Monica E. July 3, 2014 13:24:20
Highlights include a tennis star blowing his winnings at blackjack and a footballer being stripped of his poker “ambassador” title for biting a fellow player. Sometimes, gambling news can be the source of some ridiculous stories. Whether they’re talking about spectacular winnings caused by faulty slot machines, celebrities struggling with their gambling addiction, or casino […]
Monica E. July 3, 2014 11:35:46
Macau’s winning streak is over, as revenues decline for the first time in more than four years. Located in the perfect spot to attract gambling-thirsty Asian players and offering all the luxury you can ask for, it only took Macau a few years to surpass Las Vegas and become the world’s most popular gambling destination. […]
Monica E. July 3, 2014 11:19:35
Records show Nevada’s online poker industry did well this May, with profits increasing to $862,000. For online poker sites in the US state of Nevada, May has been the second most profitable month this year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, there was a 9% increase in revenues compared to the figures posted in […]
Monica E. July 2, 2014 18:42:33
A special Integrity Unit investigating ethical misconducts among rugby players found no evidence of widespread betting corruption. Authorities are trying to make sure that bookmakers and players abide by Australian gambling laws and Australian National Rugby League (NRL) rules, which forbid placing wagers on rugby league matches. The Integrity Unit found less than eight players […]
Monica E. July 2, 2014 18:33:49
It looks like a lot of companies are interested in opening gambling venues in the state of New York. The state of New York is opening up for investment opportunities, offering four new casino licenses under American gambling laws. A total of 17 applications were sent in, as gambling operators and real-estate developers are interested […]
Toni July 2, 2014 18:05:39
North Carolina jury sentences poker player up to 60 months in jail following the shooting of another man over a $5 dispute. A US poker room makes headlines as a man from North Carolina has been sentenced to prison for shooting another player after a disagreement between the two men ensued. The game started off […]
Alex Nevsky July 2, 2014 17:36:50
Daniel Colman wins the Big One for One Drop poker event and collects a check for $15,306,668. The Big One For One Drop, the biggest live poker tournament, which ran for the second time this year, is over. And the winner is the 23-year-old Daniel Colman, taking home his first WSOP bracelet, the honors, and […]
Iva P. July 2, 2014 17:21:56
According to lawyer Ewout Keuleers, political differences regarding the tax parameters of internet gambling in the Netherlands, may be the reason for the delayed new regulations regarding this business with a period of one year. The lawmakers have been discussing the framework of the Dutch gambling laws for the past three years, defining the national […]
Alex Nevsky July 2, 2014 17:04:58
Gambling Commission report shows continued slide in gross gambling yield from the UK Arcade sector With updated gambling laws in the UK providing some of the best conditions for the industry in Europe there are some sections of the business falling by the wayside. The traditional arcade of gaming machines being one aspect of the […]
Alex Nevsky July 2, 2014 16:57:26
New law to be passed by Cypriot parliament to impose harsher punishments on illegal gambling hosts In recent years the Cypriot police have been playing a rather irritating game of cat and mouse with illegal gamblers and the establishments they use. Frustrated officials have noted bitterly that in some cases effective police raids have confiscated […]
