Online Gambling News in European Union - June 2026

Politicians, Casinos & Historical Connotations

Politicians, Casinos & Historical Connotations

Nich Moore October 1, 2014 02:21:47

As more and more states choose to allow gambling who will benefit and who sets to lose from this new wave of wagering? Tough times call for tough solutions. Unfortunately tough solutions are awfully tricky to sell to a public that believe they’ve already got quite enough tough on their plate, and with the mid-terms […]

Danish Online Gaming Tax Supported by EU’s General Court

Danish Online Gaming Tax Supported by EU’s General Court

Toni September 30, 2014 20:54:03

European Union’s General Court (CJEU) decides to show support to the Danish online gaming tax law by upholding the ruling. Online casinos report that the ruling applies to State aid cases (Dansk Automat Brancheforening v Commission) and (Royal Scandinavian Casino Arhus v Commission), which was given the all clear by the Court of Justice of […]

Queensland Laws Criticized: No Restrictions for Pokies Turn Vulnerable Players into Victims

Queensland Laws Criticized: No Restrictions for Pokies Turn Vulnerable Players into Victims

Monica E. September 30, 2014 19:23:06

Academics are criticizing Campbell Newman’s poker machine reforms, claiming that it aims to increase income at the expense of disadvantaged people. Queensland’s version of reformed Australian gambling laws, specifically the state’s new policies regarding poker machines, are designed to turn the community’s financially disadvantaged residents into sure victims, academics say. Campbell Newman’s government had introduced […]

Champions League Brings PSG Up Against Barcelona

Champions League Brings PSG Up Against Barcelona

Nich Moore September 30, 2014 18:55:14

As the European Champions League ramps up Paris Saint-Germain face off against Barcelona and without their star Ibrahimovic will have their work cut out for them The world’s greatest club competition continues tonight in eight matches with another eight matches taking place in the European Champions League across the continent tomorrow night. Man City face […]

Tribal, Land-Based and Internet Gambling in the US Contribute $38 Billion in Taxes

Tribal, Land-Based and Internet Gambling in the US Contribute $38 Billion in Taxes

Monica E. September 30, 2014 18:37:23

The US casino market might be over-saturated in certain areas, but the gambling industry is still among America’s biggest tax contributors. Casino supporters have always argued that the gambling industry can help the economy grow. For those who still aren’t convinced, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is prepared to shatter all doubts. The latest financial […]

The week in pictures: September 23-29, 2014

The week in pictures: September 23-29, 2014

Roxana B. September 30, 2014 18:20:22

The week of September 23-29 was all shock and surprise. Unexpected events that \’wow\’-ed us took place all over the world. Paris Fashion Week was very “va va voom- je ne sais quoi” but that might not qualify as a proper surprise since is fashion and… well, Paris. Ex Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham had a speech at the […]

Cops Discouraged from Patrolling Crown Casino Floors

Cops Discouraged from Patrolling Crown Casino Floors

Monica E. September 30, 2014 17:43:06

A man died after being pinned down by Crown security staff, and investigations revealed police are discouraged from patrolling the casino floor. In July 2011, a 40-year-old man who was a customer at the Melbourne casino was brought to the ground and restrained by bouncers. Four days later, Anthony Dunning died at the hospital, gambling […]

Sports Betting Could be Subjected to Special Tax in New Jersey

Sports Betting Could be Subjected to Special Tax in New Jersey

Toni September 30, 2014 16:34:47

The prospect of sports betting becoming a reality could also involve the introduction of a special tax to alongside it in the state of New Jersey. Gambling news reports that Atlantic County state Senator Jim Whelan and Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo submitted a draft to the commission of the NBA, Adam Silver. The two officials recommended […]

Gambler Pays Fine to Police from Slot Machine Winnings

Gambler Pays Fine to Police from Slot Machine Winnings

Toni September 30, 2014 15:27:59

German gambler was lucky enough to win on a slot machine as it came just in time for him to pay a fine to the police and avoid a jail sentence. According to gambling news, two police officers were performing “routine checks” around the German city of Bochum when they stumbled upon a man who […]

Ladbrokes is Pulling the Plug on its Canadian Operations to Focus on Sportsbetting in the UK

Ladbrokes is Pulling the Plug on its Canadian Operations to Focus on Sportsbetting in the UK

September 29, 2014 17:34:04

The Canadian market only provides a tiny proportion of Ladbrokes’ global revenue so the company decided it was time to pull out. Ladbrokes, operator of hundreds of betting shops worldwide as well as online sportsbooks in the UK, has announced plans to close its operations in Canada due to concerns about the regulatory environment there. […]