In the sports betting industry, having an exclusive market is critical to success. When outside entities such as offshore gaming enter the picture, it can cut into the bottom line of regulated sites. With that in mind, seven states have signed on to a letter to the U. S. Department of Justice and Attorney General… Read more »
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Courts to Hear Arguments on Florida Sports Betting on Wednesday
It’s only taken a little longer than a year but, come Wednesday, Floridians might get some idea if they can bet on sports in the state or not. After final briefs were filed by both the federal government and Florida officials, the D. C. Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments as to whether the… Read more »
Is Israel Looking to Lighten Up Regarding Online Gaming and Poker?
Many may think that the States of America is the only country that is having issues with the question of online gaming and poker. But nothing would be further from the truth. Australia continues to ban out-of-country gaming companies from their citizens and China, Russia and other countries continue to crack down on the activity.… Read more »
Responses to Reversal of DOJ Online Gaming Decision: “Unfortunate,” Planning for Next Steps
Since the U. S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a reversal last Monday of the 2011 decision by the Obama Administration’s decision regarding online sports betting, gaming and poker, there have been a flurry of opinions on the issue. Some entities have called the new opinion “unfortunate,” while other organizations are tempering… Read more »