Iva P. January 4, 2014 09:25:22
172 online websites in Bulgaria were blocked and added to the State Commission on Gambling’s blacklist over the past half year. Yet, similar types of measures may appear to be unnecessary in the future since the government introduced amendments to its strict tax regime on online gambling sites in Bulgaria. This measure was taken in […]
Tom S. January 3, 2014 16:51:06
Genting’s casino ferry cruising between Miami and Bimini might not be as profitable as expected. American gambling laws are standing in the way of Malaysian casino developer Genting’s profits. At the end of November, the US government banned the company’s overnight gambling cruises due to employee visa issues and now the casino developer says it’s […]
Monica E. January 3, 2014 15:49:15
Experts estimate online poker will be available in California by 2015. After changes were brought to American gambling laws to allow internet betting, California has been expected to join the ranks of states welcoming online operators. The idea of authorizing online poker has been up for debate for several years now, but things haven’t moved […]
Tom S. January 3, 2014 15:36:30
With no new lottery vendor on the horizon, Washington DC is losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lottery fans are caught in the middle of a contract controversy, as Washington DC is running out of $1 and $5 scratch-off tickets. According to the latest gambling news, it could be months before the issue is solved. […]
Alex Nevsky January 3, 2014 15:25:20
LA authorities claim company was offering casino games as legal sweepstakes. Internet gambling in the US state of Los Angeles isn’t legal yet, but software developer Figure 8 Technologies has found a way around it. At least that’s what LA city attorney Mike Feuer believes. He recently filed a suit against the company, claiming they […]
Monica E. January 3, 2014 15:11:52
Gamblers in Sibu warned to avoid online gambling venues, as police plans intensified raids. There’s a new sheriff in the Malaysian district of Sibu and he’s got big plans for this year. Mohd Kamal Kordi is taking his duties as chief of the Sibu police seriously and has announced his plans to eradicate all illegal […]
Tom S. January 3, 2014 15:00:41
Analysts estimate Macau’s take to be seven times bigger than Las Vegas Strip profits. In its brief history, Macau has become one of the top casino destinations in the world. Ever since Macau gambling laws were changed to end the state monopoly and open up the market to foreigners, casinos in the area have been […]
Monica E. January 3, 2014 14:50:55
India is trying to prove that gambling venues can be fit for the whole family. Statistics show that the number of couples with kids who visit Indian poker rooms and casinos in Goa is increasing every year. This is why cruise-ship casino managers came up with on-board creches, where kids can play in a safe […]
Alex Nevsky January 3, 2014 14:42:53
Lorna Hood, Church of Scotland’s General Assembly moderator, warned in her New Year message about the potential problems that can be caused by gambling. She said that the perception of gambling as “cool and normal” activity may be dangerous and can be a reason for serious issues like debt. Hood expressed her concern about all […]
Monica E. January 3, 2014 10:09:36
Las Vegas Sands is hoping to get their hands on the much-coveted, untapped territory of Athens. After cancelling plans for the EUR 30 billion Eurovegas casino resort near Madrid, Las Vegas Sands is considering entering the Greek gambling market. The world’s largest casino operator is examining the possibility of opening a gambling venue in Greek […]
