Bridging the gap between hardcore horse-betting and social gaming, New York-based Derby Jackpot is beta testing an online game that lets players bet real money on live horse races. The launch comes as social gaming giant Zynga also makes inroads in real money social gaming. Read more »
J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate and publisher HarperCollins are suing Warner Brothers over digital rights to “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” The suit alleges that Warner Brothers violated copyright by developing online gambling games and slot machines. Read more at paidContent »