Online Gambling News in Japan - June 2026

Five More Websites Added to Bulgarian Blacklist

Five More Websites Added to Bulgarian Blacklist

Rab April 24, 2014 18:31:24

The Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling have added five more online gambling websites to their blacklist of domains prohibited from operating in Bulgaria. These are just the most recent online gambling sites in Bulgaria to join the list; a total of 203 websites have now been blacklisted by the regulatory body. Bulgarian internet service providers […]

An Introduction to Online Casinos in the UK

An Introduction to Online Casinos in the UK

April 24, 2014 18:11:23

British gamblers enjoy access to the world’s most developed and best regulated online casino market; just make sure to do your homework before signing up. People everywhere love to gamble, but in the United Kingdom the ancient activity seems to hold a special place in the popular heart. From betting on the English Premier League […]

Billionaire’s Son Accuses His Father For His Gambling Disaster

Billionaire’s Son Accuses His Father For His Gambling Disaster

Iva P. April 24, 2014 18:00:17

Hillel “Helly” Nahmad, successor of the Nahmad’s art empire, blamed his father David Nahmad for his gambling ring arrest. The gambling problems of Helly were put at display in 2013 when his betting scheme, run together with various Russian partners, absolutely against US gambling laws was detected by the Federal investigators. Nahmad pleaded guilty for […]

Adelson Recruiting Political Allies to Promote Internet Gambling Ban

Adelson Recruiting Political Allies to Promote Internet Gambling Ban

Monica E. April 24, 2014 17:42:08

The 2016 presidential elections are still far off, but potential Republican nominees have already met with Sheldon Adelson, to plan the details of a potential ban on internet gambling. The billionaire casino mogul and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands recently met with likely contenders who are hoping to get his financial support for […]

What if Amazon Opened an Online Casino?

What if Amazon Opened an Online Casino?

Tom S. April 24, 2014 17:24:56

The shopping giant, Amazon, has been busy building its business in recent years. From a humble bookseller to the world’s biggest digital marketplace, it seems the only sector Amazon isn’t involved in is online gaming. What if it was, though… Promotions and Offers Abound Jeff Bezos said the most important thing about starting out with […]

Bingo in Romania: A Game the State Always Loses

Bingo in Romania: A Game the State Always Loses

Monica E. April 24, 2014 16:23:24

Romanian newspapers claim the company organizing the country’s most popular bingo show is trying to avoid paying taxes by filing for insolvency. With the recent scandals surrounding the National Lottery and online casinos, Romania seems to have one of the most controversial and unstable gambling markets in Europe. Now it looks like the country might […]

More Online Poker in the USA: New York Is Seriously Considering Legalization

More Online Poker in the USA: New York Is Seriously Considering Legalization

Alex Nevsky April 24, 2014 16:11:01

New York is also on the way to allow online poker sites within the state borders. Online poker legalization under American gambling laws is gathering new momentum. Not only it is already legal to play in three states: Delaware, New Jersey, and Nevada, but a handful of other jurisdictions are looking to jump on the […]

How Paddy Power’s Social Media Strategy Leapfrogged the Competition

How Paddy Power’s Social Media Strategy Leapfrogged the Competition

Rab April 24, 2014 15:19:08

Capturing the British gambler’s attention is no easy feat for bookies with giants like Ladbrokes and William Hill around, but Paddy Power managed it, utilizing social media. At the start of 2012 Paddy Power had received moderate to poor success with their advertising and brand awareness campaigns; okay some were fruitful, but in the long […]

Patrick Clarke Wins EUR 200,000 Prize at the 2014 Irish Poker Open

Patrick Clarke Wins EUR 200,000 Prize at the 2014 Irish Poker Open

Monica E. April 24, 2014 13:05:08

This year’s edition of the Irish Poker Open, the oldest major poker tournament in Europe, was won by Patrick Clarke. Traditionally held over Easter weekend every year, the Paddy Power Poker Irish Poker Open came to an exciting end just a few days ago. At the end of the tournament, Patrick Clarke took the title […]

Authorities Announce Serious Punishments for Illegal Gambling Operators in China

Authorities Announce Serious Punishments for Illegal Gambling Operators in China

Monica E. April 24, 2014 12:57:51

China is continuing its crackdown on illegal gambling, announcing serious punishments for encouraging children to play. Local authorities have published a judicial document warning that breaking Chinese gambling laws by operating underground casinos, especially those open to children, will not go unpunished. Under the country’s current regulations – jointly issued by the Supreme People’s Court, […]