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Will There be Legal Online Gambling in the United States?
Its seems like those of us in favor of regulated online gambling are on pins and needles lately, much like in 2006 when things looked like and eventually did go the other way with the passing of the UIGEA. Every day there seems to be a little more information coming out as to the possibility of having some sort of legalized online gambling in the United States before Congress adjourns.This week, casino industry’s top trade group, The American Gaming Association, said that it supports U.S. -
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New Jersey Online Gambling Bill Passes Step Two
In hopes of reviving the state horse racing industry and boosting the revenues of the Atlantic City casinos, there was almost a dozen bills that legislators voted on that drew bipartisan support Thursday as they are trying to send as many bills to the desk of Governor Christie’s by years end as possible.The Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee Assembly voted to approve a bill that would make New Jersey the first state to legalize online gambling in the United States.
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New Bingo Billy Caught Kissing Santa
New Bingo Billy wants to leave holiday bingo promotions and presents under your tree–and if that means sneaking in a smooch with Jolly Ol’ Red, so be it. New Bingo Billy has outdone herself this holiday season–so much so, in fact, that I can’t possibly list all the December promotions in one blog post.
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California to Vote on Online Poker...Again
A new session for the California legislator started last Monday and already there is legislation being pushed to legalize online poker. Two southern California tribes are behind this push, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. These tribes are among the leaders of a new group called the California Online Poker Association.This bill introduced by Sen.
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DC Council Approves Online Gambling Amendment
The federal government may be working hard to finish the year with some sort of legal online gambling but it seems the local Washington government is not waiting anymore. The D.C.
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Bingo Gala Features Days-of-the-Week Bonuses
Bingo Gala makes its players feel special every day of the week with unique welcome and reload bingo bonuses. Think of them like the ol’ Days-of-the-Week underwear, only ever so much better. Here’s what you can expect each and every week at Bingo Gala: Monday Bingo Gala Promotion: 250% deposit match on all deposits from $10 to $500.
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Senator Reid Pushes Online Poker Bill
It seems that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is the man behind the scenes pushing for legislation during this lame duck session that will allow online poker to become legal in the United States.
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Betfair To Offer Online Gambling in California
Betfair is taking advantage of a law passed in September in California to open an office and start taking exchange bets on horse racing. California was the first in the nation to legalize exchange wagering and the law will take effect in May of 2012. New Jersey also has recently passed a law to allow this kind of betting on horseracing as well. Exchange wagering in horse racing allows a person to bet on a horse to win or lose even after the race has started.
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Full Tilt's Rush Poker Mobile Removed from Android Market
There was a rumor back in October of 2009 that Full Tilt Poker was releasing a real money poker app for the Android. In November of this year, the app was officially dropped into the Android market. Now, it did have its limitation as only Android 2.2 owners could download it because of the Adobe Flash requirement but it was launched. By most reviews we have come across, the app, Rush Poker Mobile worked as expected.
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Bingo Liner Gets Festive with a Ford Fiesta Giveaway
If you have “Get a New Car” and “Play Online Bingo” on your list of potential New Year’s resolutions, Bingo Liner may give you a chance to hit two birds with one stone. Or one “Bingo!!” rather. At 10pm (EST) on Saturday, December 11th, 2010, Bingo Liner is hosting a Mega Bingo game in which the only prize is a 2011 Ford Fiesta. -
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Online Gambling Showing Strong Growth
If you are interested in how people behave online, one of the best companies to look at is comScore. They are one of the leaders when it comes to measuring what people do in the digital world. In their latest media metrix released it seems that online gambling is not a fading interest in the U.S. despite government efforts. There was an increase over the summer during the World Series of Poker in July.
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Cyprus Looking to Ban Online Gambling
Legalizing online gambling has been a constant battle not only in the United States but also in countries around the world.
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New Jersey Senate Approves Online Gambling
New Jersey is one step closer to having a policy in place for intrastate online gambling. The New Jersey Senate voted 29-5 to pass the bill that would allow Atlantic City casinos to offer their games to New Jersey residents as well as to those that live outside the United States. The bill still has a few more hurdles to go, it now has to pass a vote by the State Assembly and the Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee, then actually get signed by Governor Christie.
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Games & Casino News
Two New Vegas Technology Slots are Live!
Two New Vegas Technology slot games went live last week, Dragon master slots and Funny Money slots, and both have 25-lines with free spins in their five reels of game play! Funny Money slot can also award a bonus feature, which is fairly simple; all you have to do is choose money stacks to win prize monies. Last week, I could only find these two new slots at English Harbour casino and Caribbean Gold casino; both are Vegas Technology online casinos.
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Lame Duck Session Opportunity for Online Gamblers
Now may be the time for people in favor of online gambling to have their voices heard. The current legislative session has only a month left and some say that since this is a lame duck session, now may be the best opportunity to contact your local Representative to have the US online gambling laws changed.It was this same lame duck situation in 2006 that got the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed.
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Get Black Friday Savings Every Day at Imperial Bingo
Accepts all Players Black Friday, Schmlack Friday. I just found one of the best kept online bingo secrets when it comes to stretching that almighty bingo budget: the Blowout 75 Bingo Hall at Imperial Bingo. There I was, with time to kill and a limited budget, and I stumbled across this 24/7 online bingo room with nothing but crazy-cheap games after crazy-cheap games.
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Rumors eWalletXpress Leaving US Market Over Federal Warrants
According to some reports, one of the last remaining U.S payment processors, eWalletXpress, has stopped processing U.S. transactions. As of last Friday, those U.S.
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New Jersey One Step Close to Online Gambling
On Monday, New Jersey came one step closer to regulating online gambling within the state. State Senator Ray Lesniak’s bill passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee by an overwhelming 10-1 vote and now will become considered by the full Senate. S-490 would allow Atlantic City casinos to offer online versions of their games. The bill is aimed to help support the states horse racing and casino industries who have had trouble making it in these troubled economic times.
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Turkeys, Drumsticks, and Pies are Hot and Fresh Vic's Bingo!
What do Turkeys, Drumsticks and Pies have in common? Besides that they are staples of an American Thanksgiving meal. And besides that they’re delicious. Turkeys, Drumsticks, and Pies are the online bingo patterns to watch (and win) at Vic’s Bingo this fabulously generous November.
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Pyramid Plunder Slots - Live at Win A Day Casino!
Pyramid Plunder slots, a 5-reel, 25-line progressive game, with a jackpot and bonus features, were live at Win A Day Casino just a few days ago! Pyramid Plunder progressive slots are the third state-of-the-art video slot game from Win A Day Casino using Slotland software. The last two unique progressive slots from WinADay Casino were Jackpot Jinni and Tropical Treat. Pyramid Plunder slots have adjustable coin sizes ranging from $0.01 on up to $4.00 a line.
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Foxwood Casino Developing Online Gambling Venture
It looks like another big brick and mortar casino is looking into building its own online gambling site. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe owed Foxwood Casino announced that’s its developing department, Foxwoods Development Company LLC, is planning to partner with Goodson Gaming to build its own online gaming presence.
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Another Push for NJ Online Gambling
It seems just like in Florida and California as well as some Canadian provinces; New Jersey needs to bring in some money to the state treasury. Also just like these other places they are looking at online gambling to do it.
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November Means Free Bingo at Bingo Fun
Bingo Fun always seems to have a lot to offer its players, but like many online bingo halls, sometimes the promotions are so numerous they can be a little hard to follow.
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Time Served for Michael Olaf Schütt
The 29 year old Naples man, Michael Olaf Schütt was staring down 30 years in a federal prison for money laundering. Schütt has been accused of funneling millions of internet poker money through multiple bank accounts. Instead he is now looking at a plane ride back to Germany, all though not with his American wife, after cooperating with the feds and negotiating a “substantial assistance agreement” in his case.
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New Microgaming Slots for November 2010!
Four new Microgaming slots are being introduced on November 9th; Robin Hood Feathers of Fortune, Reel Gems, Retro Reels, and Mad Dash slots, all with special features.
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Betfair Next Online Gambling Company to Leave the UK?
The UK has some of the most liberal laws concerning online gambling in the world. They have enacted some of the most comprehensive and fair systems regarding regulation and operations but all this has come at a price in the means of taxation and the horse racing levy. This taxation is now causing some companies to consider leaving the legal umbrella in the U.K. For some companies that are walking the line between profit and loss, the tax in the U.K. can be a big hurdle to overcome.
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Bingo Gala Announces Dates for Bingo World Championship
Accepts all Players Bingo Gala announced the dates for its 2011 Bingo World Championship. If you think you have what it takes to daub with the big dogs, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 5pm EST. A prize pool of $8,000 is at stake. Qualifying rounds started on Monday, November 1st. You still have plenty of time to show off your Bingo hollering skills, but don’t wait too long–only so many seats are available.
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State of Washington Seizes $553K From Online Payment Processor
It didn’t take long after the Sept. 23rd decision by the state of Washington’s Supreme Court that their ban on online gambling did not violate the U.S. Constitution for their federal prosecutors to seize $553,000 from Secure Money, Inc. Prosecutors asked a U.S. District Court judge to order the balance of 6 bank accounts they say are associated with the Canadian company to be forfeited to the government. According to a civil complaint filed on October, Secure Money, Inc.
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Exclusive $500 Slot Tournament from Games and Casino!
Accepts All Players Vegas Tech casinos offer an exclusive $500 slot tournament from GamesAndCasino, with free entry, and a $200 first place prize for online players! The $500 Slot Tournament begins November 1st at 6pm EST, 2010, and ends November 15th 11:59pm EST.
