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More casinos to open online gambling sites [October 3, 2007]
More and more companies involved in terrestrial land based gambling are starting to open up online casinos.

Betfair Online Gambling Sites Enjoy Healthy Profits [October 2, 2007]
Betfair has grown significantly and increased their profitability by a decent margin with the introduction of their poker and casino brands.

Online Casino Goes Green [October 1, 2007]
Casino Del Rio has joined the growing number of gaming companies that are going green worldwide. Plans have been implemented to do things such as plant a new tree for each new player signup. Read more about how casinos plan to go green here.

New High Online Casino Jackpots [September 30, 2007]
Jackpots are a great way to entice players to come and play at online casinos. Many casinos offer them including UltimateBet who recently introduced a new jackpot game whereby the most recent win was in excess of 100K.

Successful gambling site enjoys healthy profit in the UK [September 29, 2007]
Online casino and gaming operations in the UK are enjoying healthy profits in the first half of the year and trends are as such that it will continue down this path.

Problem gambling in the UK [September 28, 2007]
How addicted to online gambling are people actually. Recent studies conducted within the UK show with reasonable certainty that the current state of problem gambling has not increased significantly over that past 8 years.

Online Casino Slot Machines [September 28, 2007]
The preferred game by players who play at online casinos always seems to be online slots. This parallels that of the land based gaming industry as well whereby the bulk of the casino floor is consumed by banks of slot machine games.

Online Casinos Finding New Ways to Attract Players [September 26, 2007]
Online casinos are always looking for new and innovative ways to attract players to their websites over others. Casino software developer Wagerworks is pushing the limits by making games that revolve around board game classics such as Monopoly, Cluedo, etc...

Club World Casino Goes Worldwide [September 25, 2007]
Since the passing of the UGEIA many casinos have found place for themselves in the international markets including Club World Casino Group which caters to nearly every major language with a localized version of both their website and software available to their players.

More Online Betting and Casino Sites go Green [September 24, 2007]
In an attempt to be more friendly to the environment many casinos are going green. One of the first is Betfair which has released a statement saying that it has upped it environmentally friendly IT energy efficiency plan.

Online Casino Survey Results [September 23, 2007]
The results are in regarding a recent survey conducted by Slotland a reputable and well know online casino to many players throughout the UK.

32Red Potentially Selling Sports Betting Site [September 22, 2007]
The well known betting group 32 Red most well renowned for their online casino may soon be selling it's sports betting operation.

Bodog Online Casino Becoming BodogLife [September 21, 2007]
The well known online casino, poker and sports betting brand Bodog just announced that they will be moving their site to the new permanent home of BodogLife.com effective immediately.

Online Casinos attract Gambling Addicts [September 20, 2007]
As per reports recently released it has been shown that online casinos attract a lot of people who have gambling problems. It has been estimated that approximately 6% of the adult population in the UK gambles online.

Online Casinos Find Ways to Attract Players [September 19, 2007]
Casinos, poker rooms and other similar type gaming operations are investing into finding new ways to attract more players to indulge in online gaming activities. More and more gambling sites are paying far more attention to things such as their sites, better games and more.

The UK Government waits for Report on Online Gambling [September 18, 2007]
Online gambling study may show that people who gamble online may be prone to additions. A report that will be released soon will reveal the true effects of online gambling on players within the UK.

New Online Slot Machines Powered by Rival Gaming [September 17, 2007]
Rival Gaming a new but highly acclaimed online casino software developer has recently introduced new games in their line up of already entertaining and captivating casino games.

Online Casino Glossary Introduced [September 14, 2007]
One of the long standing online casinos out there recently released the most comprehensive glossary of online casino and gaming related terms. Be sure to brush up on your terminology by visiting their website and reading though.

Legalizing online casinos in the USA [September 13, 2007]
New developments in the push towards legalizing online casino gambling in the United States. Managers of land based casino gaming operations flock to Washington DC to have meetings about legalizing internet gambling.

Online Casinos Coming to India [September 12, 2007]
Indian online gaming company will soon be releasing a new online casino gaming site. The online casino will actually be build right into a boat that is set to be anchored just off the coast of Goa.

32 Arrested in Illegal Internet Gambling Operation in China [September 11, 2007]
Over thirty people were arrested recently in China for their participation in an online gambling operation (Internet gambling is illegal in China).  The heads of the operation were a man named Yang Xu and his wife Wang Jun.

Cheers to Two Great Fall Promotions at River Belle Online Casino [September 10, 2007]
One of the most well-known and respected online casinos on the web today, River Belle, has recently launched two great promotions that will run until the end of October. These promos are pleasantly titled "Cheers to You!" and "A Toast to Your Winnings!".

France Receives More Time to Respond to Online Gambling Critisism [September 7, 2007]
The European Commission has awarded France (and Greece) an extension on their deadline to respond to the rest of the EU in regards to complaints towards their online gambling legislation (that does not allow outside online gambling companies from operating within their country).

Microgamings Poker Network Increases by Two More [September 6, 2007]
It was a big week for Microgaming's poker division as two online poker sites were launched, both using Microgaming powered software. The first is an addition to the already popular online sportsbook BetDirect, while the other is an upgrade for the Norwegian site, Berserkpoker.com

Playtech 2007 Interim Report Revealed and Results are Strong [September 5, 2007]
Independent Online software Playtech have released their Interim report for the six months ending July 30th. The results were all positive with an increase in revenues and earnings despite losing a number of licensees because of the UIGEA.

Microgaming Releases New Video Poker Game [September 4, 2007]
The famous online casino software providers Microgaming have released a new game in within their 'Power Poker' series of video poker games.  This version , which was released alongside three other new casino games, is called Bonus Deuces Wild Power Poker.

US Seeks Dismissal in iMEGA Case [September 3, 2007]
The US government is seeking a dismissal of the case brought forth to them by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA), which seeks that the UIGEA be restrained.

PartyGaming Interim Results Show Effects of the UIGEA [August 31, 2007]
A recent report released by PartyGaming detailing their results for the six months ending June 30th shows the public that the UIGEA did have quite an impact on the their final numbers compared to the same period in 2006.  Non-US business however, has shown immense growth.

Malta The New Online Gambling Haven [August 30, 2007]
A number of Europe's top online gambling brands are heading to Malta.  By licensing their services out of the small European Island, these companies will be able to join others and begin advertising throughout the UK starting September 1st.

Bodog The Online Casino and Sportsbook Giant Disappears Over Night [August 29, 2007]
Online sportsbook giant Bodog.com has lost the use of all their domain names as a result of a dispute over the name and faces a patent infringement lawsuit. To rectify the 'temporary' situation, Bodog introduces, NewBodog.com.

Gambling Commercials to Hit UK Television Sets in a Few Short Days [August 28, 2007]
As the first of September quickly approaches, UK residents will soon be seeing some of their favorite online casino and gambling companies advertising on television - thanks to the newly passed, and more relaxed, rules regarding gambling activities in Great Britain.

US Attorney General And Online Gamling Opponent Resigns [August 27, 2007]
It has been announced that Alberto Gonzales has resigned from his position as US Attorney General effective today.  Gonzales has played a key role in the opposition to online gambling activities in the US.

Big Promotions for PlayerOnly Online Poker Players [August 24, 2007]

There are currently three exciting promotions happening at PlayerOnly poker room, where players may find themselves at one of three major events, the World Series, a WPT event or a celebrity fundraiser.

New Casino Video Slot Games to be Released This September [August 23, 2007]
As a new month approaches, it is about time for the new game releases from online software provider Microgaming.  So at the beginning of September, players will be able to try out 3 new video slot games that are exciting, colorful and, fun (with some even containing a little sex appeal).

Party Poker Million VI to Sail Across Europe [August 22, 2007]
One of the most exciting and desirable poker tournaments, the Party Poker Million VI, has been arranged and will depart for the seas off the coast of Venice in early May 2008. Qualifying tournaments have already started at Party Poker, where a guaranteed 8 players will win a spot on the ship.

Canadian Wins Big Bucks on Online Casino Slot Game [August 21, 2007]
A Canadian player who goes by the screen name 'DeniseJ' has recently celebrated a big win form online casino, TheCasinoLobby.  The player took home nearly $70,000, off a $1.50 bet, and plans to use some of her winnings to buy her family a new car.

IGREA Earns Presidential Hopeful Ron Pauls Support [August 20, 2007]
Republican Presidential candidate for the 2008 election, Ron Paul has offered his support for a bill put forth to the House by Congressman Barney Frank, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (IGREA).

NETeller Invests In Australian Payment Provider [August 17, 2007]
The famous online payment solutions provider, NETeller, has announced that they have purchased an AUD $5 Million minority share in the Australian based online payment service Centricom.

Microgaming Welcomes a New Addition to Their Growing Poker Network [August 16, 2007]
The International All Sports Limited brand, Canbet, has switched over from poker software provider Ongame and is now powered by one of the largest poker networks on the web, Microgaming.

Online Casino Software Developer Shows Signs of Growth in Their Second Quarter [August 15, 2007]
Cryptologics Q2 results have been published for the public to review and show that the Irish based company experienced a growth in operating revenues up to $16.2 million but did see an overall after tax loss of $2.5 million (largely due to a $4 million headquarters  relocating expense).

Top Online Gambling Brand Must Relocate for Advertising Purposes [August 14, 2007]
The highly regarded online sportsbook, William Hill, is said to be relocating its operationsto the European Economic Area (EEA) of Gibraltar.  This move is thought to be the result of changes in the UK’s online gambling advertising ban that will affect companies who operate outside of the EEA.

PKR Chooses Playtech as Their Online Casino Software Provider [August 13, 2007]
The fairly new online poker room PKR.com has decided that it’s time to offer their players more than just poker.  The 3D poker room is adding casino games to their services and has chosen the experienced Playtech as the provider of the online casino software.

UK Gambling Site Creates First Bingo Millionaire [August 10, 2007]
The world of online gambling is continuously reaching new heights.  And the latest triumph occurred this past Sunday when a 62 year old retired grandmother from England won a whopping £1 million by playing a game of online Bingo called KerChingo at Gala Bingo.

Scores of Online Gambling Websites Will be Banned from Advertising in the UK [August 9, 2007]
When the UK Gambling Act 2005 takes effect on Sept 1st, a large number of gambling websites that operate outside of the European Economic Area will find themselves banned from using any type of advertising efforts in the UK.

The Third Annual International Casino Games Now Qualifying [August 8, 2007]
With such success in it’s first two years, the International Casino Games, sponsored by the Fortune Lounge Online Casino Group, is back for it’s third year.  Over the course of the promotion, a hundred lucky slot players will win a ticket aboard a luxury cruise and compete for a share of €200,000.

Royal Vegas Expands into Mobile Casino Gaming [August 7, 2007]
One of the top online casinos, Royal Vegas has recently made the move into the growing world of mobile gaming.  The new venture will use the Microgaming powered mobile software called Gamewire, the newest of Spin3’s mobile applications.

888 Online Casino Increases Customer Care by Decreasing Fraud [August 6, 2007]
The online casino gambling company, 888.com has recently joined a data sharing pool service run by fraud management company, Ethoca. The partnership with Ethoca will enhance 888’s current fraud management procedures and reinforces their standing as a responsible gaming operator.

AOL Enters UK Betting Market [August 3, 2007]
The popular Internet Portal, AOL, has recently decided to expand on it’s offerings via it’s UK site and has added horse and sports betting, for real money, as a service for it’s British patrons.  AOL has partnered with a German organization, FLUXX, to take on this new venture.

Slot Player Hits Jackpot Close to 5 Million Dollars [August 2, 2007]
An online slot player who goes by Heinrich S.  became an instant millionaire when he hit a jackpot totaling $4,801,527 at the online casino, African Palace.  The game that brought on the Fortune is called Beach Life and is designed and powered by Playtech software.

Gaming Commission Study proves Online Gambling is On the Rise in UK [August 1, 2007]
A survey conducted among 8,000 adults in the UK show that remote gambling activities (online, mobile and interactive TV gambling) are all on the rise in the UK from 2006.  It also shows that males between 18 and 36 are the highest percentage of remote gamblers.