]
Illinois Set To Double Gambling Space With Huge Chicago Casino
On June 28, the governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker signed a landmark gambling package that will make way for a huge casino in the city of Chicago as well as five smaller casinos to be set up in the southern suburbs of the city. Lawmakers and several Chicago mayors have tried to do something similar […]
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Sued For Cheating At Blackjack
The Encore Boston Harbor casino resort has not even been open for 30 days but it is already the subject of a class-action lawsuit accusing the casino of cheating its patrons. The suit was first reported in the Boston Herald. Joshua Garick, a Reading attorney, filed the suit in Middlesex Superior Court against Encore Boston […]
Blackjack Strategy Explained and Made Easy
Most people already know that blackjack offers the best odds in most casinos. What they don’t necessarily realize is how important blackjack strategy is to achieving those great odds. In every situation in a blackjack casino game, there’s an action which offers the best expected value. If you make that action correctly in every situation, blackjack […]
iSoftBet Bringing Their Games To Market In Switzerland
British iGaming software developer iSoftBet has announced that they will soon be offering their successful line of innovative online casino games and software to licensed operators in the recently regulated online gambling market in Switzerland. The developer issued an official press release on June 28 stating that they would be supplying casinos licensed by Switzerland’s […]
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There is more than one way to make some money from online casinos. Many people don’t think about it, but all of the major casino operators, both on land and on the Internet, are publicly traded on stock exchanges around the world. If you own stock in the right companies, you’ll do well when they […]
North Carolina Authorities Seize 25 Machines In Illegal Gambling Raid
Authorities in North Carolina are expected to make arrests this week after seizing 25 gambling machines during a raid of an illegal gaming operation. Deputies in Randolph County, as well as agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), searched a small, seemingly inconspicuous building identified as “62 Blue Arcade” in photographs. Illegal […]