Poker News - Laws, Regulation & Legislation
Ultimate Gaming Finishes Field Test, Wins Full Regulatory Approval
Friday, 26th July 2013The company that runs the first regulated online poker site in the United States, Ultimate Gaming, this week won full regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, after operating a “field trial” for the past ninety days, according to a story in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Operation under close observation
Zynga Ditches Drive for Real-Money Online Gambling in U.S.
Thursday, 25th July 2013In what amounts to a very substantial change of plans for a company that many expected to play a prominent role in America’s regulated market for real-money online gambling, Zynga announced today that they are effectively abandoning the U.S. RMG industry. The company phrased it in slightly softer terms, of
Mississippi Casino Revenue Takes a Dip in June
Wednesday, 24th July 2013Casino revenue in the Gulf Coast state of Mississippi was down in June over the same period in 2012, this according to a report published by Bloomberg Business Week. Mississippi offers casinos along its Gulf coastline, and also has river casinos. Bloomberg reported that May figures were more optimistic, with
Revel Slots Rebate Offer Not a Big Win with Customers
Tuesday, 23rd July 2013Revel Casino has been working hard to shed its image as one of Atlantic City’s biggest losers, though its new promotion designed to make slot machine players feel like winners is turning out to do anything but. In June, Revel announced a promotion that began on July 1. Under its
MGM and Hyatt Loyalty Partnership Taking Off
Monday, 22nd July 2013Last week a party was held to honor the success of a partnership announced last month between Chicago, Illinois-based Hyatt Hotels and MGM Resorts International that effectively merges the two companies’ customer loyalty programs. MGM’s rewards program is known as M Life, whereas Hyatt maintains the Gold Passport loyalty program.
Tewksbury, Massachusetts Casino Plan Takes a Step Forward
Saturday, 20th July 2013This week a Board of Selectmen in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, approved a host agreement with Penn National, a gaming company based in Pennsylvania, to open and run a slots only parlor there. As Massachusetts is in the process of expanding its land-based casino offerings as an effort to compete with casinos
Harry Reid Now Singing the Praises of Former Whipping Boy Dean Heller
Friday, 19th July 2013Earlier this year when a bill that would have regulated online poker at the federal level failed to gain any traction in Congress, Nevada Democratic Senator Harry Reid did not hold back in terms of laying the blame at the feet of the junior Senator from his home state, Dean
Revel Atlantic City Said to be Refusing Slot Refund Promotion to Some Customers
Thursday, 18th July 2013Having emerged from bankruptcy protection only a couple of months ago, Revel Atlantic City has been working hard to remake its image and in turn, its bottom line. As part of its efforts since it successfully completed a restructuring which saw creditors accepting equity in exchange for debt repayment, Revel
Springfield MA Voters Approve MGM Casino Plan
Wednesday, 17th July 2013In a public referendum held on Tuesday, voters in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts overwhelmingly approved a plan to construct an MGM casino there. Majority of voters ticked yes for the plan Tuesday’s election saw a roughly 24 percent voter turnout in Springfield, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in
Bally Technologies Will Spend $1.3 Billion to Buy SHFL Entertainment
Tuesday, 16th July 2013Word came today that two stalwart companies of the gaming industry – Bally Technologies and SHFL Entertainment – will join forces as Bally plans to buy out SHFL Entertainment for the price of $1.3 billion. SHFL Entertainment was formerly known as Shuffle Master, having changed its name last year in
