Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 13:21:57
The 2014 Sochi Olympics can have an unexpected effect on the Russian gambling industry, resulting in more freedom for the operators. Even prior to the 2014 Olympic Games there were rumors and speculations that Sochi can become a Russian Las Vegas right after the games. The current Russian gambling laws prohibit most forms of gambling […]
Monica E. February 14, 2014 13:12:26
IGT’s online division continues to grow, but gaming machines are becoming less popular. After reporting a 2.1% overall increase in revenues during the first quarter of its fiscal 2014, gaming machine manufacturer International Game Technology (IGT) warns that there is potential of “further downside risk.” The company’s revenues reached a total $541 million, with figures […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 12:51:56
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are the Games for everyone from ordinary spectators to high-class professional athletes. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is the pride of Russia and focus of attention for the whole world. Russia and President Putin took a huge gamble on the Olympics, putting at stake not only a whopping […]
National lottery monopoly to expand its online casino offering Live dealer specialist Evolution Gaming has agreed to a deal with Danish lottery and gambling operator Dansk Licens Spil. The agreement is reported to bear fruit in the form of a new state-owned online casinos in Denmark. Players will have access to a wide range of […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 12:26:23
The 2014 Sochi Olympics are more than just winning a couple of medals for Russia, the country’s image is at stake. Russia and President Putin personally took a huge gamble on Sochi Olympics. The country’s image in the eyes of the whole world and of its very own population was at stake, when the Russia […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 11:44:44
Betting on the sporting events of any Olympic Games is a huge industry, the 2014 Sochi are no exception despite restrictive gambling laws. Sports betting in Russia is one of the very few gambling activities currently allowed and fully regulated by the Russian gambling laws. The draconian change to the gambling regulations came in 2009, […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 10:41:34
Despite all efforts by the Western media to make Russia and Sochi Olympics look bad, the real situation confirms just the opposite. Forget the constant allegations of corruption in the International Olympic Committee after it awarded Russia the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Forget all the smirks in the media […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 09:47:22
How Russia managed to turn the tables and get onto the winning track after gambling almost everything on 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. Sure, the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games are the most expensive in history, in fact the over $50 billion cost is higher than all previous Winter Olympics combined. But Russia, and President Putin didn’t […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 08:58:05
President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee has contributed greatly to Russia winning the Sochi 2014 bid. When Russia was awarded the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, almost everyone agreed that President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee had played a vital role in their success. The International […]
Iva P. February 13, 2014 18:20:21
FOBTs continue to cause serious problems in the UK and North East Lincolnshire is the most current example as it turns out that GBP 34 million were spent on these machines in one year. “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) have caused countless zealous discussions among authorities, bettors and gambling opponents, since their introduction in the […]
