Online Gambling News in the United Kingdom - June 2026

Mexican Authorities Shut Down Many Gambling Facilities in the Nation

Mexican Authorities Shut Down Many Gambling Facilities in the Nation

Toni May 20, 2014 13:12:28

Police shuts down casinos across Mexico, as authorities look to put a stop to widespread illegal gambling operations. The city of Merida saw two of its casinos shut down, as police move to close institutions that do not follow and maintain the gambling policies. Gambling news report that during last month’s police operations, the authorities […]

Conspiracy Theories Persist Regarding Michael Jordan’s Possible Ban due to Gambling Habits

Conspiracy Theories Persist Regarding Michael Jordan’s Possible Ban due to Gambling Habits

Toni May 19, 2014 19:11:19

Michael Jordan’s gambling activities brought into question by sceptics, as some argue he maintained unscrupulous betting practices during his playing days. Due to his well-documented gambling side-job, Jordan’s name has once again been embroiled in conspiracy theories that claim he was banned from the game for partaking in bets that are against NBA regulations. In […]

New British Gambling Act Finally Gains Royal Assent

New British Gambling Act Finally Gains Royal Assent

Tom S. May 19, 2014 17:27:29

The new British gambling act will soon come into force after the Queen gave her royal assent to the bill. This new law is the first change since 2005’s Gambling Act, with the major talking point being the Point of Consumption (PoC) tax. That tax means that any gambling company doing business within the UK […]

Police Stops Illegal Poker Ring in Marbella

Police Stops Illegal Poker Ring in Marbella

Monica E. May 19, 2014 14:23:38

The police found and confiscated EUR8,600 worth of gambling tickets, 432 packets of cards and a professional gaming table. The table was set up at an establishment in Avenida de Prado in Nueva Andalucia. The room was protected by a sophisticated security system, with controlled access and a security guard. Eight people were involved in […]

Dirty Vegas – Top 7 Worst Casinos in Las Vegas

Dirty Vegas – Top 7 Worst Casinos in Las Vegas

Jennifer W. May 19, 2014 13:12:01

Viva Las Vegas! With more casinos than you can count, it’s a tough decision to find which casino ranks as the best, but what about the worst? Which of Las Vegas’ numerous casinos get’s to take away the award for being the ones to avoid at all costs? Going away from the bright lights of […]

Racing Victoria Introduces Huge Increase in Bookmakers Fees in Australia

Racing Victoria Introduces Huge Increase in Bookmakers Fees in Australia

Iva P. May 19, 2014 06:48:52

Racing Victoria will implement higher fees for bookmakers, mostly affecting the successful online operators. Racing Victoria (RV) was registered in 2001 and it assumed the functions and responsibilities of the new Principal Racing Authority, which manage thoroughbred racing in Victoria, Australia. RV’s primary vision is “to enhance the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry’s position as a […]

Japan’s Casino Plans Shook Up by Olympic Construction Demands

Japan’s Casino Plans Shook Up by Olympic Construction Demands

Jennifer W. May 17, 2014 07:13:06

With both the 2020 Olympics and plans to build a casino resort to open at the same time, Japan is struggling to meet the demands. The two projects are due to be completed by 2020, and they are as ambitious as they look, since the country is suffering a shortage of construction workers to undertake […]

Results of the EU Study on Sports Organizers’ Rights Have Been Shared With the Public

Results of the EU Study on Sports Organizers’ Rights Have Been Shared With the Public

Alex Nevsky May 17, 2014 02:25:36

A study on sports organizers’ rights under European Union gambling laws has been concluded for the European Commission. European Commission has revealed the results of an extensive study on the rights of sports organizers under the European Union gambling laws. The results basically tell us that there’s neither rationale nor legal basis for Union-wide rights […]