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- March 9, 2016 By Oliver Young -

The Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, made history when he signed the first daily fantasy sports bill two days ago, and the state became the first one to formally legalize this gambling activity. A legal framework was established into the Fantasy Contests Act where several consumer protections were provided. Commenting on the news, Senator Ryan […] Continue Reading

- March 7, 2016 By Samantha A. -

The battle that is to bring casino gambling to Georgia has hit a major roadblock this past week within the House of Representatives, but even those that are opposed to the idea of gambling in Georgia expect this fight to continue. Legislation that would ultimately allow up to four casinos to operate within the state, […] Continue Reading

- March 7, 2016 By Oliver Young -

According to a new analysis, the well known UK based bookmaker Paddy Power is targeting high minority ethnic areas with controversial fixed-odds betting terminals also known as FOBTs. The research that used data from the UK Gambling Commission, revealed that 61 percent of the 349 betting shops of Paddy Power are located in parts where […] Continue Reading

- March 2, 2016 By Oliver Young -

It appears that the lawmakers in Florida have failed in their efforts to push the gambling bills after an important Senate committee decided not to bring the subject on the table for vote. This includes the new $3 billion 20-year compact with the Seminole Tribe. The legislature in the US state will wrap things up […] Continue Reading

- March 1, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

Sports betting has been on a minor downtrend in Russia of late, but there have been no major changes with regards to the most popular sports among the country’s punters, with football still leading the way. Russian gambling company First Gaming recently released a report on the country’s sports betting market in 2015, announcing that […] Continue Reading

- February 29, 2016 By Oliver Young -

Lawmakers of the Greek controlled southern part of Cyprus have allegedly shortlisted the number of bidders who had applied for the first Cypriot casino license. It is believed that all three operators have Asian ties. According to local media, Cyprus officials have picked three casino operators that are going to compete in the final stage […] Continue Reading

- February 25, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

Daily fantasy sports websites have endured some tough times in the United States of late, having been banished from quite a few states, which made them turn their attention to the UK market and start a new business in Europe. However, they have finally received some good news as Virginia is set to become the […] Continue Reading

- February 24, 2016 By Samantha A. -

When it comes to renaming a casino, you may or may not be surprised by the number of names that pop up, and by which ones are actually considered. When it comes to the Greektown Casino Hotel, a new name came up, and this name is by far one of those that you’re going to […] Continue Reading

- February 24, 2016 By Oliver Young -

Gambling regulators in New Jersey have published temporary regulations regarding skill based gaming content at land based casino floors in the state. Yesterday the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement published the guidelines about skill based gaming in brick and mortar casinos in Atlantic City, fulfilling the promise they made to casino operators and game […] Continue Reading

- February 23, 2016 By Nemanja L. -

Swedish gaming operator Mr Green has announced its plans to expand their offering by adding a sports betting website to the online casino that has been their main source of income in the past. The Malta-based gaming company presented its 2015 results to investors and at the same time revealed that they would be launching […] Continue Reading