Online Gambling News in Japan - June 2026

2014 World Series of Poker Is Expected to Break Yet Another Record

2014 World Series of Poker Is Expected to Break Yet Another Record

Iva P. May 30, 2014 14:12:38

The 45thWorld Series of Poker began this week in Las Vegas and marked the beginning of almost two months of first-class poker games, promising the final winner at least $10 million and all the other players, who manage to achieve good results, a share of the fantastic over $200 million prize pool. WSOP this year […]

Bulgaria Adds 5 Operators to Blacklist as Bet365 Applies for License

Bulgaria Adds 5 Operators to Blacklist as Bet365 Applies for License

Jennifer W. May 30, 2014 13:53:36

When it comes to online gambling sites in Bulgaria, the Balkan country has had a rocky history with its high tax rates and infamous blacklist. Even though Bulgaria has relaxed its online gaming tax, it still continues with blacklisting online gambling sites that are unwelcome. After Bulgarian gambling laws changed for the liberal treatment of […]

American Gaming Association Pulls Out Its Support For Online Gambling

American Gaming Association Pulls Out Its Support For Online Gambling

Iva P. May 30, 2014 02:12:56

The largest casino industry group in the US announced that it no longer supports internet gaming, because of the significant disagreement between key casinos. This important gambling news was reported by the Wall Street Journal, where Geoff Freeman, the American Gaming Association’s CEO, said that it is withdrawing the support. The reasons AGA withdraws its […]

Poker Pro William Jordanou Accused of $100 million Fraud

Poker Pro William Jordanou Accused of $100 million Fraud

Iva P. May 29, 2014 17:57:14

Melbourne poker professional William Jordanou was charged in court for $100 million fraud, after providing false documents to the Commonwealth Bank. He got this amount in the form of loans, along with three other people and used the money for various lifestyle and property projects, according to prosecutor Luke Excell. Excell explained that Jordanou purposefully […]

John Daly Doesn’t Regret $55 Million in Gambling Losses

John Daly Doesn’t Regret $55 Million in Gambling Losses

May 29, 2014 17:42:27

John Daly is famous for his excessive lifestyle. While he may regret all of the drinking and sex, he remembers the gambling quite fondly. Professional golfer John Daly’s various addictions have earned him more celebrity than his golf game ever did. From booze to sex to gambling, he’s taken everything to excessive levels. He recently […]

Australian Open Brings Lucky Punter $196,000

Australian Open Brings Lucky Punter $196,000

Monica E. May 29, 2014 15:59:34

A player who bet that Li Na and Stanislas Wawrinka would both win the Australian Open pocketed $196,000. Every year, thousands of gamblers who like to bet on sports in Australia place their wagers on the outcome of the major tennis tournament and hope for the best. One local player figured he shouldn’t take any […]

Can Greece Prove the Bookies Wrong: World Cup Betting Group C

Can Greece Prove the Bookies Wrong: World Cup Betting Group C

Alex Nevsky May 29, 2014 14:17:05

Group C turned out to be one of the easiest ones at the upcoming World Cup, but that doesn’t mean that betting on it won’t be interesting. Colombia is the number one favorite of the Group C, but the South American nation is right outside the top 10 favorites’ list to win the competition with […]

Can the Netherlands Take Revenge for Last Final: World Cup Betting Group B

Can the Netherlands Take Revenge for Last Final: World Cup Betting Group B

Alex Nevsky May 29, 2014 13:55:35

The World Cup in Brazil is just around the corner, and while the footballers prepare to tie their boots, punters are getting ready to bet. Betting on individual teams and even players is something really popular with the majority of punters wagering under American gambling laws. Another interesting way of betting on the World Cup […]