Monica E. February 20, 2014 13:43:38
The Spanish gambling authority wants to allow online slots, but land-based venues fear the competition. Earlier this month, the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGRG) announced it was planning to submit a draft bill to local lawmakers, proposing changes to the current Spanish gambling laws which would allow slot games and exchange […]
Monica E. February 20, 2014 13:16:52
The Philippines offer several options for playing one of the nation’s favorite games of chance: bingo. Bingo is one of the first things that come to mind when one thinks about Filipino gambling. Few countries have such a love for this game, which often generates the biggest part of the state’s total gambling revenues. Maybe […]
Tom S. February 20, 2014 12:54:10
A short guide to betting in the Scandinavian countries Betting, primarily sports betting, is one of the most popular entertainment activities worldwide. Most people would not consider the Scandinavian countries (which this piece defines as Norway, Sweden and Denmark) to be betting hotspots. However, the betting markets in these countries are significant. All three of […]
Jennifer W. February 19, 2014 18:59:24
Most casino games are household names even to those who do not gamble. We have all heard of poker, blackjack and roulette, but what about some of the more obscure games like Gerbil Roulette or the Chicken Challenge? Even if you don’t understand the rules of poker, the chances are you will have seen it […]
Monica E. February 19, 2014 18:49:52
The Irish love to gamble and bet on sports, but local lawmakers need to bring the country’s legislation up to date. Gambling – especially horse and greyhound racing – is a popular pastime among the Irish. The industry is regulated by the Government of Ireland, through a few important laws: the 1931 Betting Act, National […]
Monica E. February 19, 2014 18:35:38
According to a recent report issued by the European Gaming and Betting Association, Sweden needs to change its current gambling laws. During the last few years, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) sent out several written warnings to the Swedish authorities, asking them to comply with the European Union’s rules on free movement of […]
Iva P. February 19, 2014 18:09:29
Former financial employee of “Out”, LGBT non-profit organization in South Africa, used NGO’s funds at her own benefit, for online betting. Lizette Stassen was convicted of playing online casinos in South Africa and using the organization’s funds for her hobby. The High Court in Pretoria ordered that she has to repay the ex-employer. Prior the […]
Alex Nevsky February 19, 2014 17:27:40
Can Super High Roller poker events be harmful to the poker industry and ordinary poker enthusiasts? Super High Rollers are a special breed of poker players, and all self-respecting casinos, poker rooms, and poker festival organizers are looking how to lure them to come to their places. While there were always tournaments catering to these […]
Alex Nevsky February 19, 2014 17:02:19
UFC differs from all the other American sporting leagues by having a very public affinity for the gambling industry. While major American leagues have always been connected with those who wish to bet on sports in the USA, there’s one league that has a particularly sweet relationship with the gambling industry. UFC or Ultimate Fighting […]
Alex Nevsky February 19, 2014 15:43:57
Gambling industry experts are raising concerns about the widespread problem gambling ahead of a conference in Auckland. International Gambling Conference is scheduled to take place in AUT University in Auckland. It will run for three days and will gather 200 industry experts from 12 countries. The theme of the conference is “gambling in a mobile […]
