Vietnam Announces Changes in Online Gambling Regulations

by October 17, 2014

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 heavy fines for every violation of the rules and severe ...

Scientific Gaming Corp. Acquisition of Bally Technologies Leads to Layoffs of Staff

by October 16, 2014

Two months ago, Scientific Games Corp. bought the slot machine manufacturing company Bally Technologies. The buyout was estimated to $5.1 billion.This is the second buyout of this magnitude that Scientific Games Corp. has done recently, after it bought International Game Tech ...

Netherlands to Impose Strict Measures against Illegal Gambling Activities

by October 16, 2014

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 violates the implemented rules and regulations will face sever ...

Politicians Stand Aside from the Gambling Issues in Surrey and Vancouver

by October 16, 2014

It is a well known fact that any attempt for expanding the gambling market in Surrey and Vancouver has met the fierce opposition of the citizens so far. That’s why the fact that none of the politicians, who are preparing for the upcoming elections in the middle of November, ...

Crown Melbourne Offers $200 Million for a ‘One-Sided’ Deal With the Government

by October 15, 2014

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 line occur, it is to receive the staggering amount of $200 million in order to cover its losses. ...

New Belgian Government Boosts Its Gambling Industry By Allowing Two New Casinos

by October 15, 2014

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 ‘kamikaze coalition’ as it combines four parties. Last Saturday, the members of the parliament swore ...

Ladbrokes Will No Longer Operate in Norway, Switzerland and Hungary

by October 15, 2014

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 online gambling, and gambling as a whole have no clear regulative limits and boundaries, theref ...

Gambling Activities in Illinois Help Two Organizations Ensure Better Living Standard for Abused Children

by October 15, 2014

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 gambling activities throughout the state. The aim of these awards i ...

GBGA Claims Rejected by the Royal Courts of Justice

by October 15, 2014

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 Gambling Act the United Kingdom just put forward but the Court experts came to the ...

Skill-based Games to be Available in New Jersey’s Casinos

by October 15, 2014

Despite the crisis the gambling industry in New Jersey is going through, the local authorities have enabled the operators who provide games, requiring the players to have sharpened reactions and specific skills, to further develop and popularize their products and services.Ne ...

Ireland to Introduce a New Betting Bill Aimed at Reviving Country’s Economy

by October 15, 2014

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 would boost the annual revenue of the country with more than €25 million.The new rule Noonan has been trying ...

GamCrowd Launches Betify and Fenway Games On Its Crowdfunding Platform

by October 15, 2014

GamCrowd LTD has announced its first two apps to raise funds for on its crowdfunding site.Betify is an application suitable with all mobile operation systems, and is used to ‘send’ a variety of challenges from user to user. Completing a challenge lets you win different prizes ...

Full House Resorts Labels Proxy Fight as ‘Disruptive’

by October 15, 2014

Full House Resorts Inc announced on Monday that it was “evaluating strategic alternatives for several months” and labeled a proxy fight from some of the company’s shareholders as “inappropriate and disruptive.”Full House Resorts made an official announcement that it is active ...

Intertain Group Acquires Vera and John

by October 14, 2014

The international holding Intertain Group announced its acquisition of Vera & John Casino. The deal is for $126 million and is still in the first stages. There is a number of conditions yet to be met. The payment for the acquisition was separated in around €36.5 million worth ...

Cercle Cadet Authorities Accused of Fraud and Embezzlement

by October 14, 2014

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 poker players was set obviously because the players are not quite content with the situation they are in ...