When the US Department of Justice published an opinion just before Christmas regarding its changed stance on internet gambling, industry analysts were quick to predict that changes would be felt across the board. As soon as news began to filter through that the DOJ now believes that the 1961 Wire Act only pertains to sports Continue Reading
Yearly Archives: 2011
Gambling Stocks Affected by DOJ Announcement
Boyle Sports Casino Re-Launched Using Playtech Software
Boyle Sports, the leading online sports betting group, has announced the re-launch of their online casino brand, Boyle Casino, which will be powered by Playtech software giant. The new online casino will complement Boyle Sports’ other products, including poker, bingo and online betting. BoyleCasino will be licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission Continue Reading
Department of Justice Reverses Wire Act Ruling
On Friday, the US Department of Justice made a surprise announcement, ruling that it was reversing a decade long policy that the Federal Wire Act included intrastate online gambling. The DOJ also said that the act did not relate to any form of gambling other than sports betting. This is the first time that the Continue Reading