Maine BANS Sweepstakes Games With LD 2007

Maine officially banned online sweepstakes casinos and poker sites on April 6, 2026. On that date, Governor Janet Mills (D) signed LD 2007 into law. This bill is entitled, “An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games.” What Does LD 2007 Do? The meat of LD 2007 is pretty short and sweet. The new […]

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UAE Lottery opens first retail shop in Abu Dhabi

The UAE Lottery has opened its first retail store in M40, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, expanding beyond digital platforms to offer in-person ticket sales. The new shop allows customers aged 18 and above to purchase physical tickets for popular games such as the Lucky Day Draw and Pick 3. Visitors can also make payments in person, offering […]

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DigiPlus Secures South Africa Licenses for Market Entry

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has obtained regulatory approval to begin operations in South Africa, marking another step in the Philippine-listed company’s overseas growth plans. The latest authorization gives the group access to what it describes as the largest online gaming market in Africa and positions the country as its second international expansion target after Brazil. The […]

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Blocking Basis – Podcast S8E8

The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis. Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the […]

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DigiPlus Secures South Africa Licenses for Market Entry

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has obtained regulatory approval to begin operations in South Africa, marking another step in the Philippine-listed company’s overseas growth plans. The latest authorization gives the group access to what it describes as the largest online gaming market in Africa and positions the country as its second international expansion target after Brazil. The […]

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