Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

February 26, 2014 16:36:39

Greek gambler Alex Karas became a living legend with the worst losing streak in gambling history. Whether real or mythologized, the world of gambling is full of spectacular rises and heart-breaking falls. We love to hear of the backstreet card shark who strikes gold in Vegas or the son of a peasant who makes it […]

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Staff February 25, 2014 15:32:25

Tech advances are making mobile gambling more like the real thing. Lately we’ve been frustrated by the general lack of authenticity found in online casinos in Germany, the UK, US, etc. We love the convenience and low house edge offered by internet games. But for all of their advantages, iGaming just can’t replicate the real […]

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

February 25, 2014 15:32:25

Tech advances are making mobile gambling more like the real thing. Lately we’ve been frustrated by the general lack of authenticity found in online casinos in Germany, the UK, US, etc. We love the convenience and low house edge offered by internet games. But for all of their advantages, iGaming just can’t replicate the real […]

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:46:48

The British bookmaker’s digital division has had a bad financial year, with profits dropping more than 74% in 2013. Online and mobile betting company Ladbrokes admits to be disappointed by last year’s financial results, but claims it remains optimistic about 2014. In 2013, the company’s net revenue dropped by a mere 0.6%, to GBP 1.1 […]

Desperate Gamblers’ Families Reach Out to Bookies Begging For Help

Desperate Gamblers’ Families Reach Out to Bookies Begging For Help

Iva P. February 24, 2014 15:14:44

Desperate parents and partners of addicted gamblers in Ireland approach betting houses with pictures of their loved ones begging them to refuse their money. Gambling addiction is turning into a significant problem in the recent years, which can easily be undermined and remain unnoticed for a longer period of time. Unfortunately, this is a serious […]

Borgata Casino Launches Website to Recruit Online Affiliates in New Jersey

Borgata Casino Launches Website to Recruit Online Affiliates in New Jersey

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:01:14

Borgata casino has partnered up with Income Access to improve its online gambling affiliate programme. Ever since American gambling laws gave the green light for internet gambling, the online casino market has been growing. Now, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa resort in Atlantic City is launching an affiliate recruitment programme targeted at New Jersey’s […]

Real Gaming’s New Online Poker Site Also Available on Mobile Devices

Real Gaming’s New Online Poker Site Also Available on Mobile Devices

Monica E. February 24, 2014 14:09:57

Real Gaming becomes the first online operator in Nevada to allow locals to play poker on their mobile devices. Real Gaming goes live with a new online poker site in the US state of Nevada. Formerly known as South Point Poker, the Las Vegas-based company will be the first operator to offer mobile gambling in […]

PokerStars Gets Approval for Bulgarian License and Becomes First Authorized Poker Site in Bulgaria

PokerStars Gets Approval for Bulgarian License and Becomes First Authorized Poker Site in Bulgaria

Monica E. February 21, 2014 19:14:41

The Bulgarian gambling authority has licensed PokerStars and now the company will offer the first legal poker site in the country. After officials approved a more reasonable tax system under Bulgarian gambling laws last December, major operators are looking to enter the country’s online gambling market. PokerStars recently announced that the Bulgarian State Gambling Commission […]

Australian Rugby Union to Use Sportradar’s Anti-Fraud System to Monitor Sports Bets

Australian Rugby Union to Use Sportradar’s Anti-Fraud System to Monitor Sports Bets

Monica E. February 21, 2014 19:06:46

Sports betting solution provider Sportradar has signed a new partnership with the Australian Rugby Union. Local players might want to think twice before breaking Australian gambling laws or getting into any suspicious betting activities. In preparation for the Super Rugby competition, the Australian Rugby Union has partnered up with Sportradar, to use the company’s fraud […]

Gambling Addict in Edmonton Convicted to Spend Weekends in Jail for Stealing

Gambling Addict in Edmonton Convicted to Spend Weekends in Jail for Stealing

Iva P. February 21, 2014 19:00:50

Gambling addict from Edmonton, Alberta was given a weekend jail term for stealing from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Elizabeth Mallard was sentenced to 90 days in total, put on probation for 18 months and also has to give back the money she stole. She pleaded guilty of stealing twice. One of the thefts was […]