Online Gambling News in Bahrain - June 2026

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:00:36

Man from Kazakhstan won almost $500,000 in one week, participating in two PokerStars’ online tournaments. Kazakh gambling laws do not restrict playing at foreign online casinos, therefore the winner had the opportunity to participate and he managed to get to the finals of the Red Spade Open, which had more than 32,000 participants. He finished […]

Gambling Expansion May be Coming to Illinois this Year

Gambling Expansion May be Coming to Illinois this Year

Monica E. February 13, 2014 16:30:00

Legislators are considering expanding the gambling industry in Illinois, as an extra source of income for the state. Last year’s plans to expand gambling in Illinois might not have worked, but proponents of the idea might get their way this year. Industry experts expect the bill will pass this year, mainly because the state is […]

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

Staff February 13, 2014 16:22:41

The casino hub’s protection from in-state competition due to expire in 2016 In 2011 New Jersey governor Chris Christie gave Atlantic City five years to get its act together before the state would consider expanding casino licenses to other parts of the state. More than two years after that statement things look worse than ever. […]

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

February 13, 2014 16:22:41

The casino hub’s protection from in-state competition due to expire in 2016 In 2011 New Jersey governor Chris Christie gave Atlantic City five years to get its act together before the state would consider expanding casino licenses to other parts of the state. More than two years after that statement things look worse than ever. […]

Casino Conflict Over the Legalization Online Gambling in the US

Casino Conflict Over the Legalization Online Gambling in the US

Jennifer W. February 13, 2014 16:11:06

US casinos see split over the legislation to legalize online gambling in the country. With casinos either choosing to embrace the virtual future of internet gaming, others are fighting back, causing a rift down the fabric of US casino culture. As Las Vegas Sands Casino frontman Sheldon Adelson kicks up a fuss about the launch […]

Casino Operators in the USA Declare War to Disney in Florida

Casino Operators in the USA Declare War to Disney in Florida

Iva P. February 13, 2014 15:37:44

American Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, opens fire against Walt Disney Co. by sending more than 100 lobbyists to the Capitol in an attempt to bring Las Vegas gambling to Florida. Walt Disney Co., which operates some of the largest amusement parks and resorts, having one of their most famous […]

Betsson Pays EUR 100 Million for Dutch Online Gambling Group

Betsson Pays EUR 100 Million for Dutch Online Gambling Group

Monica E. February 13, 2014 15:26:13

Betsson is preparing to enter the online casino market in the Netherlands, by acquiring a Dutch internet gambling group. After posting increased revenues for 2013, online gambling operator Betsson is preparing to expand on the Dutch market. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2013, the company’s management board decided to invest in future […]

Attack Poker Becomes Bellator’s Official Business Partner

Attack Poker Becomes Bellator’s Official Business Partner

Jennifer W. February 13, 2014 14:40:07

Attack Poker and Bellator have announced that the two companies will begin a new alliance that will take effect from Bellator’s Season 10 debut, which will be broadcast live from Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday 28. Bellator’s live event broadcast, along with its digital and online campaigns, will now feature the online poker sites in […]

Lottery Winners Switch to Support the Conservatives

Lottery Winners Switch to Support the Conservatives

Alex Nevsky February 13, 2014 14:20:54

You’re buying that red Ferrari if you win the lottery, right? Well, most people in Britain start to support the Conservatives after winning. A recent study revealed that receiving an unexpected fortune actually makes UK citizens like the Conservatives party over Labour. The study was carried out as collaboration between Australian and British scientists. According […]

Anti-Internet Gambling Ad Cites Connection to Terrorism

Anti-Internet Gambling Ad Cites Connection to Terrorism

Jennifer W. February 13, 2014 14:04:35

According to republican billionaire and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, if internet gambling is not stopped, then the terrorists win. A new ad campaign from the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling is made public. The proposed changes to US gambling laws have been hitting the headlines in the recent days, especially since Sheldon Adelson and company […]