Ditch the old stereotypes, women are gambling more than ever before From crowded betting shops to smoke-filled poker rooms, gambling has always been thought of as a male-dominated activity. Our heads are filled with images of James Bond playing baccarat in a luxurious casino somewhere on the Mediterranean, of tough guys in leather jackets hustling […]
Tom S. February 21, 2014 15:35:02
With the Men’s Ice Hockey semi’s underway at the Sochi Winter Olympics, there’s a lot at stake for both the Candians and Americans, and more than just a place in the final, too… You see, with the game soon to kick off, one American company decided to up the stakes with a billboard displaying what […]
Monica E. February 21, 2014 14:07:32
UK might change its policies on cheating at gambling, by increasing the maximum prison sentence from two to ten years. A new proposal calls for changes to current British gambling laws, to increase the penalty for cheating at gambling. Until now, the crime was punishable by up to two years in prison. The new legislation […]
Monica E. February 21, 2014 13:56:57
Dania Casino is ready for the big reopening, after the first phase of the venue’s renovation is completed. Broward County’s Dania Casino is all set for its grand reopening. The old venue just got an additional 550 slot machines, 12 poker tables, as well as a bar and deli area, after the first phase of […]
Monica E. February 20, 2014 18:06:05
The online gambling industry in Denmark has made progress in 2013, with revenues reaching almost EUR 320 million. After 2012 Danish gambling laws offered a framework for the licensing and development of the online casino market, the industry has seen a slow and unimpressive growth. Last year meant an 8% increase for the local internet […]
Monica E. February 20, 2014 17:33:24
The life of a professional gambler is full of challenges, but no office job can offer that thrilling sensation you feel when you win a big prize. Placing a bet on your favorite soccer team every now and then or playing a game of blackjack in a casino can be fun and might even earn […]
Governor and attorney general appeal federal sportsbetting ban. Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey attorney general have filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court to allow racetracks and Atlantic City casinos to offer sportsbetting along with their existing services. The appeal seeks to overturn a 22-year old American gambling law. The Professional and […]
Monica E. February 20, 2014 13:43:38
The Spanish gambling authority wants to allow online slots, but land-based venues fear the competition. Earlier this month, the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGRG) announced it was planning to submit a draft bill to local lawmakers, proposing changes to the current Spanish gambling laws which would allow slot games and exchange […]
Jennifer W. February 19, 2014 18:59:24
Most casino games are household names even to those who do not gamble. We have all heard of poker, blackjack and roulette, but what about some of the more obscure games like Gerbil Roulette or the Chicken Challenge? Even if you don’t understand the rules of poker, the chances are you will have seen it […]
Alex Nevsky February 19, 2014 17:02:19
UFC differs from all the other American sporting leagues by having a very public affinity for the gambling industry. While major American leagues have always been connected with those who wish to bet on sports in the USA, there’s one league that has a particularly sweet relationship with the gambling industry. UFC or Ultimate Fighting […]
