Monica E. October 20, 2014 12:54:45
Las Vegas was once the world’s most popular gambling destination, but now every penny is vital to keeping the resort profitable. There was a time when mentioning the name “Las Vegas” made you think of glitz, glamour, casinos games, free drinks and 5-dollar buffets. But things have changed, and growing competition from new American poker […]
Nich Moore October 20, 2014 12:33:29
The typically quite staid atmosphere of British politics has recently been sent into a frenzy by surprising results in some unforeseen elections. If you think the outbreak of Ebola in western Africa has sent ripples of fear and panic around the world the possibility of slowly bleeding to death in an isolation ward staffed by […]
New Zealand TAB took in $2 billion in sports wagers over the past fiscal year, the highest number on record. The New Zealand Racing Board, which operates TAB, the country’s sportsbetting as well as horse betting markets, reported that it took in $2 billion in wagers over the last fiscal year ending on July 31st. […]
Britons love to play slots and hate paigow. The only downside? Paigow players tend to be healthy, and slots players… not so much. The gaming company Jackpot UK recently produced an excellent detailed study in how gambling corresponds with lifestyle indicators like weight, health and frequency of exercise, breaking up different games by the average […]
Toni October 19, 2014 12:50:47
In hopes of raising the overall gaming experience, Ladbrokes is looking to implement artificial turf and special scents in their stores. Gambling news reports that Ladbrokes’ High Street stores will receive a remodeling that will feature unique scents and turfs that will help create an authentic feeling of old school football terraces. They believe this […]
Alex Nevsky October 18, 2014 20:47:27
Enough Pokies campaign aimed at changing how new poker machines are approved brings together Victorian councils and community groups. While governing and regulating poker machines in Victoria seems to work fine under Australian gambling laws, there are still some troubles with granting licenses for new machines. Several Victorian councils have joined efforts in a campaign […]
Top online sportsbooks have a great slate of NBA prop bets prepared for the upcoming season, allowing you to bet on all your favorite stars. Basketball fans worldwide rejoice as the new NBA season is almost upon us. The Spurs and Cavaliers are atop the group of favorites to win the championship, while the Bucks […]
Monica E. October 18, 2014 17:16:00
Former casino employees who lost their jobs after four Atlantic City gambling venues closed will get help with health care and insurance. This week, AtlantiCare unveiled a program to help former employees of the Atlantic Club, Showboat, Revel and Trump Plaza. All four casinos have closed this year, and the Trump Taj Mahal might follow […]
Monica E. October 18, 2014 16:57:03
Jeju Island is looking to establish a strict watchdog to supervise the gambling industry, following the example of Singapore. The southern resort island has developed over the past few years, seeing a rapid surge in real estate investments. The tourism industry has also grown, as thousands of visitors from China come here every year to […]
Monica E. October 18, 2014 15:25:38
The New Zealand Racing Board announced record revenue on the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Annual profit rose 0.2% at the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB), the authority overseeing all racing and sports wagering in the country. The board posted record turnover on the Football World Cup, which trumped the previous record set in 2011 during […]
