Internet Gambling Opponent Dent Leaving Congress

Pennsylvania Rep. Charlie Dent (l.) announced he will not seek an eighth term. The internet gambling opponent expressed frustration with the president's and the Republican party's current direction. He...

Wisconsin Bill Claims DFS Requires Skill, Not Luck

A bill sponsored by Wisconsin state Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (l.) would regulate and legalize daily fantasy sports, and declare the games require skill, not chance. The games are neither...

DFS Challenges Continue in Two States

An anti-gambling group is suing New York, claiming the legalization of real-money fantasy sports violates the state Constitution’s ban on gambling. In Massachusetts, DFS giants DraftKings and FanDuel have...

Republic of Georgia Considers Online Gambling Ban

A special Parliamentary Commission in the Republic of Georgia is reportedly considering a total ban on online gambling in the country. The measure is still in the discussion phase....

Sportech to Conduct Strategic Review

As Sportech announced the resignations of two top executives, it also disclosed it will launch a review of its business and capital structures. Ian Penrose is to resign as...

Bitcoin Prices Tumbling

Concerns that China will move to close Bitcoin exchanges has sent the value of the virtual currency plummeting. Chinese bitcoin exchange BTCChina also said it would stop all trading...

Caesars Readies Nevada Sports Betting App

Legalsportsreport.com reports that Caesars Entertainment is partnering with Miomni to launch a sports betting app in Nevada. A soft launch was scheduled for early this month. The move still...

New Hampshire Mulls Online Gaming

New Hampshire is considering both an online gaming bill and a bill that would authorize two casino resorts. Some supporters think the bill supporters should join forces. Senator Lou...

City Officially Approves Rhode Island Casino

The Twin River casino in Tiverton has now leaped all city requirements before it can be issued a building permit. Now it will begin building a $75 million casino...

888 Holdings Reports Loss, £7.8 Million Fine

888 Holdings is reporting a record pre-tax loss of $17 million for the first half of 2017. The company pointed to “exceptional” costs of more than $50 million for...

Michigan Could See Renewed Online Gambling Push

Michigan state Senator Mike Kowall (l.) has announced he plans to try again to gain momentum for his online gambling bill in the state this fall. The bill was...

U.S. Congress May Consider Cryptocurrency Protection Bill

According to online reports, three unnamed U.S. Congressman are considering a bill to protect cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The goal of the bill would be to legitimize digital currencies...

PlaySugarHouse.com Celebrates One Year Anniversary by Letting Players in New Jersey Gamble with House Money

On Wednesday, September 6, PlaySugarHouse.com is letting players in the New Jersey market play compliments of the house

eSports Being Considered for 2024 Olympics

The Paris Olympic committee will reportedly consider adding eSports contests to the 2014 Olympic games. Paris Officials said they will discuss adding eSports as an official medal sport with...

PokerStars Readies Australian Exit

PokerStars has confirmed that it will leave the Australian market in the face of new gambling laws in the country. The company said it will close down operations in...

Microsoft Hosts League of Legends Events

Microsoft recently began hosting weekly League of Legends events at its stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada and Australia. The "ROG Arena at Microsoft Store" competitions are held...

Disney Looking to Host eSports

The Walt Disney Company is looking to host eSports competitions at its Walt Disney World complex in Orlando. The events would be held at the ESPN Wide World of...

Kowall Reviewing Michigan Online Gaming Bill

Michigan state Senator Mike Kowall is reviewing his online gambling measure and will hold meetings on it when legislators return to Lansing. The bill would have the Michigan Gaming...

Maine Passes DFS Law

Maine has adopted a daily fantasy sports law that declares DFS contests as games of skill and legalizes them in the state. There are now 15 states with approved...

PhilWeb Reinstated in Philippines

The license of Philippine gaming services provider PhilWeb will be reinstated a year after it was shut down by President Rodrigo Duterte. Founder Roberto Ongpin was a special target...