International Gambling Operators Start to Withdraw from Singapore As New Gambling Bill Nears

by October 17, 2014

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Gambling Bill in Singapore passed its second reading earlier this month, a number of online gambling businesses have withdrawn their operations from the country.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 going to limit the Singapore gambling market to only non-profit operators owned locally. The ...

GiGse Advisory Board Introduces Open Space Technology for the 2015 Expo

by October 17, 2014

The event organizers of the GiGse 2015 have gathered together in Las Vegas on the 28th and 29th of September to talk about what topics, issues and themes the industry is interested in.The Advisory Board is considering to let those who will participate in the event to decide a ...

Sports Betting to Become Legal in New Jersey after Christie’s Approval

by October 17, 2014

The approval of the proposal, aimed at making the sports betting activities in New Jersey legal, was not too surprising to those who keep a close eye on the turn of events.Yesterday, 73 members of the state authorities gave their positive vote to the legislation bill. There w ...

Members of the European Commission Decide the Fate of Svenska Spel Monopoly

by October 17, 2014

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 was the standpoint of the European Commission.According to the authorities, the Swedish laws are intend ...

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 ...