Monica E. October 6, 2014 17:23:08
The fact that more problem gamblers are seeking for help means that services have improved, officials say. While recent gambling news have revealed that 7,180 people sought help for problem gambling in the first six months of 2014, officials have put a positive spin on it, claiming that this is not necessarily bad news. Some […]
Monica E. October 6, 2014 15:29:17
England, Italy and Germany are the countries with the most profitable football sponsorship and partnership deals. As the most popular sport in Europe, soccer brings in a lot of cash for both professional leagues and their partners. In 2014, Europe’s top five football leagues have gained a total of EUR13.3 million from shirt sponsorship deals […]
Monica E. October 3, 2014 17:25:48
The sale of the Greek horserace betting license could be blocked by the state administrative court after complaints from lottery provider Intralot. Last week, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) received two bids for the domestic horserace betting license, and the national privatization company decided to award it to OPAP. The local gaming operator […]
Monica E. September 30, 2014 19:23:06
Academics are criticizing Campbell Newman’s poker machine reforms, claiming that it aims to increase income at the expense of disadvantaged people. Queensland’s version of reformed Australian gambling laws, specifically the state’s new policies regarding poker machines, are designed to turn the community’s financially disadvantaged residents into sure victims, academics say. Campbell Newman’s government had introduced […]
Monica E. September 30, 2014 18:37:23
The US casino market might be over-saturated in certain areas, but the gambling industry is still among America’s biggest tax contributors. Casino supporters have always argued that the gambling industry can help the economy grow. For those who still aren’t convinced, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is prepared to shatter all doubts. The latest financial […]
Monica E. September 30, 2014 17:43:06
A man died after being pinned down by Crown security staff, and investigations revealed police are discouraged from patrolling the casino floor. In July 2011, a 40-year-old man who was a customer at the Melbourne casino was brought to the ground and restrained by bouncers. Four days later, Anthony Dunning died at the hospital, gambling […]
Monica E. September 29, 2014 15:11:52
After years on the run, one of UK’s most wanted drug smugglers was caught while playing poker. Robert Knight, a suspected drug smuggler, was thought to be hiding out in Spain. While he avoided going to a crowded Spanish poker rooms, the man was found playing the card game in a bar in the small […]
Monica E. September 26, 2014 09:24:03
Sports betting and gaming machine clubs have joined the initiative allowing exclusion through a single online application. Four months ago, local authorities announced a new scheme for players who fear their gambling habits might have gone out of control, or those who find themselves spending too much time and money to bet on sports in […]
Monica E. September 25, 2014 18:14:43
If major bookmakers are allowed to enter the world of fantasy sports, they will revolutionize American betting. America has always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with gambling, but since Nevada became the first state to allow casinos in 1931, the country seems to have embraced this shiny new industry. It was hard to […]
Monica E. September 25, 2014 17:50:18
Wynn is not concerned about some experts’ worrying projections that Macau gambling profits will keep dropping. Experts have observed that, as orders from the mainland and Macanese gambling laws are becoming more strict, revenues have fallen for three consecutive months now. But when asked whether he was feeling his Asian casino kingdom shake, casino billionaire […]
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