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Russia is Winning the Olympic Gamble After Betting Big on Sochi 2014

Russia is Winning the Olympic Gamble After Betting Big on Sochi 2014

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 […]

President Putin’s Speech Before the International Olympic Committee Wins Russia the 2014 Sochi Bid

President Putin’s Speech Before the International Olympic Committee Wins Russia the 2014 Sochi Bid

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 […]

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

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 […]

Sheldon Adelson’s Misplaced Fury: The Truth about Casino Decline

Sheldon Adelson’s Misplaced Fury: The Truth about Casino Decline

February 13, 2014 17:55:31

Online gambling mistakenly scapegoated for falling casino revenues It has been plastered all over gambling news in the US and Canada. Land-based casino revenue is on the decline. The Asian city of Macau has surpassed Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world, and casinos across the continent appear to be hurting. Nowhere […]

The Asian Casino Tiger: Japan on the Verge of Legalization

The Asian Casino Tiger: Japan on the Verge of Legalization

February 13, 2014 17:42:09

Investors line up as Japan looks ready to lift ban on casino gambling The center of global casino gambling has shifted eastward, and we definitely don’t mean Atlantic City. With Europe stagnating and American casino revenues on the decline, Asia represents the most exciting emerging market for investors and one of the few regions where […]

EPT Advertises the 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo

EPT Advertises the 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo

Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:17:49

European Poker Tour announced the details of 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo and organizers are expecting that it will be “the biggest and best ever.” This festival, which will follow all Monaco gambling laws will happen over 11 days, between 23rd April and 2nd May, and will hold a total of 48 events, […]

Two Decades Old Slot in Las Vegas Attracts Huge Crowds

Two Decades Old Slot in Las Vegas Attracts Huge Crowds

Alex Nevsky February 13, 2014 17:16:37

Old slot machines suddenly transform into the main attraction at various Las Vegas casinos. Sin City is full of fun and extra attractions besides the actual gambling under American gambling laws. You have beautiful hotels, live entertainment, residence performances by huge rock bands, exquisite cuisine, and the Cirque du Soleil is also performing regularly in […]

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:00:36

Man from Kazakhstan won almost $500,000 in one week, participating in two PokerStars’ online tournaments. Kazakh gambling laws do not restrict playing at foreign online casinos, therefore the winner had the opportunity to participate and he managed to get to the finals of the Red Spade Open, which had more than 32,000 participants. He finished […]

Gambling Expansion May be Coming to Illinois this Year

Gambling Expansion May be Coming to Illinois this Year

Monica E. February 13, 2014 16:30:00

Legislators are considering expanding the gambling industry in Illinois, as an extra source of income for the state. Last year’s plans to expand gambling in Illinois might not have worked, but proponents of the idea might get their way this year. Industry experts expect the bill will pass this year, mainly because the state is […]