Howard Stutz Article Archive

Howard Stutz has contributed 91 articles published on the iGaming News site.
Inside Gaming: GOP presidential candidates don't share Adelson's stance on online gambling (16 December 2015)
Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson wants to ban online gambling at the federal level, but the major Republican candidates for president don't share the same view.
Nevada Attorney General says he'd support online gambling ban (26 November 2015)
Adam Laxalt said he plans to sign a letter supporting a bill backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson that would ban Internet gaming nationwide and end the state's online poker business.
Political watchdog group retracts charges, issues apology to Sheldon Adelson (25 November 2015)
The Washington, D.C.-based Campaign for Accountability on Nov. 4 asked the chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Federal Election Commission to investigate whether foreign money is illegally fueling campaign contributions to American politicians.
Inside Gaming: Nevada gaming regulation changes 'needed to happen' (25 November 2015)
Six bills passed by lawmakers and signed by the governor this year brought aspects of Nevada's gaming industry into the 21st century.
New York Attorney General tells daily fantasy sites to stop taking bets in state (11 November 2015)
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said daily fantasy sports constitutes illegal gambling and ordered DraftKings and FanDuel to immediately stop accepting wagers from New York residents.
Political watchdog group wants Sheldon Adelson investigated (4 November 2015)
The Washington D.C.-based Campaign for Accountability wants Congress and the Federal Election Commission to investigate ties between Adelson and reputed Chinese organized crime figures.
Social gaming revolutionizes the casino floor as revenue continues to grow (1 November 2015)
Social casino revenue will reach $3.3 billion this year and could top $4 billion by 2017, according to gaming analyst Adam Krejcik.
Nevada gaming regulators demand daily fantasy sports sites apply for license (16 October 2015)
The state Gaming Control Board said DFS sites can apply for a Nevada gaming license, but until then are not allowed to operate legally in the state.
DraftKings CEO compares DFS to chess, stock picking (30 September 2015)
The debate over whether daily fantasy sports is gambling was a hot topic at G2E, with Jason Robins of DraftKings and Geoff Freeman of the AGA weighing in.
Sale of Bwin.party to 888 could impact Nevada (20 July 2015)
888, which holds a Nevada gaming license and partners with Caesars in operating online gaming sites in Nevada and New Jersey, paid $1.4 billion for Bwin.party, which does not have a Nevada license but runs online gaming sites in New Jersey with Boyd Gaming.
Caesars Interactive levels up with Mitch Garber at the helm (13 July 2015)
Details emerge for Alon Las Vegas project (29 June 2015)
Inside Gaming: Will multiplayer tables save the slots industry? (29 June 2015)
Chinese firm buys World Poker Tour (23 June 2015)
Inside Gaming: Amaya poised for NASDAQ listing, but its Web gaming products still beyond reach (8 June 2015)
Sandoval signs bills seen boosting sports-betting handle in Nevada (4 June 2015)
Rise in proxy battles indicates vulnerability in gaming industry (26 May 2015)
Bet Bar at the front of Spain's booming sports betting industry (26 May 2015)
Amaya Gaming hopes to launch PokerStars site in New Jersey (1 April 2015)
Nevada, Delaware launch online poker network (26 March 2015)
Repeal of sports wagering handle tax reintroduced by Titus (2 March 2015)
Gaming regulators say OK to Olympic betting in Nevada (27 February 2015)
In historic vote, LVCVA approves purchase of Riviera (23 February 2015)
Gaming Control Board signs off on Olympic wagering regulation (14 February 2015)
Inside Gaming: Bets make Super Bowl even bigger (28 January 2015)
Gaming regulators may allow wagering on Olympics (16 January 2015)
American Gaming Association expands in membership, influence (14 January 2015)
Law firm steeped in Nevada gaming history relegated to history pages (12 January 2015)
CG Technology in sports wagering deal with Baha Mar in the Bahamas (15 December 2014)
Here's why Ultimate Gaming failed so soon (9 December 2014)
Online poker's Ultimate Gaming folds after 19 months (17 November 2014)
WSOP.com claims market leadership in Nevada (18 September 2014)
Inside Gaming: Titus's bill would repeal handle tax (25 August 2014)
Many do-si-dos lead, at last, to a deal (28 July 2014)
Slot route owner says wife sold medical pot business (25 July 2014)
State gaming regulators recommend plan to link online poker websites (14 July 2014)
European online chief: Shuffle up and deal PokerStars in (19 June 2014)
PokerStars parent company acquired by Canadian firm in $4.9 billion transaction (13 June 2014)
MGM Resorts takes cautious approach to actual real money Internet gaming (28 May 2014)
Report's author says both sides misrepresent study on Web gambling, money laundering (29 April 2014)
Return on investment for Internet gaming operations in three states no windfall (23 April 2014)
CG Technology enters sports betting deal with Mexican casinos (9 April 2014)
Inside Gaming: Fattest fines have come in a flurry (25 March 2014)
Caesars interactive subsidiary buys fourth social gaming business (17 February 2014)
$5.5 million fine keeps CG alive (21 January 2014)
CG Technology to pay record $5.5 million settlement for illegal bets complaint (14 January 2014)
Gibraltar firm rocks online gambling (7 October 2013)
Terms of Caesars restructuring, spinoff company set (7 October 2013)
Rebates on pari-mutuel racing wager divide race and sports book industry (23 August 2013)
State inquiry into Cantor Gaming creeps along slowly (19 August 2013)
Federal legislation introduced to regulate iGaming (6 June 2013)
Ultimate Poker, unlicensed service provider relationship probed (14 May 2013)
Regulators OK Gilbraltar-based company for Web gaming license (22 March 2013)
European online gamer recommended for Nevada interactive gaming license (7 March 2013)
Survey: Top gaming companies have distinctive Asian ties (19 February 2013)
Proposed gaming bill would allow interstate agreements for online poker (8 January 2013)
Regulators' chief signed onto Caesars system to see how it worked (21 December 2012)
Social gaming giant Zynga seeks suitability from Nevada regulators (7 December 2012)
Nevada, N.Y. officials investigate Cantor in betting ring scheme (26 October 2012)
Cantor Gaming sports book director arrested, faces eight charges (25 October 2012)
Regulators OK interactive gaming license for Bally Technologies, IGT (22 June 2012)
Nevada's slot machine industry preparing for Internet gaming (23 April 2012)
Inside Gaming: Privacy must be a factor in creating online gaming policy (9 April 2012)
Caesars sells part of interactive gaming subsidiary (4 April 2012)
Shuffle Master purchases Ongame Network (6 March 2012)
Internet poker not in the cards for 2012 (5 March 2012)
bwin.party reportedly looking to unload poker network (14 February 2012)
Nevada online poker talks draw little controversy (27 September 2011)
Frank, Berkley both took contributions from Full Tilt (22 September 2011)
Attorneys: Nevada taking right track on Internet poker (9 September 2011)
Momentum grows for regulated U.S. online poker (6 September 2011)
California online poker efforts appear dead (23 August 2011)
Cantor Gaming suing Brandywine Bookmaking CEO (15 August 2011)
U.S. Digital Gaming betting on regulated gambling (25 July 2011)
After deal, PokerStars returns $100 million to gamblers (16 May 2011)
Caesars chairman calls for legal online poker (11 May 2011)
IGT moves to acquire Swedish Internet gaming company (6 May 2011)
Moody's believes states will be first to legalize online poker (29 April 2011)
Full Tilt reaches agreement with Fertitta Interactive (1 April 2011)
Who holds the cards in the online poker legalization debate? (28 March 2011)
PokerStars, Wynn Resorts reach partnership (25 March 2011)
Internet poker legalization debated in Nevada (25 March 2011)
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Caesars, 888 relationship (25 March 2011)
Nevada regulators approve Caesars, 888 relationship (16 March 2011)
Nevada Gaming Control Board reaches deal with Alderney (28 January 2011)
Las Vegas Sands has largest market cap in industry (19 January 2011)
Cantor Gaming to operate Tropicana sportsbook (11 June 2010)
Nevada Gaming Board member not opposed to online wagering (19 May 2010)
888 acknowledges Nevada gaming investigation (16 April 2010)
Harrah's Entertainment seeking approval for Dragonfish (15 April 2010)
Cantor Gaming seeks small-scale slot-route (2 April 2009)