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About two thirds of Americans see gambling as morally acceptable, Gallup survey shows
- June 13, 2016 By Oliver Young -
A recent survey conducted by Brima Gallup, shows that gambling is acceptable for a majority of Americans. A nation-wide survey that was conducted by American Gaming Association, two years ago, also proved that for a vast majority of the people in the US, casino gaming is acceptable. The survey that was conducted by Gallup is […] Continue Reading
Proposed Amendments on California Poker Bill Would Make PokerStars Eligible
- June 8, 2016 By Oliver Young -
Two years ago we reported that most stakeholders thought that PokerStars is eligible for a licence and that most experts that were present at the 2014 California Conference on Online Gaming. At the beginning of this year, three bills regarding online gambling were discussed in the most populous US state, and the Online Poker Bill […] Continue Reading
New York Set to Legalise DFS Websites
- June 7, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
Leading daily fantasy sports operators could finally hear some good news after ongoing problems in various states as New York is nearing closer to regulating the DFS market. The state regulators are in advanced talks over DFS legislation and a conditional bill that would legalise daily fantasy sports websites appears on the horizon. New York […] Continue Reading
NetEnt’s Presence in Canada Market Keeps Decreasing; Company Withdraws from Three Online Casinos
- June 6, 2016 By Oliver Young -
Canadian regulations concerning online casino gaming are often quoted as problematic. Officially, each province has its own regulations concerning online gambling, and some are as seen as more restrictive, whereas other provinces are a bit more liberal. Quebec is often quoted as one of the most restrictive Canadian provinces when it comes to online gambling […] Continue Reading
MGM Becomes Sole Owner of Borgata Casino After Boyd Sells 50% Stake
- June 1, 2016 By Oliver Young -
Yesterday Boyd Gaming announced that it sold its 50% stake of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to MGM Resorts. This makes MGM the sole owner of the well known land based casino resort located in Atlantic City. Boyd told media that it gave up half of its share in the body that controls Borgata […] Continue Reading
New Online Gambling Bill Gets Senate Vote in the Czech Republic
- May 30, 2016 By Oliver Young -
According to recent developments, the Czech Republic might be the next country to open its online gambling market to international casino, sports betting and lottery operators. The proposed bill about the new Internet gambling regulation in the country was approved by the Senate last week. The senate voted 42 to zero in favor of the […] Continue Reading
Macau Casino Revenue Falls More than Estimated Due to Tighter Rules
- May 30, 2016 By Samantha A. -
Macau Casino’s gaming revenue dropped more than the analysts’ had estimated in the month of May, as the tighter rules have affected the gamers increased challenges for the city’s casinos which include those who are owned by the Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. As well as Wynn Resorts Ltd. Gaming Stocks extended losses in Hong Kong. […] Continue Reading
Sweden’s Licensed Operators Post Profits for Q1 2016
- May 24, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
Sweden’s gambling market has started to show signs of recovery as most gaming companies posted their first profits after several very difficult years. Despite being given an unfair advantage due to the country still blocking international gaming operators, domestic companies have struggled to break even in recent years, which clearly suggests they lack the know-how […] Continue Reading
New Casino Jurisdiction Established in the Philippines
- May 23, 2016 By Oliver Young -
2014 was a very significant year for the gambling industry in the Philippines. First, a new remote gambling law was proposed and passed towards the end of the year and then in 2015, it was reported that casino revenues and profits rose significantly compared to 2013. Bearing all that in mind, it is not surprising […] Continue Reading
UK Bookies Dreading England Success at Euro 2016
- May 19, 2016 By Nemanja L. -
While the nation will certainly be rooting for Roy Hodgson’s men at the European Championship finals, UK bookmakers have no choice but to hope that England enjoys another disappointing tournament or else they will be in all sorts of problems. After seeing punters smile all the way to the bank as most favourites at the […] Continue Reading