Gambling Stocks Affected by DOJ Announcement

by Michael Bedford

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 betting, the results were seen on the stock markets in Europe and the United Kingdom, with many companies reporting a rise in their share prices almost overnight.

Those companies who already have foot in the US gambling market through partnerships with local companies seemed to have generated the greatest share price jumps.

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Boyle Sports Casino Re-Launched Using Playtech Software

by Michael Bedford

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 and will be able to provide players with a secure and safe gaming environment. Its games will include the full range of Playtech slots, including high paying progressive slots, available in download or Flash versions. Other games offered will be card and table games, instant games and more.

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Department of Justice Reverses Wire Act Ruling

by Michael Bedford

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 Attorney General has recognized a 2002 ruling made by the Fifth Circuit Court which stated that only sports betting was incorporated under the Wire Act.

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Net Entertainment Goes Mobile

by Michael Bedford

Net Entertainment, known as one of the leading brands of online gambling software developers, announced that it is entering the world of mobile gaming with its brand new NetEnt Touch brand. According to the Stockholm based company, the new games will initially launch for users of Apple iPhones, iPads and iPods.

The mobile platform will include three of Net Entertainment’s most popular games, including its version of blackjack, as well as two video slot games, Jack Hammer and Gonzo’s Quest, which are wildly popular with online gamblers at Net Ent powered online casinos.

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Microgaming Releases New Mobile Compatible Games

by Michael Bedford

The online gambling industry giant, Microgaming, has announced the release of eight new titles that are compatible with Android enabled smart phones and tablets. Over recent years, Microgaming has made huge progress as it expands in the fast growing online mobile world, and the latest announcement puts the group at the forefront of the Android mobile market.

The eight games are popular titles from Microgaming’s portfolio – both slots and video poker games – which have been especially adapted for the mobile gaming market. They include top slots such as Agent Jane Blonde slot, Ladies Night slot, Break da Bank Again slot, Avalon slot and Spring Break slot. The video poker titles include Deuces Wild and Aces and Faces.

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