Alex Nevsky January 23, 2014 10:36:23
The rate at which Georgian gambling business is growing could very well make the country into a Las Vegas of Caucasus. Georgia is living a period of true blossoming in respect to many industries. One of them is gambling and online gambling. They have been promises on behalf of the country’s leaders to heavily develop […]
Alex Nevsky January 22, 2014 15:08:57
While gambling is developing nicely in Armenia, the Parliament decides to voice its opinion on the business. Armenian gambling industry is enjoying a period of rapid development. The business is governed and regulated by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The biggest spike in gambling licenses, which were awarded to Armenian operators, happened in 2006-2008 […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 14:43:38
States mull casino legalization even as revenue in a downward spiral nationwide. More and more states are pondering gambling legalization, even in the country’s socially conservative heartland. A legislator in Nebraska recently proposed amending the state constitution to permit casino gambling to compliment its existing keno, horseracing and lottery services. American gambling laws permit states […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 14:04:26
Players and managers of major club allegedly offered money to affect outcomes. A Malaysian betting syndicate is under investigation for attempting to use large sums of cash to influence the outcomes of football matches in India. According to reports Mumbai FC officials were offered “life changes sums” to throw matches they were expected to win. […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 13:26:03
Revenue drops 1.4 percent amidst competition from neighboring state In 2013 the state of Pennsylvania’s overall gaming revenue fell by 1.4 percent to $3.1 billion. While table game revenue rose, slot revenue declined significantly. Regional competition now plays a significant factor in the gaming market in Pennsylvania. Bordering New Jersey now has online casinos to […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 13:14:16
Three new licenses to be awarded in Brisbane as part of a strategy to boost tourism. Australian government has announced it will issue three new casino licenses in the city of Brisbane. Eight yet-to-be-named parties have applied. The Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. and Crown Resorts Ltd. have both expressed interest. Officials in the state of […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 12:54:11
Growing tourism and casino industry in the formerly war-torn country is making headlines in the business world. The Malaysian commodities provider Minitech Resources is in talks to provide construction and raw materials for a casino and resort project in nearby Cambodia. The company is recently one of the most successful in the country and hopes […]
Alex Nevsky January 22, 2014 12:34:46
Figures listed by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) show revenue growth in mass market casino gaming, VIP market and ETGs. The former Portuguese colony and the Chinese Special Independent Region of Macau might be one of China’s only jurisdictions that permits gambling, but it certainly gives back to the local economy via Macau […]
Tom S. January 22, 2014 12:21:20
At the winter meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), Richard Schuetz from the California Gambling Control Commission feels the proposed compacts are unrealistic. In US gambling news, the NCLGS meeting resulted in a lot of discussion over timely topics, but one subject that came up concerned the proposed interstate compacts. […]
Tom S. January 21, 2014 14:40:03
British fans will now see broadcasts of American events. The UK-based bookmaker William Hill recently reached an agreement with Turf TV to carry coverage of US horseracing events in its shops. Adrian Ford, the managing director of Turf TV’s parent company expressed excitement that the deal will provide “competitive racing packaged specifically for a UK […]
