Ultimate Poker made history back in April simply by launching its website, as it was the first regulated online poker site in the United States. Though online poker is now legal for residents of Nevada, and more comprehensive online gambling bills have been passed in the states of New Jersey
The iconic Louisville racetrack that hosts one of the world's most visible horseracing events, the Kentucky Derby, has its eye on expanding into the online wagering market. Last week the Courier-Journal reported that Churchill Downs is looking into adding about 50 employees as it begins exploring an entry into the
Last week when news surfaced that Wynn Interactive had applied for an iGaming license from the state of New Jersey, many began to wonder just what Wynn was up to. Now, there is speculation in the media that Wynn may be looking to purchase the struggling land-based Atlantic Club Casino
This week the Las Vegas Sands Corporation agreed to hand over $47.4 million to settle a case brought against it by the United States Government, alleging that the company accepted over $45 million in suspicious deposits from a frequent guest at the Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, which
Steve Wynn made quite a few waves this month when news emerged that Wynn Interactive had filed for an online gambling license in New Jersey. The nature of the application and the application itself both remain confidential. And neither representatives from Wynn nor officials from the New Jersey Division of
Nevada's first regulated online poker room has released the first upgrade to their online poker software platform, and the early reviews suggest that the new version - while stopping short of everything asked for - is likely to be a big hit with American online poker players. Installing the upgraded
Poker players have been looking forward with some enthusiasm to the upcoming movie "Runner, Runner," which brings some elements - including some very controversial ones - of the online gambling industry to the big screen. But apparently they're not the only group looking forward to Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck's
More bad news for US-friendly online poker network Revolution Gaming, which saw its roster of skins depleted by one as Red Star Poker announced their plans to move to the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN). Revolution has been generally plagued by declining traffic and poor cashout speeds over the last 12
In a move that is sure to stir no small amount of discontent among its player base, PartyPoker has - with no official notice - added what many would consider to be a very substantial fee on cashouts using certain payment methods. Details on the new cashout fee Without an
The Bodog Poker Network, which is home to both the Bodog and Bovada online poker brands, recently clarified their policy regarding player segregation on their network. While segregation is becoming more and more common at competing rooms, the Bodog Poker Network's official policy on separating players by skill, account age
While many thought the 2012 lame duck session of Congress represented Harry Reid's best - and quite possibly last - chance at an online poker bill, one member of Congress apparently holds a conflicting opinion. And, being that said member is in fact Harry Reid, his opinion ought to carry
One of the stranger sagas in America's fledgling market for regulated online poker drew to an effective close yesterday, as PokerStars confirmed that they have abandoned their plans to purchase the New Jersey casino property the Atlantic Club Casino. Reports of the decision were confirmed by a statement from PokerStars'
