Online Gambling News in Finland - June 2026

888Poker Debacle Highlights Problems with New Jersey Online Casino Rollout

888Poker Debacle Highlights Problems with New Jersey Online Casino Rollout

Alex Nevsky January 9, 2014 15:01:12

Players furious at poker sites technical deficiencies, latest in series of problems associated with introduction of online gambling in the state. Legislators may have legalized online casinos in the US state last year, but things are not going smoothly for gamblers in New Jersey. 888Poker, in collaboration with Caesar’s Entertainment, was one of the first […]

Korea Mulls Easing Gambling Laws to Bring in Foreign Investors

Tom S. January 9, 2014 14:46:27

If enacted, new tourism strategy to bring in casino development investment from major Las Vegas and Japan-based firms, among others. According to sources the South Korean government is expected to announce a tourism strategy that will make it easier for foreign investors to obtain casino licenses in the country’s special economic zones. Critics of existing […]

Manitoba Lottery Website Reports Disappointing Results

Manitoba Lottery Website Reports Disappointing Results

Monica E. January 9, 2014 14:03:54

Even though the number of registered users has increased, Manitoba online gambling site profits are low. A year after Manitoba launched its gambling website, financial reports are showing disappointingly low profits. The province is blaming poor results on competition from foreign websites, as Canadian gambling laws don’t ban internationally-licensed operators. While internet betting in Canada […]

Rocky Gap Casino to Open New Comedy Club with Bonkerz Comedy

Rocky Gap Casino to Open New Comedy Club with Bonkerz Comedy

Tom S. January 9, 2014 13:08:12

Rocky Gap Casino Resort and a Bonkerz Comedy Club are pairing up to bring nationally recognized comedians to the Maryland casino every other week. In American gambling news, a new arrangement has been struck up between Rocky Gap and the national comedy chain to attract crowds into the casino. Announced on Wednesday, the Rocky Gap […]

UK Government Postpones Action against Betting Machines

UK Government Postpones Action against Betting Machines

Monica E. January 9, 2014 11:57:22

Lawmakers are waiting for the gambling industry-funded report to come out before taking action against FOBTs. Despite recent evidence that fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are spreading uncontrollably across the UK and causing gamblers to lose a great deal of money, the Government refuses to change British gambling laws for now. In yesterday’s debate held at […]

Casino Opponents Say Tribal Gambling Has Gone Too Far

Casino Opponents Say Tribal Gambling Has Gone Too Far

Monica E. January 9, 2014 11:47:59

Casino opponents fear tribal casinos are expanding beyond Indian properties. While US president Barack Obama wants Congress to change current laws in order to allow tribes to get new trust land, casino opponents believe tribal gambling has become too big and needs to be brought to a halt. Current American gambling laws are very permissive […]

Genting Cooking up Plans for a Slots-Only Casino in Miami

Genting Cooking up Plans for a Slots-Only Casino in Miami

Monica E. January 8, 2014 18:10:14

The horse-racing industry in Florida might come back to life after Genting and Gulfstream’s partnership. Malaysian gambling company Genting Resorts is ready to give up its plans for a mega casino resort in Miami and open a scaled-back slots-only venue instead. But since the company isn’t licensed under American gambling laws, plans for a partnership […]

Durham’s Wharton Park Awarded Impressive Lottery Fund Grant

Durham’s Wharton Park Awarded Impressive Lottery Fund Grant

Iva P. January 8, 2014 17:38:51

Wharton Park in Durham will be restored to its previous Victorian glory by virtue of GBP 2,45 million Lottery Fund grant. The renovation plan includes new heritage centre, cafe and outdoor fitness equipment, as well as upgrading of the park’s amphitheatre, paths, miniature car track, signs and entrances. The reconstruction will most probably start in […]

BetVictor Sponsors 2014 Welsh Open Snooker Tournament

BetVictor Sponsors 2014 Welsh Open Snooker Tournament

Iva P. January 8, 2014 17:22:22

BetVictor, online casino and sportsbook operator, will prolong with one year its sponsorship deal of the 2014 Welsh Open professional ranking snooker tournament. The event will keep its current popular name BetVictor Welsh Open, after the UK internet casino. The operator was also title sponsor of the 2013 edition of the annual tournament. BetVictor reaches […]

NSW Initiates Procedures to Award Crown a New Casino License

NSW Initiates Procedures to Award Crown a New Casino License

Monica E. January 8, 2014 17:03:38

After a painful loss due to Australia’s new tax policy, Crown scores a deal which will prove profitable on the long run. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority of New South Wales (NSW) is conducting a mandatory investigation to see if Crown Resorts Ltd are fit to operate a casino under Australian gambling laws, after […]