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Zynga Shares Up Nearly 15 Percent on Real Money Web Gambling News
News of Zynga beginning to offer real money online gambling in the United Kingdom sent its stock price rising 15 percent Wednesday. The company also intends to offer real money gambling in some regulated European countries over the next couple of months and the US by year’s end.
Zynga Will Expand Real Money Online Poker Into Europe: Shares Surging
With the announcement that Zynga, the word’s largest social gaming market, will offer real money gambling in the United Kingdom, shares rose 5.5 percent to $3.24 in after-hours trade Tuesday. By late morning Wednesday, shares were up 12.4 percent to $3.45 with an earlier high of $3.49.
Zynga Shares Surge on News of ZyngaPlusPoker Will Offer Real Money Play in UK
Zynga, the world’s largest social gaming company, announced Tuesday it will begin offering real money online gambling in the UK through its new website ZyngaPlusPoker.
Shares of Zynga, which closed 2.9% lower, rebounded 8% to $3.33 in after-hours trading following the news.
"We look forward to launching our social versions of real money games for players on Facebook and mobile in the UK throughout 2013," says Barry Cottle, chief revenue officer of Zynga, posted shortly after the announcement.
Cyrpus Banking Crisis Helps Bitcoin Value Rise (Video)
Despite news last week that the US Government has intentions of regulating the virtual currency Bitcoin, its value continues to rise at an incredible pace.
The reason: Tiny Cyprus in the Mediterranean. An island nation that was forced to enter a bailout while imposing what amounts to a 60 percent fee on high end bank balances with little warning.
Tribes Looking to Form Online Gambling Coalitions
A report appearing on GamblingCompliance.com suggests that US Tribes could begin forming online gambling coalitions as states begin to legalize betting on the Web.
From GamblingCompliance.com:
Internet Gambling, Casino Expansion a Tough Sell in Illinois: Quinn Skeptical
CHICAGO — (Associated Press) - Lawmakers pushing to expand gambling in Illinois hope the third time is a charm with a more finely tuned proposal that could make Illinois the fourth state to allow Internet gaming.
The latest proposal includes some familiar ideas: five new casinos, including one in Chicago and Rockford; thousands of slot machines, including at Chicago’s two airports. But it also includes Internet gambling, which would allow Illinois residents to play games like black jack on their computers or smart phones.
AFFCoins Online Casino Brands Rockbet, Slots Jackpot Re-enter US Market
In a sign of good things to come we suppose, the AFFCoins online casino group, which includes Rockbet Casino, Vegas Days Casino, Casino Fiz, Tradition Casino and Slots Jackpot, have re-entered the US market offering real money play.
UK Online Gambling Sees 80 Percent Growth Over Past 5 Years
Good news for the online gambling sector as one of the most open markets, the United Kingdom, reported growth of around 80 percent since 2008.
Survey: 79.4 Percent of Gamblers Say Online Gambling Won’t Increase Addiction
Morningside Recovery Center, the leading addiction recovery center surveyed over 1,030 men and women this week over the age of 18 on Gambling Addictions. As Gambling 911 has previously reported, PokerStars is referring players to Morningside Recovery and poker great Eric Lindgren has been there for two-weeks to deal with his issues.
Malta the Next Macau of the Mediterranean
It is already a major hub for online gambling sites. Now Seeking Alpha’s Jonathan Yates has pondered the idea of Malta becoming the “Macau of the Mediterranean”.
Macua is the largest gambling destination in the world and Yates believes Malta has the potential to some day achieve that coveted position, at least where the Mediterranean region is concerned.
Bitcoin ‘Best Performing Currency Year-to-Date’
Bitcoin, used by a small number of online casino operators, is being touted as the “best performing currency year-to-day” according to Tyler Durden of ZeroHedge.com.
Durden writes:
Chris Christie on Legalizing Web Poker: ‘A Critical Decision’
Speaking to John Brennan of NorthJersey.com Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had this to say regarding his decision to legalize Web gamblnig in the Garden State: “This was a critical decision, and one that I did not make lightly."
Christie, who had sat on previous bills up to the final hours, signed this third reincarnation within minutes of it hitting his desk.
Breaking News: Christie Signs Internet Gambling Bill Into Law
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed a bill authorizing Internet gambling in the state following swift passage by lawmakers Tuesday.
The State Assembly and Senate both overwhelming passed the bill, AB 2578, this afternoon and Governor Christie immediately signed it into law.
Chris Christie Could Sign New Jersey Online Gambling Bill Tuesday
All eyes will be on New Jersey Tuesday as that state’s Governor Chris Christie may sign a bill legalizing online gambling. The Governor has already said he intends to sign the bill within 48 hours of it arriving on his desk.
Ladbrokes Gaining Ground in Online Gambling
(Reuters) - Ladbrokes, Britain's second-largest bookmaker, expects to see payback this year from a 50 million pound ($77 million investment in an online business that had failed to keep pace with rivals.
While growing numbers of people are gambling via smartphones and tablet computers, Ladbrokes has been hit by delays upgrading its technology. It has lost ground to market leader William Hill in online and faced competition from smaller rivals.
Online Cee-lo and 1-4-24 Dice Games Rolled Out by Juicy Stakes: Big Cash Promo
Popular online gaming site, Juicy Stakes is now rolling two dice games new to the real money scene, Cee-lo and 1-4-24. Hit the alley to catch Strungflowers and avoid the Dancing Dragon in three dice Cee-lo or try your hand at 1-4-24. Play and real money, multi-player games are now rolling under the all new Dice tab within the Juicy software.
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Technology has Just Been Released.
BitMillions.com is the first fully automated and cheat-proof lottery system that features provably fair technology based on the Bitcoin Blockchain. It promises to revolutionize the online gambling industry.
New Jersey Online Gambling Bill to be Voted on February 26
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — New Jersey lawmakers plan to move quickly to adopt an Internet gambling bill now that Gov. Chris Christie has laid his cards on the table.
Chris Christie has Under 24 Hours to Decide on Internet Gambling
Regulated online gambling in the state of New Jersey will help protect children, so says the Poker Players Alliance.
Various groups have come out to express support for Web gambling in the state including Atlantic City’s biggest union.
NJ Gov Chris Christie Considers ‘Conditional Veto” for Internet Gambling Bill
Roger Gros, the publisher of Global Gaming Business magazine and a longtime Atlantic City insider, is reporting that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is considering a “conditional veto” of an Internet gambling bill that currently sits on his desk. The Governor must act by next Thursday February 7 or else the bill automatically becomes law.
Gros tweeted Wednesday afternoon:
Wells Fargo Analysts: Online Gaming Bill Could Save Atlantic City
Could Be a Positive Catalyst for BORGATA, BYD & CZR
Maintaining Existing Recommendations
Cake Poker Introduces Cake Dice: Will Launch With Games Cee-Lo and 1-4-24
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) is introducing Cake Dice, the latest addition to Cake’s growing menu of gaming options including Poker, Casino, Tournament Blackjack, WAR and Russian Roulette. Cake Dice will launch with popular games, Cee-lo and 1-4-24.
Why Legalized Internet Gambling in New Jersey Will Help Boost Atlantic City
On Tuesday night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed his concerns over legalized Internet gambling in the state, primarily will Web casinos and poker rooms keep gamblers from going to Atlantic City?
Bitcoin Online Casinos Report Impressive Results: Triple Digit Growth
SatoshiDice.com, the largest bitcoin online casino in terms of overall volume, has reported impressive earnings on the year.
6 Deck Blackjack Online - Mobile Casino
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Live Dealer Casino Online: Vera&John Adds Bodog Gaming Supplied Platform
Online casino and slots specialist Vera&John are adding a Live Dealer Casino to their huge range of table games and slots, supplied by Bodog Gaming, which includes Baccarat, Sic Bo, Roulette and Dragon Tiger.
Mobile Online Casino Opens at BetDSI.com With Cash Back Bonus
BetDSI.com has announced the opening of its new mobile online casino. To celebrate, they are offering great new promos for January 2013.
Games range from Blackjack and Baccarat to Slots and Video Poker you can now enjoy the thrill of casino play direct from your tablet or smartphone.
Website Claims GTech, Lottomatica Group Caught ‘Rigging’ Online Casino Games
GTech, a subsidiary of Lottomatica Group, was reportedly caught rigging two online casino games, according to the website 4Flush.com. GTech’s Lottomatica last week received a recommendation for approval for an online gambling license in the state of Nevada.
The alleged rigged games were Real Deal and Hi/Lo Gambler, utilizing coding created by Realistic Games then recoded by GTech.
From the 4Flush.com report:
Virgin Games Taken Over by Gamesys: Move Into US Market Possible
Virgin Games announced on Monday it will now be under new ownership effective 29 January. Gamesys has taken over the company after eight years of dedicated services as an online casino, bingo and poker operator.
Affiliates of Virgin Games will be migrated into the Gamesys affiliate program.
Gamesys was founded in 2001 by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs, Andrew Dixon and four developers. They operate the popular online gambling site Jackpotjoy.
