Florida May Allow Online Purchase of Lottery Tickets

by November 28, 2014

Florida may become the eighth state to permit the online purchase of lottery tickets, after state Senator Gwen Margolis submitted a bill on the topic a few days ago. The matter will be considered at the 2015 Florida Legislative Session.At present, Florida-based players can o ...

Foxwoods Asks for Longer Bar Service for Its Visitors

by November 28, 2014

Foxwoods Resort Casino’s CEO Felix Rappaport expressed his intention to discuss with Connecticut authorities the revision of the current laws that prohibit the consumption of any alcoholic beverages within the premises of gambling venues shortly after midnight. According to ...

Against All Odds, Adam Silver Supports Sports Betting Legislation

by November 28, 2014

Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, was among those who dared to tell their opinion about the sports betting legislation. He had no hesitations in confirming that he supports the proposal.The main reason why Silver took the decision to defend the legislation procedure was that ...

UK Authorities Disapprove of the Concentration of Betting Shops on High Streets

by November 28, 2014

English authorities have recently disapproved of the fact that more and more betting shops are located on the high streets. They are said to provide gaming opportunities that have not been approved by UK gaming regulators.Authorities referred to the Sustainable Communities Ac ...

Caesars Entertainment to Build a Casino in Cyprus

by November 28, 2014

Cyprus media has recently informed the communities about early talks between several prospective investors, including Caesars Entertainment, and Cyprus authorities.A subject of discussion was a casino venue that is about to be built in the southern part of the island.Yest ...

Poland to Prosecute Players Who Use Unlicensed International Gambling Websites

by November 27, 2014

It is a well-known fact that Polish authorities are currently reconsidering the gambling rules and regulations with the aim of making them compatible with the contemporary standards.They have announced recently that every Poland-based player who takes part in gambling activi ...

Donaco Approves of Vietnam’s Citizens to Be Allowed Access to Local Casinos

by November 27, 2014

Vietnam’s authorities are currently considering the opportunity for the introduction of a bill that will allow country’s citizens to enter casino premises. Representatives of Donaco International Ltd., a popular Asian provider of various entertainment and accommodatio ...

Tatts Announces Its Betting Division Rebranding

by November 27, 2014

Popular Australian betting and lottery operator Tatts Group Limited announced its decision to rebrand its wagering division, so as to turn it into a direct competitor to international companies such as William Hill and Paddy Power.The change will most probably take place some ...

State Government to Grant Tax Break for Crown

by November 27, 2014

According to the latest information released, Crown Perth will be given a tax break.The reason why the State Government granted the casino such a privilege was the fact that it would enable James Packer to attract high rollers back to Western Australia.As a matter of fact ...

Delaware Casino Operators Disapprove of Authorities’ Boost Plan

by November 26, 2014

Earlier in 2014, Gov. Markell’s administration released a plan that was intended to boost the revenues of Delaware-based casinos. It allowed gaming facilities to open independent slot venues at different locations across the state.Local Financial Secretary Tom Cook had ...

Betclic Everest Relocates Its Gibraltar Operations to Malta

by November 26, 2014

While some gambling providers are doing their best to relocate their offices to Gibraltar, Betclic Everest has recently announced that it is about to relocate its office from Gibraltar to Malta.Isabelle Andrès, CEO of Betclic Everest, commented on the relocation and said that ...

Global Poker Index and Roger Dubuis Sign a Deal

by November 26, 2014

The deal between the Global Poker Index and Roger Dubuis, a prominent manufacturer of luxurious watches, made it possible for the winners of the annual awards, given by GPI – Player of the Year, to get a custom made watch as an award.The CEO of Global Poker Index Alex Dreyfus ...

Neteller to Become Available on the New Jersey Gambling Market

by November 26, 2014

Neteller, the e-wallet solution that can take pride in being more and more appealing to customers, will become available to New Jersey’s residents. That became possible due to the launch of Pala Interactive’s newest website – PalaCasino.com.A deal between Optimal ...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Focus on Non-Gambling Activities

by November 26, 2014

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe that will take the place of the old Horizon casino will open doors in the second half of January, 2015. Its executives announced that they would like for the new venue to generate most of its turnover from non-gambling activities.It wil ...

Foxwood Reduces The Number of Gambling Facilities

by November 26, 2014

One of the most popular casinos in Connecticut and in North America in general, Foxwoods, is about to implement changes, which are believed to be favourable to its prosperity.Foxwoods’ CEO Felix Rappaport announced that there will be a reduction in the number of gamblin ...