Despite recently airing a TV ad promoting responsible gambling Ladbrokes has become the object of intense criticism to its latest outdoor advertising campaign. At least 67 Britons have complained to the Advertising Standards Authority that Ladbrokes’ latest outdoor advertising campaign glamorizes gambling and links it to social and sexual success, targeting young males in particular. […]
Monica E. May 27, 2014 02:32:53
Sports fraud is a hot topic these days – especially in the world of cricket – as more details about an international corruption ring surface. All eyes are on international cricket’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), as recent gambling news reveal shocking information about the investigations conducted by the unit, as well as the people […]
Monica E. May 26, 2014 19:10:08
The 2014 World Series of Poker officially begins tomorrow, but the first bracelet has already been awarded to Dominik Nitsche. The National Circuit Championship brought the German player $352,800 in cash, as well as his second WSOP bracelet. The event took place at an American poker room in Atlantic City, where Nitsche had to make […]
Monica E. May 26, 2014 18:04:34
South Australian authorities are trying to reduce the number of poker machines across the country. More poker machines will be withdrawn from use in South Australia. According to a statement of Business Services and Consumers Minister Gail Gago, the Government remains committed to reducing the number of pokies after a round of entitlements trading at […]
Iva P. May 26, 2014 17:58:35
BetVictor, UK bookmaker, gives Queens Park Rangers odds at 3/1 that it will manage to get football player Joe Cole on a free transfer. Cole is an ex-star of Chelsea and parted with his last team West Ham United at the end of this season. He didn’t manage to win a starting place for himself […]
Iva P. May 26, 2014 17:49:17
UK bookies are expecting great earnings from betting on the World Cup tournament, happening in Brazil next month, which will hopefully help them survive the extremely competitive market and new tax regulations. Bookies in the UK have extremely high expectations of the earnings they will gain thanks to the betting fiesta, which comes with the […]
Alex Nevsky May 26, 2014 17:15:49
Uruguay have been drawn into the Group of Death at the World Cup, but still have a good chance to make it through. The 2010 World Cup saw Uruguay finish in fourth spot, which is a great achievement, but of course disappointing for home fans and those who bet on sports in Uruguay on their […]
Jennifer W. May 26, 2014 14:03:35
Online gambling has been dealt a major blow after its main supporter, the industry group for American casinos announced it would withdraw its official endorsement. The news has come as a big surprise and it could shake up things for online gambling sites in the US. The American Gaming Association stated that online gambling has […]
Employees of the Ladbrokes shop on Yorkshire Street were the victims of a robbery last night, with one of them suffering a broken arm. Betting shops seem to be in the gambling news for all the wrong reasons lately. Last night was more of the same, as two Ladbrokes employee employees had just closed shop […]
Iva P. May 25, 2014 10:06:50
Internet gambling in the US is not as successful as expected according to professionals dealing with this hot industry, reported by Associated Press. It seems that one year after Ultimate Poker, the first legal online poker site in the US began its operation, the situation is not as flourishing as predicted. The main reasons for […]
