Michael F., Author at GamingZion

Italian Court Case Ends, Online Gambling Plans Proceed

Michael F. December 6, 2010 11:24:06

Plans to expand the availability of internet gambling in Italy have been in the books for some time, but progress was held back about six months ago

Canada Gets Second Online Casino

Michael F. December 4, 2010 17:43:52

Earlier this year, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) launched PlayNow, the first legally licensed online casino in Canada.

Greek Casino Attacks Online Competition

Michael F. December 3, 2010 13:19:45

Parnes Casino is a brick and mortar gambling center located not far from Athens, Greece. The casino recently became concerned about competition

Australia Seeks to Prevent $1 Billion in Illegal Online Gambling

Michael F. December 2, 2010 11:36:58

A new study predicts that during the coming year, nearly $1 billion will be spent at illegal online gambling sites in Australia. These sites are illegal

Swedish Gambling Monopoly Svenska Spel Struggles to Expand

Michael F. December 1, 2010 09:48:11

Sweden’s gambling industry has been monopolized by Svenska Spel since 1997, when the nation’s two largest lotteries, Tipstjanst and Svenska Penninglotteriet

Russia Places More Limits on Casino Gambling

Michael F. November 30, 2010 11:55:26

In October 2006, President Vladimir Putin signed a bill implementing changes to Russia’s gambling laws which severely limited the availability of casinos

Cyprus to Ban Online Gambling

Michael F. November 29, 2010 11:05:52

The government of Cyprus intends to ban online gambling in an attempt to reduce domestic crime. Cyprus became part of the EU in 2004

European Commission Causes More Delays for Online Gambling in Denmark

Michael F. November 27, 2010 10:52:24

Denmark is in the process of liberalizing its online gambling industry, but has faced serious delays in implementing new gambling laws.

Czech Republic May License Online Sportsbooks by 2013

Michael F. November 26, 2010 12:44:55

The Czech Ministry of Finance is looking into the possibility of creating a system to license and regulate online sportsbooks in the Czech Republic by 2013.

European Commission Finally Happy with French Gambling Laws

Michael F. November 25, 2010 11:30:00

The European Commission announced yesterday that they have closed infringement proceedings against France that have been outstanding since October 2006.