- Online Gambling Bill Proposed in Philippines.
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Online Gambling Bill Proposed in Philippines
Former policeman introduces a bill that would only allow gambling on sites licensed by the state monopoly provider PAGCOR. Former policeman and now member of the Philippines House of Representatives, Samuel Pagdilao, has introduced a bill to monitor internet gambling in order to protect children.
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Traffic Watch
Pokerfuse PRO’s exclusive review of the online poker market across international, US and regulated European markets.
The Deal
Promotional highlights of the week, including PokerStars, Full Tilt, Revolution Gaming, PKR Poker, partypoker and 888poker New Jersey.
Regulation in Review: US
A review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. This week: California, Nevada, PokerStars and Federal lobbying.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation outside the US. This week: Bulgaria, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Philippines and Sweden.
Checking Around
In our industry-focused picks from the discussion forums this week: Bitcoin, rake at PLO and a stealth “premium” launch at bwin.
Exclusive News Articles
Survey: Players Switch Operators if the Mobile Offer is not Good Enough
56% of mobile revenues come from players switching from a different operator. While the mobile gaming channel is currently the fastest growing part of the industry, a new industry survey has found that only 30% of mobile gambling revenues are new money.
World Poker Tour Selects Hermance Blum for WPT Europe GM Position
Former WPT Marketing and Operations Manager will head growing European live event market. The World Poker Tour announced Wednesday that it has promoted former Marketing and Operations Manager Hermance Blum to the position of General Manager for WPT Europe.
Full Tilt, Bodog, PokerStars Italy Fight for Place in Top Five
Full Tilt regains its top five spot against fierce competition. In the last week, the top five spot in the cash game traffic rankings has been hotly contested, with Full Tilt regaining its position two weeks after PokerStars Italy pushed it into sixth place.
Six Months to Implementation of Portugal’s Online Gambling Laws
EU Commission approval is still required, but expected to be automatic. The Portuguese parliament has approved government online gaming proposals. Under the terms of the bill, the new regulator now has 180 days to get ready for their implementation.
Online and Offline Synergy Provides a New Job for Gregory Chochon at the WSOP
The dramatic rise in WSOP Nevada cash game traffic shows the possibility of exploiting the relationship with the WSOP tournament series. Caesars Interactive Entertainment has announced a new position of Director, World Series of Poker (WSOP), which will be filled by Gregory Chochon.
888poker New Jersey Runs Sit & Go Cashback Promotion
888 eschews leaderboards in favor of a more democratic sit and go promotion. 888poker in New Jersey has been promoting its sit and go tournaments with a weekend cash back offer.
French, Latvian Regulators Swap Notes
Latvia’s regulator sought to learn from the French experience in a meeting with new ARJEL president Charles Coppolani. The Director of the Latvian gaming regulator—Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection—met with the President of French regulator ARJEL last week.
Full Tilt YouTube Promotions Go Interactive
Guess the hand is not new, but interactive marketing on YouTube is new to Full Tilt. The latest video uploaded on the Full Tilt YouTube channel invites viewers to guess the hand villain is holding in order to win a ticket to a freeroll tournament.
PokerStars France Again Closes in on Market Leader Winamax
The last time the two top sites in France were so close was when Winamax launched its Expresso sit and go tournaments. The lead that Winamax has over PokerStars France in French regulated market has narrowed to its closest point for 12 months.
