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- December 1, 2014 By Oliver Young -

A law firm Abanlex from Spain has raised several issues about the use of Bitcoins by online gambling operators and the way this digital currency is regulated by Spain’s Treasury. The Treasury is the governmental body that is in charge of regulating, supervision and penalising gambling activities that take place on Spanish territory. “Ultimately, the […] Continue Reading

- November 18, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) and the Government of Malta have joined ranks in an attempt to establish the island nation as the world’s most desirable gaming destination. The country’s Secretary of Competitiveness and Economic Growth Dr Jose Herrera has presented a four-year plan that was drafted in collaboration with the Responsible Gaming Foundation […] Continue Reading

- November 12, 2014 By Oliver Young -

It might have been intentionally according to some people, but the people behind Caesars Interactive Entertainment in New Jersey claim that due to a back-end software issue they sent promotional emails to addictive gamblers that are on the do-not-sent e-mail list. Reports say that Caesars Entertainment sent promotions during a three and a half month […] Continue Reading

- November 10, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Up-and-coming sports betting operator 666Bet has made a new attempt to improve the company’s profile by teaming up with six non-league clubs in England ahead of the 2014/2015 FA Cup campaign. 666Bet’s Super Six clubs include Conference South sides Basingstoke Town, Gosport Borough and Weston Super Mare, Conference North club AFC Fylde, East Thurrock United […] Continue Reading

- October 29, 2014 By Staff Writer -

Each gambling website has a responsible gambling policy, but not all of them adhere to it. Some are truly committed to creating healthy customer base and environment where all necessary means are offered and all measures have been taken to steer casino players away from irresponsible gambling. Others, although very few, are in disregard to […] Continue Reading

- October 28, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

The Sunday Telegraph has learned that bettors in Australia will stake a total of $26 billion on horse racing and sports betting events in 2014 alone as the market enforces its reputation as a genuine Mecca for gambling operators. According to the report, the country residents will wager an average of $1,200 on this week’s […] Continue Reading

- October 21, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Conor Egan, a bank worker from Ireland, has managed to avoid jail time despite stealing €100,000 from an Allied Irish Banks (AIB) branch in Kildare where he was employed. The 27-year-old stole the money from his employers on numerous occasions and then used it to fund his gambling habit, going almost a year without getting caught. […] Continue Reading

- October 16, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Several high-profile online gaming operators including Bet365 have decided to pull out of Singapore market after the city-state passed the new gambling legislation. Singapore government passed the Remote Gambling Bill last week, which basically forbids foreign online operators from offering their services to country residents. The legislation will come into effect some time next year, […] Continue Reading

- October 15, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Netherlands have fined two more foreign gambling operators for illegal gambling activity as they continue the crackdown on gaming companies offering their services to the country’s residents. The Kansspelautoriteit (Dutch Gaming Authority) has fined operators 7red.com and RoyaalCasino.com €130,000 each for the fresh attempts to target Dutch gamers in spite of the government’s stern warnings. […] Continue Reading

- October 15, 2014 By Oliver Young -

The US state of Maryland will begin with extradition procedures of Calvin Ayre, the founder of Bodog. According to Baltimore Sun, the federal prosecutors in Maryland will move on and continue to pursue his extradition after he was accused of running illegal gambling operations as well as money laundering in 2012. Maryland federal prosecutors want […] Continue Reading