Tom S. January 27, 2014 15:57:46
Let Ray Winstone into your living room or head down to the bookies? Tough question… The UK has been one of the strongest markets for gambling companies for some time. While they may not have the proliferation of casinos that the US has, there are more betting shops than you can shake a stick at. […]
Tom S. January 27, 2014 15:53:46
Nevada gaming control board to share information with Olympic committee, fight match-fixing. The Nevada State Gaming Control Board reached an agreement of understanding with International Olympic Committee (IOC). Both parties agreed to work to maintain the integrity of athletic competitions by preventing betting from interfering with outcomes. This doesn’t count as big gambling news for […]
Tom S. January 27, 2014 14:27:37
It is reported that concerned citizens support government crackdown on illicit gambling. A report says that residents in Malaysia’s Lanang state are pushing the new police chief to crack down on online gambling. Various anti-gambling voices have stressed that the activity is becoming a pervasive and socially harmful activity in the region. Lanang MP Alice […]
Tom S. January 27, 2014 13:48:54
Regulators meet as unregulated gambling deprives governments of tax revenue Gaming regulators from France, Spain, Germany, the UK, Poland, Portugal and Italy met in Rome earlier this month to discuss information sharing and the exchange of good practices. Much of this concerned sharing market data to improve regulation as well as prevent the growth of […]
Alex Nevsky January 27, 2014 12:16:45
If bill is passed Japan could become massive casino market. Some of the world’s biggest casino owners are talking business with the local government of Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city. Major firms Caesars Entertainment Corp., Genting Singapore Plc, and MGM Resorts International have expressed interest in developing a $4.8 billion casino resort in Osaka. Of course, […]
Alex Nevsky January 25, 2014 09:00:00
41 providers vie for 20 licenses The German gaming regulator has given interested parties until March 14th to submit applications for federal sports betting licenses. It is reported that 41 providers are competing to be awarded 20 licenses. Recent changes to German gambling laws have increased restrictions on the activity, making life harder for providers. […]
Alex Nevsky January 24, 2014 15:12:07
In a country with few legal gambling opportunities, gamblers risk punishment and turn to underground card rooms. Police in Kaili city in China’s Guizhou province carried a high-profile raid on an illegal card room earlier this week. 100 people were arrested and roughly RMB 200,000 was confiscated. Each gambler has been order to pay an […]
Tom S. January 24, 2014 14:33:54
UK National Lottery operator, the Camelot Group, have been called in by the New York State Gaming Commission to boost the US state’s Lottery competition. In a recent bid to revive New York’s Lottery, the US state has turned to its friends across the pond to draw up a five-year plan to get things up […]
Tom S. January 24, 2014 14:09:57
When it comes to placing a flutter on a horse or backing a favorite football team, picking the right online sportsbook is important. However, with so many to choose from, what should a novice look out for in a sportsbook? Online gambling can be daunting for newcomers. While it feels easier to go down to […]
Alex Nevsky January 24, 2014 13:02:18
Guernsey based subsidiary of Genting International, Genting Alderney, has teamed up with sportsbetting platform provider FSB Technology to launch new mobile and online sportsbook. Mobile betting is heating up in the UK, especially where sportsbooks are concerned, and it looks like Genting Alderney is getting in on the party. GentingBet underwent its soft launch back […]
