Former US Representative Jim Leach, a Republican from Iowa and author of the UIGEA, recently commented on the daily fantasy sports industry. Leach, whose Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) effectively banned most forms of online gambling in the United States, said he could not have foreseen the rise of
The Apple Corporation has reinstated gambling applications to its Swedish App Store. The decision comes two months after Apple removed the gaming apps after complaints from the Lotteriinspektionen, a national regulatory body for the Swedish government. Another Sweden-based gaming organization, the Branschforeningen for Onlinespel (BOS), intervened on Apple's behalf to
Montgomery, Alabama was the scene of a public debate on the pros and cons of gambling on Tuesday. Citizens on both sides of the debate gathered to discuss whether Alabama lawmakers should pass laws to allow lottery and casino gambling in the state. Tourism Committee to Vote Soon The Tourism
The Tom Brady suspension for the Deflategate scandal has caused the line on the Patriots' opening game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to move by several points. In a surprising move, though, Tom Brady is seen as worth less than a touchdown to the Patriots' chances by the MGM Grand Sportsbook,
Tony Chau, who marketed an online betting system to people throughout the United States, has pleaded guilty to hiding more than $1.5 million in taxes from the IRS. Mr. Chau also pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation. Sports Betting Champ Website Chau, the 31-year old owner of the
Three years after new ownership took control of Monmouth Park in North Jersey, the racetrack looks as if it will break even or even make a slight profit. That is good news to the business and political leaders of New Jersey, which have seen the gaming industry of the state
An audit of Pentagon purchases has found that Defense Department employees have used US government credit cards for gambling and "adult entertainment", according to a news report in Politico. The Pentagon Inspector General called for the audit, which uncovered a significant amount of federal money was used for gambling activities.
David Licht, an executive with the All-American Poker Network, told the Pennsylvania State House Gaming Oversight Committee that online gambling is already available in Pennsylvania. Mr. Licht pointed out that illegal, unlicensed websites already accept Pennsylvania players. Licht suggested there are a couple of major differences between the unlicensed Pennsylvania
New Hampshire's House of Representatives rejected Senate Bill 113, which would have authorized the building of two land-based casinos in the state. The measure was voted down by a measure of 208-156, after it received a vote in a House Committee last week which moved it to the floor of
Shares of Wynn Resorts fell by 10% in a few hours of trading after the gaming company reported its 1st Quarter earnings. Though Wynn Resorts is seen as a Las Vegas or US casino developer, the biggest portion of the company's revenues have come from Macau, China is the past
James Murren, the CEO of MGM Resorts International, recently told a group of reporters at the American Gaming Association offices that a casino in North Jersey makes sense for the state. Mr. Murren also suggested that a Meadowlands casino could help the struggling Atlantic City, presumably if Steve Sweeney's AC
Nevada gaming officials announced a first-of-its-kind prosecution of an online poker website operator. Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt identified Bryan Micon as the operator of "Seals with Clubs", an unlicensed Internet poker site which uses bitcoin for its currency. Nevada officials say that Bryan Micon is particular offender in
