Online Gambling News in Mauritius - June 2026

Macau Enjoys Increased Gaming Revenues at the End of 2013

Macau Enjoys Increased Gaming Revenues at the End of 2013

Alex Nevsky January 22, 2014 12:34:46

Figures listed by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) show revenue growth in mass market casino gaming, VIP market and ETGs. The former Portuguese colony and the Chinese Special Independent Region of Macau might be one of China’s only jurisdictions that permits gambling, but it certainly gives back to the local economy via Macau […]

California Cool on Inter State Compacts at NCLGS Meeting

California Cool on Inter State Compacts at NCLGS Meeting

Tom S. January 22, 2014 12:21:20

At the winter meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), Richard Schuetz from the California Gambling Control Commission feels the proposed compacts are unrealistic. In US gambling news, the NCLGS meeting resulted in a lot of discussion over timely topics, but one subject that came up concerned the proposed interstate compacts. […]

William Hill Cuts Deal to Serve US Horseracing

William Hill Cuts Deal to Serve US Horseracing

Tom S. January 21, 2014 14:40:03

British fans will now see broadcasts of American events. The UK-based bookmaker William Hill recently reached an agreement with Turf TV to carry coverage of US horseracing events in its shops. Adrian Ford, the managing director of Turf TV’s parent company expressed excitement that the deal will provide “competitive racing packaged specifically for a UK […]

Virgin about to Launch Online Casino

Virgin about to Launch Online Casino

Tom S. January 21, 2014 14:12:00

New Jersey gets 15th online casino after legalizing activity last year. The Virgin Group is to launch an online casino in New Jersey Friday. The company received approval from the state several months ago to operate an online casino, but chose to take their time in launching one to work out technical problems and ensure […]

NJ Cancels Borgata Poker Tour For Forged Chips Usage Suspicion

NJ Cancels Borgata Poker Tour For Forged Chips Usage Suspicion

Iva P. January 21, 2014 12:47:29

The state of New Jersey canceled the first event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open Tournament with 27 players left, because of an investigation regarding the usage of forged chips. NJ representatives commented that at least one player used a “substantial amount” of counterfeit poker chips at some part of the tournament. The prize money […]

Lottery as a Fun Pastime in Moldova

Lottery as a Fun Pastime in Moldova

Alex Nevsky January 21, 2014 12:04:36

To understand the present and the future of the lottery industry we need to take a thorough look into its past Lottery is one of the most popular pastimes for every part of the population worldwide, with over 100 countries hosting their own draws on a weekly or daily basis. The same is true for […]

Azerbaijani Parliament Considers Closing Topaz Sportsbook

Azerbaijani Parliament Considers Closing Topaz Sportsbook

Alex Nevsky January 21, 2014 09:14:09

The future of Topaz, the biggest sports betting operator in Azerbaijan could be in danger, if parliamentary moves against it succeed The biggest sports betting operator in Azerbaijan is Topaz. Apart from providing the country’s population with sports betting offers, the company is actively involved in supporting development of various sports in Azerbaijan. According to […]

Kenya Launches New Online and Mobile Betting Service

Kenya Launches New Online and Mobile Betting Service

Tom S. January 20, 2014 17:37:39

Ugandan EliteBet looks to repeat success with foray into emerging mobile betting market in neighboring Kenya. African online sportsbook operator EliteBet is seizing on the expanding African mobile betting market by launching operations in Kenya. The new service, EliteBet Kenya, will cater primarily to soccer bettors when it opens this month. Players can register for […]

No More Dancing on Ice, it’s Hockey Time!

No More Dancing on Ice, it’s Hockey Time!

Tom S. January 20, 2014 12:13:35

The Sochi Winter Olympics are close at hand, and it’s time to start picking your favorites. Whether you’re looking at the skiing or the ice hockey, one online sportsbook in Canada has geared itself up for the event in style. That’s right: while Europe warmed up for Sochi with the European Figure Skating Championships, the […]

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

Monica E. January 20, 2014 10:03:10

The British bookmaker promises to implement new industry code and warn players how much they gamble away. After recent scandals surrounding fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK caused a drop in company shares, bookmaker William Hill is looking to improve its tainted image by promising to lend a helping hand in the battle against […]