Online Casino and Gambling News: May 2014

The 45th edition of the World Series of Poker has officially kicked off in Las Vegas, as the first event was launched at the Las Vegas Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Greece's gaming operator OPAP SA has revealed its first quarter 2014 financial results, noting a growth in revenue and higher EBITDA.

A few weeks ago we reported on an upcoming Nordic focused online casino that was due to launch. Today we can report that the casino "Buck & Butler" has gone live.

A 33 year old Manager of a Boylesports retail shop in Ireland has been convicted of stealing from the betting firm over a period of two years, resulting in thousands of Euros being lifted from the store.

Bookmakers located in Ireland and Britain have revealed that they expect that a younger, more tech savvy football audience to help double turnover on World Cup betting next month.

Internet betting firm Betfair has announced that it has signed a content supply deal with mobile software developer Odobo, and will begin offering 23 games immediately to punters on the go.

Internet betting software developer NextGen Gaming has announced the release of its latest online slot "Merlin's Magic Respins".

The Caribbean nation of Jamaica is reportedly considering regulating online gambling after the Chairman of the Betting, Gaming, and Lotteries Commission voiced his support.

An influential gaming executive in New Jersey have revealed his surprise at the Garden State's slow start to online gambling operations, but noted that he remains upbeat on the future.

Internet poker provider Full Flush Poker has announced that it has withdrawn from the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Nevada, which all feature regulated online gaming.