Gambling News

- December 9, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Mexico are on the verge of introducing the legal framework that would regulate online gaming in the country after the two leading parties agreed in principle on the new gambling bill. The government has already had several unsuccessful attempts in the past as their leading political forces Partido da la Revolucion Democratica (PRD) and Partido […] Continue Reading

- December 9, 2014 By Samantha A. -

When it comes to a casino robbery, you do not expect to see this headline. Not only did they stun him with a stun gun, but the suspect continued to reach for his firearm, even when the stun gun was used. This caused the police to shoot the man multiple times to protect themselves in […] Continue Reading

- December 8, 2014 By Oliver Young -

Starting from Thursday, December the 4th, remote gambling operators that want to offer their services to Dutch customers will be able to pre-apply for a license issued by the Kansspelautorieteit (KSA), also known as the Dutch Gambling Authority. The KSA finally started the process of receiving applications two days after it issued a record fine […] Continue Reading

- December 5, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

CVC Capital Partners is set to complete a purchase of the controlling stake in UK sports betting operator Sky Bet, it has been revealed. The private equity firm will pay £720 million for 80% stake in Sky Bet, while Sky will keep the 20% stake after the process is completed. One of world’s largest broadcasting […] Continue Reading

- December 3, 2014 By Oliver Young -

Monday was a day of hope for the remaining 8 Atlantic City casinos after a tax relief proposal was made by Steve Sweeny, a State Senate President, and Senator James Whelan. According to the newly presented plan, Atlantic City casinos will get the chance to collectively pay $150 million in taxes for two years. Even though […] Continue Reading

- December 2, 2014 By Samantha A. -

One lucky Las Vegas man has won $14million on Megabucks, however he is going to be the one to donate each and every penny that he won to charities across the area. He wants to do something nice with the money that he got, and this is one of the best ways that he can […] Continue Reading

- December 2, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

The Responsible Gambling Trust has released an independent research into fixed-odds betting machines that seems to have shown a clear distinction between problem and non-problem behaviour. Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) has challenged the Responsible Gambling Trust to answer two very important questions, whether it is possible to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful behaviour and […] Continue Reading

- December 1, 2014 By Oliver Young -

A law firm Abanlex from Spain has raised several issues about the use of Bitcoins by online gambling operators and the way this digital currency is regulated by Spain’s Treasury. The Treasury is the governmental body that is in charge of regulating, supervision and penalising gambling activities that take place on Spanish territory. “Ultimately, the […] Continue Reading

- November 27, 2014 By Nemanja L. -

Polish government has warned its gamblers that playing at online websites not licensed by the country could see them face serious charges and even earn them jail time. Namely, Polish Ministry of Finance has made it clear that betting with unlicensed gaming operators could see the country residents face criminal charges. This is the first […] Continue Reading

- November 26, 2014 By Oliver Young -

Many things have changed in Sochi after it was completely reconstructed and transformed in order to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The forgotten holiday resort where families used to escape city noise in the past was brought back to life and now it wants to become Monte Carlo of the Black Sea. Some managing […] Continue Reading