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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by rab for GamingZion.
CSIG Release New Anti-Online Gambling Advert

CSIG Release New Anti-Online Gambling Advert

Rab April 4, 2014 15:47:15

The Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling has released another patronizing, scare-mongering advert in their pursuit to end online gambling in the US. Following the first borderline-propaganda advert, which centered on the inherit criminal risk of allowing online gambling sites in the US to become fully legalized and regulated; the CSIG have released a follow-up advertisement […]

Small-Bet and Snakehead Software Collaborate in Real-Money Wagering Deal

Small-Bet and Snakehead Software Collaborate in Real-Money Wagering Deal

Rab April 4, 2014 13:47:43

Texas-based gaming company Snakehead Software has struck a deal which will see their games offered on the Small-Bet online platform. Small-Bet is an online real-money wagering platform which is used with mobile casinos and arcade games, allowing players to compete with friends. Gamers are able to use the platform to challenge fellow players in order […]

Controversial Bonus Payouts for Bwin Executives

Controversial Bonus Payouts for Bwin Executives

Rab April 4, 2014 13:35:36

Bwin.party digital entertainment has received criticism over their newly implemented bonus plans for top executive staff members. Gambling news outlets reported that apparently controversial bonus plans were approved as the company’s share price had fallen so suddenly that existing benchmarks for judging how much to top up the execs’ annual pay packets were redundant. However, […]

Poker Bill Proposed in New York

Poker Bill Proposed in New York

Rab April 4, 2014 11:59:02

New York State Senator John Bonacic has introduced a new bill that would regulate and allow online poker for anyone within the state of New York. The S6913 bill proposes that New York begin to offer online poker in both cash and tournament form to residents. A total of ten licenses would be available for […]

Is the UK’s Point of Consumption Tax Unfair on Gambling Companies

Is the UK’s Point of Consumption Tax Unfair on Gambling Companies

Rab April 3, 2014 19:42:44

This December, online gambling companies will be hit with a 15% Point of Consumption tax; but is this fair? In the UK March Budget statement this year, confirmation was given on plans becoming a reality that will require all remote gambling companies to pay 15% tax on the gross profits generated from UK customers regardless […]

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Rab April 3, 2014 15:17:17

The Gaming Standards Association aims to establish a ‘universal online gaming standard’ for the industry in coming months. The association hopes to make an impact and establish a universal online and mobile casino standard, at a series of planned meetings to be held in London, England in early April. The meetings will be hosted by […]

Who is Kazuo Okada and why is He So Important to Asian Gambling?

Who is Kazuo Okada and why is He So Important to Asian Gambling?

Rab April 3, 2014 14:53:13

Kazuo Okada is an interesting man; he’s very well respected and experienced in the gambling and casino industry, oh and he’s also the twentieth richest man in Japan. Kazuo Okada, and his company the Okada Group, have been featured numerous times in gambling news. recently due to his disputed termination of a contractual agreement with […]

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

Rab April 2, 2014 17:52:01

The European Parliament has recently voted to adopt amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for a new Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The new directive intends to create more transparency in online transfers of money, and prevent money laundering activities being carried by individuals through online channels. Although, online gambling operators feel that the new rules will […]

Realistic Games Reveal New Slot Titles

Realistic Games Reveal New Slot Titles

Rab April 1, 2014 14:23:20

Gaming content suppliers Realistic Games have announced the launch of two five-reel slot titles which are now to be released. The new slot games are called ‘Riverboat Gambler’ and ‘Snapshot’. Using the suppliers firm’s in-house ReGaL server, the new releases are to be available to both new and existing customers. It is intended that the […]

Alberta Casinos Hope to Cash in with Late Nights

Alberta Casinos Hope to Cash in with Late Nights

Rab March 28, 2014 18:46:22

Casinos in Alberta have been given permission to operate new extended hours, but it may be difficult to get volunteers to staff them. As of April 1st, Alberta casinos will be allowed to stay open for up to 17 consecutive hours now, rising from the previous rule of 14; they can now also operate until […]