European Poker Sharing Deal Reportedly Near
European major gaming regulators have said they are near to signing an online poker shared liquidity agreement. According to reports, officials from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain were meeting to close the deal.
Gamblers Challenge Portuguese Tax Laws
A group of online gamblers in Portugal are asking that country’s government to change its tax laws on online casino gambling after betting company Betclic said Portugal claimed 66 percent of its Portuguese revenue. Portugal’s National Association of Online Gamblers has a petition with 4,600 signatures which argues that taxes on online gambling should be reduced.
Seminoles Settle Blackjack Dispute With Florida
The Seminole Tribe last week settled a disagreement with the state of Florida over whether it can continue to offer blackjack. When the previous compact expired, which was amended to include blackjack, the state sued to stop the game. A state court found in favor of the Seminoles and now the state will not appeal.
Rhode Island Casino Plans Near Approval
The Tiverton, Rhode Island, casino (l.) planned by the Twin River Management Group could break ground within the month. Most of the permits have been granted and the town’s planning board last week approved preliminary construction plans.
Atlantic City Casinos Dodge Shutdown
A budget impasse between Governor Chris Christie (on the beach during the government shutdown) and the New Jersey legislature ended before Atlantic City casinos faced a possible shut down. Christie did close many state offices and parks on the weekend before the July 4 holiday, but casinos—which require monitoring by state regulatory agencies—were not asked to close. Christie then agreed to a budget compromise which led to all state offices being re-opened by July 5.
Hard Rock Last Bidder for Barcelona Casino License
U.S.-based casino operator Hard Rock International is the sole remaining bidder for a license to build an integrated casino resort in Catalonia, Spain on the former site of the proposed BCN World (l.). Melco and the Genting Group once were among the would-be contenders and/or partners.
Charity Casino Mulled for New Hampshire
A charity casino could open in Salem, New Hampshire that would include 25 poker tables and other “carnival” games. The charity casino would replace one that closed last year at nearby Rockingham Park racetrack (l.).
West Virginia Prepares for Sports Betting
West Virginia state Delegate Shawn Fluharty wants the state to be ready to implement sports betting if it’s approved by the U.S. Supreme Court, which recently agreed to hear New Jersey’s request to allow it. Fluharty sponsored a sports betting bill in the last session but it wasn’t taken up.
Tropicana Buys Atlantic City Hotel
The Chelsea Hotel, a non-casino facility, was recently purchase by the Tropicana and will like to the casino property via a 5th story skybridge.
Leaderboards Offer More Ways to Win Online
Leaderboards are a popular and constant online gaming promotion, providing players with opportunities to win bonuses and other prizes.
3 Tips for Interacting with Online Poker Players
Poker Pro Michelle Tomko offers three tips for how to interact with players online—and, there’s a big difference in how you should act when playing in person.
New iGame Review: Wealthy Monkey
Konami Gaming’s Wealthy Monkey is available on several social gaming sites and will soon land in New Jersey for real-money gaming. The five-reel game features cheerful characters, multiplier-packed free games and more.
