E-Wallet EcoCard Leaves US Due to UIGEA
Monday, August 6th, 2007Another online payment processor, EcoCard, has announced its exit from the US market due to the continued impact of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The announcement comes after months of speculation and conflicting information.
In an e-mailed notice directed at US customers, EcoCard confirmed that it is to exit the American market on August 24.
Neteller Pays US Customers
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Favorite online gambling payment processor, Neteller, has confirmed US players will have access to their accounts in order to withdraw funds frozen for over six months starting Monday, July 30.
The distribution plan follows the Neteller announcement of June 4 2007 advising that the plan had been agreed with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, and that US customers may commence requests for the return of their funds from July 30.
Sands Casino Atlantic City to be Demolished - Imploded
Friday, July 27th, 2007The East coast casino scene will finally see its first implosion and demolition at the Sands Casino. This will be an iconic moment in Atlantic City - for certain, other rather old and aged casino structures will have to be taken down in order to compete with the new and modern structures such as the [...]
Nevada casinos won $1.14 billion in May
Friday, July 13th, 2007CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos won $1.14 billion from gamblers in May for a 1.5 percent gain compared with the same month a year ago - and set a record for the win in any single month.The state Gaming Control Board reported Thursday that the win, about $2 million higher than the previous record [...]
