Despite a broad and aggressive crackdown on illegal gambling operations, the use of licensed online casinos remains prevalent. The Malaysian government is openly hostile to gambling, with the Genting Resort Casino being the only licensed brick-and-mortar casino in the country and Muslims (the majority of the population) being banned from gambling altogether. But rather than […]
Iva P. March 20, 2014 14:15:35
The growing number of betting shops with FOBTs in Tilehurst, Reading is causing serious disapproval among the residents, who are worried about their children. The “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) were introduced in the UK 13 years ago and ever since then they are a reason for serious disagreements among the local societies and the […]
Alex Nevsky March 20, 2014 13:57:49
Taxes on FOBTs have been increased causing bookies’ share prices to drop, while bingo profit taxes decreased in the new budget. The newly adopted 2014 Budget will see some amendments to British gambling laws and tax regimes. The controversial FOBTs operating inside the majority of land-based betting shops will be subject to an increased levy […]
Rab March 20, 2014 13:34:39
With the up-coming European Parliament elections looming, gambling fans hope that the services they currently enjoy won’t be reduced with legislation changes. In May 2014, all member states of the European Union will hold elections to the European Parliament. This will be the eighth Europe-wide election, since the first election was held in 1979. Legal […]
Tom S. March 19, 2014 19:01:38
With Sony unveiling their latest virtual reality headset, some commentators have been revisiting the possibility of a VR casino. But how close is it to being a reality? Project Morpheus. For the younger generation it may conjure up images of blue and red pills and Lawrence Fishburne, but it’s Ovid’s god of dreams that Sony […]
Iva P. March 19, 2014 18:38:48
Sheriff Gaming developer, based in Eindhoven, will continue to offers its games through the newly operating Blue Gem Gaming. Blue Gem Gaming is licensed in Curacao and it was the one developing the games in the first place and made it into the gambling news when transferred its IP to Sheriff Gaming, while the company […]
Iva P. March 19, 2014 18:04:19
Lifetime bans were given by FIFA to two English footballers, who were participating in matches fixing in Australia. Reiss Noel and Joe Woolley, made it into the gambling news, as they pleaded guilty for being part of game fixing scheme in December 2013. Noel and Woolley were both playing for the Victorian Premier League second-tier […]
Iva P. March 19, 2014 17:41:30
The Denver Art Museum lost its bet on the Super Bowl game and it is giving the “Broncho Buster” sculpture by Frederic Remington to the Seattle Art Museum for a three month exhibit. This move turned into gambling news due to the fact that the Denver Art Museum was obliged to do it, after its […]
Alex Nevsky March 19, 2014 17:23:38
IRS pursuing a civil tax case against Gary Kaplan, where he may end up owing an additional $36 million. Gary Kaplan, the founder of BetOnSports, is a subject of further IRS investigation. The federal authorities busted one of the online sportsbooks in the United States, which operated out of Costa Rica, thus breaking the law […]
Alex Nevsky March 19, 2014 17:14:11
An 81-year-old recalls her story of traveling and gambling, providing positive insights into the activity. Gambling can and should be fun, there’s no doubt about it. Amidst all the stories about addiction, problem gambling and underage gambling around the world, it’s nice to know that some gamers are taking pleasure in the activity, and do […]
