28 October 2015 |
Aftershocks rattle DFS companies after Nevada ruling
The Nevada Gaming Control Board's ruling that daily fantasy sports is categorized as gambling in the Silver State has put DraftKings and FanDuel, each valued at $1.3 billion, in a difficult financial position. Perspectives Weekly: Russia, Romania and the U.S. J Todd discusses the latest news out of Eastern Europe, as Russia may pass its own version of the UIGEA, while popular websites are being banned in Romania. Plus, the deadline for affiliates to make a decision about New Jersey is rapidly approaching and Pennsylvania is scheduled to vote on Internet gambling this week. Marco Rubio OK with poker, but wants iGaming ban The Republican U.S. presidential hopeful says he would be OK with regulated online poker in the United States, but the online gambling ban he has co-sponsored doesn't contain an exception for online poker. Intertops to hold Trick or Treat Bounty Tournament The $3.30 Texas Hold'em tournament has a $500 guaranteed prize pool and begins Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. EST. Get a scary bonus at Mission2Game Casino The $7 free play bonus isn't actually frightening; it's just to celebrate Halloween. Prime Slots offering tons of freebies Players in the U.K., the Netherlands and Australia can earn up to 370 free spins on popular games. Vegas Crest launches Star Jewels slot game The classic 10-line, five-reel slot from Rival features gems and precious stones. Put on a costume and win some cash at CyberBingo Players who send pictures of themselves dressed in their favorite costume to CyberBingo could win $100 at the Halloween Costume Party. Malibu Club Casino has new look and management While the site design and the management may have changed, the online casino still offers the same games that players love, including progressive slots and table games. Prime Slots offering free Halloween spins to new players To celebrate Halloween, Prime Slots is offering first-time depositors 25 free spins on Universal Monsters Dracula. Party Poker rolls out promised ecology changes Players looking to join cash games will now be randomly seated and will only see the names of their opponents when their first hand is dealt. ICE releases film trailer for ICE Totally Gaming 2016 The trailer invites visitors to enter the Gaming Technopolis next February at the Excel Centre in London. Yggdrasil launches Doubles video slot The colorful, low-poly 3-D slot has 243 ways to win and gives the player the opportunity to choose the volatility level. NetEnt releases Pyramid: Quest for Immortality The Ancient Egypt-themed slot uses NetEnt's trademarked Avalanche respin feature. EveryMatrix secures license in Belgium The Class E license allows EveryMatrix to provider operators with casino and sportsbook solutions in the Belgian market. Nov. 4-7, 2015 SiGMA The goal of SiGMA is to bring together the entire gaming community, from affiliates and operators to regulators and vendors. Feb. 2-4, 2016 ICE Totally Gaming Showcasing compelling innovation and expertise, ICE Totally Gaming is proud to be the largest and most comprehensive B2B gaming exhibition in the world. Feb. 4-7, 2016 London Affiliate Conference (LAC) LAC's conference sessions aim to provide a wealth of information with panels, presentations and exclusive insights from expert speakers. With 3,000 attendees expected, you will have plenty of opportunities to network with affiliates, affiliate managers, operators and speakers. |
Daniel Tzvetkoff, the man who provided the evidence the U.S. Department of Justice used in the Black Friday indictments, is now living on Australia's Gold Coast in a $2.5 million mansion, according to the Gold Coast Bulletin.
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