Gambling News
Nigeria Enjoys Online Betting Growth
- November 26, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has revealed its concerns regarding the steady growth of online betting in the country, as the number of online operators targeting male customers continues to rise. NAN released a report stating that over NGN 2 billion (£7.5 million) is spent on betting per single day, with over 60 million of […] Continue Reading
Navy Admiral Accused of Making Counterfeit Poker Chips
- November 24, 2014 By Samantha A. -
This might seem like a big thing to accuse someone of, and it might seem to make matters worse when we say the accused is a Navy Admiral – someone you should look up too, someone that cares for the country and for the businesses within it, but the truth is that he may have […] Continue Reading
Online Gambling Legalization Unlikely to Happen in SA
- November 24, 2014 By Oliver Young -
It appears that the odds of legalizing online gambling in South Africa are fairly low. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, this is due to the resistance to the idea by the government. Industry experts say that the reason why online gambling in South Africa is unlikely to take off in near future is because the government department […] Continue Reading
Betfair Finds New Casino Partner in New Jersey
- November 20, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
World-famous gaming operator Betfair has announced the partnership with Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City which will become the new home for their services targeting New Jersey customers. The company hopes to make the switch official on Friday, pending approval from the regulatory bodies. Online gaming companies are required to team up with a land-based […] Continue Reading
NCLGS Releases Revised Online Gambling Regulation Proposals
- November 19, 2014 By Oliver Young -
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) in America that wants to provide aid to US states about regulating online gambling released a draft of the revised online gambling regulation proposals last week in its ‘Policy Framework for the Regulation of Internet Gaming’. According to the press release, the reason for the creation […] Continue Reading
Malta Presents New Plan for Gaming Industry Growth
- 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
Will Philly Get a Second Casino or No?
- November 17, 2014 By Samantha A. -
Many of those out in the state, as well as city are wondering if this new casino plan is going to go through. With so many people on either side of the voting on whether they want it or not, there is going to be a lot that has to be discussed through the officials […] Continue Reading
Horseshoe Casino Worker Loses License for Not Paying $1.84 for Red Bull
- November 17, 2014 By Oliver Young -
A former casino dealer at Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio is still seeking help from the court system after he was fired for taking a $1.84 can of Red Bull from the break room at the casino and not paying for it. To make matters worse, his casino dealer license was also revoked, reports […] Continue Reading
NBA Commissioner Talks Up Legalized Sports Betting
- November 14, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has called for United States Congress to change the current federal law that bans betting on professional sports leagues in all but several states. While the major sports leagues in the United States have been vocal in their opposition of New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports betting, the NBA seems to […] Continue Reading
Caesars Sent Promo E-Mails to Addictive Players Due to Software Issue
- 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