Gambling News
New Zealand Authorities Launch Crackdown on Overseas Operators
- April 16, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
The Government of New Zealand has decided to take a strong action against offshore gaming operators in an attempt to protect the country’s sports betting and racing industry. Nathan Guy, the Minister for Primary Industries and Racing, has recognized the problem and decided to form a working group that would find the best way to […] Continue Reading
France Might Allow Opening a Casino in Its Capital
- April 15, 2015 By Oliver Young -
According to some reports in France’s daily Le Parisien, French authorities might allow opening a casino in the country’s capital – Paris. The authorities are, reportedly, evaluating the possibility of making legislative reforms which would make establishing a casino in Paris a legal action. The news comes only half a year after the French police […] Continue Reading
New Mexico Tribes Ink 22-Year Gaming Agreement With Government
- April 14, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
Native American tribes in New Mexico have been handed a major boost in the quest to keep the casino doors open as Governor Susana Martinez signed a gaming compact that will ensure tribal casinos remain in business over the period of next 22 years. The Legislature approved the pact last month and all that’s left […] Continue Reading
Riverboat Casinos to Move Inland with Senate Backing
- April 13, 2015 By Samantha A. -
Riverboat casinos in Indiana would be permitted to move inland, under a state Senate approved bill. Marketing for casinos receive a tax break with this bill, as well. The bill was passed 36-13. A possible deal breaker for the House, is the delay in live dealers for five years. The House had previously passed a […] Continue Reading
Anti-RAWA Petition Unlikely to Reach Needed Number of Signatures
- April 13, 2015 By Oliver Young -
The Poker Players Alliance on 2nd of April, 2015, published a “We the People” petition whose main objective is to oppose the efforts of some Congressmen to force US states to shut down poker sites and online casinos authorised by particular states. However, it seems highly unlikely that the minimum requirement of 100,000 signatures within […] Continue Reading
£53 Million Lottery Winner Back to Serving Lunch for Pensioners
- April 9, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
Angela Maxwell has continued volunteering at a Coningsby Community Hall in Lincolnshire mere days after winning staggering £53 million EuroMillions jackpot with her husband in the National Lottery. The 67-year-old resumed her five-hour shifts making lunch for pensioners just a week after she was informed by her husband of the hefty lottery payout. Richard Maxwell […] Continue Reading
Online Gaming Operator Subjected to Distributed Denial of Service Attack
- April 8, 2015 By Oliver Young -
Customers at the Betat online casino group over the weekend experienced technical issues when trying to gain access to their casino account. There have been numerous complaints until a group representative gave a public explanation that Betat has been a target of a serious Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. According to the information provided […] Continue Reading
Bookmakers Expect Record Grand National Numbers
- April 7, 2015 By Nemanja L. -
Sports betting operators in the United Kingdom expect to see record numbers on the 2015 Grand National, with some €4 million set to be wagered across the Irish betting industry alone. Grand National is one of the most popular horse racing events in the world and it traditionally takes place at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, […] Continue Reading
Wynn Casino is Being Refused a Permit
- April 6, 2015 By Samantha A. -
Wynn Casino is currently in a large debate and stand off when it comes to obtaining that permit that is needed to open their doors and be able to showcase their casino to the public. This was not foreseen, since the well known casino and resort owners have always had casinos placed throughout the world […] Continue Reading
Cambodia Prepares New Gambling Bill
- April 6, 2015 By Oliver Young -
Authorities in Cambodia have revealed that there will be some amendments imposed to the existing gambling-related laws by the end of 2015. According to the information, authorities have prepared a bill that is widely accepted by the National Assembly and whose objective is to take the country’s gambling industry to new heights. Cambodia wants to […] Continue Reading