- Norwegian Study in Problem Gambling Identifies Poker as Low Risk Activity.
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Norwegian Study in Problem Gambling Identifies Poker as Low Risk Activity
Comprehensive study in Norway provides valuable data on online gambling, social and video game addiction, and attitudes to gambling advertising. Results from the largest problem gambling survey ever conducted in Norway have been published by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority. The study encompassed over 10,000 responses and concludes that problem gambling has reduced.
Regular Weekly Columns
Regulation in Review: US
A review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. This week: New Jersey and Nevada
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, partypoker & partypoker NJ, 888poker and 888poker NJ, iPoker France, SkyPoker, and WSOP NJ.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation outside the US. This week: Norway, Spain, Italy and Mexico.
Checking Around
In our industry-focused picks from the discussion forums this week: 80% rakeback extended, Nevada cheating regs scrutinized, and the “casual cash game” debate.
Exclusive News Articles
Adjarabet Offers Seven Brazil World Cup Packages
Adjarabet repeats previous promotion tactics in linking success to hands played, not rake paid. Adjarabet is giving the chance for seven players to get an all expenses paid trip to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, including seats to watch a quarter final match.
MPN Explains Why it Doesn’t Talk to Players
Microgaming starts a company blog to open dialog to players—but cautions: “players aren’t our customers.” In the inaugural post on MPN’s new network blog, Alex Scott, Head of Poker at Microgaming, explains why it is network policy not to talk to customers on forums nor survey its players.
WSOP Nevada Reaches Two Thirds Market Share
Ultimate Poker Nevada is down almost 75% from its high point. WSOP Nevada has maintained an average of over 100 cash game seats filled for the last six months—enough to give it 66% of the Nevada market.
UKGC Publishes Final Version of License Conditions
No surprises in the final version of the UK Gambling Commission’s new consolidated regulations. Following a series of consultations, including one on player fund protection, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the final version of its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice.
PartyPoker France: A Quiet Success for bwin.party
Over the last year, PartyPoker France has outperformed the rest of its market by 23%. bwin.party has trumpeted the success of its New Jersey network in achieving the market lead, but the performance jewel in its crown has been its French regulated operation.
WSOP New Jersey Courts Grinders With “Blind” Rake Race
Every week in May, $5k in prizes will go to the players earning the most player points. The latest promotion from WSOP New Jersey targets increased player liquidity with a “Blind APP Dash” that rewards players who can put in the most volume and pay the most rake.
Sky Poker Markets to Poker Learners with Latest Strategy Videos
Youtube vids aid to attract and retain high value customers. Sky Poker has released its latest series of learning videos on YouTube. The videos explore Double Your Money (DYM) Sit and Go tournaments from early to late game strategy.
Full Tilt to Fall Out of Top Five
A long term decline matched by the resilience of PokerStars Italy could shortly see positions reversed. Full Tilt’s innovative prowess has failed to stem a decline in cash game traffic that looks on course to take it out of the top five in the global rankings.
80% Rakeback Deal at 888 NJ Extended for Some Players
Reports from players, confirmed by an official rep, indicate 80% rakeback still active for some. According to recent posts from players in the official 888 customer support forum, the 80% rakeback deal has been extended for some of its high volume players.
Spanish Online Gaming Market “Remains Stagnant”
Industry report concludes unlicensed operators take more than a third of the Spanish online poker market. Spanish industry association JDigital has released its third report on the regulated online gaming industry which concludes that the Spanish online gambling market remains stagnant.
AAPN New Jersey Loses Pace with the Leaders
The last thirty days has seen 888poker NJ cash game traffic fall 35%. Cash game traffic figures indicate that the All American Poker Network (AAPN) has made a poor showing over the last thirty days.
