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Licensed gaming and sports betting operators in the US state of New Jersey set new monthly revenue records in March. The state showed a 34.5% gain over the same month last year with the total revenue hitting $294 million. New Jersey’s famous land-based casinos are still the main source of gambling income within the state. […]

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Along with sending out a reminder to online casinos that new rules for identity and age verification are now in effect, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has put together a new system intended to better measure gambling-related harm among children and young people. Ipsos MORI developed the system, in collaboration with GambleAware, the Advisory […]

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Fox Corporation subsidiary Fox Sports has struck a partnership with The Stars Group, best known as the company behind PokerStars. Together the two will launch a new sports betting service in the United States. As part of the agreement, Fox Sports will pay $236 million in exchange for a 4.99% stake in The Stars Group. […]

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Japan’s Fourth Abe Cabinet has approved new regulations that move the country closer to the opening of integrated resorts which would feature the first legal casinos within Japan. The Cabinet reviewed the new regulations on March 26. They focused mainly on the overall size of the hotels, their conference centres, and exhibition centres. The resorts […]

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Arkansas lawmakers are considering a new bill that would make online and mobile sports betting legal in the state. Senator Will Bond has put forward Senate Bill 669, which would give the Arkansas Racing Commission the authority to issue up to four sports wagering licenses to venues throughout the state with a specific limit of […]

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The New South Wales Liquor and Gaming Board (NSWLGB) has set its sights on yet another Australian gaming operator. Turning up as the latest in a line of gambling operators that have found themselves on the wrong side of the table with the board, the PointsBet company was forced to appear in a New South […]

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The US Department of Justice says that its revised opinion on the 1961 wire act did not include anything about the legality of online or interstate lotteries and that a review on the matter is currently underway. A memo from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein supports the Department’s claim, suggesting that the DOJ is still […]

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Ontario, Canada’s largest province is planning to end its own monopoly on online casinos and open the market to private gambling companies. Ontario’s new Tory government published its first budget on Thursday, which came with language promising to expand online gambling options for the nearly 15 million Ontario residents. At present, there is only one […]

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Already passed by the state senate, a bill that would legalise sports betting on tribal lands within the US state of North Carolina has been sent to the state’s House of Representatives for approval. Senator Jim Davis, a Republican, introduced S154 which would allow tribal gaming facilities to expand their offerings to include sports betting […]

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Council members from the city of Delta, a small city that sits just outside Vancouver and, oddly enough, has no casinos, are reviewing an idea that just might help the troubled area solve its recent high-profile problems with fraud, organized crime, and money laundering. Casinos and local governments in British Columbia have been looking for […]

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A new survey published by the Swedish health authority has found that women now make up the majority of problem gamblers in the country. According to the survey, there are about 45,000 Swedes thought to have a problem with gambling and 64% of those are women. This marks the first time anywhere that a survey […]

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Five online gaming operators were found by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to be potentially marketing gambling to underage users on the World Wide Web. The ASA was using automated technology that is designed to mimic the browsing habits of children in an attempt to see what kinds of advertisements kids were being exposed […]

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A group of professional gamblers, known as “advantage players”, hit it big — almost one million dollars big —  at some New Jersey online casinos and are still fighting to collect some of their winnings weeks later. Advantage Players Hunt For Favourable Games Advantage players are players who look for exploitable gambling situations that will […]

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The 2019 edition of the Bet365 casino €1 Million Slots Giveaway is here and comes with huge prizes to be won! This massive promotion is already running and will continue until the 10 of March of 2019, divided in four prize draws giving away €250,000 in prize funds – each time! This offer is available […]

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The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has admitted that its ongoing use of fines against operators to punish illegal gambling violations within the Netherlands has had “little effect” toward reducing the volume of online gaming. In a consultation document on its 2019 strategy, the KSA has stated that a significant amount of the fines they’ve […]

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On January 1, 2019, when new Swedish laws, regulations, and online gambling licenses took effect, the former Swedish gaming authority, Lotteriinspektionen, was officially renamed as Spelinspektionen, or Gambling Inspectorate, and placed in charge of overseeing all of the country’s licensed gambling operations. It took the new regulating body little time to jump into action and […]

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An unsecured server, apparently run by one of Curacao’s major online gambling licensing and solutions providers, has reportedly leaked the personal information of thousands of online gamblers and details of more than 108 million bets. It was reported last week by ZDNet that security research Justin Paine came across the server which, in a shocking […]

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The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) — a federal executive department of the U.S. government, responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States — has released a new legal opinion that could further restrict online gambling, making it illegal in all forms, on a federal level. On […]

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At the 6th edition of the GambleAware Conference, which was held on December 6 at the King’s Fund in London, UK minister for sport and civil society, Mims Davies, spoke about what she sees as the most important challenges currently facing the gambling sector in the UK — problem gambling and effective measures to prevent […]

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888 Holdings, best known as the company behind the 888 Poker online cardroom, has bought out Avenue Capital’s 53% stake of the All American Poker Network to become its sole owner. All American Poker Network had, up until now, been a joint venture between 888 and Avenue Capital, with 888 controlling 47% and Avenue the […]

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If you had to choose the top 5 online casinos for 2018, which would they be? I’m sitting here, drinking one of my many daily coffees and thinking about how many good new casino sites launched this year. There were many but as usual, it’s important to separate the wheat from the chaff. We are regularly […]

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A Swedish player playing on the BetHard online casino found himself with an extra SEK23.2 million (€2.2 million) to spend on holiday gifts after he placed a bet worth €4 on Yggdrasil’s Empire Fortune video slot and hit the progressive jackpot. This lucky win comes in just under two weeks after Jackpot Millions, another Yggdrasil […]

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It doesn’t matter if one plays online or live, it can get a little boring sitting at a poker table all day, every day, for weeks on end. There’s plenty of money to be made for a pro player with a respectable win rate, but any pro will tell you that they spend much more […]

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PokerStars (The Stars Group), has inked a deal with Mt. Airy Casino that will give them access to the Pennsylvania gambling market. The site will be one of about seven real-money gambling sites open to Pennsylvania residents and is expected to go live sometime in early 2019. Although Mt. Airy ranks about 9th out of […]

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Yes, you read that right! Over the course of the next two weeks, the gang at Bet365 is giving away £1,000,000 in prizes to their players. The best part of it is that you don’t need to do anything more than you already do. Just log in and play your favourite games to earn chances […]

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Bet365 has, once again, impressed the entire gaming industry with phenomenal double-digit growth as they report gaming and betting revenues totalling £2.72 billion for the fiscal year ending March 25, 2018. This figure represents a 26% increase over the previous year. The firm’s gambling profits came to £682 million for the same period, representing an […]

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As the holidays draw closer, there are more new offers cropping up for lucky players all over the world. Today, we’d like to share with you some excellent promotions and bonus offers from three top online casinos. We’ve got free bonuses, cash back promotions, free spins, and Christmas codes to give you an extra edge […]

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The end of the year is growing near and with all of the major holidays around the world so close, many online casinos are offering special new bonuses and promotions to get the celebrations off to a good start. If you’re looking for some extra cash to help you get all those gifts together — […]

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Cashmio Casino is kicking off some big promotions this November with €50,000, thousands of free spins, and even some new games. It all starts on November 6, so get ready to get in on the games and try to grab your share of these sky-high prize pools. This casino is available at most UK and […]

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NetEnt has announced their expansion into two new regulated markets, adding to the already impressive list of jurisdictions where NetEnt’s award-winning gaming offerings are available. On September 19 the company announced that they have applied for a license in the US state of Pennsylvania, which would give them a second point of presence in the […]

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Apparently this immortal phrase is not always correct, specifically when it comes to Fantasino casino. Not to get you stressed out for nothing – the story ended well, so if you have an account in Fantasino, there is nothing for you to worry about. But let’s go step by step. So how it happened? There […]

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The Legend Group has announced some big changes to their bonus promotions on two of the best USA friendly casinos you’ll find on the Internet. While most online casinos seem to be tightening their belts and offering less, the Roaring 21 and Cherry Jackpot casinos are offering gigantic welcome bonuses as well as loads of […]

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FortuneJack Casino has announced their Ladies Loot bonus promotion in celebration of Women’s Equality Day! It doesn’t matter if you’re a new player or a returning player, if you make a deposit until August 27th, FortuneJack will match it 100% and double your money! All players who deposit .002 BTC or more will receive twice […]

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With so many choices out there for where you can make your wagers, it can be difficult to decide which one is going to be the right fit for you. At first, you’re probably just looking for games that you like, but it quickly becomes evident that there’s much more to it than that. Does […]

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The Vegas Crest Casino has announced some big casino bonuses and promotions going on throughout the month of August. These offers should be of particular interest to our USA and Australian readers as the Vegas Crest is one of only a handful of reputable USA online casinos &  Australia-friendly casinos left along with Gunsbet, Loki Casino […]

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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 […]

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Every gambler has a favourite place where he likes to play. For some, it’s the atmosphere. For others, it’s the location. Some go after the perks and comps, and some just go there because that’s where they’ve always gone. For every chip that changes hands in a casino, there’s another reason that someone is playing […]

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Loot boxes are virtual boxes with random content that you can purchase for real money in many video games. There are different reward types: from simple boosters to game changing items that can definitely improve your chances of winning a game. Many players agree that loot boxes provide a big edge and is way easier […]

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When Bitcoin currency first appeared as a payment alternative in 2009, the concept was regarded as revolutionary. Invented by a mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonym allegedly used by a whole group of people rather than a single person, Bitcoin fit the online gambling scene perfectly, presenting a perfect solution for a number of issues which […]

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Many of you are probably familiar with Flash, especially if you play at online casinos. Adobe Flash, also known as Shockwave Flash is used on many online platforms to display multimedia content, such as: videos, animations and other graphics, including games. Basically, flash casinos allowed us to play online without having to download any software. […]

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As you know, online casinos invest heavily in winter holiday promotions, starting in December around Christmas. It sounds quite natural, since many online gamblers prefer to stay cozy at home and enjoy some “ME” time, relaxing and doing whatever they want, but mainly indoors. I’m a clear example of that… it get’s cold and my […]

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Why is that we tend to do balances at the end of the year? Here, at Instant Withdrawals it couldn’t be different so we are making a review with the best casino payment methods 2017, including the most popular banking options of the year. What are the most popular banking methods for online casinos? How […]

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And here we are! we made it to December in a blink of an eye! We reviewed many new online casinos in 2017 and after so much work, I thought it would be nice to resume what happened during this year and mention who the real stars are. I would also like to take this […]

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EGR Egaming Awards ceremony took place few days ago at Grosvenor House in London and it is a good time to analyse the results and congratulate the winners. Since these are operators awards, not all of them will be interesting to our audience, so we will focus on the most relevant ones. Rising Star: PlayOJO […]

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UKGC Comes Forward With an Iron Fist on Subjects of Child Gambling, Misleading Ads and Social Responsibility. Some of the recent events in the field of online gambling regulations have revealed a more severe approach by the UK Gambling Commission towards less cautious behavior of some of the popular casinos on the web. There has been […]

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One of the most crucial and yet difficult things for any online casino player is to be aware of the changes in their favorite casinos and casino companies. When a certain company is good or bad – it’s quite simple to find that out, but if it was good and now turning or turned bad […]

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US hospitality and gambling giant, MGM Resorts International, launched its first-ever online casino, going live in New Jersey. This is the second new online casino appearing on New Jersey market during last summer after Scores Casino. PlayMGM is already present in Nevada, but New Jersey online casino represents a complete offer. This is due to […]

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During this month, October 2017, we received news directly from UPayCard personnel letting us know that the company is no longer accepting gambling transactions. As you may quickly understand, this removes one of the best payment methods that were accessible to USA players. Not only was UPayCard available at many USA casinos, but withdrawals were much […]

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Gambling Has Been Around Throughout Recorded History It’s hard to say when humans first began placing wagers of some sort on things. This is what we commonly understand as gambling, right? “Betting on something” probably well predates history as we know it. We do know though that it was around during the earliest periods of recorded […]

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Next Saturday, August 26th – Conor McGregor will face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what is called: “The Money Fight”. It is said that the guys will make $100,000,000 each. This is a Megafight, an event that a year ago, no one has imagined would really take place. The Biggest Boxing Event of the History. The […]

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