Despite hopes of investors, a casino expansion looks unlikely Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his opposition to turning Sochi into a legal gambling zone during a statement on Monday. According to Russian gambling laws, gambling is legal only in four special zones. Some have recently called for a fifth zone to be created encompassing Sochi. […]
Alex Nevsky February 11, 2014 16:47:29
Special report by the Supreme Court appointed panel has confirmed widespread match-fixing problem in Indian cricket. The chairman of the special Indian cricket panel says match-fixing and illegal betting on cricket in contradiction with Indian gambling laws cannot be totally eradicated right now. The only option that seems viable is reducing these illegal activities. Indian […]
Alex Nevsky February 11, 2014 15:43:18
Let’s take a looks at what’s hot this week in the world of live tournament poker in the USA and worldwide. After the 2014 APPT Aussie Millions poker festival is over, players can wonder if there’s anything big going on in the international arenas or at American poker rooms. Certainly, there are lots of live […]
Under pressure to maintain competitive state lawmakers mull allowing more games at casinos. A proposal submitted to the South Dakota legislature would allow casinos in the city of Deadwood to expand the slate of games available. The proposed change would allow them to offer craps, roulette and keno, in addition to the currently provided poker, […]
New casino projects spring up in Canada despite declining revenues across North America. This past Wednesday Century Casinos Inc. announced that it has received approval for its Century Downs Racetrack and Casino project. With the necessary permits now attained the company hopes to begin construction as soon as possible. The preparing the ground for the […]
Sex sells, but some of the best gambling advertisements in the UK rely on humor instead. British humor is world famous. From classics like Monty Python and The Black Adder to newer hits like Peepshow, viewers worldwide are captivated by the Brits’ capacity to make us laugh. It extends far beyond TV and film, however. […]
Sports betting is hugely popular in Australia, unfortunately bookmakers have to advertise. Australian media and pop culture don’t get a lot of attention in the rest of the world, even in English-speaking countries. Sure, some Australian actors have hit it big (think Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Heath Ledger), and a few music acts have […]
If passed, bill would transform gambling in the country A legislator is introducing a bill that would legalize internet gambling in South Africa. According to the 2008 National Gambling Act sports betting is the only legal form of online wagering. If passed, the new law would allow providers to offer casino games as well. MP […]
Wave of raids and arrests continues The Chinese authorities have detained roughly 5,300 suspects on illegal gambling charges since the first of the year. The Ministry of Public Security highlighted Anhui, Hubei, Liaoning, Fujian and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as especially problematic areas. According to Chinese gambling laws, the activity is illegal everywhere except […]
State-owned monopoly to offer online and mobile casino gambling options Norwegian state betting monopoly Norsk Tipping has partnered with global lottery and gaming develop GTECH to launch of range of iGaming options for the domestic market. The firm will offer 65 new games, the largest expansion in its history. The first games were launched on […]
