Alex Nevsky April 29, 2014 12:39:33
Browse through the best and most attractive live poker festivals held across the United States and internationally. We continue to provide our faithful readers with the latest updates to what’s hot in the world of live poker tournaments. In our selection of ongoing and scheduled tourneys you will find the best events held both under […]
Labor as well as bookmaking industry leaders warning the government of the cost of FOBT tax hikes. With George Osborne’s increased tax on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) estimated to cost the bookmaking industry roughly GBP 70 million annually, countless UK betting shops are set to close. William Hill alone will close 109 locations and leave […]
Monica E. April 28, 2014 14:36:37
PokerStars is planning a strong comeback to the American gambling market and California is the gateway. Rational Group, the company that owns both PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, was kicked out of the US in April 2011. Since then, the firm has been trying to make a comeback, but Nevada and New Jersey didn’t want […]
Toni April 28, 2014 13:32:26
Playtech employs a new revolutionizing multi-channel solution, as they hope to create a new breed of sportsbook. Mobile sports betting customers will now have the chance to use only one account, which will be applicable to all online gaming accounts in the UK. The system was initially devised in order to allow for greater levels […]
Toni April 28, 2014 12:59:57
Ladbrokes releases new commercial provided by BBH London, in efforts to entice more players to the betting firm. The new ad features five men that are referred to as the “Betting Men” and it runs for around a minute. It pays homage to the Guy Ritchie movie Snatch, as the commercial resembles the crew from […]
Tom S. April 27, 2014 17:16:24
The Church of Scotland has joined the discussions around gambling advertising in the UK, calling for their banning after a series of high profile problem gambling cases in the country. Scotland has been at the forefront of the debate on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, with thousands of pounds said to have […]
Monica E. April 27, 2014 16:27:17
Though many people believe odds are not be in his favor, former poker player James Hinton is moving up in stakes. A few years ago, when it was legal to play online poker in the US , Hinton was earning thousands of dollars doing just that. Now, he decided it was time to take the […]
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 […]
Monica E. April 27, 2014 13:31:02
Victoria Coren Mitchell turned her hobby into a career and has now entered poker history as the first player to score a double win at the EPT. Easter Sunday turned out to be a very lucky day for journalist, writer and TV presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell. After playing against more than 550 competitors, the poker […]
Iva P. April 26, 2014 20:05:39
Dice art pieces were crafted by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg in order to raise awareness of the consequences of serious gambling addictions. Eoin Welsh, executive creative director at Havas WW Johannesburg, commented for the gambling news: “This idea was proactively generated by our team and then created in cooperation with the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP).” […]
