Gambling News

- May 18, 2015 By Oliver Young -

After rumors in the media this past weekend, British based gambling operator 888 Holdings confirmed that they made a bit to acquire Bwin Party Digital Entertainment, a rival virtual gambling group. The company published a press release on Monday, May 18, 2015 confirming their interest in the group. 888 Holdings now joined GVC Holdings in […] Continue Reading

- May 14, 2015 By Nemanja L. -

The boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has become the highest grossing pay-per-view event in television history, it has been revealed. The highly anticipated clash, dubbed “The Fight of the Century” did not exactly live up to the billing, with the US fighter winning on points, but when it comes to the amount […] Continue Reading

- May 13, 2015 By Oliver Young -

Shortly after Apple had to remove all gambling apps from its Swedish App Store, the company has started reinstalling them back. In February, 2015, the Swedish Gambling Authority (Lotteriinspektionen) reportedly made a legal complaint claiming that the gambling apps featured on Apple’s App Store for Sweden failed to comply with certain terms and conditions which […] Continue Reading

- May 12, 2015 By Nemanja L. -

Brazilian football player Neymar Junior has become the latest world-class athlete to join the PokerStars team having been appointed the brand ambassador. The famous online gaming operator announced the news at an event in Barcelona, where media crews gathered to witness another important step in the company’s plans to establish a global presence. Neymar Jr […] Continue Reading

- May 12, 2015 By Samantha A. -

In San Diego, California, a couple is missing after visiting the local casino in the area. They were hand in hand, and seemed to be having a good time. However, when it comes to where they went after their time in the casino, it is unclear as to what happened since no one has heard […] Continue Reading

- May 11, 2015 By Oliver Young -

The most recent publication by yStats.com reports that the online gambling market is growing steadily in all parts of the globe. In addition, the publication of the business intelligence company based in Hamburg points out that mobile devices have being increasingly used by gamblers worldwide to access gambling websites. The publication is called Global Online […] Continue Reading

- May 7, 2015 By Nemanja L. -

A host of Pentagon employees could find themselves in all sorts of problems after an audit conducted by the Defense Department revealed that they had used government issued credit cards for gambling and adult entertainment. The investigation of “Government Travel Charge Transactions” will be made available to the public in the coming weeks, but the […] Continue Reading

- May 6, 2015 By Oliver Young -

A new scientific research study published by Dr. Sally Gainsbury showed that remote gambling “does not cause gambling problems.” The research paper, which focuses on the relationship between problem gambling and online gambling, reveals some interesting information that can neutralise claims that Internet gambling results in gambling addiction. Dr. Gainsbury research was published in April, […] Continue Reading

- May 4, 2015 By Samantha A. -

The Riviera Casino has been on the strip for over 60 years and continued to go strong when it came to making the most of their services and what they provide their players with. However, a recent turn of events have them closing their doors. This is a big shock to all of those that […] Continue Reading

- May 4, 2015 By Oliver Young -

Jim Murren, the CEO of MGM Resorts, over the weekend stated his opinion when it comes to RAWA and the possible federal online gambling ban. Murren said that his company opposes the infamous Sheldon Adelson Restoration of America’s Wire Act bill whose main objective is to forbid any online gambling activities in the United States. […] Continue Reading