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Delaware Online Gaming Trial Run Starts Today, Full Rollout Planned for November 8
Play-money customers will be contacted today to test out online casino and poker games for real money.
- The Delaware Lottery has decided to perform a test launch of its online gaming program today prior to opening it up to all those located within the state wanting to partake.
- If all goes well, a full launch will commence on November 8.
- A full-slate of recommendations including a proposal to reduce the tax rate for online gaming to 15% is expected to be introduced to the Department of Finance next week.
Rational Group Fast-Fold Poker Patent Rejected
The Rush Poker patent application inherited from Full Tilt has failed to impress the US Patent Office.
Mohsin “ChicagoCards” Charania Wins the WPT Grand Prix de Paris
Vasili Firsau’s 7 to 1 chip lead was not enough to take the title.
- Mohsin “ChicagoCards” Charania took down the World Poker Tour (WPT) Grand Prix de Paris after coming back from a 7 to 1 chip disadvantage.
- He takes home $469k for his week’s work.
- Vasili Firsau was the runner up, and Christina Lindley finished as the top female player in fifth place.
Skrill Launches Mobile Apps for Android, iOS
UK-based payment services provider Skrill, formerly MoneyBookers, informed its e-wallet customers Wednesday of a new mobile phone app available on Android and iOS.
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bwin.party Shareholders to Divest for New Jersey iGaming
Couple agree to sell rather than file personal licensing applications. PartyGaming Founder Ruth Parasol DeLeon and partner James DeLeon have opted to divest their shares in bwin.party ahead of licensing in the state of New Jersey.
Slovenia Introduces New Gaming Act
The new law is expected to come into force early in 2014. Slovenia plans to introduce a new Gaming Act early next year. It has notified the European Union of its intentions, as required to do under EU law—the European Commission will now examine the law for compliance with EU treaties.
ISGA Launches Best Practice Principles for the Social Games Industry
The ISGA has also announced a research program to explore the role of social games in the digital economy. International Social Games Association (ISGA) has produced a set of best practice principles for the social games industry.
Indian Poker Site Adda52 Plans to Attract Foreign Players
Adda52 claims to have been the first site to offer online poker in India. Indian site Adda52 has made a major software overhaul in preparation for marketing itself to players outside its national borders.
