Online Casino and Gambling News: January 2013

Internet betting sites bet365 and Paddy Power have closed their exclusive premium tables on the iPoker Network, various player reports claim.

Casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey experienced a rough 2012, bringing in $3.05 billion in revenues, a drop of 8% over what the casinos brought in during 2011 and down 41% from the industry's peak in 2006.

U.S. gaming lobby the American Gaming Association has published a white paper on Internet sweepstakes cafes, nothing that the cafes skate by state sweepstakes laws and generally aren't licensed.

Casinos in Nevada had a rough month of November as gaming revenues dropped by 11.1% ($782.6 million) over the same period last year.

Wagering software developer Sheriff Gaming's video slot "Dr. Magoo's Adventure" has launched on Microgaming's QuickFire platform.

Internet betting giant Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment has issued its latest trading update this week, noting that the company is currently operating within management' expectations.

Philippines based live dealer betting firm EntwineTech has announced that it has launched a new non-commission live Baccarat game dubbed "Super 6".

Australian sportsbook Tom Waterhouse has announced that it has won sponsorship rights to the Australian National Rugby League, beating out fellow betting firm TAB Sportsbet with a A$50 million bid.

Internet betting software designer Microgaming has announced the release of a new Flash based slot dubbed "Sovereign of the Seven Seas".

The 2013 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure has gotten off to a strong start, drawing 987 players in the first two days of the tournament being held at the Atlantis Resort in Nassau.