Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

Dictao to Support New Spanish Online Slots Market

Dictao to Support New Spanish Online Slots Market

Monica E. March 3, 2014 16:47:21

Online gaming security solutions provider Dictao will be offering its services to new online slots sites in Spain. Soon after the announcement that Spanish gambling laws would be amended to allow online slots game operators on the local market, Dictao said that the company’s compliance service would fully support the introduction of the new products. […]

Scottish Gamers Have Spent More Money than Usual on FOBTs in 2013

Scottish Gamers Have Spent More Money than Usual on FOBTs in 2013

Alex Nevsky March 3, 2014 15:53:56

Recent research reveals that Scottish gamblers have wagered over GBP 4 billion last year playing on high-stakes slots. The disturbing results of a recent gambling behavior research in Scotland raises lots of concerns with interested parties. The official figures state that over GBP 4.4 billion has been wagered in Scotland last year only on high-stakes […]

The Real High Rollers: Casino Turns Members of a Tribe into Millionaires

The Real High Rollers: Casino Turns Members of a Tribe into Millionaires

Monica E. March 3, 2014 14:49:19

The road to wealth: a casino resort helped members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton tribe to become millionaires. Anyone opposing the casino business should hear the moving story of the Shakopee Mdewakanton tribe. A few decades ago, members of the Indian tribe were living in poor conditions and surviving on food supplies sent by the government. […]

Australian Bettors Gamble More and Lose More than Any Other Country

Australian Bettors Gamble More and Lose More than Any Other Country

Iva P. March 3, 2014 14:25:58

Australians are very passionate about gambling and a recent report concluded that they bet more and lose more/per resident, than any other country in the world. Current research shows that Australians love to bet and each resident loses around $1,144/year. This fact makes land-based, as well as online providers like Spin Palace casino, operate at […]

William Hill’s Boss Compares Reining in of Gambling to Killing Horses

William Hill’s Boss Compares Reining in of Gambling to Killing Horses

Iva P. March 3, 2014 14:07:15

Ralph Topping claimed that restriction of fixed odd betting terminals in the UK would be similar to shooting horses and greyhounds. Fixed odd betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK are very hot topic at the moment, which causes harsh discussions among supporters and opposers. The fact that large amounts of money can be bet for […]

Finland Takes a Step Further to Strengthen its Gambling Monopoly

Finland Takes a Step Further to Strengthen its Gambling Monopoly

Monica E. March 2, 2014 09:17:21

The Finnish Government is looking for ways to stop online operators from violating the state’s gambling laws. While the European Gaming and Betting Association urges member states to open up the market for private operators, the Finland Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy has just announced new legislative measures to strengthen the government’s monopoly over the […]

Online Poker Sites in Italy Report 20% Decline in Revenues

Online Poker Sites in Italy Report 20% Decline in Revenues

Monica E. March 1, 2014 09:26:56

Italy has liberalized its online gambling market, but profits from the virtual poker industry continue to decline. The number of gamblers looking to play online poker in Italy is declining. A recent report released by the Autonomous Administration of the State Monopolies, the country’s gaming authority, shows that the virtual poker market is continuing to […]

The Increasing Problem of Addiction and Youth Gambling in Hong Kong

The Increasing Problem of Addiction and Youth Gambling in Hong Kong

Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 15:19:25

The accessibility provided by technology has opened up a can of worms in youth gambling, where more and more minors can access online gambling sites. However, even though all forms of gambling are not legal in Hong Kong, the gambling problem among its youth is rising. Hong Kong, like Mainland China, has outlawed most forms […]

Russia Charges FON for Curacao-Based Online Gambling Site FONbet

Russia Charges FON for Curacao-Based Online Gambling Site FONbet

Jennifer W. February 28, 2014 15:01:46

Russian bookies FON have been charged for offering illegal online gambling facilities and for violating local gambling laws. FON’s online site FONbet, which is licensed in Curacao, has been the subject of much discussion in Russia’s legal sector. The company has been accused of violating Russian gambling laws since it “provided an opportunity to engage […]

Maryland State Police Washes Out Fake Poker Chip Plot at Maryland Live! Casino

Maryland State Police Washes Out Fake Poker Chip Plot at Maryland Live! Casino

Iva P. February 28, 2014 14:46:53

Northern Virginia couple, which last month was using $100 tokens at Maryland Live! Casino, was charged for using fake chips. The usage of fake chips in casinos around the world is a serious problem, which the authorities are trying hard to overcome. A lot of these cases happen in America and a recent example comes […]