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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by toms for GamingZion.
Nevada Based Cantor Gaming Undergoes Rebrand to CG Technology

Nevada Based Cantor Gaming Undergoes Rebrand to CG Technology

Tom S. January 8, 2014 16:03:01

In order to reflect its focus on mobile casino gaming and sportsbook products, Cantor Gaming has confirmed that the company has been rebranded as CG Technology (CGT). According to the firm, the new identity would not only reflect its direction towards mobile casino gaming, but would also represent its dedication to developing the best technology […]

Governor Beshear Touts Tax Code Revamp and Expanded Gambling

Governor Beshear Touts Tax Code Revamp and Expanded Gambling

Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:57:20

In a bid to realize more revenue, Gov. Steve Beshear is renewing his push to revamp Kentucky’s tax code and the proposal for legalizing expanded gambling. At present, Kentucky is struggling to make progress after years of budget cuts have hindered education, health care and human services. The state’s governor, Steve Beshear is renewing his […]

Birmingham In The UK Is Set To Have Europe’s First Genting Casino

Birmingham In The UK Is Set To Have Europe’s First Genting Casino

Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:41:01

Resorts World Birmingham Casino will be the first of 8 planned casinos in the U.K. and Genting’s first venture into European territory. Genting Casinos UK, a division of Malaysian resort conglomerate Genting Group, has started the construction of US$247.5m Resorts World Birmingham casino, which will be the UK’s largest, bringing jobs and a point of […]

Genesis Gaming Shakes up Management

Genesis Gaming Shakes up Management

Tom S. January 8, 2014 14:32:21

New team brought in following resignation of founder and CEO Steven Meistrich. Genesis Gaming has appointed Geoffrey Hansen managing director of worldwide operations in the wake of founder Steven Meistrich’s resignation. Co-founder Scott Sims will serve as vice-president of worldwide game design studios with Joe Cheung as director of finance and James Watson as director […]

Johor Says No To Casinos Amidst Malaysian Crackdown Against Online Gambling

Johor Says No To Casinos Amidst Malaysian Crackdown Against Online Gambling

Tom S. January 8, 2014 12:31:54

State leader declares opposition to any and all casino development projects, while Malaysian government carries out intense crackdown against online gamblers. Mentri Besar Datuk Mohamed Khaled Nordin, head of the Malaysian state of Johor, recently declared that any attempts to open casinos in the state will be met with immediate rejection. This came in response […]

France Pari Sees Increased Revenues with Focus On Mobile Betting

France Pari Sees Increased Revenues with Focus On Mobile Betting

Tom S. January 8, 2014 12:12:03

As France Pari focuses on mobile betting, the company’s turnover and gross gambling revenues are up by 30% and 53% in 2013. Online gambling news in France has been positive in 2013, as giant betting company France Pari has seen its volumes double in the last year, reaching more than EUR 30 million. With the […]

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Accused of Meddling

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Accused of Meddling

Tom S. January 8, 2014 11:34:37

The owner of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, was encouraged to remain in the hunt for a casino in the Boston area, alleges Caesars. An amendment to a lawsuit against the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) was filed recently by Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CEC). The land based, online and mobile casino operator has accused […]

Lotto Backing Gives Glasgow’s Unemployed A Jobs Boost

Lotto Backing Gives Glasgow’s Unemployed A Jobs Boost

Tom S. January 8, 2014 11:20:59

The unemployed of Glasgow’s East End have been given a boost after Lotto backs a pioneering initiative to help those out of work to get back on their feet. Even though the UK is a hotspot for mobile casinos, the National Lottery is a household name even to non-gamblers in the UK. As the first […]

Labour Party Forces Vote to Ban FOBTs from Retail Outlets

Labour Party Forces Vote to Ban FOBTs from Retail Outlets

Tom S. January 7, 2014 17:36:12

In 2013, British gamblers have poured GBP 46 billion into high-stake gambling machines. Labour MP Ed Miliband announces the party will force a vote in Parliament, asking officials to change British gambling laws and give local councils the power to ban fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) from retail outlets. The Labour leader recently promised to support […]

Infinity 2 Global to Initiate New Online Gambling Marketing Partnership

Infinity 2 Global to Initiate New Online Gambling Marketing Partnership

Tom S. January 7, 2014 14:37:32

Network marketing program to allow even non-gamblers to profit from the growing online gambling market in the US and beyond. The online casino marketing firm Infinity 2 Global (i2G) has created a network marketing partnership program designed to allow even non-players to profit from online gambling activities. According to i2G, the partnership will allow network […]