Key Takeaways
- 888 CEO Brian Mattingley, in an interview with pokerfuse PRO, criticized law enforcement efforts in states where online gaming is legalized.
- Nevada-based Breakout Gaming launched its new BRO cryptocurrency this week to what seems to be a complete lack of fanfare on the part of the gaming industry.
- A bill which would require the Pennsylvania lottery to acquire legislative approval prior to implementing “instant Internet games” has passed and is awaiting the signature of the Governor.
- New Jersey igaming revenues remained flat in September while revenues from online poker get some 7.4%.
- New Jersey racetrack Monmouth Park could begin accepting sports wagers this Sunday.
888 CEO Brian Mattingley, in an interview with pokerfuse PRO, criticized law enforcement efforts in states where online gaming is legalized. Mattingley notes that little has been done in the way of preventing offshore operators from continuing to take wagers in jurisdictions where the activity is clearly illegal.
An online poker cash game traffic report published earlier this week shows that offshore poker rooms that accept US players have actually seen nearly a 5% increase over their traffic a year ago.
