Business & Financial
Company Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Zynga
With the US Justice Department aggressively seizing domain addresses of companies alleged to be involved in patent infringement, Zynga better be careful.
Manchester United Planning a $1 Billion IPO in Singapore
Manchester United, the England Premier League champions, are reportedly planning a $1 billion Initial Public Offering in Singapore (IPO).
CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”
In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.
“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service. I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide. It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.
Sportingbet Trading on London Stock Exchange Suspended
One of the largest online sports betting firms in the world, Sportingbet, has suspended trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Jockey Club $10 Million Marketing Free-to-Play Horse Racing Mock Betting Site, Social Networking
The free-to-play poker site model has proven huge and now the horse racing sector is looking to capitalize with the Jockey Club’s $10 million marketing commitment.
PartyPoker Wins Battle for Number Two But War Continues
It didn’t take long but PartyPoker has once again claimed the number two spot among the largest online poker rooms.
Zynga Poker Makes its Google+ Debut in Battle With Facebook Over Online Gaming
The biggest free poker site online for Texas Hold’em fans, Zynga, has made its Google+ debut along with Angry Birds.
PartyPoker Oktoberfest Rake Race Promotion Should Move Online Poker Room Back to Number 2
Merge Poker, Sportsbook.com Begin Accepting New US Players Again
Some 50 British Bookmakers Shops Damaged During Riots in London, Liverpool
iPoker Overtakes PartyPoker in World Traffic Rankings: First Time in Second Place
For the first time in its history, the iPoker Network has landed in the second place spot of the world’s most trafficked online poker rooms.
Deck Media, Slot-O-Cash Online Casinos Leave US Market…And Good Riddance
Yet more dramas for igaming companies who have targeted the US.
Italy Debt Crisis: Online Poker Cash Games, Super-Satellite Tournaments Will Help
In-Play Wagering, Mobile Gambling Helps Boost William Hill Numbers
The UK’s biggest bookmaker, William Hill, witnessed a 23 percent year-on-year increase in online net revenues, driven heavily by mobile and in-play wagering.
Sports Betting Ireland: Ladbrokes Hit Hard by Cheltenham
PlayNow.com Online Poker: Poor Players Makes Up For Poor Software, Tournament offerings
Full Tilt Poker Kahnawake License: What Does it Mean?
Many were stunned Monday upon learning that the Kahnawake Gambling Commission had granted disgraced Full Tilt Poker an online gambling license.
Online Poker Fastest Payouts for US Players
Gambling911.com continues to monitor the online poker scene and the fastest payouts for US citizens heading into August 2011.
We reported just the other day that some Americas Cardroom customers were actually in receipt of payouts within three business days, which these days is virtually unheard of. DoylesRoom and sister site True Poker both advertise payouts in under 14 business days.
Merge Poker Software Upgrade Expected by Summer’s End
Many in the online poker community are anxiously awaiting news on the Merge Poker Network’s huge software upgrade.
Prediction Market: Congress to Approve US Debt Ceiling to $15.1 Trillion by July 31 15 Percent Chance
New Online Poker Network Loves US Players: Joins Gambling911 Family
BetOnline.com Poker has joined the Gambling911.com family and they welcome US players.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Online Casino Game: 888 Warner Bros Agreement
888.com has entered into a licensing arrangement with Warner Bros. to develop online casino games around the popular horror film franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street.
South Florida Bookies Rejoice Over US Online Gambling Prohibition