Here’s the scorecard on our 2012 predictions for the game industry Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 28, 2012 7 min Before you read our forecast for 2013, take a look at how we did on last year's predictions. Continue Reading 7 min
Zynga files for right to make real-money gambling games in Nevada Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 6, 2012 2 min Zynga is covering its bases by applying for the right to publish online games in Nevada. Continue Reading 2 min
The DeanBeat: How Gamesys is pioneering real-money gambling on Facebook in the U.K. Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 23, 2012 5 min Noel Hayden is press shy, but he gave his account of launching the first real-money gambling game on Facebook at a recent conference. Continue Reading 5 min
A fiery debate on the regulation of social casino games Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 19, 2012 5 min Real-money online-gambling companies have to abide by strict regulations to protect players. Should social-casino-game makers be under the same restrictions? Continue Reading 5 min
Three more partners bet on Betable for real-money gambling social games Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 31, 2012 4 min More game companies see the allure of real-money gambling Continue Reading 4 min
Big Fish Games launches first real-money gambling game in the U.K. via Betable alliance Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 30, 2012 2 min The Big Fish Casino game lets you choose if you want to play for fun or gamble with real money. Continue Reading 2 min
With Luckity.com, Churchill Downs moves beyond horse races into online real-money gambling Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 25, 2012 3 min Luckity has used horse-racing laws as a way to get around a ban on online gambling in the U.S. Continue Reading 3 min
Zynga launching real-money social gambling games in U.K. with partners bwin.party Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 24, 2012 1 min Zynga will become a real-money gambling company next year. Continue Reading 1 min
Zynga confirms it hired real-money gambling chief Posted byby Dean Takahashi September 13, 2012 2 min Zynga confirmed it has brought aboard a real-money gambling executive to guide its way into online gambling. Continue Reading 2 min
Zynga recruits a real-money gambling chief Posted byby Dean Takahashi August 31, 2012 1 min Zynga has recruited a former online gambling executive as its chief of its real-money gambling initiative. Continue Reading 1 min