Online Gambling News in European Union - June 2026

Sheldon Adelson Retains Hope for his Online Gambling Ban Bill

Sheldon Adelson Retains Hope for his Online Gambling Ban Bill

Toni November 8, 2014 16:36:41

As the date for a Judiciary Committee hearing comes closer, Sheldon Adelson grows restless in his pursuit to ban internet gambling in the US. Sheldon Adelson is the chairman and CEO of the popular gaming center Las Vegas Sands, who has racked up a fortune of $37 billion with his successful casino business. However the […]

Top 3 Failed Las Vegas Casino Investments

Top 3 Failed Las Vegas Casino Investments

Monica E. November 8, 2014 10:07:57

We’ve heard enough about Atlantic City’s financial problems this year, so let’s have a look at some of Las Vegas’ failures too. Financial experts have been warning America’s casino industry for a long time. Dark days are coming, they said. It already happened to Atlantic City. Or it’s still happening, because the gambling hub’s fifth […]

Lewis Hamilton Looking to Overcome his Interlagos Curse

Lewis Hamilton Looking to Overcome his Interlagos Curse

Toni November 8, 2014 07:16:57

The British driver for Mercedes will be aiming to duck misfortune at the Brazilian Grand Prix which has caused hum much disappointment in past season. Since making the switch to Mercedes from McLaren nearly two years ago, Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed fine success with team. In his initial season, he finished fourth overall in the […]

Martin Jacobson Cooking Up a Plan to Win the WSOP

Martin Jacobson Cooking Up a Plan to Win the WSOP

Monica E. November 7, 2014 17:26:06

November Nine has a very interesting line-up this year; every player has its own captivating story to tell. American poker player Mark Newhouse had very small chances to become the first player ever to make back-to-back November Nines. Billy Pappas will be trying to make the shift from international foosball champion to poker star. Jorryt […]

Fake Gamblers From The FBI

Fake Gamblers From The FBI

Nich Moore November 7, 2014 16:54:08

The FBI swoop in to arrest a police deputy paid $550 to drive some money to an illegal poker game that didn’t exist. There is nothing strange about wanting to earn a little extra cash on the side. From the production line of a factory floor to the board rooms of a huge corporate entity, […]

Selwyn Gambles On Public Reaction

Selwyn Gambles On Public Reaction

Nich Moore November 7, 2014 16:24:29

New Zealand’s Selwyn District Council is not only reviewing its gambling policies but is engaging with the public to get them right. When Selwyn District Council in New Zealand adopted a Gambling Policy in 2004 they probably didn’t think they’d need to revisit the issue just ten years later. However in a move designed to […]

Boylesports Proves that There is Still Money to be Made in Betting Shops

Boylesports Proves that There is Still Money to be Made in Betting Shops

November 7, 2014 15:21:06

Hundreds of betting shops have closed in Ireland over the past seven years. In the midst of it all, Boylesports has found a way to grow. What’s their secret? If you don’t like how the sportsbetting industry works, wait ten minutes. Few markets have changed as rapidly over the past 20 years, as technological innovations […]

New British Gambling Laws Could Have a Negative Impact on Sports Sponsorships

New British Gambling Laws Could Have a Negative Impact on Sports Sponsorships

Monica E. November 7, 2014 12:55:38

The UK Gambling Commission has issued new rules that could have a negative impact on shirt sponsorship deals closed between English and Scottish sports clubs and offshore operators. As a gambling law specialist working for Pinsent Masons, Susan Biddle pointed out a few issues regarding the UK Gambling Commission’s new guidance on advertising and sports […]

James Hinton Loses Election as California Online Poker Bill Stalls

James Hinton Loses Election as California Online Poker Bill Stalls

November 7, 2014 12:48:01

Poker pro turned politician James Hinton loses in his election bid; a bill to legalize online poker in California on hold until 2015. Congressional hopeful James Hinton of Napa, California, an independent upstart and former professional online poker player, was handily defeated in Tuesday’s election. His opponent in the 5th District Mike Thompson took home […]