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U.K. to Tax Online Gambling Operators

U.K. to Tax Online Gambling Operators February 21, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


TheUnited Kingdom, has for some time, been attempting to come up with a way to get offshore internet-based gambling operators to pay taxes. So far, the government has calculated the amount of money lost from off-shore gambling operators’ … more

Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security and Ex-FBI Director Champion Online Gambling

Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security and Ex-FBI Director Champion Online Gambling February 19, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


TomRidge, the former Secretary of Homeland Security and Louis Freeh, a one-time director of the FBI, recently wrote up an op-ed piece, featured in the Washington Examiner. Both men stated their belief that online gambling should be legalized … more

Las Vegas Bouncing Back?

Las Vegas Bouncing Back? February 17, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Is Las Vegasbouncing back? It appears in some areas it might be. The city appears to be recovering after the long and brutal recession and this couldn’t come sooner for local casino execs. According to the Boyd Gaming … more

Internet Gambling Finally Legal in 2013?

Internet Gambling Finally Legal in 2013? February 17, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Though many online gamblers had hopes that internet gambling would be made legal in 2012, it doesn’t look like that will be the case. This is according to some Wall Street gaming analyst. Because no internet gambling legislation … more

Bally Technologies Adapts to Changing Times

Bally Technologies Adapts to Changing Times February 12, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Historically, Bally Technologies manufactured land-based gambling products. In order to stay relevant and take advantage of the changing marketplace, the company recently created and launched a brand new product called the Remote Gaming Server. The product gives land-based … more

Washington D.C. Council Says No to Online Gambling

Washington D.C. Council Says No to Online Gambling February 8, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


WashingtonD.C.’s council has divisively decided to repeal legalized online gambling. This is sort of a surprise. Those who have been following it were aware that there were problems and questions that needed to be answered. However, repealing the … more

Presidential Hopefuls Online Gambling Views Differ

Presidential Hopefuls Online Gambling Views Differ February 3, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney is opposed to online gambling. He recently spoke to an interviewer in Las Vegas. There, he espoused his views, which essentially were that online gambling should not be made legal in the United States. … more

Should Washington Nix Online Gambling?

Should Washington Nix Online Gambling? January 30, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Some people believe that Washington should nix online gambling. The issue l be up for vote this Wednesday. This vote will determine whether or not internet-based gambling will be allowed in the District of Columbia. Refusing to make it legal, for … more

Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 List

Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 List January 30, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


 Some of the game’s top internet-based gambling minds got together in London in celebration what is referred to as the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 list. This list is made up of the 50 most “talented, innovative and inspiring” … more

Newt Gingrich Backed by Gambling Titan

Newt Gingrich Backed by Gambling Titan January 27, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Sheldon Adelson, the owner of the Venetian casino, has thrown his support behind Newt Gingrich. Aside from supporting Gingrich’s policies, he is also a longtime friend of the GOP presidential candidate. Gingrich has been a frequent visitor of … more

Ladbrokes to Take On Sports Betting in the U.S.

Ladbrokes to Take On Sports Betting in the U.S. January 24, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Ladbroke is a popular U.K. based betting company that accepts sporting bets for both online and offline customers. This is in addition to the online, casino games they offer. Very recently, the company decided to take its operations … more

Zynga to Enter Internet Gambling Marketing

Zynga to Enter Internet Gambling Marketing January 22, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Zynga is probably best well known for their games, FarymVille and Zynga Poker. The company is contemplating expanding into the online gambling market. The company confirmed as much this Friday. They are actively discussing entering the internet gambling … more

Indian Govt. Wants to Block Foreign-Based Gambling Sites

Indian Govt. Wants to Block Foreign-Based Gambling Sites January 18, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


The government of India is looking to stop its citizens from gambling at online gambling websites based in countries other than India. Gambling is mostly illegal in India. However, that doesn’t stop the company’s citizens from gambling.

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Singapore May be the Next Gambling Capital of the World

Singapore May be the Next Gambling Capital of the World January 13, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


It looks like Singapore might be the next, internet-based gambling capital of the world. According to the experts, online gambling is ready to take off in a major way in the country. Many people believe that Singapore is … more

Connecticut Governor in Favor of Online Gambling

Connecticut Governor in Favor of Online Gambling January 10, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


The Governor of Connecticut, Dannel P. Malloy wants to legalize online gambling in his state. He is in favor of doing so for several reasons, one of the most important being job creation. The discussion regarding legalizing gambling in each … more

Some Tribes Worried About Legalization of Online Gambling

Some Tribes Worried About Legalization of Online Gambling January 8, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


There was recently a ruling made by the President Obama administration which seems to pave the way for legalized online gambling on both the state and Federal levels. The latter has some Indian tribes upset. There are a … more

More States Begrudgingly Considering Online Gambling

More States Begrudgingly Considering Online Gambling January 3, 2012, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


An increasing number of U.S. States are considering legalizing online gambling to bring in revenues and balance budgets, even though many would rather not.  Senator Eileen Daily from Connecticut, doesn’t want to resort to her state legalizing online … more

Bet365’s Profits Up

Bet365’s Profits Up December 31, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Bet365, continues to be one of the world’s leading bookmakers. In 2011, the company profited nearly 94 million pounds. Bets made at the bookmaker led the way, with an increase of 58% from 2010. What is even more … more

Leopardstown Bets Voided at Betfair

Leopardstown Bets Voided at Betfair December 31, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Betfair, one of the world’s largest online and sports betting companies, recently was forced to void Leopardstown bets placed on the 2 pm race. Betfair would have had to pay a whopping £23m in pay outs to gamblers. … more

D.C. Online Gambling Hearings Looking Good

D.C. Online Gambling Hearings Looking Good December 29, 2011, Posted in News    Subscribe Subscribe


Authorities in Washington D.C. want to legalize gambling. It looked like it was going to be legalized in short order. However, there have been some roadblocks along the way. More recently, legislators in the area have set up … more