Bwin.Party is latest operator to make peace with the Commonwealth of Kentucky after cutting a $15 million check to settle claims against them in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky went after Bwin in hopes of recovering losses by their residents prior to the implementation of the UIGEA in 2006. For their part, Bwin.Party (which was still…
[caption id="attachment_35018" align="alignright" width="169" caption="Dennis Gomes"][/caption] Dennis Gomes Until the mid-1970's, Las Vegas casinos were, in large part, run by the mob. It was an ugly truth that much of the Nevada gaming industry chose to ignore, but not Dennis Gomes. This tough young go-getter was appointed as the head of Nevada's Gaming Control Board’s…
The Bulgarian State Gambling Commission (BSGC) is adding a new batch of operators to its collection of blacklisted domains. The latest names to make the include some big name brands including William Hill and PokerStars. Bulgaria's blacklisted domain count now stands at 48 as the Eastern European country is flexing its newfound regulatory muscle. The…
[caption id="attachment_34856" align="alignright" width="226" caption="Brian Dunning, eBay super affiliate."][/caption] Two eBay super affiliates could be heading to prison for their roles in a massive cookie stuffing scheme that generated millions of dollars in revenue. Shawn Hogan and Brian Dunning were indicted back in 2010, though eBay was aware of the plan as early as 2006.…
PokerStars is not letting its bid to purchase the struggling Atlantic Club casino go down without a fight. The online poker giant's parent company, Rational Group, is appealing the New Jersey Superior Court ruling that killed the transaction just weeks ago. Rational's appeal is heavy on the legalese but is mostly centered on the state's…
[caption id="attachment_34732" align="alignright" width="200" caption="PokerStars CEO, Mark Scheinberg"][/caption] PokerStars CEO Mark Scheinberg is set to shell out $50 million dollars to the US Department of Justice for violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The settlement is being described as both a, "full and final settlement," but not as an admission of guilt by…
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has approved a ban on certain types of gambling advertising during sporting events. It's a rare victory for anti-gambling forces in the punter-packed Land Down Under, and a blow to Aussie facing operators. The new rules ban the airing of gambling ads during live play portions of sporting events. Advertising…
Liberty Reserve has been shut down and its founder is facing serious money laundering charges. Arthur Bodovsky, the Costa Rican behind the company was arrested in Spain this weekend and will likely be turned over to US authorities in the near future. The indictment accuses Liberty Reserve of functioning as a, "PayPal for criminals," because…
Dutch Internet gambling companies would pay out 20% of their gross profit in taxes under the terms of draft online gambling legislation released this week. The rules are a big step forward in the country's move towards gambling liberalization efforts. Companies wishing to get a taste of Dutch online casino and bookmaking action will have…
Online gambling in New Jersey inched closer towards its launch date with the publication of Internet gambling regulations on June 3. Once published, the public will have 60-days to comment and, presumably, amend the new code. When the comment period ends on August 2, New Jersey lawmakers will provide their final review and commentary. After…
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