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Czech Republic To Lift Ban on Foreign Gambling Operators
- October 9, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Czech Republic is set to introduce a new gambling bill by 2016 that would allow foreign gaming operators to offer their services online to the country residents, Deputy Finance Minster has confirmed. Five domestic bookmakers dominate the gambling market in the central European country, with some of them offering online betting in addition to running land-based […] Continue Reading
US Gambling Industry Contributes $240B and Supports 1.7M Jobs
- October 1, 2014 By Oliver Young -
At a news conference on September 30, 2014, the American Gaming Association announced the results of a study which shows that US casinos and casino software developers had a $240 billion economic impact and supported 1.7 million jobs in 2013. The number includes a total of $38 billion paid by the industry last year for […] Continue Reading
IGT Release Video Slots Themed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- September 25, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
International Game Technology (IGT), one of world’s leading gaming machines developers, has announced the release of two video slots themed on world-famous The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring Ellen’s Dance Party Video Slots and The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring 12 Days of Giveaways will be officially presented at the Global Gaming Expo […] Continue Reading
Hong Kong Will Not Block International Gambling Sites
- September 22, 2014 By Oliver Young -
According to reports in South China Morning Post, Hong Kong hasn’t got any plans to block international gambling websites. This topic became one of the hottest topics these days after Singapore introduced new legislation which will prevent gamblers to gain access to foreign gambling sites. According to the spokesman of the Home Affairs Bureau, Hong […] Continue Reading
Betfair Already Pays Out on ‘No’ in Scottish Independence Vote
- September 16, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Betfair Exchange is paying out on the No vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum three days ahead of the vote taking place as they are confident their predictions will prove spot on and the union will continue to exist. The world’s largest exchange has so far seen more than £8.6 million placed on the extremely […] Continue Reading
Singapore to Impose Remote Gambling Ban
- September 9, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Singapore government plans to introduce a state Bill that would ban overseas sports betting websites from offering their services to the city-state residents. Remote Gambling Bill, filed in parliament on Monday, is designed to introduce numerous restrictions in an attempt to prevent persons in Singapore from placing sports bets at foreign websites. All forms of […] Continue Reading
Police in India Arrests 18 People for Gambling in Five-Star Hotel
- September 2, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
A total of 18 people have been arrested in India as the police were tipped off about a gambling party in two suites inside a five-star hotel in New Delhi. The Parliament Street police station staff raided two neighbouring suites in La Meridien hotel at 10.30pm to comprehend no less than 18 persons involved in […] Continue Reading
William Hill Slashes Odds on ‘Yes’ in Scottish Independence Poll
- August 26, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
UK bookmaker William Hill have slashed their price on a Yes vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum following the latest live debate between Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, and Alistair Darling, leader of the Better Together campaign. The second round of the TV debate was held on Monday evening, with ICM poll by the […] Continue Reading
Canadian Fraudster Claims Gambling Problem to Blame for Scams
- August 21, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Shaun Nixon, one of Canada’s most famous online fraudsters, has vowed to change his ways after he started serving a new two-year sentence at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex located in Milton, Ontario. The 34-year-old was sentenced to two years in prison on 3rd July having pleaded guilty to a number of charges that include breach […] Continue Reading
Leicester City Team Up With 666BET
- August 12, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Premier League newcomers Leicester City have announced a partnership with 666Bet online sports betting operator ahead of the start of the 2014/2015 Premiership campaign. The deal has seen 666Bet become the club’s official betting partner and exclusive European betting partner for the upcoming season. The agreement will give the new online betting company significant advertising and […] Continue Reading