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Captain Obvious Makes Landmark Ruling: Texas Hold ‘Em Is Poker
Jul 24, 2015
Captain Obvious Makes Landmark Ruling: Texas Hold ‘Em Is Poker
Texas Hold ‘Em is poker. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise to most, but the pronouncement was a serious disappointment to an Idaho casino. The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled this week that the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Idaho-based casino could not lawfully offer Texas Hold ‘Em on its site as the game was…
Another Bill to Expand the Wire Act: Bad Law Clothed in a Lie
Jun 25, 2015
Another Bill to Expand the Wire Act: Bad Law Clothed in a Lie
It is ironic that recent proposed legislation that would expand the scope of the federal Wire Act comes from a U.S. senator in the South, where “states’ rights” has always been a rallying cry. This past week’s focus on the presence of the Confederate battle flag on the grounds of the South Carolina capitol (and…
Minnesota Phases Out State Lottery-Operated Online Games
May 21, 2015
Minnesota Phases Out State Lottery-Operated Online Games
Minnesota’s legislature recently passed a bill that bars the Minnesota Lottery from offering online games, following a four month transition period. Specifically, the new law bans the lottery director from offering “the play of, on an electronic terminal, through a Web site, or by any other means or device, casino-style games, including but not limited…
Wisconsin Indian Tribe Prevails – State Cannot Ban Electronic Poker on Reservation
May 6, 2015
Wisconsin Indian Tribe Prevails – State Cannot Ban Electronic Poker on Reservation
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has overturned a federal district court ruling that had permitted the State of Wisconsin to prohibit the Ho Chunk tribe from offering electronic poker on its reservation although such games are not explicitly and uniformly prohibited in that state. This ruling may have implications for the…
Recap of RAWA House Subcommittee Hearing and What It Means for iGaming
Mar 30, 2015
Recap of RAWA House Subcommittee Hearing and What It Means for iGaming
The House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations held a hearing last week to consider bill HR 707, the “Restoration of America’s Wire Act,” or RAWA. The proposed bill would prohibit most types of online gambling, whether or not they have been legalized and regulated by any state. The bill was drafted in…
Minnesota’s Lottery Quagmire: The State Legislature’s Continued Resistance to Online Lottery Ticket Sales
Feb 23, 2015
Minnesota’s Lottery Quagmire: The State Legislature’s Continued Resistance to Online Lottery Ticket Sales
As Minnesota’s lottery system turns 25 years old, director Ed Van Petten has sought to follow the lead of the most technologically-advanced state lottery systems in the country by expanding into the profitable market of online ticket sales. However, at a time when many states have enjoyed the additional revenue that online lottery sales can…
The Current State of Online Lottery Sales and the Outlook for 2015
Dec 23, 2014
The Current State of Online Lottery Sales and the Outlook for 2015
As states continue to search for ways to generate additional revenue, several states have explored the possibility of selling lottery tickets online. Online lottery ticket sales represent an untapped market for state lotteries that could see rapid expansion in the next several years and it also looks to be a hot issue in several state…
Google Play and the Slow Transition to Mobile for Real Money Gaming
Nov 18, 2014
Google Play and the Slow Transition to Mobile for Real Money Gaming
If the past 10 years have taught us anything it’s that the future is not just online, it’s on the go. For countless consumers, mobile and tablet devices are the preferred method of accessing online content. After a slow start, gaming developers have come around to prioritizing mobile platforms. All of this momentum has ground…
Rolling the Dice with Casino VIP Lists
Sep 2, 2014
Rolling the Dice with Casino VIP Lists
In the competitive world of land-based casinos, high roller “VIP” players are courted with a host of special perks and privileges. A casino’s proprietary VIP customer list represents one of its most valuable assets, almost akin to the secret formula of Coca-Cola. This is why the Maryland Live! Casino filed suit in federal court in…
Kentucky Becomes Latest State to Move Toward Online Lottery Ticket Sales
Jul 31, 2014
Kentucky Becomes Latest State to Move Toward Online Lottery Ticket Sales
Earlier this month, the Kentucky Lottery Corporation (“KLC”) presented state lawmakers with a timeline for the launching of an online lottery ticket sales platform by the middle of 2015. The KLC’s plan is to launch multi-state drawing games such as Powerball first and then launch other lottery products in the following months. Online lottery…
