Online Gambling News in Maldives - June 2026

Corruption in Gambling

Corruption in Gambling

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 19:02:28

Corruption is rife in the EU according to a recent study published by the BBC, and with anti-gambling campaigners in the US correlating gambling and corruption, what is the real story behind corruption and gambling? Recent studies have shown that the EU economy is losing at least EUR 120 billion per year, according to the […]

Indiana Police Say Bars Promoted Illegal Betting on Super Bowl

Indiana Police Say Bars Promoted Illegal Betting on Super Bowl

Monica E. February 10, 2014 18:55:42

Four bars and clubs in the state of Indiana were cited by the local police for promoting illegal betting. Many would agree that Super Bowl Sunday is the best day to bet on sports in America. Though the major event might have brought a lot of customers to sports bars across the country, several establishments […]

Gambling Commission Chairman Asks for Lawsuit Dismissal

Gambling Commission Chairman Asks for Lawsuit Dismissal

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 18:55:35

The chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is asking for a federal judge to scrap the lawsuit filed by Caesars Entertainment on the grounds that a potential conflict of interest was not declared in a timely manner. Stephen Crosby from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission made the headlines in gambling news after Caesars filed a complaint […]

NJ Residents: Marijuana is More Appealing than Online Gambling

NJ Residents: Marijuana is More Appealing than Online Gambling

Monica E. February 10, 2014 18:47:15

41% of New Jersey residents would prefer to have legal marijuana and only 32% are interested in online gambling. American internet casinos are less popular than marijuana! At least that’s the conclusion to be drawn from a recent Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll conducted among residents of New Jersey, where 41% of the respondents said […]

Cricket Betting in Goes Unchecked Even After Bookie Crackdown

Cricket Betting in Goes Unchecked Even After Bookie Crackdown

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 18:27:08

Despite police crackdown on bookies, trans-national betting and the Hawala network on cricket remains unchecked. Back in 2013, Delhi Police had filed charges against bookmakers for fixing the bets on sports in India, most notably cricket. However, despite the crackdown on the local bookmakers, many expect that the next three months will see heavy betting. […]

Delaware Lags Behind in the Earnings Race for Online Gambling

Delaware Lags Behind in the Earnings Race for Online Gambling

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 17:57:17

Online gambling gets off to a slow start over in Delaware, since its officials have announced that its figures for the first two months of operations are much lower than initially expected. The released figures show rather sad earnings from the online gambling revenues of the US state totalling just $253,000 in the first two […]

William Hill’s Ralph Topping Calls for a Curb on Betting Shops

William Hill’s Ralph Topping Calls for a Curb on Betting Shops

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 17:48:34

William Hill boss calls MPs to take action to cut-down of betting shops that are “clustering” in areas in the UK. CEO of the bookmaker William Hill, Ralph Topping, has contacted MPs in the UK to curb the number betting shops from popping up in close proximity on British streets. Topping says that the “cluster” […]

What Does the Point of Consumption Tax Mean for Betting Firms?

What Does the Point of Consumption Tax Mean for Betting Firms?

Jennifer W. February 10, 2014 17:27:50

As the UK takes steps towards implementing the Point of Consumption Tax, it could spell bad news for off-shore betting firms looking towards the UK. Will it mark the demise of the UK online gambling industry? Until later this year, betting operators located in tax havens like Gibraltar are currently enjoying a 1% tax rate […]

World Cup Betting Story – Before and Now

World Cup Betting Story – Before and Now

Iva P. February 10, 2014 17:06:03

The world will soon be talking only about football. The reason for this is the 2014 World Cup, which will take place in Brazil between 12th June and 13th July. Keeping in mind that this football tournament takes place only once every four years, it is not surprising that it always brings a lot of […]

WTP National UK in London Promises to Break Award Records

WTP National UK in London Promises to Break Award Records

Iva P. February 10, 2014 16:50:08

The World Poker Tour National: UK is getting ready to set some award records in February. The event will take place in Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City, following all UK gambling laws and promising stunning prizes for the players. The tournament at Aspers will introduce Stratford venue’s highest ever guaranteed prize pool of GBP 100,000. […]