Online Gambling News in Germany - June 2026

Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Jail for Illegal Sports Betting

Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Jail for Illegal Sports Betting

Monica E. January 28, 2014 13:16:07

Teddy Mitchell could have received a 25-year prison sentence. Last week, a man was sent to jail for being involved in an illegal gambling and money laundering operation which brought him a yearly income of $900,000. After being accused of breaking American gambling laws in July 2012 and pleading guilty, Teddy Mitchell, a resident of […]

The Masterminds Behind Bet365 Success

The Masterminds Behind Bet365 Success

Iva P. January 28, 2014 12:09:30

Bet365 is currently UK’s biggest online bookmaker with no intentions of giving up the lead Bet365 Group Limited is UK’s largest online gambling provider, which offers online casino, sports betting, poker, bingo, live dealer and many more games giving countless opportunities to their customers. The company was founded in 2000 in Stoke-on-Trent (England) by Denise […]

Kentucky Discusses New Gambling Laws to Legalize Casinos

Kentucky Discusses New Gambling Laws to Legalize Casinos

Monica E. January 27, 2014 18:02:27

Politicians believe casinos could be the solution to Kentucky’s financial problems. Gamblers may soon have access to table games and poker rooms in the US state of Kentucky, as local politicians are considering legalizing casinos. The House committee has already received a few proposals. Supporters of the idea have started to make their voices heard […]

Man Steals Personal Data of 20 Million Credit Card Users

Man Steals Personal Data of 20 Million Credit Card Users

Monica E. January 27, 2014 17:26:08

The victims’ personal data was simply copied to a USB stick and passed on to marketing companies. Gamblers are advised to think twice before using their credit cards to bet on sports in South Korea, as local news report that nearly half of the state’s citizens ended up with their credit card information stolen and […]

Macau Slots and TV Accused of Being Socially Irresponsible

Macau Slots and TV Accused of Being Socially Irresponsible

Monica E. January 27, 2014 16:48:33

NMA says Macau Slots is “taking advantage” of its monopoly to tempt bettors. Sport betting monopoly Macau Slot has incurred the wrath of the local community for advertising its services on public television, during live sports matches. A local organization held a press conference to accuse both the betting monopoly and Cable TV of lacking […]

UK Mobile Gambling: A dot on the Horizon or Real Change?

UK Mobile Gambling: A dot on the Horizon or Real Change?

Tom S. January 27, 2014 15:57:46

Let Ray Winstone into your living room or head down to the bookies? Tough question… The UK has been one of the strongest markets for gambling companies for some time. While they may not have the proliferation of casinos that the US has, there are more betting shops than you can shake a stick at. […]

Nevada Regulator Agrees With IOC

Nevada Regulator Agrees With IOC

Tom S. January 27, 2014 15:53:46

Nevada gaming control board to share information with Olympic committee, fight match-fixing. The Nevada State Gaming Control Board reached an agreement of understanding with International Olympic Committee (IOC). Both parties agreed to work to maintain the integrity of athletic competitions by preventing betting from interfering with outcomes. This doesn’t count as big gambling news for […]

Malaysians Implore Police to Stamp Out Gambling

Malaysians Implore Police to Stamp Out Gambling

Tom S. January 27, 2014 14:27:37

It is reported that concerned citizens support government crackdown on illicit gambling. A report says that residents in Malaysia’s Lanang state are pushing the new police chief to crack down on online gambling. Various anti-gambling voices have stressed that the activity is becoming a pervasive and socially harmful activity in the region. Lanang MP Alice […]

Summit of European Gaming Regulators Held in Rome

Summit of European Gaming Regulators Held in Rome

Tom S. January 27, 2014 13:48:54

Regulators meet as unregulated gambling deprives governments of tax revenue Gaming regulators from France, Spain, Germany, the UK, Poland, Portugal and Italy met in Rome earlier this month to discuss information sharing and the exchange of good practices. Much of this concerned sharing market data to improve regulation as well as prevent the growth of […]

Bidders Line Up Should Japan Legalize Casinos

Bidders Line Up Should Japan Legalize Casinos

Alex Nevsky January 27, 2014 12:16:45

If bill is passed Japan could become massive casino market. Some of the world’s biggest casino owners are talking business with the local government of Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city. Major firms Caesars Entertainment Corp., Genting Singapore Plc, and MGM Resorts International have expressed interest in developing a $4.8 billion casino resort in Osaka. Of course, […]