Gambling News
Antigua to Introduce Gambling Act 2016
- December 13, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
The government of Antigua has revealed plans to introduce new gambling regulation in an attempt to increase tax revenue, but many fear the changes could have the opposite effect. The Financial Services Regulatory Commission presided over a Gaming Sector Meeting few days ago, with four of eight gaming operators with a valid online gambling license […] Continue Reading
NGO Challenges PAGCOR’s Authority to Issue Offshore Licences
- December 12, 2016 By Oliver Young -
A lot of things regarding gambling and online gambling in the Philippines have changed since anti-gambling President Duterte rose to power. He pledged to stop online gambling in the country and we saw the results of that approach pretty soon after he was elected. The newly-appointed chief of PAGCOR, the gambling regulatory body of the […] Continue Reading
The Central Bank of Macau Clarifying Policy After Casino Shares Tumble
- December 12, 2016 By Samantha A. -
The Macau’s Monetary Authority stated that on Friday that they would in fact clarify the policy after a report was filed that claimed the gambling mecca would actually limit certain ATM withdrawals sent the casino shares tumbling down hill. The South China Morning Post reported that the SAR or special administrative region was in fact […] Continue Reading
Nevada Bettors Could Use Existing Accounts for Casino Gaming
- December 8, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
Nevada Gaming Control Board is considering the possibility of amending the current legal framework and that is very good news for gaming enthusiasts in the area. For the time being, separate regulations are in place for different types of gambling, and while sports betting accounts can now only be used for sports wagers and certain […] Continue Reading
Online ‘Free Play’ Will Not Be Taxed in the UK After All
- December 7, 2016 By Oliver Young -
The UK authorities have taken a stricter attitude towards all forms of betting and gambling and the operating costs for companies in the industry have been increased on several occasions in the past years. The operators don’t seem to be too happy about that, of course. Earlier this year, at an event hosted by the […] Continue Reading
Microgaming Release Tarzan Slot on Quickfire Software
- December 6, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
It’s time for new slot release from Microgaming, one of the world’s leading providers for the online gaming industry, and their latest game will make everyone stand up and take notice. As of 1st December, Tarzan online slot is available in Microgaming casinos running on Quickfire software, and this is one slot game you will […] Continue Reading
Bermuda Passes Casino Gaming Amendment Act
- December 5, 2016 By Oliver Young -
Bermuda is an island in the Sargasso Sea and one of the British overseas territories. This island passed a Casino Gaming Act in 2014, which was supposed to legalise casino gaming in the country. The logic behind the adoption of this act was that it would bring higher tourism profits and that it will open […] Continue Reading
Montreign Casino & Resort has been Considering a Brand Change
- December 5, 2016 By Samantha A. -
Very soon Sullivan County just may have to commit to memory a brand new name for the very highly expected destination resort casino. Empire Resorts who are the owners as well as operators of the Montreign Casino and Resort has already been approved by the gaming commission within New York to go ahead with the […] Continue Reading
Online Gambling Has the Biggest Share in UK Gambling Industry
- December 1, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
UK Gambling Commission has published a comprehensive industry statistics, which for the first time includes annual statistical data for online gambling. It also includes data on GGY – Gross Gambling Yield by gambling sectors, the statistics on the number of employees in the industry and the data on social responsibility. The statistics showed a considerable […] Continue Reading
Casino Legalisation Debate in the Japanese Parliament
- November 30, 2016 By Oliver Young -
This is a very interesting time for the casino industry in Asia. While China and its administration are doing all they can to prevent gambling and gambling-related marketing, including arresting people associated with a casino group, Japan has been considering the option of legalising gambling on its territory. It is not the first time that […] Continue Reading