Online Gambling News in Bahrain - June 2026

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:46:48

The British bookmaker’s digital division has had a bad financial year, with profits dropping more than 74% in 2013. Online and mobile betting company Ladbrokes admits to be disappointed by last year’s financial results, but claims it remains optimistic about 2014. In 2013, the company’s net revenue dropped by a mere 0.6%, to GBP 1.1 […]

7 Things Swedish Bingo Can Learn from Bingo Rimér

7 Things Swedish Bingo Can Learn from Bingo Rimér

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:20:59

The Swedish photographer’s impressive career hides valuable lessons which could inspire gambling business owners. In Sweden, almost all forms of gambling are controlled by the state, through the Svenska Spel monopoly, but bingo is one of the few exceptions. The game is very popular among locals and there are around 100 bingo halls across the […]

A Short Guide to Less Common Table Games: From Sic Bo to Fan Tan

A Short Guide to Less Common Table Games: From Sic Bo to Fan Tan

Jennifer W. February 25, 2014 13:48:18

We all know the casino classic table games like blackjack, roulette and craps, but what about the more unusual games you can find in a casino? We’re going to give you a brief introduction to some of the less commonly found table games out there ready to play. As the Asian market grows as the […]

An Austrian Invasion: How Casinos Austria Became a Major Player Across Europe

An Austrian Invasion: How Casinos Austria Became a Major Player Across Europe

Jennifer W. February 25, 2014 13:20:59

When we think of European casinos, Austria is not a country that immediately comes to mind, however Austria not only houses one of Europe’s first casinos but the company Casino Austria has become one of the largest casino operators in the world. With 12 casinos in Austria and another 29 land-based operations in 14 countries, […]

Your Poker Skills Really Are Skills, Say Dutch

Your Poker Skills Really Are Skills, Say Dutch

Tom S. February 24, 2014 17:54:20

Amsterdam’s top court has ruled that poker is most definitely a game of skill, in the process putting to an end the seven year long trial of three men accused of organizing illegal poker tournaments. Indeed, as the game has grown in popularity across Europe, this isn’t the first time poker fans have been hauled […]

Police Shut Down Ten More Illegal Gambling Clubs in Russia

Police Shut Down Ten More Illegal Gambling Clubs in Russia

Monica E. February 24, 2014 17:44:16

Russian authorities recently discovered and closed ten illegal gambling venues in Moscow. A report issued by the Russian Interior Ministry announced that Moscow’s police officers recently shut down ten illegal gambling clubs. Each of them was making a profit of around $3,000 per day. Following the arrest of a Moscow police district deputy, who was […]

Casino Giants Are Trying to Kill Middlemen Junket Allies in Macau

Casino Giants Are Trying to Kill Middlemen Junket Allies in Macau

Iva P. February 24, 2014 16:00:27

Junket operators in Macau are having hard time at the moment, as casino giants are trying to do all the work by themselves, and avoid paying the middlemen commissions. Macau gambling had provoked disagreements in the past, which were resolved in violent gun fights and unfortunately currently there is a conflict of interests again, which […]

Bonnier Gaming Signs Deal with Metric, to Offer New Live Mobile Betting Platform

Bonnier Gaming Signs Deal with Metric, to Offer New Live Mobile Betting Platform

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:45:59

Bonnier Gaming will be offering live sports bets on mobile devices, through Metric Gaming’s SuperLive platform. With mobile betting on the rise across all of Europe, Malta-based Bonnier Gaming has entered a partnership with Metric Gaming to use their SuperLive sports betting platform. The software is optimized for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, offering […]

What Cheap Smartphones Could Mean for African Gambling

What Cheap Smartphones Could Mean for African Gambling

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:35:56

There is a great demand for mobile Internet access in Africa, but locals still can’t afford to buy expensive smartphones. Despite its slow infrastructural and social development, Africa has a flourishing gambling market. Over the past decade, the industry has grown and gained a lot of popularity. Several countries allow land-based casinos and gambling machines, […]

Desperate Gamblers’ Families Reach Out to Bookies Begging For Help

Desperate Gamblers’ Families Reach Out to Bookies Begging For Help

Iva P. February 24, 2014 15:14:44

Desperate parents and partners of addicted gamblers in Ireland approach betting houses with pictures of their loved ones begging them to refuse their money. Gambling addiction is turning into a significant problem in the recent years, which can easily be undermined and remain unnoticed for a longer period of time. Unfortunately, this is a serious […]