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# Alex Igelman

Online Gambling News and History by Alex Igelman

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- [Why Vegas is well placed for esports tournaments large and small](https://alexigelman.com/httptotallygaming-comnewscasinowhy-vegas-well-placed-esports-tournaments-large-and-small/) - Click on the Millennial Esports logo above to read an interview I recently had with the editor of Totally Gaming. In it I speak about Las Vegas as an Esports venue and the big potential opportunities for the Esports industry there.
- [Yahoo Joins DraftKings, FanDuel in Suspending Service in New York | Gambling911.com](https://alexigelman.com/yahoo-joins-draftkings-fanduel-in-suspending-service-in-new-york-gambling911-com/) - Finally, the DFS sites are seeing the light. They need to work with the authorities and regulators instead of fighting them Source: Yahoo Joins DraftKings, FanDuel in Suspending Service in New York | Gambling911.com
- [Skillz Launches Cross-Platform eSports Tournament Management System | Virtual-Strategy Magazine](https://alexigelman.com/skillz-launches-cross-platform-esports-tournament-management-system-virtual-strategy-magazine/) - First cross­-platform multiplayer system enables eSports competitions for over 2 billion mobile gamers worldwide | Virtual Strategy Magazine is an online publication devoted entirely to virtualization technologies. Source: Skillz Launches Cross-Platform eSports Tournament Management System | Virtual-Strategy Magazine
- [Texas AG Finds Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal Gambling - Law360](https://alexigelman.com/texas-ag-finds-daily-fantasy-sports-are-illegal-gambling-law360/) - In what seems like a non-stop onslaught against the DFS industry, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday issued an advisory opinion saying it's likely that a Texas court would find daily fantasy sports contests offered by companies like DraftKings and FanDuel are “prohibited gambling in Texas,” becoming the latest state attorney general to question the
- [PayPal Shutting Down DraftKings, FanDuel Transactions | Gambling911.com](https://alexigelman.com/paypal-shutting-down-draftkings-fanduel-transactions-gambling911-com/) - As reported by Gambling911.com, PayPal quickly reacted to today's decision by NY State Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez that granted NY State an injunction against DraftKings and FanDuel to halt operations in NY. PayPal immediately announced that they would stop allowing transfers to and from DraftKings and FanDuel, thereby seriously hampering their ability to take in
- [New York orders DraftKings, FanDuel to stop taking bets | New York Post](https://alexigelman.com/new-york-orders-draftkings-fanduel-to-stop-taking-bets-new-york-post/) - An assailment of epic proportion against the DFS industry continued yesterday with the NY AG telling DraftKings and FanDuel that they are not welcome in NY and to cease and desist offering the product to NY State residents. Both DraftKings and FanDuel responded to AG Schneiderman's pronouncement with personal attacks on the AG alluding to
- [Jerry Jones Dallas Cowboys owner has no issue with DFS and his investment in DraftKings](https://alexigelman.com/jerry-jones-dallas-cowboys-owner-has-no-issue-with-dfs-and-his-investment-in-draftkings/) - Outspoken Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees no issues with DFS and his investment in DraftKings. "From my perspective, anything that follows the rules, that causes and creates more interest and more fan participation, I'm really for," Jones said to ESPN. "So I'm a supporter and that's the rules that we'll test — is put
- [When it rains, it pours: Georgia State Lottery Demands Answers From DraftKings, FanDuel | Gambling911.com](https://alexigelman.com/when-it-rains-it-pours-georgia-state-lottery-demands-answers-from-draftkings-fanduel-gambling911-com/) - The situation for the DFS industry continues to worsen as the State of Georgia Lottery has sent letters to both Draftkings and Fanduel saying it appears their services violate Georgia law. Stay tuned for more States and agencies to continue their assault on the DFS industry. I think the writing is on the wall. The
- [DraftKings Continues to Operate in Nevada](https://alexigelman.com/draftkings-continues-to-operate-in-nevada/) - Hopefully, for their sake, Draftkings was slow off the line to shut down Nevada based IP addresses. It would be foolish for them to continue to accept Nevada customers and face the wrath of the Gaming Control Board and the enforcement division. DraftKings Continues to Operate in Nevada - The New York Times.
- [Nevada Gaming Control Board decision has far reaching implications](https://alexigelman.com/nevada-gaming-control-board-decision-has-far-reaching-implications/) - The NGCB 's recent decision to classify DFS as gambling has far reaching implications beyond the borders of the Silver State. Nevada has always been considered the "Gold Standard" in the regulation of gambling and its decision will now be used by numerous other States as a de facto conclusion that DFS is gambling. This
- [DOJ, FBI Begin Investigation Into Daily Fantasy Sports ](https://alexigelman.com/doj-fbi-begin-investigation-into-daily-fantasy-sports-gambling911-com/) - The onslaught continues in the multi-pronged attack against the DFS industry. It was only a matter of time that the rumblings from the Las Vegas based gaming industry worked their way up to the FBI and DOJ. This does not bode well for the DFS industry. Stay tuned. More to come... DOJ, FBI Begin Investigation
- [And so it begins... DFS industry under attack from all sides.](https://alexigelman.com/and-so-it-begins-dfs-industry-under-attack-from-all-sides/) - StarsDraft Pulls Out of Florida Amidst Indictment Fears | Gambling911.com.
- [New Caesars Entertainment Corp CEO Shocked by Lack of Innovation | Gambling911.com](https://alexigelman.com/new-caesars-entertainment-corp-ceo-shocked-by-lack-of-innovation-gambling911-com/) - New Caesars Entertainment Corp CEO Shocked by Lack of Innovation | Gambling911.com.
- [Online sports fantasy startup DraftKings scores $300 million in financing | Toronto Star](https://alexigelman.com/online-sports-fantasy-startup-draftkings-scores-300-million-in-financing-toronto-star/) - Who is going to try to ban this industry now? Look at the investor list: Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, Madison Square Garden Co. and Legends Hospitality . Online sports fantasy startup DraftKings scores $300 million in financing | Toronto Star.
- [Fire fast, quit young: not all fun and games for e-sports pros - San Francisco Chronicle](https://alexigelman.com/fire-fast-quit-young-not-all-fun-and-games-for-e-sports-pros-san-francisco-chronicle/) - Great article about eSports athletes and the competitive video gaming scene. Fire fast, quit young: not all fun and games for e-sports pros - San Francisco Chronicle.
- [Pro Gaming League acquires DK Squad and leading LoL APP. ](https://alexigelman.com/httpwww-prnewswire-comnews-releasespro-gaming-league-acquires-dk-squad-and-its-popular-league-of-legends-champions-android-app-300113580-html/) - Congratulations Progamingleague.com!!! http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pro-gaming-league-acquires-dk-squad-and-its-popular-league-of-legends-champions-android-app-300113580.html
- [eSports: The Future Of Entertainment | Seeking Alpha](https://alexigelman.com/esports-the-future-of-entertainment-seeking-alpha/) - If you don't see it coming you might as well live under a bridge. eSports: The Future Of Entertainment | Seeking Alpha.
- [Excellent article about Amaya and the state of i-gaming](https://alexigelman.com/excellent-article-about-amaya-and-the-state-of-i-gaming/) - In this article, Scott Longley of Regulus Partners takes a close look at the recent acquisition of Pokertsars by Amaya and the state of the i-gaming space. While Longley is relatively optimistic about the potential success of Amaya moving forward, he does present valid arguments that bring to light skepticism surrounding the "hype" about Amaya's
- [NJ online gambling sites to combine prize pools](https://alexigelman.com/nj-online-gambling-sites-to-combine-prize-pools/) - In a posting I made in June 2014, I stated that one of the ways NJ online poker could thrive was to pool liquidity. In particular I said: "Poker is practically a dead horse and the operators should consider pooling liquidity and using one software provider for the entire State with all the operators sharing
- [Gambling debt cripples Macau 'junket' model | The Japan Times](https://alexigelman.com/gambling-debt-cripples-macau-junket-model-the-japan-times/) - The Japan Times provides an overview of the junket model in Macau and the massive credit some of the VIP players are extended.
- [Online Gambling: Should Government Play Virtual Pit Boss? | TORO MAGAZINE ](https://alexigelman.com/online-gambling-should-government-play-virtual-pit-boss-radar-toro-magazine-what-men-need-to-know-about-sex-style-music-sports-drinks-video/) - Real world casinos are fading and government run, online gambling portals might be the wave of the future.
- [Wynn uses G2E to restate opposition to Web wagering | Las Vegas Review-Journal](https://alexigelman.com/wynn-uses-g2e-to-restate-opposition-to-web-wagering-las-vegas-review-journal/) - Another Las Vegas gaming giant has once again publicly stated his opposition to online gambling, this time during a recent keynote address at G2E. When asked what he thought of online gambling during a Q+A period, Steve Wynn responded "not much".
- [Are they reading my posts?:New Jersey Casinos Want Real-Money Skill-Based Social Games | Gambling News : CalvinAyre.com](https://alexigelman.com/are-they-reading-my-postsnew-jersey-casinos-want-real-money-skill-based-social-games-gambling-news-calvinayre-com/) - NJ regulators are inviting skill-based game developers to bring their games to NJ and find ways to incorporate this type of play into the casino wagering environment. Assuming they pass regulatory hurdles, the games would be fast tracked for approval..
- [ Why Las Vegas Sands' Sheldon Adelson is Fighting Online Gaming LVS](https://alexigelman.com/why-las-vegas-sands-sheldon-adelson-is-fighting-online-gaming-lvs/) - When most of us have strong opinions on certain issues, we might post on an Internet forum, tweet about it, or write a letter to a politician. Las Vegas Sands chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson, on the other hand, is playing a different game entirely.
- [Web gaming backers face bleak prospects after election, analysts say | Las Vegas Review-Journal](https://alexigelman.com/web-gaming-backers-face-bleak-prospects-after-election-analysts-say-las-vegas-review-journal/) - Supporters of federal legalization of Internet gaming could be the biggest losers following the 2014 midterm elections, according to analysts. The issue is not expected to gain traction in Washington, D.C., come January, after the new Congress is seated. With Republicans taking control of the U.S. Senate and gaining a larger majority in the House of Representatives,
- [Sun News : Ontario looking for ways to control offshore online gambling](https://alexigelman.com/sun-news-ontario-looking-for-ways-to-control-offshore-online-gambling/) - Interesting to see what the Ontario Government will do with this. Presently, offshore operators operate in Ontario (and Canada for that matter) with impunity. I have always said that with regulation, especially with Government run internet gaming operations, there must be a coordinated effort to crack down on the offshore operators. Would be interesting to
- [Adelson slams online gambling and Pokerstars](https://alexigelman.com/adelson-slams-online-gambling-and-pokerstars/) - In his recent keynote address at G2E this week, Sheldon Adelson reiterated his absolute disdain for online gambling. His criticism didn't end there. He used the term" lawbreakers" when referring to Pokerstars and stated he didn't believe anything changed with the acquisition of the company by Amaya, stating "it's the same organization- just different stakeholders".
- [State AGs fight against Internet gambling | The Hill](https://alexigelman.com/state-ags-fight-against-internet-gambling-thehill/) - In another blow against the pro-online gambling lobby, Sheldon Adelson can now count on at least 10 State AGs who have signed on against the proliferation of online gambling in the US. This is only the beginning of a massive assault against the pro-online gambling lobby funded by one of the world's wealthiest men.
- [Another Assemblyman weighs in: PokerStars would harm Atlantic City market](https://alexigelman.com/another-assemblyman-weighs-in-pokerstars-would-harm-atlantic-city-market/) - Another NJ Assemblyman has publicly stated his opposition to allowing Pokerstars to enter the NJ online gambling market. In an open letter to the Asbury Park Press, Assemblyman Ron Dancer of the 12th Legislative District and a member of the Tourism, Gaming and Arts Committee, outlines his reasons for prohibiting Pokerstars from coming into the
- [N.J. should put a magnifying glass on PokerStars: Opinion | NJ.com](https://alexigelman.com/n-j-should-put-a-magnifying-glass-on-pokerstars-opinion-nj-com/) - NJ State Assemblyman, Ralph R. Caputo, Chair of Tourism, Gaming and the Arts, is no fan of Pokerstars. Caputo publicly cheered Pokerstars' previous failures in NJ when they first were trying to get licensed and subsequently when they were shut out of the Atlantic Club Casino purchase. Caputo does not mince words. His distaste for
- [Will Online Gambling Survive in New Jersey? | Online Casino Reports](https://alexigelman.com/will-online-gambling-survive-in-new-jersey-online-casino-reports/) - Will Online Gambling Survive in New Jersey? | Online Casino Reports.
- [Rating firm cuts NJ online gambling winnings estimate- Third time's the charm?](https://alexigelman.com/rating-firm-cuts-nj-online-gambling-winnings-estimate-third-times-the-charm/) - It has taken Fitch Ratings three attempts to confirm what I have been saying for more than 6 months now. I predicted that the total revenue from Internet gambling in NJ will not exceed 150 Million dollars for the full year. Fitch now pegs full year revenue at between 120M-130M. Rating firm cuts NJ online gambling
- [FBAR Penalty Applies To Offshore Poker Account](https://alexigelman.com/fbar-penalty-applies-to-offshore-poker-account/) - A recent decision by the Federal District Court could put a chill into the numerous US poker and casino players who have in the past or continue to play with offshore companies. In it, the government claimed that FirePay, PokerStars, and PartyPoker are all financial institutions because they function as “commercial bank[s].” Because the taxpayer
- [Sheldon Adelson Is Winning His War Against Online Gambling: Finally someone agrees with me!](https://alexigelman.com/sheldon-adelson-is-winning-his-war-against-online-gambling-finally-someone-agrees-with-me/) - In this informative article by Nathan Vardi of Forbes, readers are walked through the reasons Adelson is winning the battle against the proliferation of online gambling in the US. I have repeatedly said that due to the limited market in NJ and the many issues the NJ operators face (geo-location errors, credit cards rejections, etc...)
- [Online gambling execs taking a second look at how they market in NJ | NJ.com](https://alexigelman.com/online-gambling-execs-taking-a-second-look-at-how-they-market-in-nj-nj-com/) - Finally we are getting to see the real numbers that the online gambling industry in NJ is generating. That is, we are now getting a peek inside the operations and are seeing the true operating costs of running this type of business and it does not look pretty. The operators are clearly losing money as
- [Online Gambling Suffers Setback - WSJ.com](https://alexigelman.com/online-gambling-suffers-setback-wsj-com/) - It was only a matter of time before the American Gaming Association withdrew its support for online gambling in the US. Many observers have stated that Adelson and the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling could not stop the proliferation of online gambling outside of New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware. I beg to differ. The AGA's withdrawal of
- [Online gambling revenue shows first decline in NJ | The Asbury Park Press NJ | app.com](https://alexigelman.com/online-gambling-revenue-shows-first-decline-in-nj-the-asbury-park-press-nj-app-com/) - As I have been predicting for months now, the NJ online revenue figures took a turn for the worse in April and declined 4.3% vs March to 11.5 Million dollars. Online poker revenue suffered the biggest loss with a 19.25% decline in the month of April vs March. I am still sticking with my prediction that gross
- [NJ March revenue figures just came out!](https://alexigelman.com/nj-march-revenue-figures-just-came-out/) - Overall online revenue is up about 14.5% to approx 11.8M. Poker revenue (as predicted) is flat at 3.2M in March versus 3.1M in February. Other casino games represent this months growth. 8.6M in March versus 7.2M in February. Borgata and Caesars lead the pack with 8.1M of the total 11.2M Totals by operator. Borgata (includes Borgata and
- [March NJ online revenue figures- Why the delay?](https://alexigelman.com/march-nj-online-revenue-figures-why-the-delay/) - In the past 4 months, the State of NJ released the monthly internet gross revenue reports for the previous months between the 5th and 9th of each month. We are now almost mid-month in April and we still haven't seen the numbers. Strange.... State of New Jersey.
- [Why New Jersey Fell Far Short of Online Gambling Expectations - Businessweek](https://alexigelman.com/why-new-jersey-fell-far-short-of-online-gambling-expectations-businessweek/) - You didn't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that everyone's expectations for the NJ revenue figures were unattainable. Regardless of how the "experts" portray it and what excuses they are saying attributed to the shortfall, the numbers will continue to disappoint IMHO. I still say NJ will generate no more than 150M
- [Nevada Online Poker Revenue: Better Than Delaware, Worse Than New Jersey » Online Poker Report](https://alexigelman.com/nevada-online-poker-revenue-better-than-delaware-worse-than-new-jersey-online-poker-report/) - Poker revenues in Nevada nothing to write home about. It seems like the revenue will continue to disappoint in the near term. NJ online revenue figures for February should be out shortly. Nevada Online Poker Revenue: Better Than Delaware, Worse Than New Jersey » Online Poker Report.
- [PokerStars Likely to be Prevented From Entering New York, California | Gambling911.com](https://alexigelman.com/pokerstars-likely-to-be-prevented-from-entering-new-york-california-gambling911-com/) - In my opinion, PokerStars should really focus on the rest of the world instead of the US. They are starting to look like the little kid who won't take no for an answer. Regardless of how much money they throw at lobbying, it is an extremely uphill battle they are fighting. No question that PokerStars
- [More external affirmation of my predictions: Morgan Stanley cuts value of NJ online gaming market ](https://alexigelman.com/more-external-affirmation-of-my-predictions-firm-cuts-value-of-nj-online-gaming-market/) - Morgan Stanley has just announced that they have lowered their first full year estimate of NJ online gambling revenue from 541 Million to 203 Million. They also stated that they believe the month over month growth will be in the 10% range as opposed to the 20% they predicted earlier in 2012. As I have
- [External proof the NJ poker numbers are declining](https://alexigelman.com/external-proof-the-nj-poker-numbers-are-declining/) - Pokerscout.com is a website and service that bills itself as the leading source of information about the online poker industry. Their online poker liquidity(traffic) rankings give a clear picture of the internet poker industry as a whole. By looking at the data that Pokerscout provides, one can clearly see the beginning of a downtrend in poker
- [Internet gambling growth slows in New Jersey](https://alexigelman.com/internet-gambling-growth-slows-in-new-jersey/) - 27 days ago in one of the discussions I started on this forum, I stated the following regarding online poker: "In the global market there is a huge pool of players that can replace the players dropping off from various websites. In NJ, there is a finite number of players and we already know from surveys
- [My colleague Prof. Joseph Kelly discussing the recent lawsuit by a California Gambler against the Downtown Grand AirTalk | 89.3 KPCC](https://alexigelman.com/my-colleague-prof-joseph-kelly-discussing-the-recent-lawsuit-by-a-california-gambler-against-the-downtown-grand-airtalk-89-3-kpcc/) - The recent lawsuit by Californian Mark Johnston against the Downtown Grand Las Vegas, illustrates the lengths some people will go towards dishonoring gambling debts. While all the facts of the case have not yet been made apparent, drunkenness is not a defense in Nevada to incurring gambling debts. Please click the link below and then
- [Nine manuscripts with biblical text unearthed in Qumran - Culture - ANSAMed.it](https://alexigelman.com/nine-manuscripts-with-biblical-text-unearthed-in-qumran-culture-ansamed-it/) - Nine manuscripts with biblical text unearthed in Qumran - Culture - ANSAMed.it.
- [Christie overplayed hand on NJ internet gambling | NJ.com](https://alexigelman.com/christie-overplayed-hand-on-nj-internet-gambling-nj-com/) - As I had predicted from the outset, the revenue and taxation figures for online gambling in NJ are moving in a downward direction. Instead of the 200M in additional tax revenue anticipated from gaming taxes in NJ, the state treasurer is now saying only 34M in new tax revenue is expected this year (June 30
- [Calif. Poker Bills Would Leave Racing Out | BloodHorse.com](https://alexigelman.com/calif-poker-bills-would-leave-racing-out-bloodhorse-com/) - Two proposed bills were recently introduced in California that would see Indian casinos and existing card rooms apply for online poker licenses. Sen. Correa's bill is a re-introduction of his failed bill last year while Assemblyman Jones-Sawyer bill is a re-do of Sen. Wright's old bill that also went nowhere last year. The interesting thing
- [Visit to "The National Treasures Storeroom" Part I - YouTube](https://alexigelman.com/visit-to-the-national-treasures-storeroom-part-i-youtube/) - Visit to "The National Treasures Storeroom" Part I - YouTube.
- [Mississippi Fails To Approve Legalized Online Gambling Bill](https://alexigelman.com/mississippi-fails-to-approve-legalized-online-gambling-bill/) - On Tuesday last week, the Mississippi legislature decided to strike down a proposed bill entitled "The Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2014". Mississippi was one of the states that had been touted in a recent news piece as prospective states that were looking to pass online gambling laws in 2014. As I had mentioned
- [10 states eye Internet gambling bills- Really??](https://alexigelman.com/10-states-eye-internet-gambling-bills-really/) - According to a recent report being propagated by the pro-online gambling forces (Caesars, MGM, AGA, etc...) there are 10 states: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, that are looking at passing online gambling bills (or expanded bills). What's interesting to note is that two of the ten listed include
- [2014 Florida Legislative Session Shying Away from Gambling Expansion](https://alexigelman.com/2014-florida-legislative-session-shying-away-from-gambling-expansion/) - The dream of expanded gambling in Florida seems to be on hold for 2014 as: "House Speaker Will Weatherford said that his chamber would not act without legislation coming in concert with a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to weigh in on any possible gambling expansion". This does not bode well for the pro-expansion
- [BREAKING NEWS: Wynn joins Adelson crusade against web gaming | Ralston Reports](https://alexigelman.com/breaking-news-wynn-joins-adelson-crusade-against-web-gaming-ralston-reports/) - It looks like the anti-online gambling forces just got a major boost this week as Stephen A. Wynn, Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, has decided to throw his weight behind Sheldon Adelson and his position against the proliferation of online gambling in the US. Just as I have been saying for quite some time
- [Another Self Serving Poll: Interest In Internet Gambling Is Increasing in New Jersey](https://alexigelman.com/another-self-serving-poll-interest-in-internet-gambling-is-increasing-in-new-jersey-pressofatlanticcity-com-breaking-news/) - A poll was released today regarding internet gambling in New Jersey that is almost laughable. The joke is that the margin of error is 3.7% and LARGER in sub-categories.
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- [My take on the online poker/gaming debate- Adelson vs AGA](https://alexigelman.com/my-take-on-the-online-pokergaming-debate-adelson-vs-aga/) - It's Alex Igelman and today, 13/01/2014, I am going to put on my psychic hat and do some prognostication. I have been quite accurate in the past in predicting many things in the i-gaming space since I have been involved in this arena from 1996. In my opinion, and contrary to what everyone else
- [The beauty of life](https://alexigelman.com/the-beauty-of-life/) - Although today is miserable and gray outside in Toronto, it is a pleasure waking up, healthy and feeling good about oneself. Life is short and everyday we are alive is a good day. We should all appreciate what we have and not look for the faults in life but look to the beauty of life.
- [Herald Building Demo Delayed Despite Casino Announcement - Arrested Demolition - Curbed Miami](https://alexigelman.com/herald-building-demo-delayed-despite-casino-announcement-arrested-demolition-curbed-miami/) - Herald Building Demo Delayed Despite Casino Announcement - Arrested Demolition - Curbed Miami.
- [New Jersey Online Gambling Comes Up Short - WSJ.com](https://alexigelman.com/new-jersey-online-gambling-comes-up-short-wsj-com/) - As I predicted 2 days ago, the numbers out of NJ are already coming up short. The credit card issue is a red herring. More bad news to come. Stay tuned.... New Jersey Online Gambling Comes Up Short - WSJ.com.
- [NJ predicts Internet gambling will pick up in '14](https://alexigelman.com/nj-predicts-internet-gambling-will-pick-up-in-14/) - This is wishful thinking on behalf of the NJ proponents. The numbers will not be impressive in 2014 and without a much bigger player pool for poker the numbers will continue to disappoint, NJ predicts Internet gambling will pick up in '14.
- [Two Casino Behemoths Are About to Slug it Out Over Online Gambling](https://alexigelman.com/two-casino-behemoths-are-about-to-slug-it-out-over-online-gambling/) - In the battle between good vs evil there can only be one victor. While this is a tad melodramatic, the truth is that Adelson and LVS have taken the moral high-ground in the anti-online gambling debate. According to Adelson, the proliferation of online gambling in the US will lead to the corruption of youth and
- [Can a Vaughan casino be a reality again?](https://alexigelman.com/can-a-vaughan-casino-be-a-reality-again/) - Most of you may recall that Vaughan City Council's recent October vote to allow a casino was narrowly defeated by a margin of 5-4. One of the votes on the "No Casino" side was aspiring Liberal MPP and current Ward 4 Councillor, Sandra Yeung-Racco. If Yeung-Racco is successful in her bid to become a MPP
- [NJ, Lesniak, Pokerstars and the DOJ](https://alexigelman.com/nj-lesniak-pokerstars-and-the-doj/) - It was recently reported by CalvinAyre.com that the DOJ will take a new approach to resolve outstanding criminal complaints against non-US based individuals who they have gone after. This new approach allegedly entails fines in lieu of potential jail time (?). "The DOJ has adopted a new approach toward pending prosecutions of individuals in connection
- [Dead Sea Scrolls at the Leonardo](https://alexigelman.com/dead-sea-scrolls-at-the-leonardo/) - BiblicalReproductions.com is pleased to offer its exclusive line of Dead Sea Scroll reproductions at the gift shop in The Leonardo Exhibit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Be sure to visit the exhibit and pick up a scroll or two. Dead Sea Scrolls at the Leonardo.
- [U.S. Online Poker Market Could Be $2.2 Billion A Year Under Nationwide Industry](https://alexigelman.com/u-s-online-poker-market-could-be-2-2-billion-a-year-under-nationwide-industry/) - Another expert predicting far fetched numbers. If you read this article the premise is that ALL the US States pass legislation permitting online poker coupled with inter-state compacts OR a Federal Bill passing that allows for online poker. NOT HAPPENING. California Poker won't happen as well in the foreseeable future. It will be Nevada, New
- [Billy Walters and the Story of the Computer Group - Johnny Detroit - Pregame Blogs - Pregame.com](https://alexigelman.com/billy-walters-and-the-story-of-the-computer-group-johnny-detroit-pregame-blogs-pregame-com/) - This is an older but detailed article that sheds light and provides good insight and background on Billy Walters as well as on the famous "Computer Group". You should note that Walters and the Computer Group eventually beat all the charges that were laid against them by the FBI. Walters still lives in Las Vegas
- [My comments on: Las Vegas Betting Scandal Earns $5.5 Million Fine but the Boss Walks - The Daily Beast](https://alexigelman.com/my-comments-on-las-vegas-betting-scandal-earns-5-5-million-fine-but-the-boss-walks-the-daily-beast/) - Interesting article by John L. Smith, investigative reporter/columnist with the LVRJ and well known author of gambling related material (see: Running Scared about Steve Wynn). Smith makes some good points in his article but as I have said before, Cantor Gaming (or CG) and Lee Amaitis should get through this alright assuming the Gaming Commission
- [iGaming: Internet Casino | Online Casino Games | OLG Modernization](https://alexigelman.com/igaming-internet-casino-online-casino-games-olg-modernization/) - Since the departure of Paul Godfrey from the OLG we haven't heard much about the status of the OLG's online gaming initiative. If you visit the playolg.ca website you can get a sampling of what WILL be when the site is finally launched. Spielo G2 through its subsidiary Boss Media AB, won the tender to
- [The Dead Sea Scrolls Online](https://alexigelman.com/the-dead-sea-scrolls-online/) - Great video that explains how Google has digitized some of the Dead Sea Scrolls so they could be studied and reviewed by the masses. » The Dead Sea Scrolls Online.
- [2 Facts That Spell Doom For Adelson's Internet Gambling Control Act](https://alexigelman.com/2-facts-that-spell-doom-for-adelsons-internet-gambling-control-act/) - It is likely that Adelson's attempt to re-write the Wire Act will not succeed however he will ultimately prevail in the war against the proliferation of online gambling in the US. Watch and see.... 2 Facts That Spell Doom For Adelson's Internet Gambling Control Act.
- [Nevada firm to settle illegal betting complaint with $5.5 million fine | Big News Network](https://alexigelman.com/nevada-firm-to-settle-illegal-betting-complaint-with-5-5-million-fine-big-news-network/) - Nevada firm to settle illegal betting complaint with $5.5 million fine | Big News Network. While paltry in comparison to the fines big banks and institutions have paid to the government in recent times, this is a massive fine in the context of gaming in Nevada. Only a handful of licensees have ever been fined
- [Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD): Early read on New Jersey Internet gaming revenue - Seeking Alpha](https://alexigelman.com/boyd-gaming-corporation-byd-early-read-on-new-jersey-internet-gaming-revenue-seeking-alpha/) - Here is a better link to the numbers that were announced by NJ. They are paltry compared to the estimated rake of sites like PokerStars (1M a day). In my opinion, they will not be impressive next quarter nor the quarter after that. Sheldon Adelson will win the war.... Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD): Early read

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- [Alex Igelman](https://alexigelman.com/) - Thank you for visiting the homepage of Alex Igelman, an experienced gaming lawyer based out of Toronto, Canada.
- [eSports](https://alexigelman.com/esports/) - Alex Igelman discusses his involvement with eSports and the growth that space has seen over recent years. Pro Gaming League is an online gaming site built by gamers. It has seen incredible growth and continues to impress.
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