American iGaming News Page 16

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.»
Instant Win Gaming teams up with Michigan Lottery
4 October 2016
The supplier of instant win games has completed the first integration of a Remote Game Server onto a U.S. lottery.»
Microgaming snags major win at the 2016 Global Gaming Awards
28 September 2016
For the third consecutive year, the company as won Digital Product of the Year for its multi-operator platform, Quickfire.»
New Jersey DGE announces agreement with Kahnawake Gaming Commission
28 September 2016
The Division of Gaming Enforcement stated that it will work closely with the gaming commission to prevent illegal Internet gaming sites from accepting bets from U.S. residents and New jersey via a data center located on the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Canada.»
This Week in Gambling: Another American online gambling ban?
27 September 2016
This week in gambling, the good ol' boys in Washington are at it again. Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham want to change the laws that allow online gambling in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware. They would also effectively ban future online gambling in America.»
NYX and Ezugi launch live dealer in New Jersey
22 September 2016
The companies, via NYX's Open Gaming System platform, introduced in August the first online live dealer product in the U.S. on Golden Nugget Casino.»
PariPlay launches new mobile gaming platform
14 September 2016
The company has announced the release of eyeon, an on-premises mobile gaming system for land-based casinos, and will demo the product at the G2E 2016 conference in Las Vegas.»
This Week in Gambling: California online poker dead for 2016
6 September 2016
This week in gambling, the online poker bill for California has been shelved for 2016, leaving online poker players to wait for next year. Plus, online gambling news from Ireland and the Olympics, as well as the Philippines and online gambling.»