Gambling News

- September 14, 2017 By Riley Wilson -

Western Australia has introduced a new betting tax, which will put additional pressure on online bookmakers, but more importantly – it will have a negative impact on players as well. A 15% point of consumption tax was announced along with the adoption of the state’s budget, and bears a similarity to the tax which has […] Continue Reading

- September 13, 2017 By Oliver Young -

UK advertising watchdog ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has upheld complaints against four UK-facing online operators this Wednesday over advertisements put up by the casinos’ affiliates which “targeted vulnerable people”. According to reports, online firms 888, SkyBet, Casumo and Ladbrokes are to possibly face fines over affiliate adverts disguised as news articles that targeted the said […] Continue Reading

- September 12, 2017 By Riley Wilson -

Italian gaming news agency Agimeg released the official August figures, which reveal the country’s sports betting revenue almost doubled with online betting recording a substantial growth during the month. Overall sports revenue in August recorded a staggering year-on-year increase of 89% to around €89 million. Both retail and online betting recorded a jump – retail […] Continue Reading

- September 11, 2017 By Oliver Young -

The state of Indiana is to see the doors to its first land-based casino open by the end of the following month, officials from Tropicana Entertainment reveal. The new land-based casino, the Tropicana, will be set next to the Tropicana Evansville Hotel in Evansville on land owned by the company and is to replace Tropicana’s […] Continue Reading

- September 7, 2017 By Riley Wilson -

Isle of Man-based online gaming giant, Microgaming, has announced the launch of the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of high-quality video slots. The new release is scheduled to hit the market on September 6, brining a thrilling adventure inspired by an ancient Chinese legend. New Adaptation of an Old Legend 108 Heroes Multiplier Fortune […] Continue Reading

- September 6, 2017 By Oliver Young -

UK is one of the leading countries when it comes to betting and gambling regulations. Many consider Britain to be the birthplace of modern sports betting with its numerous race tracks and betting shops. Furthermore, the regulatory frame is a lot more liberal compared to other developed countries like the UK. Both land-based and online […] Continue Reading

- September 5, 2017 By Riley Wilson -

Gibraltar based operator of several high-profile gambling websites, 888 Holdings, reported a 5% share price increase, despite the recent record fine issued by the Gambling Commission. The company was fined with £7.8 million due to significant flaws in consumer protection. What Happened? A technical failure in 888’s system allowed more than 7,000 self-excluded members to […] Continue Reading

- September 4, 2017 By Oliver Young -

FOBTs have been in the focus for quite a while in the UK. Some feel that the FOBTs and the laws and regulations concerning their status are fine the way they are, whereas others feel that the authorities should be more restrictive, especially regarding the maximum amount of money per minute that one can lose […] Continue Reading

- September 1, 2017 By Riley Wilson -

Stockholm-based Evolution Gaming announced the quarterly results for the three month period ending on June 31, which show the company recorded a staggering 56% year-on-year revenue increase to €42.3 million. Even bigger news is the fact this is the fifteenth straight quarter of growth, which is an amazing achievement. This means the company’s results have […] Continue Reading

- August 30, 2017 By Oliver Young -

Carl Icahn is one of the wealthiest men in America, but also globally. He is the founder and owner of multiple companies and he has bought countless businesses in the past. His net worth exceeds $16.5 billion which puts him in the top 30 on Forbes’ 400 list. Currently, Icahn is also a Special Advisor […] Continue Reading