- Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate and vocal online poker opponent, is reportedly pressuring the Spanish government to limit online gambling in the country.
- The activity in online cash games in regulated France continues its decline, according to the latest figures.
- New Jersey, Kentucky, Adelson and Barton in this week’s overview of online gambling legislation in the US.
- Spain, Greece, France, UK, Hungary and more: All the latest regulatory news outside the US.
Exclusive News Articles
Delaware Releases Proposed Online Gaming Regulations
The state of Delaware has released its initial draft of online gaming regulations with a public comment period continuing through July 31, 2013.
Spanish Industry Group JDigital Fires Back at Adelson
“No data” to support anti-online gambling claims. Industry association JDigital, which represents local and remote online gaming companies operating in Spain, has responded to Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to pressure the Spanish government to limit online gambling.
French Regulator: Active Players, Revenue and Wagering Down in Online Poker
The activity in online cash games in regulated France continues its decline, according to the latest figures.
William Hill and Betfair Ask to Run the Greek Online Gambling Monopoly
Impeccable timing creates a headache for Greek privatization schedule and OPAP monopoly. William Hill and Betfair have chosen a critical time to file an application to manage Greece’s online gambling monopoly. The government is in the process of selling its 33% stake in the Organisation of Football Prognostics SA (OPAP) which was awarded the concession without a competitive tendering process.
Winklevoss Brothers Try to Move Bitcoin into Mainstream Finance
Winklevoss twins plan to raise $20m for an ETF invested in Bitcoin. The Winklevoss twins of Facebook fame are planning to sell $20m of shares in a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund.
Bwin.party Legacy Legal Case in France “Old News”
2006 legal case against bwin.party may end in September. A legal case which started in 2006 may finally end bwin.party’s legal exposure in France when CEO Norbert Teufelberger appears in court on September 19.
PokerStars’ Interim Appeal Denied in New Jersey
An appeal by PokerStars in its case to regain its right to purchase The Atlantic Club Casino was rejected on Monday by a New Jersey Appellate Court.
Adelson Reportedly Pressuring Spain to Limit Online Gambling
Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate and vocal online poker opponent, is reportedly pressuring the Spanish government to limit online gambling in the country.
CardRunners Ends Affiliate Program
Popular poker training site CardRunners ended its affiliate program yesterday with immediate effect. Affiliates were informed via email.
Microsoft Exec Replaces Pincus as Zynga CEO
Don Mattrick, President of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment division, has been announced as the new CEO for Zynga, replacing co-founder Mark Pincus.
Exclusive: PartyPoker’s Bold Rebranding Signifies “New Beginnings”
Orange logo sets the tone for PartyPoker’s fresh start. PartyPoker has unveiled a new logo, part of a major overhaul of its online poker brand which signals a “clean break from the past,” pokerfuse PRO was told.
PKR, Winamax Expand Mobile Offerings
Niche UK-focused poker room PKR and French-regulated independent Winamax have both recently announced expansions to their mobile poker offerings.
OPAP Sale Problems May Have Wider Repercussions
The Greek sale of a 33% stake in OPAP runs into difficulties; The route out could impact other operators. The sale of the Greek government’s 33% stake in OPAP is at risk as the new buyers seek to renegotiate a contract due to be signed on July 4.
ARJEL Reports 20% Decline in Problem Gambling Since Regulation
Incidence of problem gamblers and those at “moderate risk” down since the introduction of regulation. French regulator ARJEL has used research from l’Observatoire des Jeux et l’Observatoire Français des Drogues et des Toxicomanies (ODFT) to calculate a 20% reduction in problem gambling since the introduction of regulation.
Regular Weekly Columns
Traffic Watch
A break out week for almost all markets as cash game traffic rises; Ultimate Poker sees off its competitors and Winamax drops behind its market.
Under the Gun: July Special
All the important dates for your July calendar: Live tournaments, regulatory deadlines, industry events and more.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
Spain, Greece, France, UK, Hungary and more: All the latest regulatory news outside the US.
Regulation in Review: US
New Jersey, Kentucky, Adelson and Barton in this week’s overview of online gambling legislation in the US.
Checking Around
This week’s industry-focused summary of the most important threads in online poker forums. Troll free, guaranteed.
