Gambling News
Australians to Spend $26 Billion on Sports Betting in 2014
- October 28, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
The Sunday Telegraph has learned that bettors in Australia will stake a total of $26 billion on horse racing and sports betting events in 2014 alone as the market enforces its reputation as a genuine Mecca for gambling operators. According to the report, the country residents will wager an average of $1,200 on this week’s […] Continue Reading
Flawed Massachusetts Casino Laws Overturned
- October 27, 2014 By Samantha A. -
When it comes to putting casinos throughout the country, so many people are worried about the bad that is going to come with them – claiming that it outweighs the good of the state. This might be true, and for a lot of those people that do not see this situation in light, are now […] Continue Reading
Casino Robbery Remains Mystery Even 22 Years Later
- October 27, 2014 By Oliver Young -
The end of last month marked the 22nd anniversary of the well-known Last Vegas casino robbery that still remains unsolved, reports 8NewsNow. Back in 1992, an employee at the former Stardust Hotel and Casino was accused of robbery. Bill Brennan allegedly walked out of the casino with half million dollars in chips in his hands […] Continue Reading
Myanmar Set to Introduce Land-based Casinos for Foreigners Only
- October 23, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Myanmar is set to pass the latest gambling law that is designed to introduce land-based gaming establishments in three-star and higher hotels near border crossings, although it is important to note that such casinos will not be able to accept residents of the country. German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur has been in touch with a […] Continue Reading
Taj Mahal Doesn’t Want Trump’s Name Taken Off
- October 22, 2014 By Oliver Young -
Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal Resort Casino has to meet a list of many demands if it doesn’t want to close its doors next month. One if the most successful businessmen in the US, Donald Trump, sued the casino at the beginning of August this year and wants his name taken off of it. Trump […] Continue Reading
Bank Employee Avoids Jail Time After Stealing €100k and Gambling it Away
- October 21, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Conor Egan, a bank worker from Ireland, has managed to avoid jail time despite stealing €100,000 from an Allied Irish Banks (AIB) branch in Kildare where he was employed. The 27-year-old stole the money from his employers on numerous occasions and then used it to fund his gambling habit, going almost a year without getting caught. […] Continue Reading
Losing Bidder Seeks Revenge by Blocking Sale
- October 20, 2014 By Samantha A. -
The person below the ones at the top is upset over losing in the bidding war over the top selling casino in Atlantic City and now they seek to block the sale, and get the casino back in their hands. This man states that the auctioneers gave away the last bid to someone that was […] Continue Reading
Legalization of Casino Gambling in Japan Delayed Again
- October 20, 2014 By Oliver Young -
The legalization of casino gambling in Japan will probably be delayed again, reports say. According to an official, this is a huge setback to gambling operators eager for the launch of the second biggest gambling market in Asia. Experts believe that the Japanese casino gambling market would be one of the largest untapped markets in […] Continue Reading
Bet365 Among Operators Leaving Singapore Gaming Market
- October 16, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Several high-profile online gaming operators including Bet365 have decided to pull out of Singapore market after the city-state passed the new gambling legislation. Singapore government passed the Remote Gambling Bill last week, which basically forbids foreign online operators from offering their services to country residents. The legislation will come into effect some time next year, […] Continue Reading
Dutch Gaming Authority Impose New Fines on Foreign Operators
- October 15, 2014 By Nemanja L. -
Netherlands have fined two more foreign gambling operators for illegal gambling activity as they continue the crackdown on gaming companies offering their services to the country’s residents. The Kansspelautoriteit (Dutch Gaming Authority) has fined operators 7red.com and RoyaalCasino.com €130,000 each for the fresh attempts to target Dutch gamers in spite of the government’s stern warnings. […] Continue Reading