Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

PokerStars Announces $40 Million Prize Pool for SCOOP Championship

PokerStars Announces $40 Million Prize Pool for SCOOP Championship

Monica E. April 18, 2014 15:50:11

PokerStars is launching its biggest challenge yet: the 2014 Spring Championship of Online Poker. Professional and amateur players registered with the online poker site in the UK, as well as in other countries where PokerStars is available, can qualify for the tournament via the website. This will be the biggest poker challenge ever, with 45 […]

Newly Acquired Blue Gem Gaming Content Seized

Newly Acquired Blue Gem Gaming Content Seized

Rab April 18, 2014 14:04:27

Online gaming titles supplied by Blue Gem Gaming have been removed from the internet following an ongoing Dutch investigation surrounding the operator who formerly offered the games. Just less than a month ago, Blue Gem Gaming began marketing online and mobile casino game titles previously associated with disgraced 3D slot developers Sheriff Gaming. However, Blue […]

Casino Technology on the Rise in Latin America

Casino Technology on the Rise in Latin America

April 18, 2014 13:48:50

A big deal to provide slot machines to Codere in Colombia further expands Casino Technology’s already impressive operations in Latin America. The Bulgaria-based and creatively-named slots manufacturer Casino Technology has been hired to supply games for the regionally-significant Colombian casino market. The company has previously provided its Gamopolis Highway and FusionJackpot slots to casinos in […]

Can Adelson Keep up with Pace of Legalization?

Can Adelson Keep up with Pace of Legalization?

April 18, 2014 13:40:21

As more states legalize online casinos and poker rooms, Sheldon Adelson will have fewer allies backing his bid for a federal ban. Las Vegas casino magnate and archenemy of online casinos in America Sheldon Adelson has declared that he will do “whatever it takes” to get an internet gambling ban through congress. Given that some […]

British Poker Players Won Most in $1 Million Sunday Storm

British Poker Players Won Most in $1 Million Sunday Storm

Monica E. April 18, 2014 13:04:17

PokerStars celebrated the Sunday Storm competition’s third anniversary with an incredible $1 million prize pool. As part of last Sunday’s promotion, the buy-in was set as low as $11. Professional poker players from across the world rushed to join the special tournament, to get a share of the $1 million prize pool. PokerStars brought their […]

4 Reasons Growing a Mustache Can Cure Your Poker Ills

4 Reasons Growing a Mustache Can Cure Your Poker Ills

April 17, 2014 14:45:42

Struggling to master the complex art of poker? Growing a mustache can help you get going in the right direction. Poker is the ultimate game of skill, requiring mathematical reasoning, visual recognition skills and above all, the ability to manipulate one’s opponents. These abilities are difficult to master, so making the transition from casual player […]

7 Sports Stars Who Love their Horses

7 Sports Stars Who Love their Horses

Rab April 17, 2014 13:57:38

Successful sports stars love the thrill, the excitement and the joys of being a performing athlete, but after their time is up some turn to another sport to keep things interesting. It’s difficult for international sports stars and figures to simply walk away and creep out of the spotlight when the time comes for them […]