Tom S. January 13, 2014 13:09:53
Workers for the UK gambling chain Betfred are facing pay cuts that could see them lose up to 50% of their salary in company shake up. In UK gambling news, Fred Done, owner of Betfred is looking to cut costs in his company, which could leave some of its employees in a sticky position. While […]
Tom S. January 13, 2014 12:56:53
With plans to eradicate online gambling in the US, Sheldon Adelson, chairman of the Las Vegas Sands, plans to introduce a draft of federal legislation to the US House of Representatives in 2014. The three-page bill titled the “Internet Gambling Control Act” seeks to alter the US Department of Justice’s 2011 opinionon online gambling, which […]
Tom S. January 13, 2014 12:32:46
Bad news for Nevada casinos, as the loss of $1.35 billion at the end of 2013 marks the fifth straight year of red ink. In US gambling news, the Nevada Gaming Control Board released its annual figures tracking the collective performance of the state’s 263 gaming joints, which grossed $1 million or above in the […]
Tom S. January 13, 2014 12:23:50
Recently christened “gambling capital of the world” expected to be subjected to growth-slowing regulations in coming years. Macau is now the world’s foremost leader in casino earnings, blowing Las Vegas out of the water with $45 billion in revenue last year. Growth has exploded since the Macau gambling laws were revised a decade ago, allowing […]
Tom S. January 12, 2014 11:46:47
Affinity Gaming and Williams Interactive have teamed up to launch a new marketing and igaming platform, providing patrons with a touchscreen experience of their favorite slot games on tablets, mobile devices and computers. The new partnership between the gaming entertainment products and services supplier, Williams Interactive, with Affinity Games, a land-based and online sportsbook in […]
Tom S. January 12, 2014 09:36:49
At the Resorts World Casino in Queens, 175 casino workers lose their jobs following a labor arbitrator that issued a ruling doubling average employee pay. Monday started out as an ordinary workday for the employees of the buffet restaurant at the casino complex, that is until they learned that the restaurant had been closed and […]
Alex Nevsky January 11, 2014 11:07:13
Full Tilt Poker launched their new Adrenaline Rush fast fold poker games, which are an even faster variation their already popular Rush games. The games feature betting restricted at 10 big-blinds. The buy-ins range from 5 to 10 big blinds with all the betting in the hand taking place before the flop. The good news […]
Iva P. January 11, 2014 09:06:14
NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils are the first US professional sport teams, which sign sponsorship deal with an online gambling empire. Scott O’Neil, CEO of Josh Harris-owned teams and Norbert Teufelberger, CEO of bwin.party, internet entertainment that operates PartyPoker, confirmed the multiple-year agreement in a common statement earlier this week. O’Neil commented […]
Tom S. January 10, 2014 17:44:02
Macau Casino Boom Lures Hong Kong billionaire clan to up the ante Macau, a Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China, has a gaming boom behind the rise of two billionaire newcomers onto the 2014 Hong Kong Rich List unveiled by Forbes yesterday is attracting fresh investment money from another rich list member, […]
Tom S. January 10, 2014 17:35:03
UK gaming firm Netplay TV sees revenues soar on the back of mobiles and tablets In online gambling news, UK-based interactive gaming company Netplay TV has cited continued growth in mobile and tablet revenues during the three months to December 31 as a key factor behind its solid end to 2013. According to the firm, […]
