Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

Tilehurst Residents Are Exceptionally Troubled by the New Betting Shop Opening

Tilehurst Residents Are Exceptionally Troubled by the New Betting Shop Opening

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 […]

Professional Gambler Folds in Tax Court Business Expense Case

Professional Gambler Folds in Tax Court Business Expense Case

Rab March 20, 2014 13:52:09

A professional gambler bet wrong in tax court when arguing that sportsbook takeout expenses should be written off business expenses. The enterprising CPA likes to frequently bet on sports in the US and tried to avoid paying tax on sportbook takeout expenses, claiming them as business expenses. The case was taken against the IRS in […]

Will the European Parliament Elections Affect Online Gambling in the E.U?

Will the European Parliament Elections Affect Online Gambling in the E.U?

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 […]

New York Senate Give Airport Gambling Proposal Green Light

New York Senate Give Airport Gambling Proposal Green Light

Rab March 20, 2014 13:19:55

The Associated Press news agency announce the New York state Senate have backed the proposal to install video lottery terminals, in various airports throughout the state. Americans traveling out of the country from the state now won’t need to rely on mobile casinos to get their gambling fix before arriving home. Video betting terminals will […]

Kearney Councilman and Daughter Cited for Misdemeanor Gambling

Kearney Councilman and Daughter Cited for Misdemeanor Gambling

Monica E. March 20, 2014 12:55:52

A Kearney city councilman and his daughter were caught placing illegal bets on the state basketball tournament. Randy Buschkoetter took several wagers with the help of his 21 year-old daughter, Danielle, who provided him with information on several games which took place on Friday, at Pinnacle Bank. After an off-duty officer saw the Kearney City […]

Henrietta Officials Oppose New Casino Project

Henrietta Officials Oppose New Casino Project

Monica E. March 20, 2014 12:43:38

The local town board voted against the establishment of a new casino in town. Residents filled the room at the board meeting and 18 locals spoke up, most of them opposing the idea. American gambling laws recommend that local authorities consider all aspects of any new casino project, both its financial advantages and social impact. […]

Virtual Reality Casino: Close at Hand or Pipe Dream?

Virtual Reality Casino: Close at Hand or Pipe Dream?

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 […]

Blue Gem Gaming Is Taking Over Sheriff Gaming’s Titles

Blue Gem Gaming Is Taking Over Sheriff Gaming’s Titles

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 […]

FIFA Hands Lifetime Bans to Two English Football Players For Fixing Matches

FIFA Hands Lifetime Bans to Two English Football Players For Fixing Matches

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 […]

Denver Art Museum Settles an Art Bet Related to the Super Bowl Game

Denver Art Museum Settles an Art Bet Related to the Super Bowl Game

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 […]