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Google to Lift Ban on Online Gambling Advertisement in US

Google is making changes to its terms of service that will make it easier for online gambling companies to market to consumers. The search engine giant previously banned internet gambling companies from advertising in the US. But that’s all about to change, and it could help lead towards an increase in gambling revenue. What’s the […]

Posted on: October 22, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

The Stars Group $12 Billion Sale Generates International Mainstream Media Buzz

PokerStars has a new owner, as we reported last week. The Stars Group, owner of the world’s largest online poker site and other major internet casino brands, was sold to Flutter Entertainment for a nice cool $12 billion. No, that isn’t a typo. The massive sale now creates the largest online poker brand in the […]

Posted on: October 12, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

The Stars Group Sold to FanDuel Owner for $6 Billion

The Stars Group, parent company of the top online poker site in the world – PokerStars – has been sold to Flutter Entertainment, the company which owns the popular FanDuel daily fantasy sports website. This deal makes Flutter the world’s largest online gambling company. The Stars Group is one of the top brands in the […]

Posted on: October 6, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

Anti-Online Gambling Lobbyist Sheldon Adelson Takes Heat Over Shady Venetian Poker Tournament

Sheldon Adelson doesn’t run the day-to-day operations of the Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas. But since he is the CEO and founder of Sands Corporation, the company that owns the Strip casino, and because of his anti-online gambling crusade, he’s taking some heat from the gambling world over a controversial poker tournament. Adelson, a […]

Posted on: September 30, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

New Jersey Online Gambling Revenue Tops $60 Million in August

Numbers don’t lie. August data indicates New Jersey’s online gambling market is not only thriving but continues to rise. And it appears there’s no stopping the industry from success in sight. The month of August was a rousing success for the Garden State from an internet gambling operator’s perspective – and for the politicians who […]

Posted on: September 18, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

Legal Sports Betting Could Pave Way for Online Gambling in Iowa

Iowa is a hidden gem for gambling in the United States. The Hawkeye State, which already boasts a plethora of quality land-based casinos, recently legalized sports betting. And now even more positive news comes for gamblers in the state as it’s becoming more likely that online gambling could be next in line. Nevada – more […]

Posted on: September 8, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

Slow Start for Pennsylvania Online Gambling But Better Days Ahead

It’s been a slow start for the Pennsylvania online gambling industry. Just one month in and the figures aren’t great but better days are likely on the horizon, so don’t panic just yet. No one could have expected, in just one month, for the industry to thrive right off the bat. There are a few […]

Posted on: August 19, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

New Jersey Online Casinos Generate $38.1 Million in June Revenue

Online gambling has been alive and well in New Jersey for quite some time. And the month of June was no exception. Results for the summer’s first month are out and, let’s just say, casino operators are feeling pretty good right about now. New Jersey legalized internet gambling in 2013, the second state behind Nevada […]

Posted on: August 9, 2019 | | Jon Sofen

Online Gambling Launches in Pennsylvania But Poker Still Stuck on the Rail

We have some good news and some bad news for gamblers in the great state of Pennsylvania. Let’s start with the positive, which is the Keystone State officially has online gambling sites up and running (finally). But, unfortunately, internet poker games remain on hold, for the time being. Governor Tom Wolf signed an online gambling […]

Posted on: July 29, 2019 | | Jon Sofen