News and Views from the Reel World

Live Casino Direct wouldn't dream of taking you away from the online casino action with hard gambling news, but sometimes even online gaming reads the newspaper. Below run some news you, the slots player, can use. It's good to get lost inside the online casino, but you can't stay there forever.
Novia Scotia to Launch Online GamblingNovia Scotia to Launch Online GamblingCanadian providences are branching out in online gambling after British Columbia created the first ever North American, government-run online casino called PlayNow. Novia Scotia makes plans to follow.
Let the age of online 3D Casinos begin with 888.comLet the age of online 3D Casinos begin with 888.comThe first, new 3D online instant casino has been launched by 888 Holdings, one of the world’s largest virtual gaming operators.
iGaming support and casino industry news: GPWAiGaming support and casino industry news: GPWAThe Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA) offers the most comprehensive casino information and support in the iGaming affiliate community.
California Works to Capitalize on Sports BettingCalifornia Works to Capitalize on Sports BettingPoker bill author, Senator Rod Wright is making his voice known to lawmakers in California and win over New Jersey supporters to join hands in the challenge to end an 18-year-old federal ban on sports betting.
Barney Frank and American Online GamblingBarney Frank and American Online GamblingBarney Frank is shaking up the country again after another measure regarding Internet gambling came to the House of Financial Services Committee this past Wednesday.
Ontario Considering Internet GamblingOntario Considering Internet GamblingShortly after Quebec made the announcement that in autumn of this year they will be premiering the first, government-run online casino, Ontario may be the next Canadian province to come up to bat.
Rapid Growth expected for online casinos by 2014Rapid Growth expected for online casinos by 2014Eyes are on the future of online gambling with the Global Business of Online Casinos putting out their newest report on the rapid growth of online casinos by the year 2014.
Playtech ramps up in 2010 with B2G strategyPlaytech ramps up in 2010 with B2G strategyThinking ahead, Playtech gaming software giant looms larger with its B2G strategy.
Yahoo's new gambling report to come in JuneYahoo's new gambling report to come in JuneYahoo will be presenting their case the 14th and 15th of June at the eGaming live event in London at the Old Billingsgate Market.
RTG's new Witches and Wizards slot to comeRTG's new Witches and Wizards slot to comeWitches and Wizards slot by Real Time Gaming is a cauldron of spells, free spins and free credits almost brewed.
PayPal gets back in bed with internet casinos...AgainPayPal gets back in bed with internet casinos...AgainThat's right, the relationship with PayPal and online casinos is going for another twirl in the haystack of payment processing consummations.
The first Canadian Online Gaming Company, PlayNow.comThe first Canadian Online Gaming Company, PlayNow.comPlayNow.com will be the first government-run online casino in Canada that will only offer services to British Columbia residents in an effort to increase revenue to help pay for the annual budget deficit of $1.63 billion dollars.
YouTube steps up to bat for online gamblingYouTube steps up to bat for online gamblingYouTube gets ready to collect on online gambling from the UK, Italy, France and Spain with ad space available and ready to sell.
Online Gambling Ban 'Down Under'Online Gambling Ban 'Down Under'The word is that 'Down Under' gambling legalization is lost in the Bush with a ban to keep Australian online casino players in the shade.
Safe and Fair Gambling OnlineSafe and Fair Gambling OnlineOnline gambling is a multi-billion dollar market. It is available and legal world-wide. Time and energy is better spent regulating the industry than attempting to prohibit it. Gamblers deserve access and information to safe and fair sites on which ...
France and eGaming kick off with the World CupFrance and eGaming kick off with the World CupThe first license in France was issued this week for companies to market eGaming in the French marketplace, however, at the moment, the only companies able to compete are certain monopoly giants.
Online gambling bill clears Senate in New JerseyOnline gambling bill clears Senate in New JerseyThe race is gaining momentum as a new online gambling bill passed the Senate in New Jersey to legalize gaming on the internet by 3 votes to 1.
The 2010 World Series of Poker event beginsThe 2010 World Series of Poker event beginsProfessional and novice poker players are gathered around the poker tables at the WSOP, 2010 event being held in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino from now until July 8th.
The biggest recorded jackpot giveaway ever at PartyCasinoThe biggest recorded jackpot giveaway ever at PartyCasinoBiggest payout this month on record at Partycasino.com with a total of $6,429,000 in jackpots at wins.
Delaware sports betting lottery proposal rejectedDelaware sports betting lottery proposal rejectedThe United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Delaware State that argued it should be permitted to set up a new sports betting lottery to help lower its record budget deficit. The justices made no comment in letting stand a US appeals cou ...
Microgaming to release “The Lord of the Rings” online slot gamesMicrogaming to release “The Lord of the Rings” online slot gamesFirst came Tomb Raider, then was Hellboy; next from Microgaming will be online slots games based on the Oscar-winning “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Facebook gets catty with its gambling friendsFacebook gets catty with its gambling friendsFacebook, the world’s leading online social network of the 21st century, has taken a hard-line position in regard to the mounting online gambling dispute.

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