Online Gambling News in Hungary - June 2026

Poker Props: Here Are Your Options for Betting on the 2014 WSOP

Poker Props: Here Are Your Options for Betting on the 2014 WSOP

Monica E. May 16, 2014 16:35:56

The 2014 World Series of Poker kicks off in less than two weeks, but betting on the event has already started. On May 27, one of the most famous American poker rooms in Las Vegas will welcome thousands of professional poker players from all over the world to the 45th Annual World Series of Poker […]

New Zealand’s Illegal Sports Betting Market is Worth $160 Billion

New Zealand’s Illegal Sports Betting Market is Worth $160 Billion

Monica E. May 16, 2014 16:30:37

A recent study reveals that $160 billion are laundered through illegal sports betting activities every year. It took researchers two years to collect and put together all the necessary information to show just how big New Zealand’s black market gambling is. The study was conducted by the Paris-Sorbonne University and the International Centre for Sport […]

Casino in Cyprus Set for Unveiling as the First Gaming Facility in the Region

Casino in Cyprus Set for Unveiling as the First Gaming Facility in the Region

Toni May 16, 2014 16:21:41

Cyprus prepares to approve of first casino, as measure to combat unemployment and negative economic activity. The southern half of Cyprus, controlled by the Greeks, is slated to receive a first casino, once the license is granted next year. Commerce Minister, George Lakkotrypis, released a statement explaining that a casino bill will be passed later […]

US Department of Justice Claims New Jersey Missed Chance with Sports Betting

US Department of Justice Claims New Jersey Missed Chance with Sports Betting

Toni May 16, 2014 14:52:02

Four pro leagues and the US Department of Justice oppose New Jersey’s sports betting plans, claiming they missed their shot. Gambling news report that US DOJ, in cooperation with professional sports leagues, filed documents to the US Supreme Court pleading their case against allowing New Jersey the right to offer legal sports betting. The brief […]

140 Billion Reasons Why Government Prohibition of Betting Doesn’t Work

140 Billion Reasons Why Government Prohibition of Betting Doesn’t Work

Tom S. May 16, 2014 14:38:09

The International Centre for Sports Security and Paris Sorbonne University have released figures that 80% of sports betting is through illegal channels, accounting for an incredible $140 Billion a year. That’s a huge amount of money, and with most of these illegal transactions almost untraceable, the problem is much larger than was previously thought. So […]

Sheldon Adelson Enlists Willie Brown in Online Casino Fight

Sheldon Adelson Enlists Willie Brown in Online Casino Fight

Tom S. May 16, 2014 12:57:44

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has recruited former Assembly speaker Willie Brown for his fight against online gambling in the US. The move is just the latest in a high profile battle that was reignited with the opening of new, legal online casinos last year. As the former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown brings with […]

Japanese Officials say Newly Formed Casino Bill Set for Potential Delay

Japanese Officials say Newly Formed Casino Bill Set for Potential Delay

Toni May 16, 2014 00:16:20

Japanese gambling bill hits a road-block, as the country looks to introduce the gambling industry to the local market. Currently, the lawmakers are giving the bill related to gambling news a 50:50 chance of it passing by the month of June. The current parliament session does not seem to possess the capabilities to pass the […]

Criminal Groups Launder $140 billion through Sports Betting Activities

Criminal Groups Launder $140 billion through Sports Betting Activities

Toni May 15, 2014 16:07:02

Sports betting used for wrong purposes, as criminal organizations launder $140 billion annually through various gambling schemes. According to gambling news reports, unlawful gangs are laundering around $140 billion through illegal practices, using online gambling sites as means to do the job. Many believe that governments should be doing more to prevent such practices from […]