Tom S. February 27, 2014 18:39:21
Armenia is risking the wrath of Iran with plans to open a series of gambling halls and casinos in the city of Meghri, on the Iranian border. With Iranians banned from casinos under Sharia law, they may be able to sneak over the border and play at these new Armenian casinos. While the original plan […]
Monica E. February 27, 2014 18:15:58
Europe is finally getting rid of José Barroso, but who is going to take his place as head of the EU executive body? Europe’s biggest elections are less than three months away and the union’s most powerful political organizations are putting their teams together for the battle. The stakes are high, but players are determined […]
Iva P. February 27, 2014 17:27:42
Former gambling trust administrator was sentenced to home detention and community work, for misusing over $1.7 million. Abuse of work position and unauthorized acquiring of funds is not a new phenomenon and is not country specific. There are numerous cases when individuals that occupy certain positions in different organizations use their status in their favor […]
Monica E. February 27, 2014 17:14:39
California is preparing to join the ranks of states offering legal online poker sites in the US. Local authorities have introduced two new bills which seek to regulate virtual poker rooms. Drawn up by Assembly member Reginald Jones-Sawyer, urgency Bill AB 2291 proposes that all forms of internet gambling except for online poker sites be […]
Iva P. February 27, 2014 16:51:30
The U.S. Supreme Court took the decision to reject the appeal of Lawrence DiCristina who was convicted of operating an illegal gambling business. He was found guilty of popularizing a poker game in a New York warehouse. The business had 5% rake and number of employees, for example dealers. There were people who were afraid […]
Iva P. February 27, 2014 16:33:28
F.O.N., top Russian bookmaker, is facing charges for arranging illegal online gambling. This gambling news was announced by Moscow prosecutors earlier this week. The authorities consider that although the operator’s website was run from the Netherlands and licensed by the Dutch authorities, it was mainly focusing on Russian audience. The prosecutors released a statement and […]
Iva P. February 27, 2014 15:49:52
The University of Exeter and Swansea University conducted a joint research and identified the modifications in the brain, which make some gamblers react in a similar way to almost wins as they do to actual wins. The research made it into the gambling news with its findings that near-misses are supported by increases in the […]
Monica E. February 27, 2014 15:18:49
The president of Las Vegas Sands started his career when he was 12 and became a millionaire by the time he was in his thirties. One of the most controversial figures on the American business and political scene, 80-year old Sheldon Gary Adelson is the chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands, one […]
Iva P. February 27, 2014 14:37:12
Great professionalism a la José Mourinho and Phil Ivey is not seen every day and it provokes deep respect. Football and poker seems to be two very different games on the surface, but if someone looks deeper, a lot of similarities can be found. Both games require focus, dedication, practice, confidence, etc. Both also enjoy […]
Jennifer W. February 27, 2014 13:56:52
Betting exchanges, commonly referred to as open market betting, are the new kids on the block in the sports betting arena, but how are they different to traditional bookmakers and which one should you be placing your bets on? While sportsbooks like Ladbrokes and William Hill have earned a household reputation on the high streets […]
