Gambling News
Australian Senate Passes Restrictive Online Gambling Bill
- August 9, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Australia is the country with highest number of slot machines per capita and a many Australians enjoy playing slot games, or pokies as they call them. However, the country’s attitude towards online gambling is a bit more restrictive. In the past few years Australian lawmakers have passed several bills and amendments that restrict the citizens’ […] Continue Reading
Latin America – Lots of Potential, Problems With Legislation
- August 9, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
When it comes to the digital gaming industry, Latin America has a lot of potential, while the biggest market opportunities can be found on mobile. Mobile technology is present in a wide variety of gambling services, from casino and sport betting to online lotteries. The only obstacle in the further development of Latin American market […] Continue Reading
Trump’s Trademarks Approved in Macau
- August 7, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Current US President Donald Trump has been in the spotlight of gambling news on more than one occasion in the past few years. Although, to be fair, sometimes has name was mentioned even though the situation had nothing to do with Trump himself. The saga with the casino that was previously owned by him finally […] Continue Reading
Microgaming EmotiCoins Video Slot Finally Goes Live
- August 3, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
Isle of Man-based Microgaming is certainly one of the leaders in the industry, but it is not easy to remain at the very top of this highly competitive industry. That’s why Microgaming boasts its innovative initiative aimed at bringing new ideas and solutions to consumers around the globe. Bringing New Ideas to Life One of […] Continue Reading
Casinos in Macau Mark 12 Months of Revenue Increase
- August 2, 2017 By Oliver Young -
According to government data, casinos in Macau, one of the biggest gambling destinations in the world, saw a monthly revenue increase of 29% for the month of July, marking 12 months of consecutive gains for the industry. The gambling hub, which suffered a big blow after the Chinese government launched a crackdown on illegal gambling […] Continue Reading
English FA Reduces Joey Barton’s Betting Ban by Five Months
- August 1, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
The English Football Association announced last week that Joey Barton’s ban had been reduced by almost five months, after the 34-year old former player successfully appealed the ban issued back in April. The bad boy of English football was charged with placing 1,260 on different matches and club competitions during a whole decade, from 2006 […] Continue Reading
Malta Gaming Authority to Officially Adopt Bitcoin in Online Casinos
- July 31, 2017 By Oliver Young -
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is moving closer towards adopting Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the online gambling sector. The information was revealed in a new White Paper the MGA published, which contained proposals for significant reforms to the legal framework for online and land-based gambling in the country. According to the information, the […] Continue Reading
Man Refused $5 Million Jackpot, Sues California Lottery
- July 27, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
They say you should never let a boy do a man’s job. Ward Thomas learned this the hard way, but most importantly, the lesson could end up costing him $5 million! At first, it seemed the story would have a happy ending, but it soon turned into a drama, and by the looks of it, […] Continue Reading
Massachusetts’ Special Commission Issues Online Gambling Report
- July 26, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Massachusetts is one of the states where the debate on online gambling legalisation has been ongoing and very fierce, especially in the last few years. There are many people who feel very strongly, either in favour of legalisation or against it and they have been arguing for and against, both in the media as well […] Continue Reading
California Plans to Legalize Sports Betting
- July 25, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
Back in January, we received the news that the state of New Jersey was taking its bid to offer legalized sports betting straight to the Supreme Court. This decision could have widespread consequences for sports wagering across the United States. In case the Supreme Court rules in favor of changing the federal law, California will […] Continue Reading