Governor Chris Christie is hanging his hat on the claim that New Jersey can legally host betting as long as it doesn’t tax or regulate it. Americans love a good underdog story. As much as the country is about admiring ambition and rewarding success, people like to see David slay Goliath once in a while. […]
Nich Moore October 7, 2014 18:38:07
As casinos around the world find themselves coming under the economic pressures of increased competition Singapore’s parliament debates a new gambling bill. As the US gears itself up for the mid-term elections this November and the future candidates for president of the most powerful nation on Earth all jockey for position well before the starting […]
Nich Moore October 7, 2014 18:10:46
After recent seemingly easy victories over experienced opponents some people are already tipping Chelsea to not only win the league but perhaps remain unbeaten doing it. Chelsea have been a firm fixture in the top flight of football since their 1955 league championship victory but it’s only in the last couple of decades that they’re […]
Monica E. October 7, 2014 17:55:48
Professional card players, get ready! It’s going to be a busy week in the world of poker. • Parx Big Stax VIII – $550 buy-in, $300,000 prize pool • HPT Daytona Beach Kennel – $1,670 NLHE main event • WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana – $1,675 NLHE main event For those of you looking to […]
Roxana B. October 7, 2014 17:55:17
Plenty of events took place last week and most of the news left us waiting in (nervous) anticipation for a sequel. Protests started in Hong Kong, another volcano started erupting in Japan and weirder than usual stuff seem to have started in North Korea – the supreme leader reached a critical amount of time since […]
Toni October 7, 2014 17:37:53
The introduction of casinos in the state of New York might very well lead to compromising relationships between the Amish and other local residents. Since setting foot in a small farm town along the New York State Thruway, the Amish residents have been the heart and soul of the local community. Cultivating their land and […]
Monica E. October 6, 2014 17:23:08
The fact that more problem gamblers are seeking for help means that services have improved, officials say. While recent gambling news have revealed that 7,180 people sought help for problem gambling in the first six months of 2014, officials have put a positive spin on it, claiming that this is not necessarily bad news. Some […]
Monica E. October 6, 2014 15:29:17
England, Italy and Germany are the countries with the most profitable football sponsorship and partnership deals. As the most popular sport in Europe, soccer brings in a lot of cash for both professional leagues and their partners. In 2014, Europe’s top five football leagues have gained a total of EUR13.3 million from shirt sponsorship deals […]
Alex Nevsky October 6, 2014 14:59:19
Philippine Entertainment City is anticipating the City of Dreams Manila integrated casino resort opening this year. The Philippines is about to challenge the big boys of Macau and Las Vegas as the new gambling destinations on the global map. Philippine gambling laws have allowed Melco Crown to start construction of their gambling mecca dubbed Entertainment […]
The Missouri State Lottery is an important source of funding for the state’s education system, but legislator John Diehl would like to see it abolished. Missouri House majority leader John Diehl is calling for a statewide referendum aimed at abolishing the state lottery, which is currently used to fund the Missouri public education system. American […]
