- iGaming Revenue Results Indicate a Slow Start in New Jersey.
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iGaming Revenue Results Indicate a Slow Start in New Jersey
Early tax revenues will need to show staggering rates of growth to match government projections. While unique factors affect expectations for the Nevada market, New Jersey was widely considered the true test case of state regulated gaming in the US. The first revenue figures announced Tuesday give an early indication of whether the test is a success or failure. If New Jersey fails, hope of expanding state regulation across the US will have been diminished.
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PokerStars Italy Pushes partypoker Out of the Top Five
The Rational Group now has three out of the top five sites worldwide. In September last year, pokerfuse reported that PokerStars Italy was set to overtake partypoker in the cash game traffic rankings to take a spot in the top five sites ranked globally—three months later they have done it.
New Jersey Online Poker Traffic Ramps Up
Early January figures look to be around 20% better than December for New Jersey operators. The first New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revenue numbers for regulated online gaming have been seen as disappointing, but the cash game traffic for the first half of January suggests that the second set of numbers will be better.
UK POC Bill Enters the Final Stretch
The UK Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill has moved to the ultimate stages in the legislative process in the House of Lords. The UK Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill has received its first line-by-line examination in committee in the House of Lords. Following a report stage it will receive a third and final reading in the UK’s upper chamber before final consideration of any amendments and the Royal Assent which will finally enact it in law.
Slide in Online Poker Revenues Continues in France
ARJEL’s Q4 report continues the trend, reporting a 23% decline in cash game bets. ARJEL’s last quarterly report of 2013 replicated the previous three by reporting more declines in online poker. Cash game bets dropped 23%, although tournament entries increased by 7%.
Focus on Adjarabet: Interview with Head of Poker Alastair Ives
A niche market operator with impressive cash game traffic credentials. Adjarabet suddenly appeared on the poker industry radar three months ago when it started to be tracked by PokerScout. From out of nowhere, the online poker room based in Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia, took position as the 13th most popular poker room in the world.
Virgin Poker Prepares for Facebook Poker Launch in New Jersey
By the middle of the year Virgin Poker hopes to add real money poker to its existing casino business. UK game developer Gamesys has launched a social poker product under the Virgin brand in anticipation of a real money poker launch in New Jersey within the next few months. In partnership with the Tropicana, the Virgin Gaming brand already has an online casino product live in the state.
PokerStars Strengthens its Stranglehold in Spain
PokerStars boasts over 70% of Spanish market thanks to strong winter growth. PokerStars now represents 71% of total cash game traffic in Spain, up from a share of 66% in the summer, thanks to stronger growth in fall and winter.
PokerStars France “Supernova Blast” Plans to Poach the Grinders
Supernova-in-a-month promo aims to coax Winamax’s high volume players. In France, PokerStars is the number two site in cash game traffic rankings behind Winamax. But a big promotion this month—the January “Supernova Blast” promo—looks like a deliberate effort to reach the number one spot.
2014: Make or Break for French Operators
2013 was tough for French operators, with several leaving the market and others making significant losses. With little reason for optimism in 2014, it is likely we will see further operators cut their losses and simply give up.
Regular Weekly Columns
Traffic Watch
A weekly review of the online poker market: This week, PokerStars Italy, New Jersey and Spain.
Under the Gun
Selected highlights of live and online events starting in the next week.
Regulation in Review: US
A review of the latest developments in gaming regulation. This week: New Jersey, California, Iowa, and the anti-online gambling juggernaut.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation. This week: Sweden, Bulgaria, France and Bermuda.
Software Snapshots: Full Tilt’s Adrenaline Rush
A preview of Full Tilt’s latest push-fold cash game innovation.
