Online Gambling News in Germany - June 2026

NJ Self-Exclusion Program Doesn’t Require Players to Admit They’re Addicted Anymore

NJ Self-Exclusion Program Doesn’t Require Players to Admit They’re Addicted Anymore

Monica E. March 26, 2014 18:17:08

Players can now ban themselves from online and land-based casinos without having to admit they’re addicted to gambling. Until recently, the American gambling laws practiced in the state of New Jersey required players to admit that they are addicted before joining the voluntary self-exclusion program. Last week, the state assembly voted to change these regulations […]

Bookies Can Profit From the Tax Hike on FOBTs in the Long-run

Bookies Can Profit From the Tax Hike on FOBTs in the Long-run

Alex Nevsky March 26, 2014 18:03:32

Some experts see the hike in FOBTs taxes as a good thing for the bookies in the long-run. The United Kingdom Treasury may have altered British gambling laws imposing heavier taxes on the bookies’ FOBTs. However, George Osborne opined that this may serve to the sportsbooks’ advantage in the long run. When the Treasury has […]

Leading Spanish Sports Media Signs an Agreement With Social Betting Company

Leading Spanish Sports Media Signs an Agreement With Social Betting Company

Iva P. March 26, 2014 16:21:26

MARCA, influential Spanish sports media, signs contract with Oddslife Ltd., social betting technology developer, for the creation of “MARCA EL GURU”, personalized social sportsbook platform. The product will be based on the concept of online sportsbooks in Spain, but its users will also be able to compete against each other, implementing their knowledge of sports. […]

A Rake’s Progress: The Changing Face of Gambling

A Rake’s Progress: The Changing Face of Gambling

Rab March 26, 2014 15:31:31

The face of gambling has changed drastically throughout the past century; thankfully for the better. The reputation surrounding the act of gambling has had its fair share of negativity throughout history, and for some even now it is still looked upon as a sinful activity. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading Hunter S. […]

Ladbrokes Receive Criticism over Controversial CEO Pay Increase

Ladbrokes Receive Criticism over Controversial CEO Pay Increase

Rab March 26, 2014 15:25:09

Despite announcing a significant drop in profits in this year’s annual report, Ladbrokes have increased their CEO’s end-of-year pay by 85 %. CEO Richard Glynn is gaining attention in gambling news, as word has came out he was awarded a total remuneration package of £4.7m, for the 2013 period. This shows a staggering 85% increase […]

Yggdrasil Gaming Join Unibet with Exclusive Content Agreement

Yggdrasil Gaming Join Unibet with Exclusive Content Agreement

Rab March 26, 2014 15:11:52

Online games developers Yggdrasil Gaming, have teamed-up with online gaming operator Unibet in an exclusive content deal. The collaboration will provide Unibet with all of the games which are currently in Yggdrasil’s portfolio. Any additional games which developed under Yggdrasil will also be supplied to Unibet in the future. Yggdrasil claims Unibet will be the […]

Endemol Games UK Appoint New Managing Director

Endemol Games UK Appoint New Managing Director

Rab March 26, 2014 15:01:29

The UK division of multi-platform entertainment producer Endemol has appointed a new managing director of its Endemol Games business with an in-house promotion. Owain Walbyoff, who previously served as commercial director of Endemol Games, has been promoted to the position as reported in British gambling news. Walbyoff will replace the outgoing Jurian van der Meer, […]

Online Gambling in the US is Facing Serious Federal Pressure

Online Gambling in the US is Facing Serious Federal Pressure

Iva P. March 26, 2014 14:13:16

Jason Chaffetz, Utah Representative, considers following Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, and introducing second bill seeking federal ban on all online gambling activities in the US. Graham has been an integral part of the news as strong opposer of online gambling sites in the US, who is planning to even go further and launch […]