Iva P. March 3, 2014 14:07:15
Ralph Topping claimed that restriction of fixed odd betting terminals in the UK would be similar to shooting horses and greyhounds. Fixed odd betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK are very hot topic at the moment, which causes harsh discussions among supporters and opposers. The fact that large amounts of money can be bet for […]
Iva P. March 3, 2014 13:13:47
Sweden betting national market is declining for several years now and the gambling advertising restrictions are not helping the difficult reality. Sweden betting market is not flourishing despite the state-run monopoly and the serious attempts to stop foreign operators to advertise in the country. The market has been declining for the last three years and […]
Monica E. March 2, 2014 09:17:21
The Finnish Government is looking for ways to stop online operators from violating the state’s gambling laws. While the European Gaming and Betting Association urges member states to open up the market for private operators, the Finland Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy has just announced new legislative measures to strengthen the government’s monopoly over the […]
Monica E. March 1, 2014 09:26:56
Italy has liberalized its online gambling market, but profits from the virtual poker industry continue to decline. The number of gamblers looking to play online poker in Italy is declining. A recent report released by the Autonomous Administration of the State Monopolies, the country’s gaming authority, shows that the virtual poker market is continuing to […]
Monica E. February 28, 2014 15:43:36
Even when it comes to gambling, the Rolling Stones hold the hidden recipe for success. When talking about the Netherlands, two things immediately come to mind: legal marijuana and prostitution. Clearly, the Dutch are known for being free spirits, but somehow the Government doesn’t have the same liberal attitude towards gambling. Dutch gambling laws are […]
Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 15:19:25
The accessibility provided by technology has opened up a can of worms in youth gambling, where more and more minors can access online gambling sites. However, even though all forms of gambling are not legal in Hong Kong, the gambling problem among its youth is rising. Hong Kong, like Mainland China, has outlawed most forms […]
Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 15:01:46
Russian bookies FON have been charged for offering illegal online gambling facilities and for violating local gambling laws. FON’s online site FONbet, which is licensed in Curacao, has been the subject of much discussion in Russia’s legal sector. The company has been accused of violating Russian gambling laws since it “provided an opportunity to engage […]
Iva P. February 28, 2014 14:46:53
Northern Virginia couple, which last month was using $100 tokens at Maryland Live! Casino, was charged for using fake chips. The usage of fake chips in casinos around the world is a serious problem, which the authorities are trying hard to overcome. A lot of these cases happen in America and a recent example comes […]
Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 14:17:11
Politics is always an interesting area to place bets, and while most people tend to cast hypothetical outcomes for political candidates, others like to place their money where their mouth is, which is good news for certain sportsbooks. It’s literally possible to bet on anything, and back in 2013 many were casting their wagers on […]
Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 13:50:54
As Betclic prevails in its legal challenge with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), the French online gambling operator is not enjoying such luck in Belgium, where the Public Prosecution Office (PPO) has just seized EUR 600k in fines. The PPO took the money saying that it was the product of unauthorized online gambling transaction with the […]
