For several years now, we’ve heard the debate from certain politicians and poker advocacy groups that banning online gambling in the United States on a federal level would be acceptable, so long as a carveout is provided for online poker.…
Month: January 2015
Rep. Dermody takes another stab at land-based Indiana casino reform
For years now, many in the state of Indiana have shuddered at the thought of anything that might be legitimately deemed an ‘expansion of gambling’. Riverboat casinos and two racinos with limited casino gambling, along with a state-run lottery, are…
Blackjack pro Colin Jones says Card Counters deserve Respect from Casinos
Over the years, blackjack players have reported time and again that they were mistreated by casino employees after being accused of card counting. One such story that made it to press occurred in June of 2013 when Ross Miller sued…
Charles Barkley lost $30 Million to Sports and Blackjack Gambling
Anyone familiar with the professional NBA basketball league knows the name Charles Barkley, aka Sir Charles and The Round Mound of Rebound. From 1984 to 2000, he played for three NBA teams, winning multiple MVP and All-Star titles throughout. He…
Ontario initiates full-scale launch of first state-run online casino, PlayOLG
State-regulated online gambling has slowly spread throughout many Canadian provinces over the last few years. In 2010, Ontario declared its intent to launch an online casino in the region, but it’s taken all this time to reach fruition. Last week,…
Progressive Blackjack Jackpot tops 6 figures at Playtech online casinos
Playtech is a leading developer of interactive gambling amusements, and for blackjack fans, there’s no better time to hit up the brand’s multitude of online casinos. The jackpot for Progressive Blackjack, a variation of classic blackjack with an optional side…
German man found guilty of playing illegal online blackjack
Online blackjack has been around for about two decades now, and while many regions of the world see nothing wrong with the activity, certain jurisdictions have strict laws surrounding participation. Such is the case in Germany, where a Munich man…
2015 Int’l Gaming Awards set for Feb 2, four charities to benefit
The International Gaming Awards have been scheduled for their eighth rendition on the evening of Monday, February 2, 2015. The award ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of the live and online gaming industry’s top performers. It also helps to raise money…