Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 13:21:37
The growing number of “fixed” matches in Moldova is being addressed by the government, currently debating a law amendment. Sports betting is totally legal in Moldova and is quite a popular pastime with the local population. There are dozens of local online sportsbooks in Moldova, as well as some foreign-based operations. Land-based betting is also […]
Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 13:05:57
Currently outlawed gambling industry in Kyrgyzstan is still operating and is now looking to make an official comeback. Gambling industry officially ceased to exist in the country when Kyrgyz gambling laws were changed in 2012. However, there was and still is much uncertainty concerning the gambling business and lots of casinos and gambling halls still […]
Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 12:13:48
All forms of gambling are officially banned in Uzbekistan and the government wows to find and close down all the underground gambling dens. Uzbek authorities proclaimed gambling as an activity, which doesn’t reflect the spirit of Uzbek people, their traditions and way of life. Gambling is also regarded as a stimulus of criminal activities. Subsequently […]
Alex Nevsky January 30, 2014 11:56:25
Batumi is an attractive resort city on the Georgian Black Sea with a thriving casino gambling industry. Georgia fully allows gambling business, in fact Georgian gambling laws are not much different from any other developed country. The gaming industry accounts for a sizeable part of state income and is allowed to thrive and generate even […]
Monica E. January 30, 2014 11:51:38
While 2013 was a slow year for gambling, PAGCOR is expecting higher revenues this year. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has published its final figures for 2013 and the results are disappointing. The state-run gambling company and regulator has earned PHP 40.52 billion in 2013 and while this makes it the country’s third […]
Monica E. January 29, 2014 16:57:45
The Chinese police have shut down the Mangrove Tree Resort again. After 15 people were killed in a blast at a gambling den, earlier this month, the Chinese police have intensified action against illegal betting. The authorities organized raids and confiscated over 1,000 pieces of gambling equipment, all of which were destroyed. The blast took […]
Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 16:04:52
Georgian lawmakers have growing concerns about the effect of online gambling on the increase of problem gamblers numbers in the country. Georgia has a well-developed gambling industry, practically identical to those of Western countries. Georgian gambling laws allow and regulate every aspect of gaming in the country. Just like in any other Western country, there […]
Alex Nevsky January 29, 2014 15:49:33
Azerbaijan will punish illegal gambling operators and gamers with heavy fines and prison sentences. Current Azerbaijani gambling laws forbid all gambling activities in the country except sports betting and lotteries. All currently functioning betting shops and lottery outlets are subject to heavy licensing procedures and must pay taxes to the government. Attaining such licenses and […]
Staff January 29, 2014 15:44:45
Violence ensues as police raid illegal gambling operation. Three police officers were attacked by vicious gamblers during a raid on an illegal gambling den in the northern port city of Hai Phong, police reported. At roughly 10 pm on January 22nd the officers stormed into the underground Vietnamese poker rooms, which was currently occupied by […]
Tom S. January 29, 2014 15:44:45
Violence ensues as police raid illegal gambling operation. Three police officers were attacked by vicious gamblers during a raid on an illegal gambling den in the northern port city of Hai Phong, police reported. At roughly 10 pm on January 22nd the officers stormed into the underground Vietnamese poker rooms, which was currently occupied by […]
