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Amaya Gaming Buys Rational Group for a Reported $4.9 Billion

Amaya Gaming Buys Rational Group for a Reported $4.9 Billion

Toni August 6, 2014 13:54:58

The operator of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, Rational Group, has been bought by Canadian firm Amaya Gaming for nearly $5 billion. Although the initial deal was announced back in June, the agreement has finally officially gone through after receiving regulatory approval recently. David Baazoy, Amaya’s chairman and chief executive, expressed his delight at sealing […]

Commonwealth Games Prove to be a Success Once Again

Commonwealth Games Prove to be a Success Once Again

Toni August 5, 2014 21:21:46

How the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games played out overall and the biggest events that took place at the competition. Every four years we get a chance to witness some of the greatest athletes showcase their immense skills in various competitions that are organized by the Commonwealth Games. The 2014 event that was held […]

Melbourne’s Crown Casino Evicts Former Tasmanian Premier from Poker Game

Melbourne’s Crown Casino Evicts Former Tasmanian Premier from Poker Game

Toni August 5, 2014 14:14:28

Tasmanian Former Premier Paul Lennon removed from Crown’s poker game after becoming increasingly aggressive at the casino table. According to gambling news reports, the casino’s security team had to strap Lennon’s hands with cable ties, following repeated signs of aggression against other players. From 2004 until 2008, Lennon served as the Premier of the Australian […]

National Council on Problem Gambling Believe in Group’s Success

National Council on Problem Gambling Believe in Group’s Success

Toni August 4, 2014 17:44:58

Despite being mocked for its World Cup advertisement, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) believes it achieved considerable success. Following the final of the World Cup on July 14th, the NCPG states that they have started receiving 105 phone calls per day related to mobile betting problems. The number represent twice the average the […]

One of Oldest Casinos in Las Vegas Launches Its Own Poker Site

One of Oldest Casinos in Las Vegas Launches Its Own Poker Site

Toni August 4, 2014 17:38:17

El Cortez is hailed as one of the oldest gaming institutions in Sin City, however now it has turns focus to the virtual gambling arena of poker. EL Cortez has joined forces with ultimate Gaming as they try to establish a new online poker destination for dedicated customers. Ultimate Gaming has assigned the job to […]

Usain Bolt Denies Accusations of Understating Commonwealth Games

Usain Bolt Denies Accusations of Understating Commonwealth Games

Toni August 1, 2014 15:22:12

Following a rumored interview with The Times newspaper, Jamaican sprinter has referred to the Commonwealth Games as s***, however Bolt has since denied such claims. Katie Gibbs was in charge of conducting the interview of the Jamaican World Record holder in sprinting for the The Times. Gibbs claims that Bolt referred to the Games as […]

Las Vegas Gambling Industry on the Rise while Other Areas Remain at Standstill

Las Vegas Gambling Industry on the Rise while Other Areas Remain at Standstill

Toni August 1, 2014 14:07:16

Casino gambling industry continues to show no signs of improvement for many US regions, except for gaming hub Las Vegas. Gambling news indicate that Las Vegas has been experiencing a slight rise in activity in recent times, which would highlight a recovery that has long been awaited. Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service believes that US […]

Casino Projects in Phoenix Arizona Set for Possible Legislation Block

Casino Projects in Phoenix Arizona Set for Possible Legislation Block

Toni August 1, 2014 10:29:09

Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake put forward a bill that might see casino developments prohibited in Phoenix. The Tohono O’odham Reservation planned to construct a gaming facility on unincorporated land near the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes Arena. However, now those efforts seem to be futile, as the two Senators assert that the Tohono O’odham Nation […]

British Sports Sponsorships Put at Risk Due to Current Legal Issues

British Sports Sponsorships Put at Risk Due to Current Legal Issues

Toni August 1, 2014 08:49:13

Numerous sports sponsorships in Britain face serious troubles as the current legal uncertainty remains in the balance. Mobile betting firms that provide gambling services to UK but are based offshore have expressed strong concerns over the possible boundaries that they might face in the near future. The question has been raised whether offshore companies can […]