- ISGA Finds No Evidence that Social Gaming Turns Players into Real Money Gamblers.
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ISGA Finds No Evidence that Social Gaming Turns Players into Real Money Gamblers
99.5% of social gamers are over 18, and less than 10% spent money on in-app purchases, authoritative study concludes. The first research published by the International Social Games Association (ISGA) has concluded that there is no evidence that social casino games are converting people to real money gamblers or causing problem gambling.
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Traffic Watch
Pokerfuse PRO’s exclusive review of the online poker market across international, US and regulated European markets.
Regulation in Review: US
A review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. This week: Pennsylvania, California, a new Federal Bill and more.
The Deal
Promotional highlights of the week, including PKR, 888poker, PokerStars, partypoker, DraftKings, Ultimate Poker,and WPN.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation outside the US. This week: UK, Malta, Sweden, Bulgaria and the Isle of Man.
Checking Around
In our industry-focused picks from the discussion forums this week: Crumbs from Cake, Casual grumbles and the latest from New Jersey customers.
Exclusive News Articles
WSOP Changes to VIP Program, Leaderboard Promo Anger Players
WSOP’s Head of Poker responds at length to criticism. Two promotional changes made without advanced warning have angered players at WSOP’s New Jersey and Nevada online poker rooms.
Tarquin Henderson to be New Facebook Head of Real Money Gaming
Will Collins has announced his departure as Head of Real Money Gaming at Facebook.
Bet365 Launches its Own Road to Rio Promo
The promotion features daily prize draws and the chance to earn cash bonuses, with rewards balanced between grinders and recreational players. UK-based Bet365 is jumping into the football frenzy created by the World Cup with an independent “Road to Rio” promotion.
PokerStars Runs Three-Day VIP Store “Flash Sale”
Significant discounts available on selected apparel and accessories. PokerStars is running a VIP Flash Sale from now through June 8.
The Second Anniversary of Spanish Regulation: A Market Snapshot
The picture remains bleak even though the Spanish economy has started to recover form the fiscal crisis. Today marks the second anniversary of nationally regulated online poker in Spain.
$250k PokerStars Account Reinstated as Details of Improper Account Sharing Emerge
Account ban overturned and funds returned in high profile MTT case. In a surprise late twist, a player’s PokerStars account previously banned and $250,000 confiscated has had the decision overturned and account reinstated.
Winamax Adds Sports Betting
French market leader rolls out “Paris Sportifs” following regulator’s approval last month. After receiving a sports betting license from French regulator ARJEL last month, Winamax has added sports betting to its player offering.
PKR World Cup Carnival Leads Players Towards Sports Betting
PKR’s latest promotion integrates poker, sports betting and casino games to maximize cross selling. PKR poker has become the latest online poker room to introduce a promotion linked to the soccer World Cup in Brazil.
UK Gambling Advertising Review Starts With a Valuable Research Summary from the UKGC
The UKGC’s priorities are visible in its requests for more research on advertising’s impact on children. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has produced a thorough summary of research into online gambling in a letter written to the Director of the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP).
“Football Carnival” Tournaments Kick Off at 888
$400k in freerolls will be handed out to celebrate the soccer World Cup on 888poker. After signing soccer superstar Luis Suarez, it comes as no surprise that 888poker has launched a Football Carnival to celebrate the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
WSOP Nevada Traffic Hits 90-Day High
Start of the summer series drives traffic at Nevada’s largest online poker room. Cash game traffic at the World Series of Poker’s online poker room in Nevada is up over 15% in the last two weeks, hitting a three-month high of 115 average concurrent players.
Regulars Lament Introduction of partypoker’s Casual Cash Games
Rep states concept “is being constantly reviewed” as players report “dead” games. While many industry observers commended the innovation of partypoker’s new “Casual Cash Games” (CCG) concept, multi-tabling regulars have been vocal in their criticism.
Malta Regulator Made €50m in 2013
The Maltese Lotteries and Gaming Authority made €400k more than in 2013 against a hostile backdrop of national regulation. The Maltese Lotteries & Gaming Authority (LGA) has produced accounts for 2013 which show it generated a surplus of €49.9m, €400k more than in 2012.
Ultimate Poker Wants Players to “Chase the Dream”
New promotion from Ultimate Poker Nevada tempts players with the offer of a $5000 blackjack bet. Another promotion from Ultimate Poker Nevada seeks to exploit the opportunity to merge live and online gaming.
