February 2012

Cryptologic And NeoGames Ink Deal

Cryptologic doesn’t seem to miss a beat, and even though they have been busy with Amaya Gaming Group, they have still kept up getting better and better, and expanding their reach.

The latest move by Cryptologic is a multi-year licensing agreement with NeoGames. A leading online casino software provider and a leading global provider of online scratch cards and instant win games getting into bed together sounds like a match made in gambling heaven.

First Intranet Launched

Nevada gambling company, Atlantis Internet Group Corp (ATIG) has announced the launch of Intranet gaming in some tribal casinos. This is be the first instance of legal Intranet gaming within the country, according to the ATIG. The Coushatta Indian Casino in Louisiana and Coyote Valley Casino in California are two Native American Tribal Casinos that have officially signed agreements with the ATIG to join the network.

Iowa Senate Approve Online Poker Bill

This week, a bill to legalize online poker was unanimously approved by a three-member Iowa Senate subcommittee. The sponsor of the online poker bill was state Senator Jeff Danielson, also a subcommittee chairman. That probably helped the legalization of the online poker bill.

Paris Hilton Cashes Out 30K

Nothing says happy birthday like winning some money, right!?

Well, that’s just what Paris Hilton did for her 31st birthday. The reality tv star, has always celebrated her birthday in style, and this year was no exception. A little drinking, and a little gambling is just the thing to do. Paris was in Las Vegas on Saturday, and she hit the Strip that night, and found herself at the Wynn Las Vegas casino, hanging out at a blackjack table.

Online Gambling Expansion Is Important

Last October, the Nevada Gaming Control Board made a ruling to allow residents and visitors in the state to gamble from online, using mobile devices and tablets from anywhere in the state. This was welcomed by many people, especially those who like to gamble, because now they’d be able to use their mobile device and gamble at conveniently using their mobile device.

Online Poker Not Part Of Payroll And Unemployment Legislation

A deal has been reached by American politicians to pass payroll tax and unemployment benefits extension legislation before next week. Online poker will not be a part of this legislation though. A senior staff member inside has said that “federal online poker regulations did not figure in the congressional leadership’s plans as they relate to the payroll and unemployment bills, in part because of expressed opposition from state lotteries and Indian tribes.”

New Hampshire Fighting For Gambling

To avoid losing revenue to Massachusetts, New Hampshire is doubling down on their efforts to legalize gambling. Amendments have been made in the New Hampshire House in order to legalize gambling, as well as offer licensing to four casinos that have 14,000 slot machines and 420 table games. The amendments also include lowering the business tax as well.

Kentucky Amendment Proposal Unveiled

A casino gambling amendment proposal contained within a bill that is being sponsored by Georgetown Republican Senator Damon Thayer has been revealed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. If lawmakers and voters approve the bill, it would authorise a vote that would amend Kentucky’s constitution, and end up allowing gaming to expand across seven locations in the state.

Slot Bill Amendment Approved In Ohio

Yesterday, an Ohio legislative committee approved a bill that addresses gambling at racetracks that is slot-like, as well as operations in the state’s four casinos. The committee ended up rejecting a provision that would have worth millions to help supplement a problem gambling fund.

There was broad support for changes in the bill, such as changing the current midnight curfew to 2am at bingo games.

Anti-Gambling Bill Hits Delay In Utah

Attempts by Representative Stephen Sandstrom to pass a bill that would not allow online gambling in the state has been halted by lawmakers because of the potential costs. Known as House Bill 108, the House Law Enforcement Committee has brought it to a standstill because they have reservations on how much it would cost the ISPs in the state.