Sochi Plays Host to the Russian Gaming Week in November
By 
Susan Sutton ·
Russia is going to play host to the popular gambling exhibition summit at the beginning of the next month. During the event, called the Russian Gaming Week, a wide variety…
Tag: Regulation
Progress Towards Gambling Activities Legislation in Norway
By Susan Sutton ·
Almost a month ago, the Norwegian authorities have announced that they will refine the local gambling rules and regulations in order to make Norway a country whose residents are enabled…
Amaya Gaming to Put Cadillac Jack up for Sale
By 
Anthony Huber ·
Amaya Gaming – the online gaming giant that is gaining more and more popularity due to the proactive approach of the managers and the attractive products and services it offers,…
South Korea’s Jeju Island Looking to Implement Gambling Regulations Similar to the Singaporean
By 
Robert Johnson ·
Jeju Island’s authorities have long been working on making the island a world-class tourist and entertainment destination. It is part of South Korea, takes more than 1,800 square kilometers of…
The Gaming Sector in China Remains Stable; Vietnam, Cambodia and Taiwan to Enter the Gambling Industry
By Susan Sutton ·
It is not surprising that the gambling activities in China play a key role in the culture of the country. Although they are illegal in the Mainland area, the betting…
Japanese Gambling Legislation Procedure Postponed for 2015
By Susan Sutton ·
According to the proposal of the Japanese authorities, the gambling legalization in the country was supposed to take effect really soon. However, the latest information released, disapproves of that statement.…
James Packer of Crown Resorts Says States’ Regulations and High-Rollers Harm the Company
By 
Terry Davis ·
During the Annual General Meeting last Thursday, Crown Resorts chairman James Packer stated that high rolling punters are “killing” the profits of his gambling facilities in Melbourne and Perth. He…
MGM Resorts International Stands Behind Let NY Play Campaign for Legalizing Online Poker in NY
By Terry Davis ·
Even though MGM Resorts International does not have a gambling facility in New York, when it comes to online poker services, it has shown great interest in promoting a legal…
International Gambling Operators Start to Withdraw from Singapore As New Gambling Bill Nears
By Terry Davis ·
As the Remote Gambling Bill in Singapore passed its second reading earlier this month, a number of online gambling businesses have withdrawn their operations from the country. The bill is…
Members of the European Commission Decide the Fate of Svenska Spel Monopoly
By Anthony Huber ·
The gambling rules and regulations in Sweden may change pretty soon. The Court of the European Union will discuss the amenities that need to be imposed. The reason for that…
Vietnam Announces Changes in Online Gambling Regulations
By Anthony Huber ·
Vietnamese gambling regulators have already notified the gambling operators that provide their products and services on the Vietnamese territory to take actions towards obtaining licenses. Otherwise, they risk being imposed…
Amax Offers Online Gambling to Players Who Come to Vanuatu Island; Conflict with GMEG Continues
By Robert Johnson ·
Amax International Holdings has announced that it considers to provide high-rollers with live-dealer wagering opportunity at the Vanuatu Island market. Earlier this week Amax signed a deal to acquire 60%…
Netherlands to Impose Strict Measures against Illegal Gambling Activities
By Susan Sutton ·
Kansspelautorieit, the Dutch gambling regulator, is taking draconian measures towards limiting the illegal gambling activities that take place on the territory of the country. Every player or gambling operator that…
Crown Melbourne Offers $200 Million for a ‘One-Sided’ Deal With the Government
By Terry Davis ·
One of the biggest gambling companies in Australia – Crown Melbourne, may soon sign a deal with the Victorian government, which will ensure that if any problems concerning its bottom…
New Belgian Government Boosts Its Gambling Industry By Allowing Two New Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
The offline and online casinos in Belgium are preparing for an expansion, as the new Belgium government steps into office. The new coalition government is often referred to as the…
Ladbrokes Will No Longer Operate in Norway, Switzerland and Hungary
By Robert Johnson ·
One of the biggest online casinos in the United Kingdom – Ladbrokes, is withdrawing its business activities from a number of European grey markets. Grey markets are those markets where…
Gambling Activities in Illinois Help Two Organizations Ensure Better Living Standard for Abused Children
By Susan Sutton ·
Yesterday, during the regular meeting of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center and Case Appointed Special Advocates were awarded. The total amount was made from…
GBGA Claims Rejected by the Royal Courts of Justice
By Susan Sutton ·
Last Friday the Royal Courts of Justice has decided that the claims of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association are not convincing enough. The Gibraltar authorities had pretensions towards the…
Ireland to Introduce a New Betting Bill Aimed at Reviving Country’s Economy
By Anthony Huber ·
Three years ago Michael Noonan took the reigns of the Ministry of Finance in Ireland and since then, he has been making unsuccessful attempts to impose a new tax that…
Cercle Cadet Authorities Accused of Fraud and Embezzlement
By Susan Sutton ·
France didn’t succeed in staying away from the chaos in the gambling industry round the globe. A few days ago, a meeting between the President of the local regulator and…
The City Council to Impose Restrictions to Preoria-based Video-gambling Cafes
By Anthony Huber ·
It has became clear recently that there will be a significant change in the rules and regulations, concerning the video-gambling cafes in Preoria but the upcoming change might not be…
PPA Stands Against Online Gambling Alterations During the Lame-Duck Session of the Senate
By Terry Davis ·
The US-based Poker Player Alliance is determined to stand against any possible legislation changes when it comes to online gambling at the ongoing lame-duck session of the Congress. PPA stands…
Gambling Debates in Indiana; The Governor Against the “Expansion”
By Anthony Huber ·
Indiana is another state, which is expected to take actions towards enabling the local players freely use various gambling products and services. However, the expansion has to be approved by…
NagaCorp Proves Exclusive Rights to Run Casino Operations in Phnom Penh
By Terry Davis ·
Investors at NagaCorp Ltd. have recently requested from the company to provide them with a better assurance of its ability to perform in the region as a licensed gambling operator.…
Czech Republic to Let Foreign Operators Enter the Local Gambling Market
By Susan Sutton ·
Czech Republic is another European country that is planning to impose new rules and regulations, concerning the gambling activities on its territory. The Finance Ministry has announced that it is…
Manitoba Reports a Decline in the Gambling Activities
By Anthony Huber ·
Although prominent Canadian gambling experts predicted a bright future to the local gaming industry, the latest data, concerning the revenue of major gaming hubs in Manitoba, proves that their forecast…
Warner Gaming Gets a Preliminary Approval to Re-brand a Tahoe Casino into a Hard Rock
By Terry Davis ·
Warner Gaming was given a preliminary approval by the California state gaming regulators to acquire the Horizon casino in Lake Tahoe. The plans are for the casino to be reconstructed…
Japanese Casinos Inaccessible to Local People
By Susan Sutton ·
Japanese authorities have taken their final decision for limiting the access of the citizens to the casinos that are going to be established. Once the new casinos open doors for…
The Legislation of C-290 Might Become Official Soon
By Anthony Huber ·
Canada is one of the countries where the sports betting legalization is in process. The Canadian Senate authorities have finally decided to reconsider the advantages and disadvantages of the sports…
India Prosecutes Illegal Gambling Activities and Considers Changes in Legislation
By Robert Johnson ·
An Indian software developer was taken into custody for selling illegal gambling software, which developed himself, to more than twelve bookies. The man, named Ekanksh Rajendrakumar Jain, had previously been…