Germany has one of the world’s largest mobile gambling markets, despite currently having no licensed providers. The mobile gambling market is exploding worldwide, topping 17 percent of the total iGaming market share in 2013, according to a report from Juniper Research. The Irish sportsbook Paddy Power reported that 51 percent of its iGaming revenue came […]
Alex Nevsky March 21, 2014 15:17:19
Representatives of the five British gambling sectors form the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling. Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) in the United Kingdom provides a framework for industry’s players to work together. Currently, five organizations working under British gambling laws are collaborating on various initiatives launched by the IGRG. These five organizations represent each […]
Alex Nevsky March 21, 2014 14:18:34
New casino projects in Asia largely depend on whether Chinese gamblers will go there to enjoy gaming. With giant casino operators moving to the far corners of the world to build their latest casino establishments, will the players follow them? The biggest assumption for new casino resorts being built in Asia is that the Chinese […]
Monica E. March 21, 2014 13:43:32
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour is scheduled to take place between April 8 and 13, at Coventry’s Grosvenor G Casino. The championship is dedicated to skilled students from the UK who can’t afford to spend thousands on big tournaments hosted in British poker rooms. The good news is that the event is celebrating its 10th […]
Monica E. March 21, 2014 13:17:50
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh asked to have the city declared a host community for the casino proposals in Everett and Revere. Under the American gambling laws applied here, the host community – meaning the municipality where a gambling facility is be located – has the power to negotiate lucrative agreements with casino developers looking to […]
Rab March 21, 2014 12:54:47
The Problem Gambling Foundation, an organization offering counsel and support for problem gamblers have had their government funding cut. The New Zealand Ministry of Health made gambling news, after announcing their decision to scrap funding for the Problem Gambling Foundation, intending to now contract clinical services out to another provider instead. The Problem Gambling Foundation, […]
Staff March 21, 2014 12:33:10
Galaxy Entertainment has unveiled plans for $1.6bn casino-less resort to be built on the up-coming Chinese Hengqin Island, which is going under major redevelopment. The Island, which is located just offshore to the thriving Chinese gambling region of Macau, is being groomed by the Chinese to become an exciting tourist destination; although there won’t be […]
Monica E. March 20, 2014 19:02:21
A woman in Glossop is trying to stop a gambling company from turning a listed building into a betting shop. Bookmakers already have a bad image in England, considering how much money people are losing playing their “toxic” fixed odds betting terminals, but William Hill – the company that owns the most profitable betting shops […]
Iva P. March 20, 2014 18:32:58
Playtech’s founder Sagi obtains stake in Camden Stables Market. Teddy Sagi, founder of the online gaming software supplier, made it into the gambling news, when purchasing 50% share of London’s Camden Stables Market. The deal was estimated to around GBP 400 million, which is approximately EUR 478.8 million and $665.2 million. Camden Stables Market is […]
Alex Nevsky March 20, 2014 18:14:48
Chinese Ministry of Culture banned all gambling-related content within mobile apps and games. Chinese authorities are going after gambling content inside mobile apps. The Ministry of Culture has already warned developers that any gambling content within mobile apps for smartphones and tablets is not permitted. Mobile casinos in China are prohibited, just like online casinos […]
