Alex Nevsky January 24, 2014 11:57:35
The war against illegal gambling facilities is raging in Kyrgyzstan, and it looks like the authorities are winning. All forms of gambling have been banned in Kyrgyzstan, when the Kyrgyz gambling laws were rewritten in 2012. Increasing gambling addiction among population was named as one of the main reasons for the ban. Ever since the […]
Tom S. January 24, 2014 11:41:25
After reports that two cruise ship companies had been in discussions with tour operator Iceland Excursions to open floating casinos off the coast, a lack of movement has put a brake on proceedings. Indeed, despite 2013’s reports, plans to legally circumvent Icelandic gambling laws that ban casinos seem to have been put on hold, with […]
Tom S. January 23, 2014 17:03:09
Mobile casino game developer and software giant Playtech has been expanding like never before in recent times, and thanks to their partnership with Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG), they’re able to add Baltic success to their profit sheet. After partnering with the Casino Olympic operators to offer games on their OlyBet platform in the Baltics, the […]
Tom S. January 23, 2014 16:43:24
After issues with match-fixing and illegal betting, the Spanish football league, the Liga de Fútbol Profesional, has set up a new anti-corruption unit. The Spanish league has always come up as a hot topic in the world of football, and while it’s often the Real Madrid vs. Barça that makes the headlines or inspires a […]
Tom S. January 23, 2014 15:54:31
As a measure to stop the number of hall closures across the UK, a group of British MPs is calling for a cut in gambling taxes on bingo in the UK. Under the present UK gambling laws, bingo halls are required to pay a 20% tax on their profits, which is a much higher rate […]
Tom S. January 23, 2014 14:50:06
British-based online and land-based betting operator has reported large pre-tax revenue losses, despite its record turn over in 2013. Gala Coral own a number of betting shops in the UK and abroad, along with a number of online casinos and online sportsbooks in the UK. Even though the company enjoyed a record-breaking turnover of GBP […]
Tom S. January 23, 2014 13:05:34
Isle of Man based GVC Holdings announces the resignation of non-executive director Nigel Blyth-Tinker. GVC Holdings, the operator of a number of online casinos and successful online sportsbooks in the UK, is seeing a shift within the company. It’s former non-executive director, Nigel Blythe-Tinker has stepped down from his position with immediate effect. At present, […]
Alex Nevsky January 23, 2014 10:36:23
The rate at which Georgian gambling business is growing could very well make the country into a Las Vegas of Caucasus. Georgia is living a period of true blossoming in respect to many industries. One of them is gambling and online gambling. They have been promises on behalf of the country’s leaders to heavily develop […]
Alex Nevsky January 22, 2014 15:08:57
While gambling is developing nicely in Armenia, the Parliament decides to voice its opinion on the business. Armenian gambling industry is enjoying a period of rapid development. The business is governed and regulated by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The biggest spike in gambling licenses, which were awarded to Armenian operators, happened in 2006-2008 […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 14:43:38
States mull casino legalization even as revenue in a downward spiral nationwide. More and more states are pondering gambling legalization, even in the country’s socially conservative heartland. A legislator in Nebraska recently proposed amending the state constitution to permit casino gambling to compliment its existing keno, horseracing and lottery services. American gambling laws permit states […]
