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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by toni for GamingZion.
Osaka Ready to Develop Casinos and Gambling Facilities on Yumeshima Island

Osaka Ready to Develop Casinos and Gambling Facilities on Yumeshima Island

Toni April 27, 2014 13:31:40

Developments on casinos and other gaming institutions are set to commence on Osaka-based island Yumeshima, as they look to be ready for Olympics in 2020. The Mayor and Governor of Osaka have decided to work alongside one another, in efforts to restore the man-made island Yumeshima. Mayor Toru Hashimoto and Governor Ichiro Matsui are currently […]

UBS Reports Japanese Gaming Market Could be worth $18 Billion in 10 Years

UBS Reports Japanese Gaming Market Could be worth $18 Billion in 10 Years

Toni April 25, 2014 17:34:08

Analysis conducted by UBS states that gambling market in Japan could reach a massive $18 billion value mark in 10 years time. At first, the casino market is expected to reach the value of $9.4 billion, while $8.8 billion of that amount would be linked to gaming revenue. The forecasted $18 billion will be mainly […]

Clooney Shows No Tolerance for People who Vividly Criticize President Obama

Clooney Shows No Tolerance for People who Vividly Criticize President Obama

Toni April 24, 2014 18:44:26

Following grave disagreements about the US President Obama, George Clooney decides to stand firm on his political stance, as he leaves dinner with Steve Wynn abruptly. Clooney, who is an avid supporter of Obama, believes the US President should be addressed with proper respect. However, casino developer Steve Wynn, after whom the hotel bears the […]

Pacific Based Island of Saipan Receives Two Requests for Casino Licenses

Pacific Based Island of Saipan Receives Two Requests for Casino Licenses

Toni April 23, 2014 15:09:24

Northern Mariana island of Saipan receives two bids for gambling licensee for potential casino developments. The government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) reported that they received licenses from Marianas Stars Entertainment Incorporated and Best Sunshine International Limited. The bids came in last minute, as the window for the applications was about […]

Sweden Protests Against TV Ads That Come from “Grey Market Operators”

Sweden Protests Against TV Ads That Come from “Grey Market Operators”

Toni April 19, 2014 09:57:57

Two-thirds of TV commercials in Sweden are reportedly advertised by providers that practice illegal gambling activities. The Swedish Gaming Authority (Lotteriinspektionen) reported that last year’s TV ads coming from the “Grey Market Operators” were valued at $152 million, which is equivalent to nearly SEK 1 billion. This sum is also double than what was spent […]

Why 2014 Could be the Year for Online Casinos

Why 2014 Could be the Year for Online Casinos

Toni April 18, 2014 16:22:55

2014 guarantees to be a very successful year for online casinos, as they look to experience a rise in traffic and casino providers. The future looks more than promising for online casinos. In fact, it resembles a mine filled with unpolished gems! Realizing the far exceeding picture and extensive benefits, governments have started to become […]

Campaign for Fairer Gambling Criticizes ABB for Misleading Public

Campaign for Fairer Gambling Criticizes ABB for Misleading Public

Toni April 10, 2014 18:18:45

Campaign for Fairer Gambling blames ABB for casting a negative light on betting shops in the UK. The campaign group condemned ABB for its report on which it showcased that mobile betting firms do not practice business in deprived British areas. Information in the report was provided by Local Data Company, which strongly contradicted a […]

Election Time: What Changes Could There be for Gambling World?

Election Time: What Changes Could There be for Gambling World?

Toni April 9, 2014 18:53:58

With elections constantly looming around Europe, naturally the gaming industry is worried what that may spell out for them. Gambling industry in Europe is a highly lucrative business. It rakes in an estimated EUR 80 billion ($110 billion) on average a year. Is also has a solid annual growth rate of 3%, which translates into […]

Dynam Japan Holdings Co. Seeks for Asian Partner for Casino Expansion in Japan

Dynam Japan Holdings Co. Seeks for Asian Partner for Casino Expansion in Japan

Toni April 9, 2014 18:30:20

Casino business is set for a grand opening in Japan, as a number of companies are looking to fight for the new market. The Pachinko hall operator also wants to partner with an Asian casino developer to build a casino in the Far East country. Although a great deal of firms are impatiently standing on […]

Aquis Asserts it Doesn’t Environmental Assessment for Resort Project

Aquis Asserts it Doesn’t Environmental Assessment for Resort Project

Toni April 9, 2014 18:16:48

Australian developer Aquis claims it has no need for federal environmental assessment for Queensland resort. Aquis made a statement to the federal Department of the Environment, claiming the company will not create any major impact on the environment from where the project is being built. “A draft EIS [environmental impact statement] has been completed but […]