Legal

- February 18, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

Jordan government is ready to consider legalizing land-based casino gaming in popular tourist destinations as they hope to attract more tourists and provide a lift for the country’s struggling economy. Vice-prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb spoke at the Amman Chamber Industry event last week, and he used the opportunity to reveal the government’s plans to […] Continue Reading

- February 17, 2016 By Oliver Young -

In November 2015 the Quebec provincial government announced its plans to block unlicensed online gambling operators that are offering their services and products to Canadian people. However, the move sparked protests from the critics who see it as a censorship of the Internet. Earlier today, the same subject came under fire from the Consumers Union […] Continue Reading

- February 15, 2016 By Oliver Young -

Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, continues to chase the idea of opening a land based casino in Israel. Today he discussed the possibility of building a casino facility with the tourism and transportation ministers. The local outlet Haaretz reported that Netanyahu discussed with the ministers about the viability of opening a casino designated […] Continue Reading

- February 10, 2016 By Oliver Young -

Ever since the legal scrutiny of the daily fantasy sports has began, the valuation of DraftKings, a well known DFS operator, has fallen down sharply by 3/5. The news was announced by one of the major investors of the operator in a 10-Q filing. Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. reported in the form 10-Q with the […] Continue Reading

- February 9, 2016 By Samantha A. -

The Green County Sheriff’s Department had their hand full with working the scene of a shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at the Greentrack Bingo Casino that is located in Eutaw, Alabama. The alleged shooter shot himself outside of the Greentrack Casino after he seriously injured one of security guards by pistol-whipping him. […] Continue Reading

- February 8, 2016 By Oliver Young -

According to released information, the State House and Senate in Florida introduced three new bills related to gambling in the US state. One of the bills is a proposal that would require voting on future gambling expansions; the second bill is a proposal that could potentially result in the construction of a new casino in […] Continue Reading

- February 3, 2016 By Samantha A. -

Atlantic City is just a short 28 mile drive from the Resorts World Casino located at the Aqueduct Racetrack within Queens located adjacent to the Liberty State Park where many developers hope to one day build the very first New Jersey Casino outside of Atlantic City. Just an hour and fifteen minutes in the west […] Continue Reading

- January 21, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

A young boy from India has made the worldwide headlines as he decided to report his father to the authorities for being involved in heavy drinking and illegal gambling operations. Hindustan Times reported that Amir Shoalb had become fed up with his dad’s alcohol abuse and gambling activities that he decided to report him to […] Continue Reading

- January 20, 2016 By Oliver Young -

In December 2015 the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, was asked about the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) betting under the laws of the state. Today he clearly declared that DFS under the Texas law where the house takes a cut is illegal, but traditional sports betting remains lawful. Stating his opinion, Paxton […] Continue Reading

- January 19, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

A Singapore gambler has been sentenced to six months in prison as he was found guilty of being in possession of money believed to have originated from an illegal activity. San Wei Koh from Signapore will serve six months in prison before he is deported to his native country as New South Wales court delivered […] Continue Reading