monicae

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by monicae for GamingZion.
Polish Gambling Laws to Be Amended

Polish Gambling Laws to Be Amended

Monica E. June 30, 2014 12:47:47

Authorities in Poland have drafted a new proposal to liberalize the state’s online gambling market. Good news for companies offering internet gambling in Poland. Local authorities are in the process of improving the country’s legislation by taking a more liberal approach to licensing. The government has drafted an amendment to the current Polish gambling laws […]

Greek Police Uncovers Illegal Gambling Operation Worth EUR 36.5 Million

Greek Police Uncovers Illegal Gambling Operation Worth EUR 36.5 Million

Monica E. June 28, 2014 12:44:47

An illegal gambling operation from Greece managed to con German players out of more than EUR 36.5 million. Two men were recently caught by police officers, under suspicions of running an illegal online gambling site in Greece. The internet lottery service was aimed at German players, who ended up being conned out of about EUR […]

New Rules in Macau: Jewelry and Watch Retailers Banned from Card Devices

New Rules in Macau: Jewelry and Watch Retailers Banned from Card Devices

Monica E. June 27, 2014 18:23:40

Officials felt a new set of regulations was needed to better control the cash flow in the world’s largest gambling hub. Luxury casinos and hotels, special tables for high-rollers and everything a true gambler’s heart could desire. Over the past few years, Macau has drawn a record number of players from all over the world […]

New British Gambling Laws: What to Expect from the UK Licensing and Advertising Act 2014

New British Gambling Laws: What to Expect from the UK Licensing and Advertising Act 2014

Monica E. June 27, 2014 18:08:27

Controversy rages over UK’s new Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act, which should be implemented later this autumn. New tax policies and licensing conditions. This is what remote gambling operators targeting British players can look forward to starting October 1, when the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 will be implemented. Officials have informed that operators […]

Jesse McEuen Wins His First WSOP Bracelet

Jesse McEuen Wins His First WSOP Bracelet

Monica E. June 27, 2014 13:25:40

After three slow years, the online poker player from Jacksonville won $212,093 in the $1,500 buy-in Ante-Only NLHE race . Jesse McEuen arrived at the American poker room in Las Vegas in his car, with a dog and a bare minimum cash fund in his pocket. The 34 year-old poker pro got a financial boost […]

New Hampshire Extends Contract with Intralot

New Hampshire Extends Contract with Intralot

Monica E. June 27, 2014 13:11:18

Intralot has extended its contract with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and a few amendments have been added. The North American subsidiary of the Greek-owned lottery operator will continue to offer its gaming system for the operation of terminal-based games and associated products, as well as support for the retailer and additional marketing services. Cited […]

Man Suspected of Robbing a Bookies Out on Bail

Man Suspected of Robbing a Bookies Out on Bail

Monica E. June 26, 2014 19:27:03

The court decided to release 38 year-old man from Robert Barry Crossan, but only under strict conditions. Originally from Creggan Heights, the man was accused of robbing a man of GBP 390 in December last year. He supposedly used an imitation firearm and intended to rob a betting shop belonging to land, online and mobile […]

New Rumors of PokerStars Coming Back to the US Market

New Rumors of PokerStars Coming Back to the US Market

Monica E. June 25, 2014 12:25:00

Rational Group’s websites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker might be joining the New Jersey online gambling scene soon. The latest rumors circulating in the world of gambling will make American players very happy. Sometime in the near future, gamblers will have two new websites where they can play online poker in the US state of […]

Online Casino Operators Threaten to Go to Court over “Unlawful” UK Gambling Laws

Online Casino Operators Threaten to Go to Court over “Unlawful” UK Gambling Laws

Monica E. June 25, 2014 11:49:36

Gibraltar-licensed companies disagree with changes proposed by the UK Government and are threatening to go to court. The UK Government has been planning to bring changes to the current British gambling laws for a while now, but the latest proposals have stirred up a lot of complaints from online casino operators. The Gibraltar Betting and […]

Canadian Operator to Invest $10 Million in Casino Nova Scotia

Canadian Operator to Invest $10 Million in Casino Nova Scotia

Monica E. June 24, 2014 14:13:52

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation will make a significant investment, following the renewal of its contract. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is a company based in British Columbia. Under Canadian gambling laws , the operator is entitled to run several gambling venues across the country, including Casino Nova Scotia’s properties in Halifax and Sydney. The […]