American iGaming News Page 16

Pennsylvania becomes fourth US state to OK online gambling
26 October 2017
House Bill 271 will legalize online slot machines, table games, poker and lottery products as well as authorize daily fantasy sports.»
Poker Players Alliance applauds New Jersey interstate iGaming agreement
16 October 2017
In a statement, PPA emphasized its approval of the agreement, which will allow online poker players in New Jersey to play against patrons in Delaware and Nevada.»
Nektan accepts first mobile bet in California
10 August 2017
The provider has launched its series of Evolve in-venue mobile games with a tribal casino in California.»
Betfair NJ introduces Colossus Fracpot to US market
4 August 2017
The company has partnered with GAN and Colossus Bets to offer Colossus Fracpot, an online slot where players may cash out their profits in fractions after each reel resolves.»
This Week in Gambling: News from Indiana, Pennsylvania and the US Attorney General
11 July 2017
What a week for online gambling news! The U.S. Attorney General has made a major decision on internet betting. Plus, fantasy sports news out of Indiana as we wait for online gambling to move forward in Pennsylvania.»
US Supreme Court to hear New Jersey sports betting appeal
27 June 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will examine the state's case to bring legalized sports betting to its casinos and racetracks, prohibited now under the 25-year-old Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act that could be found unconstitutional.»
American Sports Betting Coalition launches campaign to repeal PASPA
13 June 2017
The coalition aims to end the 25-year-old federal ban known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which prohibits sports betting outside of Nevada.»
Pennsylvania House says 'yes' to online gambling
8 June 2017
On 7 June, the state's House passed an amended version of HB 271 that would allow for video gaming terminals at certain properties.»
Massachusetts takes another step toward legalizing online gambling
7 June 2017
An omnibus approach suggested by the state's special commission could pave the way for iGaming legislation in the future.»
Illinois Senate approves last-minute online gambling and DFS bill
1 June 2017
After being approved by the Senate on Wednesday night with a 42-10 vote, HB 479 will undergo another vote when the House reconvenes on 8 June.»
Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing online gambling
24 May 2017
House Bill 271 passed the Senate with a 38-12 vote, following two other successful votes on Tuesday, and will likely be taken up in the House in June.»
This Week in Gambling: The US sports betting situation
16 May 2017
This week in gambling, there's been a lot of talk about legalizing sports betting in the U.S., even if that reality is a long way off. But public opinion seems to be in favor, and the state of New Jersey is leading the charge to change the laws.»
New York Senate Finance Committee passes online poker bill
9 May 2017
Sen. John Bonacic's bill S3898, which saw movement last year, will again be sent to the Senate for further consideration.»
GAN receives New Jersey gaming license
19 April 2017
The developer and supplier has been granted a U.S. license by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, enabling it to conduct internet gaming in the state.»
New York online poker bill back on track
16 February 2017
A bill that would legalize and regulate internet poker passed the Senate Gaming Committee by a 11-0 vote on Tuesday and now moves to the Finance Committee for a vote.»
This Week in Gambling: New York wants online poker
8 February 2017
Last year, the Empire State came very close to passing online poker legislation. That bill has returned for 2017. We also look at the continuing fight for online gambling in Pennsylvania and fantasy sports regulation in the U.S. and Europe, plus some issues with the NFL's move to Las Vegas.»
IWG pens deal with GVC Holdings
7 February 2017
The supplier's full suite of instant win games will be made available to GVC via its remote game server, allowing the operator to roll-out instants across its portfolio of brands. »
This Week in Gambling: Industry threats and Jeff Sessions
19 January 2017
This week in gambling, the threat to the online gambling industry in the U.S. is growing as the inauguration of Donald Trump draws near. We also take a look at Trump's nomination for Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, and the impact that could have on internet betting.»
This Week in Gambling: Online gambling and terrorism
10 January 2017
This week in gambling, after years of critics claiming the industry has links to terrorism, a Congressional report has been released on the subject. The two-year study sheds light on how internet gambling is linked to terrorist organizations. . . and not everyone will like what it says. »
SugarHouse Online Casino launches affiliate program with Income Access
13 December 2016
New Jersey's online casino brand, operated by Rush Street Interactive, has announced an affiliate program with the iGaming-focused marketing software provider, part of Paysafe Group.»
This Week in Gambling: Will Trump ban online gambling?
7 December 2016
This week in gambling, it has come to light that Attorney Generals from ten states have signed a letter to the Trump administration asking them to ban online gambling in America.»
Pennsylvania online gambling bill passes House vote
27 October 2016
HB 1887, which would regulate daily fantasy sports and online gambling in the state, was passed 110-71 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Now it awaits a vote from the Senate.»
Pennsylvania online gambling ruling remains uncertain
19 October 2016
Though hearings held by the House Oversight Gaming Committee on 18-19 October were overwhelmingly positive, the fate of HB 2150 in the hands of the Senate isn't clear.»
This Week in Gambling: Online gambling's Pennsylvania coin flip
18 October 2016
This week in gambling, the clock is ticking for Pennsylvania's online gambling legislation to be passed, and the best chance looks to be 50/50. Also, has the fantasy sports industry inspired a Hollywood movie?»
This Week in Gambling: Sheldon Adelson buys an online gambling bill
6 October 2016
This week in gambling, the latest threat to online gambling in the U.S. has a familiar, bitter source: Sheldon Adelson. After the failure of his Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA), he has spent a lot of money to bring it back in the form of Senate Bill 3376.»