http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/GamingZion Gambling Newshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-poker-site-bites-the-french-dust-3466Wed, 22 May 2013 16:19:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-poker-site-bites-the-french-dust-3466Partouche Group, one of the first operators to get French license, decides to pull the plug on online poker operations due to insufficient profitability.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-s-ancient-god-defeats-american-player-3465Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-s-ancient-god-defeats-american-player-3465Live tournament rookie Max Altergott defeats experienced players Mercier and Mizzi in the EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller finals.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-plans-tabled-anew-in-illinois-3464Sun, 19 May 2013 05:37:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-plans-tabled-anew-in-illinois-3464Illinois lawmakers revive online gambling proposal as a separate law and attempt to garner sufficient support.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-may-reintroduce-slot-machines-3463Sat, 18 May 2013 05:16:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-may-reintroduce-slot-machines-3463Slot machines may not remain illegal for long in Hungary if the government decides to follow foreign exampleshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-retains-poker-supplier-3462Fri, 17 May 2013 12:39:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-retains-poker-supplier-3462Svenska Spel extends poker solutions supply contract with SPIELO G2 for an extra four years, with the option to repeat the extension once more.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-couple-grabs-record-breaking-lottery-win-3461Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-couple-grabs-record-breaking-lottery-win-3461Viking Lotto makes Norwegian pensioner and wife 70 million dollars richer as their six lucky numbers are drawn.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/war-hits-french-casinos-3459Wed, 15 May 2013 14:59:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/war-hits-french-casinos-3459Government allows new card game to be played at French casinos, as well as opening the way for the live test runs of experimental games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/enhance-technology-for-danish-online-punters--3458Tue, 14 May 2013 14:51:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/enhance-technology-for-danish-online-punters--3458State monopoly Danske Spil picks Sportech Racing to deliver new technology for its sports betting operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-may-tighten-reins-on-internet-gambling-3457Mon, 13 May 2013 18:40:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-may-tighten-reins-on-internet-gambling-3457Government seeks to restrict online gambling of Singaporeans.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-tribes-ambivalent-about-online-poker-3455Sun, 12 May 2013 05:42:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-tribes-ambivalent-about-online-poker-3455Opposition to online gambling legalization eases among California’s native tribes as the inevitability of the process becomes clear.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-sportsbook-adds-more-mobile-casino-games-3454Sat, 11 May 2013 05:03:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-sportsbook-adds-more-mobile-casino-games-3454Paddy Power further diversifies its portfolio with 14 titles including mobile blackjack, roulette and slots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-czech-gambling-laws-planned-3456Fri, 10 May 2013 16:39:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-czech-gambling-laws-planned-3456In the wake of international and domestic legal defeats Czech government is creating a completely new gambling bill by June.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-developer-launches-another-social-gaming-title-3453Fri, 10 May 2013 14:35:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-developer-launches-another-social-gaming-title-3453In partnership with MGM Resorts International, PlayStudios adds free-to-play Mirage slot to the myVegas universe on Facebook.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ankara-s-cold-turkey-approach-to-online-gambling-3452Thu, 09 May 2013 15:51:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ankara-s-cold-turkey-approach-to-online-gambling-3452Turkish government is determined to keep players out of foreign gambling sites through extreme fines and jail terms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/queen-s-speech-outlines-new-era-for-offshore-operators-3451Thu, 09 May 2013 14:11:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/queen-s-speech-outlines-new-era-for-offshore-operators-3451Government agenda includes new regulations to force foreign gambling operators to get licensed in the UK before they can advertise and recruit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-legend-sues-uk-gambling-club-3450Wed, 08 May 2013 17:09:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-legend-sues-uk-gambling-club-3450Pro poker player Phil Ivey takes Genting’s Crockfords casino to court claiming the club owes him millions in unpaid Punto Banco winnings from 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-gambling-operator-posts-record-revenues-3449Wed, 08 May 2013 13:43:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-gambling-operator-posts-record-revenues-3449Hungary’s gambling monopoly Szerencsejatek publishes 2012 revenue figures showing outstanding growth in all sectors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-is-a-game-of-chance-says-brazilian-judge-3448Tue, 07 May 2013 17:40:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-is-a-game-of-chance-says-brazilian-judge-3448Thirteen people are sentenced to community service in Brazil based on the categorization of Poker as a game of chance, not skill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-university-teaches-gambling-innovation-3447Mon, 06 May 2013 15:31:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-university-teaches-gambling-innovation-3447UNLV launches gaming innovation program to prepare students for success in the gambling industry, also aiding the success of the US gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-officially-sells-a-third-of-opap-3446Mon, 06 May 2013 14:43:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-officially-sells-a-third-of-opap-3446Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is partially sold to Emma Delta in a move to improve government finances.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-government-approves-draft-casino-tax-proposal-3445Sun, 05 May 2013 18:46:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-government-approves-draft-casino-tax-proposal-3445Taiwan plans a 7%-16% tax on casino operator revenues and sends a draft proposal before the legislation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-legal-us-poker-site-is-online-3444Fri, 03 May 2013 11:42:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-legal-us-poker-site-is-online-3444Ultimate Gaming launches UltimatePoker making it the first legal poker site in the country after many years of prohibition.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambler-blames-prescription-drug-sues-neurologist-3443Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambler-blames-prescription-drug-sues-neurologist-3443Neurologist is accused of ignoring side effects as patient goes on a gambling after taking a prescription drug.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-s-ray-extends-playtech-agreement-3442Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:45:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-s-ray-extends-playtech-agreement-3442Building on years of successful cooperation, Finnish state gambling monopoly extends Playtech contract until 2016.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/guoco-group-majority-owner-proposes-final-buyout-deal-3441Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:22:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/guoco-group-majority-owner-proposes-final-buyout-deal-3441Guoco Group may become owned exclusively by current majority owner, Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-regulatory-authority-lacks-funds-and-staff-3440Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:41:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-regulatory-authority-lacks-funds-and-staff-3440Tasked with monitoring online and offline gambling destinations, Belgium’s relevant agency is short of people and infrastructure.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinean-video-poker-comes-with-health-warning-3439Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:25:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinean-video-poker-comes-with-health-warning-3439Argentine lawmakers legislate health warnings for gambling machines in an effort to prevent problem gambling behavior.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/some-2-500-polish-police-officers-raid-illegal-gambling-premises-3438Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:40:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/some-2-500-polish-police-officers-raid-illegal-gambling-premises-3438Biggest dragnet operation to date puts huge criminal gambling ring out of business in Poland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-bidder-negotiate-opap-price-3437Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:36:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-bidder-negotiate-opap-price-3437Privatization agency and bidder agree on May 1st deadline for the submission of an improved offer for the 33% share of OPAP.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-swedish-gambling-legislation-planned-3436Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:50:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-swedish-gambling-legislation-planned-3436The Swedish government is set to tighten gambling regulations in anticipation of future liberalization of the market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-denies-argentina-exit-rumors-3435Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:17:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-denies-argentina-exit-rumors-3435Country manager say Codere has no plans to sell its bingo halls in Argentina.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazil-still-tough-on-slots-and-bingo-3434Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:29:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazil-still-tough-on-slots-and-bingo-3434Brazil continues cracking down on slot parlors but players who claim ignorance are released with minor fines.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-investor-acquires-fantasy-sports-betting-ops-3433Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:19:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-investor-acquires-fantasy-sports-betting-ops-3433MGT Capital Investments grabs majority share in fantasy sports operator as a first move to enter online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-online-gamblers-win-drinks-3432Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:20:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-online-gamblers-win-drinks-3432Swiss gambling industry sets sights on 2018 online legalization date in hopes of a significant revenue boost.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-bill-proposes-legalized-internet-gambling-3431Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:56:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-bill-proposes-legalized-internet-gambling-3431Pennsylvania lawmakers want to keep the state’s gambling industry competitive by allowing legal online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-exits-without-ever-entering-3430Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:19:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-exits-without-ever-entering-3430Starting from May Bwin will stop accepting players from eighteen countries in an effort to focus more on the US market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/massachusetts-could-be-next-3429Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:31:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/massachusetts-could-be-next-3429The Eastern Seabord state is considering legalizing online poker, with some strong strings attached, while also banning online casino games and sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/newest-online-casino-opens-in-belgium-3428Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:23:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/newest-online-casino-opens-in-belgium-3428WMS and Partouche open latest online casino with slots, tables and card games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cherry-buys-license-then-buys-the-whole-company-3427Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:59:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cherry-buys-license-then-buys-the-whole-company-3427Swedish gambling operator Cherry invests into majority share package of games’ developer Yggdrasil Gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/falling-stars-in-american-poker-crackdown-3426Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:59:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/falling-stars-in-american-poker-crackdown-3426US authorities put an end to illegal poker run by the Russian mob and attended by high-profile celebrities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-tourists-seek-casino-destinations-3425Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:41:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-tourists-seek-casino-destinations-3425When choosing international travel destinations more and more Russians look for casinos to play at.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/partial-privatization-of-greek-gambling-monopoly-generates-disinterest-3424Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:38:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/partial-privatization-of-greek-gambling-monopoly-generates-disinterest-3424OPAP’s 33% package could be juicy investment, but most investors are scared away by uncertainties and the Greek economy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-australia-changes-slot-machine-regulations-3423Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:08:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-australia-changes-slot-machine-regulations-3423Two categories of slot machine operators will be established, as well as new restrictions and regulations to stem perceived problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-buys-casinos-in-bulk-3422Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:40:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-buys-casinos-in-bulk-3422In a significant move for the UK brick-and-mortar casino market Rank gets the go ahead to buy Gala Coral’s venues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-french-horse-betting-monopoly-thrives-in-liberalized-market-3421Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:16:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-french-horse-betting-monopoly-thrives-in-liberalized-market-3421Online revenues are growing nicely for former nationwide French racing monopoly PMU despite competition.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamingzion-no-longer-features-blue-square-3420Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:31:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamingzion-no-longer-features-blue-square-3420All eyes are on the future of Blue Square as Rank Group disposes of its sports betting subsidiary.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/still-no-hungarian-online-sportsbook-as-final-deadline-approaches-3419Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:43:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/still-no-hungarian-online-sportsbook-as-final-deadline-approaches-3419Hungarian monopoly, Italian contractor silent on the issue but early days of June mark the final contractual deadline for sports betting site to go live.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banning-italian-gambling-akin-to-banning-cars-3418Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:26:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banning-italian-gambling-akin-to-banning-cars-3418Italian lawmakers’ efforts to introduce a complete ban on gambling draw harsh criticism from academic expert.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slots-and-bingo-fatten-panamanian-treasury-3417Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:50:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slots-and-bingo-fatten-panamanian-treasury-3417Gambling concession fees, taxes are a reliable and increasing source of revenue for Panama, according to first quarter figures.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/influential-chilean-paper-criticizes-slot-legalization-3416Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:08:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/influential-chilean-paper-criticizes-slot-legalization-3416Large Chilean daily lashes out against government plans to legalize neighborhood gambling dens, claiming unfair competition to licensed casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-sports-betting-ring-indicted-in-america-3415Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:50:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-sports-betting-ring-indicted-in-america-3415Former Legendz Sports owners and employees face the court on racketeering and other charges.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-life-sister-act---new-york-state-is-having-nun-of-it-3414Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:01:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-life-sister-act---new-york-state-is-having-nun-of-it-3414Nun pleads guilty to stealing massive amounts of donation money to play the slots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/free-lunch-in-singapore--3413Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:55:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/free-lunch-in-singapore--3413Lawbreaking foreign gamblers in Singapore give a whole new meaning to the term “freeplay”.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/texas-hold-em-in-texas--3412Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:23:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/texas-hold-em-in-texas--3412Texas evaluates support for initiative to allow resort casinos and trackside gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-mulls-over-proposed-sports-betting-changes-3411Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:57:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-mulls-over-proposed-sports-betting-changes-3411Nevada may legalize sports betting by groups in hopes of pulling in greater revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-police-shuts-down-illegal-gambling-den-3410Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:45:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-police-shuts-down-illegal-gambling-den-3410Russia continues crackdown on illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tonight-s-the-night-for-illegal-sports-betting-in-the-us-3409Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:54:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tonight-s-the-night-for-illegal-sports-betting-in-the-us-3409Illegal sports betting revenues dwarf legal money wagered on sports in the US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thrasher-trashes-florida-senior-arcades-3408Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:19:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thrasher-trashes-florida-senior-arcades-3408In a move to ban internet cafe gambling in Florida, senior arcades are also facing the full force of the law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-bitcoin-atm-planned-3407Sat, 06 Apr 2013 06:12:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-bitcoin-atm-planned-3407American businessman proposes installing a Bitcoin-based ATM in Cyprus in the wake of the country’s financial crisis.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bern-police-busts-balkan-gambling-ring-3406Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:56:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bern-police-busts-balkan-gambling-ring-3406Switzerland shows it remains tough on illegal gambling as police raid a suspected gambling den.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shoshone-online-casino-opens-soon-3405Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:08:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shoshone-online-casino-opens-soon-3405Nevada Shoshone tribe and Canadian company team up to create a purely online casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-gaming-hall-legalization-expected-3404Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:24:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-gaming-hall-legalization-expected-3404Popularity of slot machines among the Casino-abstinent population prompts Chilean government to bring the slots out of illegality.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-casino-legalization-expected-3403Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:50:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-casino-legalization-expected-3403With the economy in ruins Cyprus looks to reverse its recent gambling ban and authorize brick-and-mortar casinos on the island.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-uncertainty-delays-taiwanese-casino-approval-3402Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:24:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-uncertainty-delays-taiwanese-casino-approval-3402Taiwanese government departments mulling the possibility of taxing future casino winnings but there is no agreement so far.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heads-or-tails-is-now-legal-in-spain-3401Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:57:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heads-or-tails-is-now-legal-in-spain-3401The traditional Spanish game of Las Chapas is authorized for three days every year, as part of the Easter customs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/colombia-gambling-regulator-considers-authorizing-new-games-3400Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:54:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/colombia-gambling-regulator-considers-authorizing-new-games-3400International developers and manufacturers gather in Colombia to do business with gambling operators in the region.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-overall-gambling-regulator-planned-3399Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:37:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-overall-gambling-regulator-planned-3399Soon to be established lottery regulator may be empowered to oversee the whole industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illinois-online-gambling-prospects-threatened-3397Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:39:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illinois-online-gambling-prospects-threatened-3397Illinois lawmakers may sacrifice the possibility of online gambling to gain greater support for the gambling expansion bill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-casinos-by-2015--3396Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-casinos-by-2015--3396Japanese gambling bill receives support from PM and various political actors signaling the real possibility of impending legalization.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/usa-plans-bitcoin-regulation-3395Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:19:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/usa-plans-bitcoin-regulation-3395BitCoin transaction anonymity spurs US Treasury into action to update their AML regulations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slots-enthusiasts-boost-casino-revenues-in-hungary-3394Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:41:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slots-enthusiasts-boost-casino-revenues-in-hungary-3394Hungary’s overnight ban on off-casino slot machines forced many local gamblers into casinos whereby it is still legal to spin the reels.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/licensed-in-nevada-888-becomes-first-us-online-gambling-provider-3393Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:25:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/licensed-in-nevada-888-becomes-first-us-online-gambling-provider-3393Nevada licenses the first online gambling operator in the whole of US but more are expected to follow very soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-city-assists-problem-gamblers-3392Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:15:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-city-assists-problem-gamblers-3392Gambling addiction is a growing issue in Mexico and the city of Monterrey is planning to do something about it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-green-light-to-hungarian-online-gambling-legislation-3391Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:41:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-green-light-to-hungarian-online-gambling-legislation-3391Proposed online gambling legislation in Hungary sets strict standards and high taxes expecting significant budgetary revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-authority-weeds-out-over-2000-unlicensed-sites-3390Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:55:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-authority-weeds-out-over-2000-unlicensed-sites-3390With France’s young online gambling industry struggling to generate profits for the legal operators, the regulator has been clamping down on unlicensed sites by the hundreds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illinois-considering-online-gambling-bill-3389Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:17:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illinois-considering-online-gambling-bill-3389The state of Illinois may allow internet gambling sites to be opened by existing land based operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentina-stops-card-holders-foreign-gambling-payments--3388Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:35:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentina-stops-card-holders-foreign-gambling-payments--3388Argentina’s Central Bank mandates prior approval before cards can be used for foreign gambling purchases.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sticks-to-sports-betting-legalization-plans-3387Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:22:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sticks-to-sports-betting-legalization-plans-3387Expected legal challenge and setback does not stop New Jersey from pursing sports betting legalization expected by voters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-atlantic-city-casino-bid-may-set-popular-precedent--3386Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:19:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-atlantic-city-casino-bid-may-set-popular-precedent--3386Land-based and online casino businesses convergence is driven by good business sense as much as by legal requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-gambling-revenues-show-gigantic-increase-3385Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:43:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-gambling-revenues-show-gigantic-increase-3385A multitude of casinos and arcades attract Panama players eager to try their luck as gambling revenues shoot up.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-more-online-casino-operators-allowed-in-belgium-3384Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:22:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-more-online-casino-operators-allowed-in-belgium-3384A+ licenses are slowly running out as more and more operators are registered to run online casinos in Belgiumhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-condemns-greek-plans-for-online-monopoly-3383Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:01:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-condemns-greek-plans-for-online-monopoly-3383RGA accuses Greece of trying to keep the EU in the dark about the government’s real intentions concerning the country’s gambling monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-whitelisted-in-belgium-3382Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:19:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-whitelisted-in-belgium-3382After months of legal wrangling Bwin is finally allowed to operate gambling online in Belgium.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-dutch-consider-sports-and-betting-industry-cooperation-3381Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:41:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-dutch-consider-sports-and-betting-industry-cooperation-3381Netherlands conference evaluates possible risks and opportunities tied to allowing betting sponsorship of sports clubs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/women-at-the-virtual-roulette-wheel-3380Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:26:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/women-at-the-virtual-roulette-wheel-3380Middle class women have more money to spend and more online gambling options to spend it at.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chile-launches-scratch-card-tuition-scheme-3379Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:05:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chile-launches-scratch-card-tuition-scheme-3379Chilean gambling monopoly launches new scratch card on Thursday offering annuity payments to spend on elementary education, high school and university tuition.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-casinos-feel-online-pressure-blame-government-3378Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:06:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-casinos-feel-online-pressure-blame-government-3378As Portuguese government mulls over online legalization options, brick-and-mortar casinos suffer from Internet competition and refuse to pay their taxes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-betting-boosts-irish-bookie-performance-3377Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:09:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-betting-boosts-irish-bookie-performance-3377Paddy Power profits up in 2012 as both online and high street revenues increase to varying degrees.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bright-future-for-philippines-gambling-industry--3376Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:26:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bright-future-for-philippines-gambling-industry--3376Credit Suisse expects Philippines gambling industry to surpass Singapore in a few years due to favourable market fundamentals.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-to-sell-its-29-percent-stake-in-who-to-william-hill-3375Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-to-sell-its-29-percent-stake-in-who-to-william-hill-3375William Hill confirmed it will buy back Playtech’s 29 percent stake in William Hill Online for GBP 424 million.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/west-virginia-may-legalize-online-gambling-following-nj-example-3374Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:28:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/west-virginia-may-legalize-online-gambling-following-nj-example-3374West Virginia is also considering moving to legalizing online gambling following New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware example.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bskyb-to-supply-sports-content-to-ladbrokes-betting-shops-3373Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:56:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bskyb-to-supply-sports-content-to-ladbrokes-betting-shops-3373Ladbrokes and BSkyB reach an agreement to supply land-based outlets of the gambling company with Sky Sports content.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-era-comes-to-new-jersey-3372Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:38:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-era-comes-to-new-jersey-3372Chris Christie has finally made the online gambling bill into a law in New Jersey, making it the third US state to allow internet gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/joe-kaminkow-from-igt-joins-australian-software-developer-aristocrat-3371Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:20:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/joe-kaminkow-from-igt-joins-australian-software-developer-aristocrat-3371A former IGT exec, Joe Kaminkow, joins Australian online and land-based casino software and content developer Aristocrat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-creates-cashless-communist-casino-3370Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:10:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-creates-cashless-communist-casino-3370Chinese cashless casino pilot project opens in Sanya Bay resort area offering guests chance to play and win credits to finance their stay.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-proposal-short-but-sweet-3369Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:18:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-proposal-short-but-sweet-3369Sen. Lou Correa want lawmakers to support intrastate legalization of online poker and leave details up to the Gambling Control Commission.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-plans-casino-resort-in-toronto-3368Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:23:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-plans-casino-resort-in-toronto-3368MGM plan to build casino resort in Toronto faces grassroots opposition as April decision date approaches.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-nevada-law-finally-allows-interstate-compacts-3367Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:27:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-nevada-law-finally-allows-interstate-compacts-3367Nevada becomes the first US state to legalize interstate gambling as law is signed by governor on Thursday.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/has-japan-got-balls-3366Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:09:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/has-japan-got-balls-3366Japanese spend hundreds of billions of dollars on pachinko every year but the ultimate destination of these revenues is shady at best.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-got-balls-3365Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:52:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-got-balls-3365An obscure Japanese gaming device has been generating billions in revenue but attracting little media coverage from the west and an even smaller following.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/trivial-pursuits-in-indian-gambling-3364Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:17:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/trivial-pursuits-in-indian-gambling-3364Police in India keep arresting illegal gamblers in various crackdowns while the system’s inefficiency in the restriction of gambling is demonstrated.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-politics-in-manila-3363Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:54:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-politics-in-manila-3363Election time politics heat up as Manila vice mayor and associates are arrested on illegal gambling charges after police raids a weekend bingo party.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-proposal-may-reduce-penalty-for-online-poker-3362Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:54:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-proposal-may-reduce-penalty-for-online-poker-3362Bill under submission in Washington would make online poker playing a class 3 civil infraction instead of a class C felony.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-news-moves-stocks-up-3361Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:03:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-news-moves-stocks-up-3361Prospects of online gambling raise investor confidence in gaming and casino stocks after New Jersey requirements for legalization are made clear.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/all-work-no-play-for-sfpuc-employees-3359Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:54:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/all-work-no-play-for-sfpuc-employees-3359City Attorney’s Office has nearly completed the investigation against several SFPUC employees suspected of gambling online from work.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-sports-betting-legalization-efforts-3358Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:52:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-sports-betting-legalization-efforts-3358Proponents of legalized sports betting gather political support in California but expect a long and rough ride.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussies-like-races-and-betting-on-them-3357Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:44:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussies-like-races-and-betting-on-them-3357Horse races are the preferred target of Aussie bets but the share of other sports is growing while worrying signs of match fixing and other breaches are uncovered.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-no-is-thinly-disguised-yes-3356Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:45:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-no-is-thinly-disguised-yes-3356Gov. Chris Christie vetoes bill in its current form but stands strongly on the side of legalization under slightly different conditions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-uk-starts-work-on-birmingham-casino-3355Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:38:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-uk-starts-work-on-birmingham-casino-3355Funding from RBS lets Genting UK begin work on Resorts World Birmingham at the National Exhibition Centre.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/senator-says-stop-sports-betting-in-australia-3354Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:26:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/senator-says-stop-sports-betting-in-australia-3354Australian gambling laws, Australian gambling news, betting on sports in Australia, Xenophon, Australian Crime Commission, doping, match fixinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-president-urges-governor-to-sign-bill-3353Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:45:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-president-urges-governor-to-sign-bill-3353Atlantic Club boss calls for legalization as Governor Christie is preparing to decide the fate of the NJ online gambling bill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-online-gambling-in-mississippi-3352Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:47:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-online-gambling-in-mississippi-3352Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act dies in committee again but other states still looking to legalize.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-changes-gambling-income-tax-rates-3351Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:10:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-changes-gambling-income-tax-rates-3351Greece scraps tax for small winnings but raises the rates for the rest in a move to prevent shop revenue loss.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-states-striving-for-unified-online-gambling-market-3350Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:07:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-states-striving-for-unified-online-gambling-market-3350Nevada is still fine-tuning legislation while Delaware is ready to operate online poker in 6 months.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/criminal-bust-underscores-need-for-legal-betting-in-canada-3349Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:50:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/criminal-bust-underscores-need-for-legal-betting-in-canada-3349Police descends on illegal Super Bowl betting party arresting several people while lawmakers prepare to legalize single event betting in Canada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tory-mp-accused-of-breach-of-conduct-3348Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:36:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tory-mp-accused-of-breach-of-conduct-3348Campaign group accuses Tory MP Philip Davies of receiving gifts from the gambling industry before committee hearing into industry activity.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/oecd-calls-for-tighter-control-on-austrian-online-gambling-companies-3347Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:28:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/oecd-calls-for-tighter-control-on-austrian-online-gambling-companies-3347OECD urges Austria to tighten monitoring of online gambling companies to root out money laundering and corruption even on subsidiary levels.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-casinos-but-hawaii-online-gambling-could-happen-3346Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:28:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-casinos-but-hawaii-online-gambling-could-happen-3346Hawaii lawmakers propose online gambling legalization to generate revenues for education and protect players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-casino-union-supports-online-gambling-3345Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:21:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-casino-union-supports-online-gambling-3345Atlantic City casino workers union urges NJ Governor Chris Christie to sign the Internet gambling bill in order to save jobs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/foxy-bingo-moves-into-the-rfl-super-league-3344Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:33:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/foxy-bingo-moves-into-the-rfl-super-league-3344Starting from tonight’s kick off Foxy Bingo has become the Super League official bingo partner for three years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-senator-criticizes-election-betting-3343Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:09:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-senator-criticizes-election-betting-3343Senator Xenophon would ban election result betting in Australia as insider info could be used by candidates for illegal gains.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/as-uk-gambling-moves-online-traditional-establishments-suffer-3342Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:53:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/as-uk-gambling-moves-online-traditional-establishments-suffer-3342British players are increasingly keen on online gambling and the market rewards casino and betting companies that move in this direction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ader-investment-accuses-igt-of-lost-focus-3341Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:28:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ader-investment-accuses-igt-of-lost-focus-3341Ahead of the shareholder meeting minority owners claim IGT should refocus on Asia instead of social gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-heading-south-3340Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:22:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-heading-south-3340Playtech enters Spanish online gambling market through agreement with Casino Gran Madrid.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-licensing-requirements-make-industry-unhappy-3339Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:00:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-licensing-requirements-make-industry-unhappy-3339The Remote Gambling Association cautions Hungary about the possible drawbacks of high licensing fees for online gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/david-gambles-against-goliath-3338Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:25:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/david-gambles-against-goliath-3338Antiguans want US players to have access to their online casinos and are willing to retaliate if the US upholds the legal blockshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-money-laundered-through-german-online-gambling-3337Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:34:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-money-laundered-through-german-online-gambling-3337Messy online gambling regulations in Germany and proximity make it a target for Italian mafia money laundering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-gambling-act-faces-eu-scrutiny-3336Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:45:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-gambling-act-faces-eu-scrutiny-3336Germany could face scrutiny from the European Commission over the online gambling situation in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-market-grows-some-operators-grumble-3335Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:33:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-market-grows-some-operators-grumble-3335Online gambling operators consider taxes too high but government does not perceive threats to growth.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deal-is-sealed-as-ladbrokes-buys-betdaq-3334Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:29:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deal-is-sealed-as-ladbrokes-buys-betdaq-3334Ladbrokes pays EUR 30 million for second largest betting exchange on the market, in a move to expand its offerings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-court-says-greek-gambling-monopoly-must-change-3333Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:28:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-court-says-greek-gambling-monopoly-must-change-3333EU Court of Justice says Greek monopoly on gambling must be scrapped unless certain restrictions and protections are introduced.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/controversy-surrounds-winnipeg-gambling-center-plans-3332Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:55:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/controversy-surrounds-winnipeg-gambling-center-plans-3332Winnipeg Jets owner plans to own a downtown gambling center are supported by the government.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mississippi-representative-pushes-ahead-with-online-gambling-bill-3331Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:33:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mississippi-representative-pushes-ahead-with-online-gambling-bill-3331In order to legalize online poker Rep. Bobby Moak will resubmit his proposed gambling bill despite earlier defeat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fate-of-new-jersey-online-gambling-hangs-in-the-balance-3330Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fate-of-new-jersey-online-gambling-hangs-in-the-balance-3330Governor Christie may sign or veto the online gambling bill in the coming days creating a whole new situation either way.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/player-pool-regulations-hamper-french-online-poker-growth-3329Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:09:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/player-pool-regulations-hamper-french-online-poker-growth-3329The poker segment of the French online gambling industry faces serious challenges as player pools can not be merged with other countries.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-grows-but-grave-issues-remain-3328Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:32:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-grows-but-grave-issues-remain-3328The French online gambling industry grew a little in 2012 especially due to Internet betting while the online poker segment is standing on shaky grounds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mega-fortune-made-a-millionaire-in-finland-3327Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:22:16 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mega-fortune-made-a-millionaire-in-finland-3327Online slots can indeed make someone a millionaire as the latest record jackpot from Net Entertainment’s Mega Fortune game proves.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-hoping-to-hit-the-jackpot-with-gambling-regulations-3326Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:33:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-hoping-to-hit-the-jackpot-with-gambling-regulations-3326Proposed online gambling legislation in Hungary sets strict standards and high taxes expecting significant budgetary revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-player-protection-preparations-running-full-tilt-3325Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:58:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-player-protection-preparations-running-full-tilt-3325Learning from past failure makes UK consider greater player protection through ring-fencing requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deadline-set-for-uk-gambling-law-change-3324Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:05:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deadline-set-for-uk-gambling-law-change-3324UK government plans to repatriate online gambling operators by overhauling the applicable law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/throw-the-boule-close-to-the-cochonnet-3323Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:13:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/throw-the-boule-close-to-the-cochonnet-3323Slightly less popular than football but petanque has a strong following in many countries, some of whom are also making good money on betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-fate-of-in-flight-casinos-is-up-in-the-air-3322Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:08:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-fate-of-in-flight-casinos-is-up-in-the-air-3322French proposal to introduce in-flight casino on long-haul flights is yet to be considered by airlines but impetus for onboard gambling is growing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottomatica-rigged-two-online-casino-games--3319Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:07:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottomatica-rigged-two-online-casino-games--3319Betfred claims it was due to programmer error from the distributor that caused two online casino games to pay out less than advertised.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-spoils-the-game-for-online-gamblers-in-vietnam-3320Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:43:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-spoils-the-game-for-online-gamblers-in-vietnam-3320Police in Vietnam raid online gambling ring arresting seven people who made millions of dollars on internet betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betable-betting-on-real-money-gaming-with-new-vp-3318Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:43:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betable-betting-on-real-money-gaming-with-new-vp-3318Betable hires former Zynga VP Jonathan Flesher to head its business development efforts as gambling in social games is becoming the trend.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/a-rational-proposal-in-atlantic-city-3317Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:07:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/a-rational-proposal-in-atlantic-city-3317Major online gambling operator and live poker tournament organizer Rational Group unveils plans to purchase struggling Atlantic City casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-investor-considers-quitting-taiwan-as-legislation-is-delayed-3316Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:45:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-investor-considers-quitting-taiwan-as-legislation-is-delayed-3316Weidner Resorts threatens to pull the plug on planned casino investment if legislation is not passed soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-poker-not-fooling-around-on-april-1st-3315Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:30:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-poker-not-fooling-around-on-april-1st-3315Party Poker drops Palladium Elite VIP tier from Q2 2013 in move to rebalance bonuses across the network.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/interest-in-mobile-gambling-drives-telecom-acquisition-in-asia-3314Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:49:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/interest-in-mobile-gambling-drives-telecom-acquisition-in-asia-3314Hong Kong company Citic decides to buy CTM of Macau as demand for online and mobile gambling access surges.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-steps-forward-no-steps-back-3313Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:35:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-steps-forward-no-steps-back-3313Paddy Power introduces 2 Tap Bet Placement to its mobile app and cuts down betting times to under 8 seconds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ispt-ambitions-dampened-but-the-show-must-go-on-3311Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:24:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ispt-ambitions-dampened-but-the-show-must-go-on-3311Despite lower prize pool and less ambitious live gathering International Stadium Poker Tournament still promises to be a major event.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-government-unwilling-to-kill-betting-terminals-3312Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:22:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-government-unwilling-to-kill-betting-terminals-3312UK government decides to delay action on fixed odds betting terminals referring to lack of firm evidence about their alleged harm.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-feeling-blue-3310Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:16:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-feeling-blue-3310The future of Blue Square Bet is questioned by parent group Rank as profitability is still beyond reach.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stellar-growth-in-zynga-patent-portfolio-heralds-plans-to-enter-online-gambling-3309Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:47:16 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stellar-growth-in-zynga-patent-portfolio-heralds-plans-to-enter-online-gambling-3309Filing 33 patents related to online gambling technologies and process indicates Zynga is serious about expansion plans.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-financial-crisis-for-swedish-betting-solutions-supplier-3308Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:48:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-financial-crisis-for-swedish-betting-solutions-supplier-3308Betting Promotion releases Q4 figures and announces management changes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ohio-internet-cafes-fighting-for-survival-and-possibly-more-3306Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:15:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ohio-internet-cafes-fighting-for-survival-and-possibly-more-3306Documents suggest that land operators are directly behind Ohio’s push to restrict Internet cafes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-slams-one-of-its-investors-in-fight-for-control-3305Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:46:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-slams-one-of-its-investors-in-fight-for-control-3305Investors are advised to stand by the board as leading gaming developer and manufacturer IGT attempts to fight off hostile moves from minority shareholder.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-young-swedish-poker-pro-does-it-again-3304Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:28:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-young-swedish-poker-pro-does-it-again-3304Viktor Blom ends the first week of January 2.4 million USD richer after reaping some impressive winnings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-looks-at-spanish-and-italian-markets-as-move-to-ipoker-begins-3303Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:02:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-looks-at-spanish-and-italian-markets-as-move-to-ipoker-begins-3303Playtech and Betfair are optimistic about attracting new customers as move to iPoker is about to begin.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-internet-gambling-bill-to-be-reintroduced-in-2013-3302Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:56:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-internet-gambling-bill-to-be-reintroduced-in-2013-3302Hoping to legalize online poker in California, Senator Rod Wright believes that momentum is growing in support of state-led gambling legislation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aga-ceo-retires-after-18-years-3301Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:46:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aga-ceo-retires-after-18-years-3301Leading the American Gambling Association since its founding in 1995 CEO Frank Fahrenkopf steps down.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nclgs-meet-in-vegas-to-assess-challenges-and-opportunities--3300Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:39:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nclgs-meet-in-vegas-to-assess-challenges-and-opportunities--3300Lawmakers explore opportunities for state-level solutions to gambling as federal legislative proposal tanks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulation-brings-cash-to-struggling-iberian-nation-3299Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:39:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulation-brings-cash-to-struggling-iberian-nation-3299Half a year after the start of legalized online gambling Spanish gaming regulator publishes figures on revenues and players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-turns-up-the-heat-on-gambling-addiction-3298Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:21:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-turns-up-the-heat-on-gambling-addiction-3298Following a string of draconian measures Russia now threatens players with financial guardianship under new law on addictions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-with-federal-efforts-dead-for-years-nevada-acts-alone-3297Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:05:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-with-federal-efforts-dead-for-years-nevada-acts-alone-3297As federal legislation to legalize online poker fails to go before Congress Nevada decides to solve the situation through state legislation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-licenses-extended-in-denmark-3296Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:55:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-licenses-extended-in-denmark-3296The Danish Gambling Authority has extended licenses to 5 local and 20 foreign operators, and issued 9 new licenses to smaller operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfred-to-launch-a-mobile-casino-on-playtech-software-platform-3295Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:05:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfred-to-launch-a-mobile-casino-on-playtech-software-platform-3295Betfred is about to launch a brand new mobile casino offering based on software developed by Playtech.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holiday-season-helps-macau-regain-positive-trend-3294Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:01:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holiday-season-helps-macau-regain-positive-trend-3294December 2012 helps Macau achieve great financial figures for the whole year, however analysts remain skeptical.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/android-and-ios-device-registrations-break-all-records-3293Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:20:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/android-and-ios-device-registrations-break-all-records-3293The holiday season resulted in record-breaking smartphone and tablet sales possibly driving an increase in mobile casino client base.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-online-gaming-on-the-rise-3292Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:55:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-online-gaming-on-the-rise-3292Chinese market enjoys unparalleled growth rate in online gambling sector with more extensive smartphone penetration.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-governor-urged-to-move-ahead-with-the-online-gambling-bill-3291Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:57:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-governor-urged-to-move-ahead-with-the-online-gambling-bill-3291Four senior New Jersey Senators have written to Governor Chris Christie, urging him to sign the online gambling bill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-irish-national-lottery-bill-expected-to-boost-online-operations-3290Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:14:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-irish-national-lottery-bill-expected-to-boost-online-operations-3290Irish lottery operation is about to undergo a major change with a shift in legislation and a new operator to be chosen for the next 20 years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-to-sponsor-2013-aussie-millions-poker-tournament-3289Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:34:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-to-sponsor-2013-aussie-millions-poker-tournament-32892013 Aussie Millions poker tournament in Melbourne’s Crown Casino will be sponsored by Betfair.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-italia-to-sponsor-as-roma-football-club-3288Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:37:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-italia-to-sponsor-as-roma-football-club-3288Intralot Italia signed a sponsorship agreement with AS Roma to advertise its live casino offers at the club’s stadium.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-bill-is-back-before-californian-legislature-3287Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:11:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-bill-is-back-before-californian-legislature-3287Senator Rod Wright has re-introduced his online poker legalization bill for the California Legislature for next year’s consideration.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-says-playtech-has-no-rights-to-sportingbet-deal-benefits-3286Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:34:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-says-playtech-has-no-rights-to-sportingbet-deal-benefits-3286William Hill says Playtech has no business hoping for benefits deriving from the upcoming Sportingbet acquisition.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-lottery-el-gordo-sales-suffer-a-decrease-in-sales-3285Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:03:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-lottery-el-gordo-sales-suffer-a-decrease-in-sales-3285Spanish lottery El Gordo saw a decrease in sales, however, it has awarded over EUR 2.2 billion in prizes to over 27 million winners.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-advertising-standards-authority-bans-an-ad-by-the-health-lottery-3284Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:43:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-advertising-standards-authority-bans-an-ad-by-the-health-lottery-3284UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a misleading national ad by Northern & Shell’s The Health Lottery.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-social-casino-games-app-has-been-downloaded-1-million-times-3283Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:45:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-social-casino-games-app-has-been-downloaded-1-million-times-3283A highly successful Greek social gambling platform from AbZorba reaches 1 million app installations milestone.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-swedish-online-casino-reached-an-agreement-with-quickfire-3280Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:19:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-swedish-online-casino-reached-an-agreement-with-quickfire-3280The new online casino from Swedish operator Cherry AB – EuroSlots – secured a deal with QuickFire for its platform and games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-television-group-moves-onto-social-gambling-arena-3279Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:48:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-television-group-moves-onto-social-gambling-arena-3279An American TV company makes a move into social casino gambling with a purchase of software developing firm.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wsop-europe-2013-to-be-held-in-paris-3278Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:51:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wsop-europe-2013-to-be-held-in-paris-3278World Series of Poker Europe moves to a luxurious location in Paris for the next year’s event.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-intrastate-online-gambling-approved-by-the-state-assembly-3277Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:15:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-intrastate-online-gambling-approved-by-the-state-assembly-3277Intrastate online gambling legislation has been approved by the New Jersey Assembly with a margin of 2 to 1.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hippodrome-casino-has-a-new-director-of-online-operations-3281Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:28:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hippodrome-casino-has-a-new-director-of-online-operations-3281George Constantinou has been appointed as the director of online operations at Hippodrome Casino just before the partnership deal with Poker Stars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/penn-national-gaming-is-serious-about-building-a-massachusetts-casino-3276Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:21:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/penn-national-gaming-is-serious-about-building-a-massachusetts-casino-3276Penn National Gaming has officially revealed the submission of application fees for the Western Massachusetts casino license.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amaya-gaming-virtual-horse-racing-product-for-canadian-casinos-3275Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:26:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amaya-gaming-virtual-horse-racing-product-for-canadian-casinos-3275Amaya Gaming launched a virtual horse racing product for Quebec land-based casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-gambling-laws-change-postponed-to-mid-2013-3274Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:45:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-gambling-laws-change-postponed-to-mid-2013-3274Irish gambling laws change is postponed to mid-2013, due to more pressing issues occupying the country’s Parliament.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/elite-slots-from-zynga-enters-the-virtual-gambling-market-3272Sun, 16 Dec 2012 06:36:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/elite-slots-from-zynga-enters-the-virtual-gambling-market-3272Zynga launches Elite Slots – a virtual gambling product combining social elements with luck-based play.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wms-subsidiary-receives-belgian-online-casino-license-3273Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:21:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wms-subsidiary-receives-belgian-online-casino-license-3273Belgian players can soon access WMS online gambling services after subsidiary Jackpot Party has been awarded a license there.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-and-igt-extend-partnership-with-mobile-gambling-in-sight-3271Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:06:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-and-igt-extend-partnership-with-mobile-gambling-in-sight-3271Paddy Power and International Game Technology extend their partnership to focus on mobile casino gambling sector.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-support-single-event-sports-betting-3270Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:49:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-support-single-event-sports-betting-3270There’s great support from the Canadian population and the interested parties for the legalization of single-event sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gbp-5-8-million-progressive-jackpot-win-for-a-lucky-british-player-3269Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:53:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gbp-5-8-million-progressive-jackpot-win-for-a-lucky-british-player-3269A UK player has scored a GBP 5.8 million progressive jackpot at Blackjack Ballroom Casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-gambling-product-scheduled-to-hit-the-uk-in-early-2013-3268Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:05:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-gambling-product-scheduled-to-hit-the-uk-in-early-2013-3268Locus Gaming, formed by former Ladbrokes and Openbet execs, prepares to launch a mobile gambling product in UK.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-attempt-at-legalizing-online-poker-in-california-approaches-3267Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:30:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-attempt-at-legalizing-online-poker-in-california-approaches-3267Senator Rod Wright plans another attempt at trying to pass his SB 1463 bill allowing intrastate online poker in California.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-betting-on-horse-races-is-on-course-for-new-jersey-3266Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:12:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-betting-on-horse-races-is-on-course-for-new-jersey-3266New Jersey is on the brink of allowing mobile betting on horse racing, should the governor approve the suggested change to legislation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-group-cirsa-reports-record-operating-profit-3265Sun, 09 Dec 2012 06:01:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-group-cirsa-reports-record-operating-profit-3265Spanish and international casino gambling operator CIRSA shows record operating profit for Q3 2012 with strong performance in sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tatts-group-buys-40-year-license-for-the-south-australia-lottery-3263Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:11:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tatts-group-buys-40-year-license-for-the-south-australia-lottery-3263Australian online betting and lotto firm Tatts Group acquired a 40-year license to operate the South Australia Lottery.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-amaya-performs-strong-in-q3-2012-3261Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:37:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-amaya-performs-strong-in-q3-2012-3261Canadian gambling firm Amaya Gaming Group reports good revenues in Q3 2012 with further prospects to grow.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-gambling-provider-profits-rise-69-percent-3258Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:46:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-gambling-provider-profits-rise-69-percent-3258Australian internet casino operator and online bookmaker Aristocrat shows strong YTD 2012 results with a 69% rise in profits.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-slot-machine-for-every-271-finnish-citizen-3257Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:12:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-slot-machine-for-every-271-finnish-citizen-3257Gambling is considered to be a part of shopping in Finland with 20,000 slot machines deployed in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-betting-and-poker-firm-pmu-surveys-sports-in-france-3247Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:18:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-betting-and-poker-firm-pmu-surveys-sports-in-france-3247French online sports betting and poker provider firm PMU finds out that 81% of the population do sports regularly in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamesys-makes-good-money-in-social-media-gambling-3239Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:52:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamesys-makes-good-money-in-social-media-gambling-3239UK internet bingo provider Gamesys revealed string performance of real-money waging Facebook bongo applications.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-casino-in-russian-primorye-region-to-open-its-doors-in-2015-3255Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:55:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-casino-in-russian-primorye-region-to-open-its-doors-in-2015-3255First casinos to open in 2015 in remote Asian region of Russia where new gambling laws legalized casino games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arrests-in-alleged-indian-cricket-betting-scandal-3254Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:47:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arrests-in-alleged-indian-cricket-betting-scandal-3254Indian police arrested and charged eight people with illegal gambling including alleged connection with a cricket betting scandal involving match-fixing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-and-egba-lodged-greek-gambling-law-complaints-to-the-eu-3253Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:11:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-and-egba-lodged-greek-gambling-law-complaints-to-the-eu-3253The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) started their legal process against Greece in the EU.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-is-on-in-chinese-casino-destination-macau-3252Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:58:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-is-on-in-chinese-casino-destination-macau-3252The enclave of Macau allows Chinese patrons to put real-money wagers using their mobile devices while inside a casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/scientific-games-introduces-new-online-casino-games-in-italy-3264Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:44:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/scientific-games-introduces-new-online-casino-games-in-italy-3264Scientific Games supplies Gala Coral Group’s Eurobet Italia subsidiary with new online casino games following the grouping of its gambling brands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-gamer-wins-914k-on-microgaming-progressive-jackpot-network-3262Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:01:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-gamer-wins-914k-on-microgaming-progressive-jackpot-network-3262Norwegian Dark Knight online slot player wins a $914K on the Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network at Unibet internet casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/apt-finishes-asian-poker-tour-2012-on-indian-goa-casino-ship-3260Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:13:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/apt-finishes-asian-poker-tour-2012-on-indian-goa-casino-ship-3260APT finishes a successful 2012 year in Goa (India) with the biggest Indian poker event ever: the Asian Poker Tour India.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arizona-and-missouri-gamblers-win-the-579m-powerball-lottery-jackpot-3259Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:21:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arizona-and-missouri-gamblers-win-the-579m-powerball-lottery-jackpot-3259Tickets from Arizona and Missouri are the winners of the $579 million Powerball Lottery Jackpot.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thanksgiving-was-a-blessing-for-the-us-mobile-gambling-and-payment-3256Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:37:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thanksgiving-was-a-blessing-for-the-us-mobile-gambling-and-payment-3256The Thanksgiving season saw USA mobile gambling and payment growing almost 50 percent over a normal Thursday.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gaming-association-formed-to-standardize-gambling-industry-3251Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:33:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gaming-association-formed-to-standardize-gambling-industry-3251The Social Gaming Association (SGA) was formed in London with the purpose of developing a self-imposed code of conduct and industry standards.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-additions-to-the-blacklist-of-the-danish-gambling-authority-3250Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:30:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-additions-to-the-blacklist-of-the-danish-gambling-authority-3250The Danish Gambling Authority updated it blacklist with eight online casinos who do not have a license to operate in Denmark.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-irish-mom-wins-408-479-progressive-online-slot-jackpot-3249Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:15:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-irish-mom-wins-408-479-progressive-online-slot-jackpot-3249Irish stay-at-home mom wins a whopping progressive jackpot playing at online casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-betting-firm-bet-at-home-sponsors-austrian-atp-for-two-years-3248Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:43:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-betting-firm-bet-at-home-sponsors-austrian-atp-for-two-years-3248Austrian online casino and sports betting operator Bet-at-Home will be the title sponsor of the Kitzbuehel Austrian ATP World Tour 250 tennis tournament.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-casino-firm-aristocrat-buys-social-gaming-co-3246Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:47:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-casino-firm-aristocrat-buys-social-gaming-co-3246Australian online casino and sports betting operator Aristocrat acquired top Facebook social gambling firm Product Madness.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet365-donations-under-political-investigation-3245Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:12:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet365-donations-under-political-investigation-3245UK internet betting provider Bet365 donated over 300,000 Gibraltar money to the Labour party for campaigns against tax avoidance.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-two-applicants-for-the-nevada-online-poker-license-3244Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:15:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-two-applicants-for-the-nevada-online-poker-license-3244Hard Rock casino and Treasure Island are the latest to apply for a license to run online poker rooms in the state of Nevada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-official-online-betting-partner-of-welsh-rugby-union-3243Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:43:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-official-online-betting-partner-of-welsh-rugby-union-3243Welsh Rugby Union chose independent Irish online bookmaker Paddy Power as its official partner for online betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-police-will-persecute-online-gambling-over-christmas-3242Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:48:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-police-will-persecute-online-gambling-over-christmas-3242Police in Cyprus are launching an offensive against online gambling over the Xmas season.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-betting-license-application-deadline-extended-3241Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:07:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-betting-license-application-deadline-extended-3241Deadline to submit sport betting licenses in Germany is extended for the third time until January 21, 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isps-must-block-access-to-all-online-gambling-in-russia-3240Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:40:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isps-must-block-access-to-all-online-gambling-in-russia-3240Russian Supreme Court rules that ISPs must block access to online gambling or risk losing license.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-betting-provider-betfair-leaves-greek-market-3238Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:37:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-betting-provider-betfair-leaves-greek-market-3238Betfair decided to exit the Greek online gambling market after new taxes were introduces and regulations changed unfavorably.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/red-flush-mobile-casino-introduces-two-new-slots-3237Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:39:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/red-flush-mobile-casino-introduces-two-new-slots-3237The $10,000 jackpot Agent Jane Blonde and medieval-themed Avalon mobile slots were added to the Red Flush Mobile casino offering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-politicians-against-pagcor-entertainment-city-casino-project-3236Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:57:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-politicians-against-pagcor-entertainment-city-casino-project-3236Politicians and trade bodies in the Philippines want the Entertainment City casino resort project to be terminated because of alleged corruption.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mass-market-chinese-gambling-drives-growth-for-macau-casinos-3234Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:21:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mass-market-chinese-gambling-drives-growth-for-macau-casinos-3234The steep growth in the mass inland Chinese gambling sector in Macau drives revenue growth and plays a major part in record-low unemployment.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-operator-bwin-leaves-the-dutch-market-3233Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:42:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-operator-bwin-leaves-the-dutch-market-3233Online gambling operator Bwin.party digital entertainment leaves the Dutch market with hopes to get a legal license later.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-social-gambling-firm-plumbee-adds-beowulf-online-slot-3232Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:59:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-social-gambling-firm-plumbee-adds-beowulf-online-slot-3232UK social gambling company Plumbee introduces Quickspin-developed Beowulf online slot to its Facebook casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-uk-social-football-betting-bets-of-mates-3226Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:12:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-uk-social-football-betting-bets-of-mates-3226Bets of Mates website offers social football betting for groups of friends who gamble against each other in a league.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gaming-association-wants-single-sport-betting-3225Sat, 24 Nov 2012 05:57:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gaming-association-wants-single-sport-betting-3225The Canadian Gaming Association claims the new regulation supporting single sports betting would reduce illegal gambling and organized crime.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-football-betting-options-for-polish-online-bookmaker-sts-3231Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:42:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-football-betting-options-for-polish-online-bookmaker-sts-3231Polish online betting firm STS signed a deal with South African operator Kiron Interactive to offer its football and horse race betting portfolio.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vietnamese-poker-pro-ha-duong-wins-first-cambodian-apt-3230Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:12:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vietnamese-poker-pro-ha-duong-wins-first-cambodian-apt-3230Vietnamese poker professional Ha Duong defeats Germany's Jan-Eric Schwippert to win APT Asian Series Cambodia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-national-lottery-operator-camelot-revenues-grow-3229Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:47:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-national-lottery-operator-camelot-revenues-grow-3229UK National Lottery Operator Camelot reports 8 .1% revenue rise to GBP 3.52 billion with strong performing online operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog88-partners-up-with-early-warning-system-against-match-fixing-3228Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:31:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog88-partners-up-with-early-warning-system-against-match-fixing-3228Bodog88 forms a partnership with FIFA subsidiary Early Warning System against match fixing in football betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cherry-launches-euro-slots-online-casino-3227Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:21:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cherry-launches-euro-slots-online-casino-3227Malta based gambling operator Cherry launches its new Euro Slots online casino with slot games in focus to replace PlayCherry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-carolina-court-declares-poker-illegal-in-the-state-3224Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:11:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-carolina-court-declares-poker-illegal-in-the-state-3224South Carolina's Supreme Court decision agreed with the 200-year regulation that renders real-money poker games illegal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/camelot-is-the-only-bidder-for-the-pennsylvania-lottery-3223Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:03:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/camelot-is-the-only-bidder-for-the-pennsylvania-lottery-3223Lottery operator Camelot seems to be the only candidate to run the Pennsylvania Lottery in the United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tolkien-estate-sues-warner-bros-for-merchandising-right-to-gambling-3222Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:55:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tolkien-estate-sues-warner-bros-for-merchandising-right-to-gambling-3222Tolkien estate and publisher HarperCollins start a $80m lawsuit against Warner Bros for using the Lord of the Rings brand in gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-tax-authority-uses-data-miners-to-tax-online-poker-players-3221Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:40:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-tax-authority-uses-data-miners-to-tax-online-poker-players-3221Swedish Tax Authority used data mining to identify online poker players who had not paid gambling taxes on non-EU winnings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/almost-90-billion-virtual-hands-dealt-at-poker-stars-3220Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:11:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/almost-90-billion-virtual-hands-dealt-at-poker-stars-3220Online operator Poker Stars is giving away a million dollars to promote the 90 billion hands it has dealt since the start in 2001.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-funds-campaign-against-match-fixing-for-online-bets-3219Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:52:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-funds-campaign-against-match-fixing-for-online-bets-3219The European Commission agreed to finance 46% of the 18 month campaign against match fixing in online betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-greek-online-gambling-revenues-and-profits-down-3218Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:50:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-greek-online-gambling-revenues-and-profits-down-3218Greek sports betting and casino monopoly OPAP reports losses in revenue and profit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mysterious-online-and-mobile-casino-targets-malaysia-3217Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:35:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mysterious-online-and-mobile-casino-targets-malaysia-3217GamingZion advises no to play at the Malaysian 9 Crown online casino until the site and its Asian operators are reviewed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-lottery-operator-releases-mobile-loto-app-3216Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:48:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-lottery-operator-releases-mobile-loto-app-3216France's lottery operator Francaise des Jeux launches a new mobile app featuring three-click bets for Android and Apple platforms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-online-gambling-operations-grow-in-latin-america-3215Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:26:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-online-gambling-operations-grow-in-latin-america-3215Argentina and Mexico bring good revenue and earnings to online gambling operator Codere.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/madrid-cuts-gambling-tax-to-10-percent-3214Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:28:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/madrid-cuts-gambling-tax-to-10-percent-3214The Madrid mayor agreed to cut the gambling tax down to 10% after EuroVegas boss Sheldon Adelson threatened to go somewhere else to invest.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-casino-operator-sjm-holdings-shows-revenue-growth-3213Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:05:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-casino-operator-sjm-holdings-shows-revenue-growth-3213Market leading Macau casino operator SJM Holdings reports a 41% revenue growth for the third quarter in 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-betfair-to-sponsor-world-snooker-masters-3212Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:30:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-betfair-to-sponsor-world-snooker-masters-3212UK Online Sports betting firm Betfair is sponsoring the World Snooker Masters event, named Betfair Masters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-betting-operator-bet-at-home-makes-profit-again-3211Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:50:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-betting-operator-bet-at-home-makes-profit-again-3211BetClic Everest subsidiary Bet-At-Home names increased 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+0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-loses-online-gambling-license-in-argentina-3208Argentine authorities revoke Bwin's online gambling license for breach of contract.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/popular-igt-online-slots-available-in-mobile-versions-3207Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:02:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/popular-igt-online-slots-available-in-mobile-versions-3207International Game Technology (IGT) has transformed its most popular online slots into iOS and Android mobile versions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-blacklist-against-lederer-and-the-likes--3206Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:29:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-blacklist-against-lederer-and-the-likes--3206The Full Tilt Poker boss and badman Howard Lederer tries to avoid charges again while fellow pro players write a petition against him.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-proves-it-operated-spanish-online-poker-legally-3205Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:10:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-proves-it-operated-spanish-online-poker-legally-3205Poker Stars won a case against Codere proving they operated Spanish online casino and poker sites legally prior to new online gaming laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-poker-enthusiasts-may-only-play-online-3204Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:04:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-poker-enthusiasts-may-only-play-online-3204Cypriot poker players may only play online games for the European Nations Cup qualifiers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-s-aams-gives-mobile-gambling-license-to-probability-3202Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:10:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-s-aams-gives-mobile-gambling-license-to-probability-3202Probability has been awarded a remote gaming license by the Italian AAMS authority for mobile gambling applications in Italy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-gambling-law-enforcement-must-act-3201Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:44:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-gambling-law-enforcement-must-act-3201The most prominent figures in European remote gaming wrote a letter to the Financial Times blaming EU regulation failures in online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-tribes-want-online-gambling-in-connecticut-3195Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:11:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-tribes-want-online-gambling-in-connecticut-3195The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe wants to be included in the future Connecticut online poker and casino games operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-more-online-gambling-licenses-in-nevada-3194Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:03:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-more-online-gambling-licenses-in-nevada-3194Nevada Gaming Commission awarded MGM Resorts International, Z4 Poker and CAMS new gambling licenses for intrastate online poker and casino games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-provides-another-casino-with-mobile-wagering-app-3189Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:16:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-provides-another-casino-with-mobile-wagering-app-3189Cantor Gaming develops and deploys mobile sports and race wagering app for the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino in Nevada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-changes-online-poker-statistics-3188Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:02:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-changes-online-poker-statistics-3188Full Tilt resumes its second place in worldwide online poker traffic after reactivating 400,000 players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-marca-sports-paper-website-hosts-online-sports-betting-3200Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:22:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-marca-sports-paper-website-hosts-online-sports-betting-3200Spanish sports newspaper Marca will feature in-play online betting and other gambling on its website after a Gtech G2 deal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-mobile-gambling-produces-good-results-3199Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:56:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-mobile-gambling-produces-good-results-3199Mobile betting is growing rapidly and drives revenue growth for Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-introduces-vat-on-online-gambling-3198Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:50:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-introduces-vat-on-online-gambling-3198The Bulgarian parliament accepted a new 10 percent tax on land and online gambling with the new VAT act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-live-sports-betting-in-the-espn-goal-app-3196Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:42:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-live-sports-betting-in-the-espn-goal-app-3196William Hill supplies Barclays Premier League live bet odds and wagering platform for the ESPN Goal 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questions about illegal online gambling in Belgium.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-racing-brings-huge-profit-for-chinese-online-gambling-firm-3190Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:33:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-racing-brings-huge-profit-for-chinese-online-gambling-firm-3190Lucky Racing sports betting game in Hunan province is highly profitable for the Chinese gambling firm AGTech.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-spain-yielded-eur-111m-taxes-in-four-months-3187Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:49:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-spain-yielded-eur-111m-taxes-in-four-months-3187The Spanish online gambling sector contributed EUR 111 million taxes to the state budget in four months.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-orders-12-online-casino-operators-to-close-down-3186Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:04:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-orders-12-online-casino-operators-to-close-down-3186Spanish gambling law agency DGOJ orders the shutdown of 12 allegedly unlicensed online gaming operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-legal-action-against-greek-online-gambling-laws-3185Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-legal-action-against-greek-online-gambling-laws-3185RGA is ready to sue the Greek government for its unfair online gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-italia-launches-social-gambling-product-3184Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:04:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-italia-launches-social-gambling-product-3184Intralot Italia is the first subsidiary of the Greek online casino operator to introduce the new LazyLand social gaming platform.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-casino-operator-cherry-reports-record-results-3183Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:55:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-casino-operator-cherry-reports-record-results-3183Swedish land and online gambling operator company Cherry shows strong numbers in the Q3 reports for 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-includes-shfl-entertainment-gambling-content-on-igaming-3182Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:39:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-includes-shfl-entertainment-gambling-content-on-igaming-3182Gaming technology provider Bally agrees to include SHFL Entertainment gambling content on its iGaming platform.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-rhine-westphalia-plans-may-offer-new-sports-betting-licenses-3181Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:44:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-rhine-westphalia-plans-may-offer-new-sports-betting-licenses-3181North Rhine-Westphalia joined the German State Treaty on Online Gaming despite concerns from EGBA over its compatibility with European Union Law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vivo-interactive-deploys-live-social-casino-gambling-on-facebook-3180Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:29:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vivo-interactive-deploys-live-social-casino-gambling-on-facebook-3180Social casino gambling app supplier Vivo Interactive launched a suite of live dealer social casino games featuring roulette, blackjack and baccarat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-android-mobile-casino-gambling-app-from-red-flush-casino-3178Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-android-mobile-casino-gambling-app-from-red-flush-casino-3178Red Flush Casino is set to debut its new Android gambling casino app offering better graphics and longer battery life by the end of the year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/virtual-food-in-pkr-online-poker-rooms-3177Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:35:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/virtual-food-in-pkr-online-poker-rooms-3177PKR releases an update on its virtual poker software to enhance user experience with virtual food and lucky charm items.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betdash-from-paddy-power-offer-real-money-social-sports-betting-3176Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:05:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betdash-from-paddy-power-offer-real-money-social-sports-betting-3176Paddy Power launches BetDash in beta, offering social sports betting featuring for-fun and real-money play among other functionalities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/blind-bet-decides-the-winner-of-asia-pacific-poker-tour-in-macau-3175Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:10:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/blind-bet-decides-the-winner-of-asia-pacific-poker-tour-in-macau-3175China’s Xing Zhou wins Asia Pacific Poker Tour’s Asia Championship of Poker main event after a successful blind bet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-national-lottery-tenders-for-20-year-license-3174Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:36:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-national-lottery-tenders-for-20-year-license-3174QLot and Davy Corporate Finance act as tender advisers to 20-year license to operate the Irish National Lottery after An Post license expires.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-wants-to-end-illegal-online-gambling-3173Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:04:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-wants-to-end-illegal-online-gambling-3173Malaysian internet and gambling regulation authorities set to stop online gaming in Sabah and Sarawak states.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-gambling-opportunities-for-castilla-y-leon-in-spain-3171Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-gambling-opportunities-for-castilla-y-leon-in-spain-3171Castilla y Leon (Castile and Leon) introduces new online gambling regulations allowing new operator to apply for gaming licenses.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/melco-crown-net-income-falls-due-to-chinese-vip-gambling-slowdown-3172Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:19:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/melco-crown-net-income-falls-due-to-chinese-vip-gambling-slowdown-3172Melco Crown Net Income decreased 7.4% to $104.9 million in Q3 2012 due to further slowdown in Chinese VIP gamlbing market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/1000000-dollar-give-away-in-bet365-bingo-online-slots-3170Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:30:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/1000000-dollar-give-away-in-bet365-bingo-online-slots-3170Bet365 Bingo offers a total of $1,000,000 prize fund for their Million Give Away online slot promotion.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-gambling-group-shows-huge-win-growth-3169Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:15:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-gambling-group-shows-huge-win-growth-3169Czech online gambling and sports betting operator Fortuna Group reports 23.4 percent growth in gross wins.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/leading-filipino-online-gambling-operator-revenues-grow-30-percent-3167Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:21:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/leading-filipino-online-gambling-operator-revenues-grow-30-percent-3167Filipino online gambling operator Philweb shows 30% increase in total revenues and 24% growth in net revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hairdresser-from-greece-wins-826-000-euro-jackpot-3166Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:32:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hairdresser-from-greece-wins-826-000-euro-jackpot-3166Charalampos T, a Greek Hairdresser won EUR 826,000 jackpot on bwin by playing Dragon's Hoard with 20 euro cents bet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-dealer-online-roulette-operation-in-spain-3165Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:28:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-dealer-online-roulette-operation-in-spain-3165Evolution Gaming develops live dealer online roulette solution for Grupo Orenes casino in Murcia, Spain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-gambling-at-the-bottom-after-four-years-of-decline-3164Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:34:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-gambling-at-the-bottom-after-four-years-of-decline-3164The latest survey of the Gambling Commission shows that British gamblers bet less on online UK 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American online casinos to bring employment and technical education to tribal lands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-online-reports-profits-50-percent-profits-increase-3160Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:39:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-online-reports-profits-50-percent-profits-increase-3160William Hill Online joint venture with Playtech reports 50% profit growth year on year for Q3 in 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-launches-online-poker-sites-in-france-3159Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:22:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-launches-online-poker-sites-in-france-3159Playtech migrated former Betclic and Everest players onto ipoker domains and launched the sites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-gaming-offers-mobile-sports-betting-in-nevada-3158Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:13:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-gaming-offers-mobile-sports-betting-in-nevada-3158Cantor Gaming offers mobile sportsbook solution to Outpost 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lottery.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-market-shrinks-5-percent-3151Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:00:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-market-shrinks-5-percent-3151French gambling regulator ARJEL reports a 5% year-on-year decrease in total French online gambling revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-online-poker-ready-to-launch-in-france-3150Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:23:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-online-poker-ready-to-launch-in-france-3150Full Tilt launches software beta-test phase in France with play-money online poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-office-is-the-biggest-wsop-winner-3149Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:07:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-office-is-the-biggest-wsop-winner-3149US tax authorities claimed around $10 million from the WSOP main event final table held last week at the Rio in Las 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+0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gaming-plumbee-hits-jackpot-with-online-slots-3139London social gaming company Plumbee reports eight-digit annualized revenues just after 6 months of operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-and-italian-gambling-regulators-form-alliance-3138Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:14:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-and-italian-gambling-regulators-form-alliance-3138AAMS of Italy and ARJEL of France finalized the agreement to cooperate in regulating online gambling together.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-gaming-and-the-one-group-offer-mobile-casino-and-sportsbooks-3137Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:57:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cantor-gaming-and-the-one-group-offer-mobile-casino-and-sportsbooks-3137Cantor Gaming supplies The One Group with mobile casino and sportsbooks in the Bagatelle Beach and Supper Club in Las 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world.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog-open-for-the-vietnamese-gambling-market-3133Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:39:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog-open-for-the-vietnamese-gambling-market-3133Bodog launches Vietnamese gambling site with sports betting, casino and online poker operationshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-president-defends-entertainment-city-3132Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:11:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-president-defends-entertainment-city-3132Filipino presidential office defended Entertainment City by claiming it is a family destination, not a sin city.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hurricane-sandy-devastates-atlantic-city-3131Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:59:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hurricane-sandy-devastates-atlantic-city-3131Hurricane Sandy hits Atlantic City destroying the Boardwalk and damaging casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-euromillions-online-lottery-site-hacked-3130Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:41:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-euromillions-online-lottery-site-hacked-3130Allegedly Muslim hackers replaced French Euromillions online lottery homepage with Koranic verses condemning gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billions-will-be-spent-advertising-us-online-casinos-3129Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:05:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billions-will-be-spent-advertising-us-online-casinos-3129$3.5 to $4 billion could be spent in advertising online gambling in the USA if the gambling laws shift for the better.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-betting-firm-betdaq-launched-nfl-site-3128Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:08:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-betting-firm-betdaq-launched-nfl-site-3128Irish internet betting firm BetDaq launches a dedicated NFL microsite BetdaqNFL with live video comments from the USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-protests-us-poker-legalization-bill-3127Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:47:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-protests-us-poker-legalization-bill-3127Antigua and Barbuda opposes the Reid-Kyl bill as its further hurts the online gambling industry on the Caribbean island.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkey-continues-to-fight-illegal-gambling-with-little-success-3126Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:18:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkey-continues-to-fight-illegal-gambling-with-little-success-3126Turkey tries to fight illegal gambling and foreign operators targeting Turkish citizens with little success.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-casinos-close-because-of-hurricane-sandy-3125Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:20:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-casinos-close-because-of-hurricane-sandy-3125Hurricane Sandy forces casinos to close and sports betting to be halted around the Eastern coast of USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/27-million-at-the-world-series-of-poker-final-table-tonight-3124Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:10:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/27-million-at-the-world-series-of-poker-final-table-tonight-3124The 43rdWorld Series of Poker is held October 29 at the Rio Las Vegas with a total sharing over $27 million.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-politicians-against-the-new-online-poker-bill-3123Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:54:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-politicians-against-the-new-online-poker-bill-3123Member of the National Governor's Association wrote a letter to US congress expressing their opposition to the Reid-Kyl bill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/half-a-million-to-be-won-at-poker-stars-online-tournament-3122Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:42:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/half-a-million-to-be-won-at-poker-stars-online-tournament-3122Poker Stars launches new All-Star Showdown online tournament, with first prize of $500,000 and buy-in of $100,000.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kambi-sports-provides-napoleon-games-with-belgian-sportsbook-3116Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:10:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kambi-sports-provides-napoleon-games-with-belgian-sportsbook-3116Unibet subsidiary Kambi Sports Solutions inked a deal with Mystery Games to provide web and mobile sportsbook on Belgium for its Napoleon Games brand.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crown-to-open-a-casino-in-sydney-in-2019-3115Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:47:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crown-to-open-a-casino-in-sydney-in-2019-3115Crown Ltd. is waiting for New South Wales state approval for its plans to open a casino in Sydney in 2019.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/millions-won-at-high-stakes-online-poker-tables-this-week-3121Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:44:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/millions-won-at-high-stakes-online-poker-tables-this-week-3121Millions of dollar changed hands at high-stakes online poke this week, with Finn Ilari Sahamies winning $803,000.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-casino-gambling-revenues-at-7-10-billion-a-year-3120Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:37:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-casino-gambling-revenues-at-7-10-billion-a-year-3120Singapore Casinos are the fastest growing gambling spots in the world with revenues up to $7-10 billion a Year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/okada-loses-200m-on-wynn-after-clash-with-filipino-gambling-law-3119Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:08:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/okada-loses-200m-on-wynn-after-clash-with-filipino-gambling-law-3119Japanese gambling tycoon Kazuo Okada loses $200 million in one day missing out on Wynn Resorts dividends because of his misbehavior in the Philippines.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-reports-14-revenue-growth-and-brings-swedish-gaming-to-china-3118Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:49:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-reports-14-revenue-growth-and-brings-swedish-gaming-to-china-3118Swedish online gambling operator Betsson reports 14% revenue growth and plans to expand in China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-mobile-gambling-provider-probability-reveals-revenue-growth-3111Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:52:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-mobile-gambling-provider-probability-reveals-revenue-growth-3111UK mobile gambling developer and provider reported a growth of over 35% in revenues thanks to its successful iPhone and iPad betting apps.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-internet-sweepstakes-threaten-us-online-gambling-3110Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:50:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-internet-sweepstakes-threaten-us-online-gambling-3110Authorities decide to crack down on unregulated internet sweepstakes that steal $1 billion a year from legal US online gambling operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/korean-poker-players-are-paid-to-lose-in-social-gambling-3117Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:57:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/korean-poker-players-are-paid-to-lose-in-social-gambling-3117Korean moneymen are real money paid to lose their virtual cash to social poker games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-vip-gambling-growth-slows-down-further-3114Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:25:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-vip-gambling-growth-slows-down-further-3114Deutsche Bank analysts estimate Macau VIP sector growth down to 7 percent from the previous 11 percent estimate with 0 growth for 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/all-slots-casino-releases-full-hd-mobile-gambling-app-3113Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:27:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/all-slots-casino-releases-full-hd-mobile-gambling-app-3113All Slots brings out its new mobile gambling app featuring real-money bets and full HD casino games including slots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky247-chooses-microgaming-online-and-mobile-gambling-solutions-3112Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:20:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky247-chooses-microgaming-online-and-mobile-gambling-solutions-3112Lucky247 casino decides to deploy 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workforce, mainly in the United States. 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+0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-commissioners-call-for-unified-european-gambling-policies-3104EU Commissioner Michel Barnier published an article in the Times of Malta about the future of online gambling in the EU.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/facebook-demands-10-000-for-fan-pages-3103Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:08:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/facebook-demands-10-000-for-fan-pages-3103Facebook demands $10,000 per month for gambling-related fan pages and sets a minimum advertising fee of $30,000 per month.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thais-busted-for-operating-illegal-gambling-sites-in-cambodia-3101Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:59:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thais-busted-for-operating-illegal-gambling-sites-in-cambodia-3101Thai Police arrested two groups operating illegal gambling sites in neighboring Cambodia, making over 800 million baht per year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-money-social-betting-offered-in-ireland-by-boylesports-3098Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:02:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-money-social-betting-offered-in-ireland-by-boylesports-3098Irish independent bookmaker Boylesports teamed up with BragBet to introduce real-money social betting to Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-international-gambling-vision-for-scientific-games-3099Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:14:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-international-gambling-vision-for-scientific-games-3099UK gambling solutions provider Scientific Games consolidates its Barcrest, Games Media and The Global Draw subsidiaries under the new SG Gaming umbrella brand.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-police-cracks-down-on-illegal-gambling-3102Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:25:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-police-cracks-down-on-illegal-gambling-3102The Cebu Provincial police office started its operation against illegal gambling in the area, but many officers fail to obey the rules.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-enters-swedish-market-with-bingo-lottery-and-scratch-cards-3100Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:51:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-enters-swedish-market-with-bingo-lottery-and-scratch-cards-3100Online gaming software provider Microgaming enters Swedish market with a deal with Kombispel through local provider Genera Networks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/solaire-casino-in-manila-to-open-in-march-2013-for-vips-3097Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:01:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/solaire-casino-in-manila-to-open-in-march-2013-for-vips-3097Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire Resort and Casino to open as planned in March 2013, focusing on gambling high-rollers and VIP junkets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-billion-smartphones-sold-will-change-mobile-gambling-3096Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:45:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-billion-smartphones-sold-will-change-mobile-gambling-3096One billion smartphone devices are sold since 1996, the next billion sold in three years will change online gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-launches-roller-a-uk-mobile-gambling-ipad-and-iphone-app-3095Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:34:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-launches-roller-a-uk-mobile-gambling-ipad-and-iphone-app-3095Paddy Power releases Roller, a real-money gambling iPad and iPhone App featuring 19 casino games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gambling-operator-tabcorp-shows-good-revenues-3094Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:29:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gambling-operator-tabcorp-shows-good-revenues-3094Australian Gambling Operator firm Tabcorp revealed a 2.9 percent year-on-year revenue growth for the first fiscal quarter in 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-grandsons-want-australian-bet-operator-3093Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:00:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-grandsons-want-australian-bet-operator-3093Genting family members aim to take control of TwoWay, Australian interactive television and online betting business.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-to-buy-into-the-hippodrome-casino-in-london-3092Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:38:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-to-buy-into-the-hippodrome-casino-in-london-3092Poker Stars refurbishes and rebrands the poker room at the Hippodrome in London after acquiring a minority share in the casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zynga-poker-manager-leaves-the-social-gaming-company-3091Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:12:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zynga-poker-manager-leaves-the-social-gaming-company-3091Zynga Poker General Manager Laurence Toney leaves the San Francisco social gaming company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-free-play-poker-site-questions-us-gambling-law-3090Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:42:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-free-play-poker-site-questions-us-gambling-law-3090Cafrino challenges California gambling laws by offering free-to-play poker for real money prizes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-will-reach-100-billion-by-2017-3089Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:27:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-will-reach-100-billion-by-2017-3089Juniper Research report expects $100 billion to be wagered annually on mobile devices by 2017.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/40-000-wagers-in-the-sidebets-social-betting-app-3088Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:01:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/40-000-wagers-in-the-sidebets-social-betting-app-3088The SideBets Social BETworking app launched on iOS and Android claims over 40,000 bets made by active users.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-virtual-horse-racing-introduced-in-china-3087Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:37:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-virtual-horse-racing-introduced-in-china-3087Lucky Racing announces three new rapid-draw fixed-odds formats and passes the RMB 1.3 billion ($205.5 million) milestone in total sales.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet365-adds-new-hassle-free-mobile-payment-3086Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:00:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet365-adds-new-hassle-free-mobile-payment-3086UK gambling giant bet365 is the first to introduce the Skrill 1-Tap mobile payment method.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-italy-is-down-31-percent-3085Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:36:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-italy-is-down-31-percent-3085The first full year of legal online poker in Italy shows a disappointing decline of 31 percent in revenues year-on-year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-internet-betting-options-for-india-3084Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:59:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-internet-betting-options-for-india-3084Sportech and Longitude signed an agreement to introduce single pool betting to India and Europe with initial focus on football.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-teen-picks-a-725-000-nfl-tip-for-her-dad-3083Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:42:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-teen-picks-a-725-000-nfl-tip-for-her-dad-3083Lucky Ontario punter Gino DiFelice won $725,000 on Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football thanks to his daughter’s tip.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-wants-speed-poker-patented-for-themselves-3082Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-wants-speed-poker-patented-for-themselves-3082Poker Stars wants to patent speed poker or fast-fold poker after acquiring Full Tilt Poker and its Rush Poker product.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-asian-roulette-blackjack-and-baccarat-app-for-europe-3081Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:11:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-asian-roulette-blackjack-and-baccarat-app-for-europe-3081HoGaming launches Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat live dealer tablet gambling applications in Europe.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-and-improved-betonline-live-betting-available-to-us-players-3078Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:34:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-and-improved-betonline-live-betting-available-to-us-players-3078BetOnline added a new and improved live betting software, available to US players, to its portfolio.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-revenue-growth-not-enough-in-september-3075Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:06:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-revenue-growth-not-enough-in-september-3075Although Macau’s 12.3 percent year-on-year revenue growth for September is still not enough to meet expectations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-gambling-in-net-loss-3074Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:49:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-gambling-in-net-loss-3074Sportingbet gambling operations report GBP 39.1 million net loss due to exceptional costs in 2012 fiscal year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aga-says-online-us-gambling-will-be-legalized-3077Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:30:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aga-says-online-us-gambling-will-be-legalized-3077American Gaming Association says online gambling will be legalized in the US sooner or later.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-eu-needs-harmonized-gambling-laws-3076Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:36:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-eu-needs-harmonized-gambling-laws-3076The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) calls for EU-wide harmonized gambling laws across the continent.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-italian-online-gambling-games-deal-3073Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:54:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-italian-online-gambling-games-deal-3073World Match and Microgame sign a contract for new Italian online casino games including roulette.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-aristocrat-tribal-online-casino-is-up-3072Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:05:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-aristocrat-tribal-online-casino-is-up-3072American internet casino solutions provider Aristocrat launches nLive virtual gambling with Island Resort Casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-ensures-exclusive-online-betting-rights-to-opap-3071Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:38:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-ensures-exclusive-online-betting-rights-to-opap-3071OPAP is granted Greek internet betting monopoly until 2030 and is to pay an extra fee on its gross revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/e-sports-can-be-the-next-big-online-gambling-thing-3070Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:04:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/e-sports-can-be-the-next-big-online-gambling-thing-3070Males between 18 and 24 follow e-sports matches. Experts see a new online gambling field emerging.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arsenal-in-online-lotto-gambling-deal-3069Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:47:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arsenal-in-online-lotto-gambling-deal-3069UK Premier League club Arsenal FC launches club themed online lottery with Mylotto24.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-operator-one-account-rule-in-spanish-online-gamble-3068Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:02:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-operator-one-account-rule-in-spanish-online-gamble-3068Spanish law restricts one gambling player account for each operator, regardless of how many sites an operator is running.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-ban-college-sports-bets-statewide-3067Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:55:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-ban-college-sports-bets-statewide-3067New Jersey plans to ban betting on college games in the state, but allowing wagering on all other college and pro contests.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/81-million-people-play-social-games-daily-3066Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:20:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/81-million-people-play-social-games-daily-3066UK and Germany are good markets for online games, especially social games and mobile apps.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-says-no-to-william-hill-bid-3065Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:36:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-says-no-to-william-hill-bid-3065Sportingbet turned down William Hill‘s proposed GBP 350 million takeover bid for its Australian operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/voting-is-on-for-the-irish-poker-awards-3064Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:59:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/voting-is-on-for-the-irish-poker-awards-3064Online voting commenced for the Irish Poker Awards, to be held at the Regency Hotel Dublin on 21st October 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/-mohegan-sun-to-open-casino-in-massachusetts-3063Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:08:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/-mohegan-sun-to-open-casino-in-massachusetts-3063Native American casino operator Mohegan Sun is bidding for license to build a $600 million full casino resort casino in Palmer, Massachusetts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/remote-gambling-association-complain-against-greek-government-3062Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:25:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/remote-gambling-association-complain-against-greek-government-3062The Remote Gambling Association lodged three outstanding complaints to the European Commission about the OPAP monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/record-pagcor-contribution-to-philippine-government-3061Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:09:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/record-pagcor-contribution-to-philippine-government-3061Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) pays PHP 9.039 billion ($217 million) taxes in the first 8 months of 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-to-ban-slot-machine-gambling-3060Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:08:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-to-ban-slot-machine-gambling-3060The Hungarian government introduces a total ban on slot machines with the exception of the three state-concession casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-poker-wagers-in-india-are-far-from-reality-3059Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:24:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-poker-wagers-in-india-are-far-from-reality-3059The Delhi District Court ruled online poker to be a form of gambling in India, with payments allowed to be refused by banks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vegas-casino-refunds-gamblers-after-nfl-fiasco-3057Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:44:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vegas-casino-refunds-gamblers-after-nfl-fiasco-3057The D Las Vegas decides to refund bettors at their casino for the losses on the Seahawks – Packers NFL game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wedge-buster-to-hit-big-in-social-gaming-3056Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:34:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wedge-buster-to-hit-big-in-social-gaming-3056Wedge Buster counts on going mobile after building a huge social gaming platform with sports games in focus.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-sports-betting-is-good-for-delaware-3055Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:47:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-sports-betting-is-good-for-delaware-3055Delaware sports betting increases as the State expands gambling opportunities to new locations and legalizes online wagering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/geocomply-partners-up-with-maxmind-for-anti-fraud-services-3054Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:30:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/geocomply-partners-up-with-maxmind-for-anti-fraud-services-3054GeoComply and MaxMind partner up to provide geolocation and anti-fraud services for the online gaming industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-microgaming-titles-coming-in-october-3053Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:16:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-microgaming-titles-coming-in-october-3053UK game developer releases new five-reel video slot titles Twisted Circus, Phantom Cash, The Joy of Six in October.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-withdraws-totolotek-betting-license-3052Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:57:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-withdraws-totolotek-betting-license-3052The Polish Finance Ministry has withdrawn the betting license from Totolotek, a subsidiary of the Greek gambling giant Intralot.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-living-sports-teams-up-with-zukido-for-roulette-applications-3051Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:28:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-living-sports-teams-up-with-zukido-for-roulette-applications-3051Living Sports partners up with Zukido for an exclusive deal to distribute its products Roulette Football, Roulette Darts, and Roulette Cricket.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/novomatic-put-its-hands-on-cirsa-slot-business-3050Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:17:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/novomatic-put-its-hands-on-cirsa-slot-business-3050Austrian Gaming Industries, a subsidiary of Novomatic Group, buys up Unidesa, CIRSA’s slot business company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betvictor-to-expand-in-chinese-betting-with-oneworks-3058Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:53:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betvictor-to-expand-in-chinese-betting-with-oneworks-3058BetVictor together with Asian sportsbook platform provider ONEworks launches a new Chinese sports betting website Xinweide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-ban-nfl-in-the-state-3049Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:58:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-ban-nfl-in-the-state-3049New Jersey Democrat Stephen Sweeney wants to ban NFL games in the state as long as replacement referees are involved.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-politicians-against-seneca-indian-nation-casino-3048Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:41:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-politicians-against-seneca-indian-nation-casino-3048Seneca Indian Nation proposed scaled-down Buffalo Creek Casino project is met with opposition from the city.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-provides-4-nevada-casinos-with-its-igaming-platform-3041Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:37:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-provides-4-nevada-casinos-with-its-igaming-platform-3041American online games developer Bally supplies its iGaming platform to four ACEP casinos in Nevada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/reel-sports-goes-live-featuring-fa-cup-content-3040Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:00:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/reel-sports-goes-live-featuring-fa-cup-content-3040Passoker forms Reel Sport to offer fixed-odds and online slots gaming in the UK.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-national-lottery-operator-camelot-demands-monopoly-3047Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:20:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-national-lottery-operator-camelot-demands-monopoly-3047UK National Lottery operator Camelot Group demands society lottery monopoly secured by law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-s-dgoj-and-france-s-arjel-are-to-share-info-and-poker-players-3046Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:01:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-s-dgoj-and-france-s-arjel-are-to-share-info-and-poker-players-3046Spanish Gaming Commission DGOJ and French regulatory authority ARJEL are planning to share info and form common poker player pool.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/boyle-sports-features-new-live-betting-options-3045Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:48:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/boyle-sports-features-new-live-betting-options-3045Irish bookmaker Boyle Sports partners up with Buzz Sports to launch ZonePlay featuring live betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-privatization-begins-in-greece-3044Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:29:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-privatization-begins-in-greece-3044Greece’s Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund started privatization of the state's stake in the gaming monopoly OPAP.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bundesliga-deal-for-italian-digital-platforms-3043Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:18:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bundesliga-deal-for-italian-digital-platforms-3043The Deutsche Fussball Liga broadcasts live Bundesliga matches and highlights on the PERFORM digital platforms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-s-amaya-buys-up-cadillac-jack-to-ensure-growth-3042Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:01:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-s-amaya-buys-up-cadillac-jack-to-ensure-growth-3042The Canadian Amaya Gaming Group buys 100% of US-based Cadillac Jack to grow in the US and Mexico.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-site-kombispel-launches-with-genera-networks-3039Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:39:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-site-kombispel-launches-with-genera-networks-3039Swedish gambling domain Kombispel goes live, offering a range of bingo, scratch card and lottery titles from Genera Networks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-singapore-s-trick-with-australian-gambling-interests--3038Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:28:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-singapore-s-trick-with-australian-gambling-interests--3038Genting Singapore sold its stake in Australian Echo Entertainment Group. Market rumors the buyer to be Genting’s Hong Kong company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-touch-down-is-worth-a-quarter-of-a-billion-dollars-3037Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:12:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-touch-down-is-worth-a-quarter-of-a-billion-dollars-3037$250 million shifted in bets after the controversial touchdown call in the Seattle Seahawks - Green Bay Packers NFL game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/everymatrix-partners-with-top-developers-3036Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:50:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/everymatrix-partners-with-top-developers-3036EveryMatrix forms partnerships with BetSoft, NYX and Sheriff Gaming after gaining the Alderney Foreign Gambling Associate Certificate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vermont-governor-wants-online-gambling-3035Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:29:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vermont-governor-wants-online-gambling-3035Governor Shumlin of Vermont asks the Vermont Lottery Commission to make a report on online gambling possibilities in the state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-expands-on-brazilian-race-tracks-3034Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:14:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-expands-on-brazilian-race-tracks-3034Spanish gambling giant Codere forms a strategic alliance with Churchill Downs firm United Tote to expand in Brazil and Latin-America.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nyx-gaming-group-joins-world-lottery-association-3033Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:01:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nyx-gaming-group-joins-world-lottery-association-3033NYX Gaming Group its subsidiary NYX Interactive AB became an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog-uk-has-big-plans-for-chinese-players-3032Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:52:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bodog-uk-has-big-plans-for-chinese-players-3032Bodog UK focuses on Chinese gamblers living outside China on its new website featuring live dealer baccarat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-residents-against-casino-expansion-3031Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:43:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-residents-against-casino-expansion-3031Majority of New Jersey citizens are against expanding the casino licensing beyond Atlantic City.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/britain-to-regulate-fixed-odds-terminals-and-offshore-gambling-3029Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:25:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/britain-to-regulate-fixed-odds-terminals-and-offshore-gambling-3029Lib Dem Minister Don Foster plans to maximize bets and regulate offshore gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-to-partner-up-with-leading-spanish-tv-network-for-e-gambling-3028Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:13:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-to-partner-up-with-leading-spanish-tv-network-for-e-gambling-3028Spanish television network Mediaset Espana signed a license agreement for online gambling software with game developer and supplier Playtech.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-matsu-islands-residents-support-casinos-3027Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:31:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-matsu-islands-residents-support-casinos-3027Taiwanese Matsu Islands’ inhabitants voted with 56% yes to allow building a casino resort on their land.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/62-new-online-titles-in-the-boyle-games-inventory-3026Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:04:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/62-new-online-titles-in-the-boyle-games-inventory-3026Irish online gambling operator Boyle Games adds sixty two new games from Scandinavian developer Net Entertainment.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-poker-pro-yorane-kerignard-bags-eur-120-000-in-malta-3025Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:47:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-poker-pro-yorane-kerignard-bags-eur-120-000-in-malta-3025Frenchman Yorane Kerignard beats Italy’s Jackson Genovesi in the final round in the World Poker Tour Malta tournament.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/barcrest-reel-games-to-enter-the-italian-market-3024Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:16:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/barcrest-reel-games-to-enter-the-italian-market-3024Game Account and Eurobet Italia launch four new Barcrest tumbling reels online slot titles on the Italian market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mysterious-brazilian-poker-site-to-launch-in-november-3023Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:43:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mysterious-brazilian-poker-site-to-launch-in-november-3023The new Poker Rebel website, to be launched in November 2012, is targeting the Brazilian gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minnesota-introduces-low-stakes-online-betting-3022Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:32:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minnesota-introduces-low-stakes-online-betting-3022Minnesota deploys on-site gambling on iPads in designated locations allowing placement of low-stake bets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-starts-repaying-former-full-tilt-players-3021Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:07:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-starts-repaying-former-full-tilt-players-3021Poker Star began the repayment of Full Tilt Players from France, Denmark, Spain, Estonia and Belgium.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casino-broadcast-roulette-spins-live-3020Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:55:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casino-broadcast-roulette-spins-live-3020German Casino group Spielbank Schleswig-Holstein broadcast roulette spins live using Smart Gaming Group's Smart Live Box solution.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-promotion-takes-over-former-igt-client-cardbet-3019Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:01:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-promotion-takes-over-former-igt-client-cardbet-3019Cardbet switches to use Betting Promotion for services after International Game Technology leaves Europe.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/juicy-stakes-poker-sucks-in-more-us-players-3018Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:21:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/juicy-stakes-poker-sucks-in-more-us-players-3018Revolution Gaming Network, formerly Cake Poker began shifting its American players from its .eu domain to Juicy Stakes Poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-department-of-justice-seized-absolute-poker-platform-3017Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:26:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-department-of-justice-seized-absolute-poker-platform-3017US Department of Justice seizes AP software and database with hoping to sell them to reimburse players who lost money after Black Friday.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-uk-and-ireland-poker-tour-goes-online-3016Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:39:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-uk-and-ireland-poker-tour-goes-online-3016Online Poker Stars UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) held 14th and 15th October, 2012 for the first time in three seasons.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/giant-roulette-wheel-at-the-venice-airport-3015Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:27:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/giant-roulette-wheel-at-the-venice-airport-3015Casino ad turns baggage claim belt into a gigantic roulette wheel at the Venice Marco Polo Airport in Italy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malta-and-jersey-to-cooperate-in-online-gambling-3014Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:04:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malta-and-jersey-to-cooperate-in-online-gambling-3014Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority and Jersey Gambling Commission agree to develop measures for responsible gaming together.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/toronto-is-pitching-for-a-new-casino-resort-3013Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:40:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/toronto-is-pitching-for-a-new-casino-resort-3013Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation pitches billion-dollar investors for its casino resort project in Toronto.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vietnamese-gamers-banned-from-local-casinos-3012Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:46:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vietnamese-gamers-banned-from-local-casinos-3012Vietnamese locals will be not be permitted in $4 billion MGM Grand in Vietnam, according to government regulation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussie-poker-player-tries-suing-all-slots-casino-3011Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:29:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussie-poker-player-tries-suing-all-slots-casino-3011Former Aussie poker player lodges a complaint about All Slots Casino for breaking gambling laws by advertising to Australians.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-groups-spends-a-million-lobbying-in-florida-3010Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:49:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-groups-spends-a-million-lobbying-in-florida-3010Genting Group spends over $930,000 lobbying to introduce Nevada-style gambling laws in Florida.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/negreanu-accuses-lederer-of-running-a-ponzi-scheme-3009Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:38:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/negreanu-accuses-lederer-of-running-a-ponzi-scheme-3009Canadian poker professional Daniel Negreanu says Full Tilt’s Howard Lederer participated in running a Ponzi Scheme.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-americans-to-stay-in-online-gambling-business-3008Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:51:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-americans-to-stay-in-online-gambling-business-3008246 Indian have the chance of participating in online gambling in the USA, National Indian Gaming Association representatives state at gaming conference.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-suspicious-cyprus-online-casinos-go-down-3007Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-suspicious-cyprus-online-casinos-go-down-3007Cypriot providers iButler Casino and Bet821 close down, allegedly because of complaints of spamming, shilling and copycat software usage against them.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-alliance-4-main-problems-of-the-reid-kyl-bill-3006Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:15:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-alliance-4-main-problems-of-the-reid-kyl-bill-3006John Pappas, the executive director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) complains about the vague language of the Reid-Kyl bill, naming 4 areas of concernhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-will-be-operating-from-the-isle-of-man-3005Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:39:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-will-be-operating-from-the-isle-of-man-3005Poker Stars move the Full Tilt Poker servers to the Isle of Man, and is ready to begin operating by 6th November, 2012, promising to pay out non-US players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-plans-to-ban-rolling-the-dice-in-virtual-worlds-3004Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:15:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-plans-to-ban-rolling-the-dice-in-virtual-worlds-3004In the social game Dragon Quest X players roll the dice inside the game, and later exchange their winnings for real money.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-players-banned-from-red-star-poker-3003Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-players-banned-from-red-star-poker-3003Revolution Gaming Network’s online poker room Red Star Poker does not accept US players anymore on its site, existing player allowed to continue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/continent-8-conquers-three-continents-2998Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:50:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/continent-8-conquers-three-continents-2998Continent 8 opens data centers in Europe, Asia and North America offering co-location and managed hosting services to gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-and-barbuda-calls-top-dogs-from-dc-into-the-fight-with-us-2997Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:43:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-and-barbuda-calls-top-dogs-from-dc-into-the-fight-with-us-2997​Antigua and Barbuda hires top player Washington political PR firm to put pressure on US government.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympics-and-strong-currency-pull-swedish-online-casinos-down-2996Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:38:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympics-and-strong-currency-pull-swedish-online-casinos-down-2996Swedish internet casino software developer Entertainment AB expects 10% lover revenues in Q3 2012, naming Olympics as one of the causes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igame-malta-switches-from-igt-to-microgaming-poker-network-2994Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:35:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igame-malta-switches-from-igt-to-microgaming-poker-network-2994iGame Malta moves operation to Microgaming Poker Network after IGT closed its Entraction Poker 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movement of services, adviser to Europe's highest court states.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-sands-to-build-parisian-casino-in-macau-2999Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:58:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-sands-to-build-parisian-casino-in-macau-2999Las Vegas tycoon Sheldon Adelson, CEO of Las Vegas Sand announced the building of his new Parisian Casino in Macau.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-continues-to-conquer-territory-in-europe-2995Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:30:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-continues-to-conquer-territory-in-europe-2995Dutch 3D game developer Sheriff Gaming launches slot title on Microgaming’s QuickFire, Microgaming Poker Network adds BetVictor.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-and-barbuda-threatens-us-with-unspecified-sanctions-2993Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-and-barbuda-threatens-us-with-unspecified-sanctions-2993Antigua and Barbuda threatens with unspecified sanctions if the US gambling payment ban is not lifted.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyber-crime-wave-hits-the-philippines-2992Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:05:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyber-crime-wave-hits-the-philippines-2992Seven South Korean nationals charged of operating an illegal gambling enterprise, 279 Taiwanese are deported for fraud.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gvc-pays-top-dividends-in-the-gambling-industry-2991Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:58:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gvc-pays-top-dividends-in-the-gambling-industry-2991Gambling and sport betting provider GVC’s shares see a 50 percent increase in interim dividends after successful H2 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-shares-rocket-after-alleged-offer-from-wh-and-gvc-2990Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:56:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-shares-rocket-after-alleged-offer-from-wh-and-gvc-2990The possible William Hill and GVC joint offer for Sportingbet triggered a rise in the company’s shares.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-opap-s-shares-fall-after-government-announces-gambling-tax-2989Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:35:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-opap-s-shares-fall-after-government-announces-gambling-tax-2989Greek state-run betting agency OPAP's shares fell after government announce 10 percent flat gaming taxhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-sportsbook-inkabet-launches-in-peru-2988Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:25:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-sportsbook-inkabet-launches-in-peru-2988Offsidegaming launches Inkabet in Peru with expert management to dominate the Latin American market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heavy-prosecution-charges-former-against-pagcor-chairman-2987Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:43:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heavy-prosecution-charges-former-against-pagcor-chairman-2987Ex PAGCOR chairman Efraim Genuino is charged by the prosecutors for, multiple counts of misuse of public funds and graft against former employer.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-shuts-down-poker-operation-in-europe-2986Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:37:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-shuts-down-poker-operation-in-europe-2986IGT, the world’s leading slot-machine maker blames EU gambling regulations banning players from different WU countries playing each other.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-businessman-wins-macau-poker-cup-2985Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:31:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-businessman-wins-macau-poker-cup-298537-year-old local businessman wins Pokerstars Macau Poker Cup with $143,000 after entering through a HKD 1,100 PokerStars satellite.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/asian-poker-tour-event-in-manila-started-today-2984Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:27:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/asian-poker-tour-event-in-manila-started-today-2984Resorts World Manila’s Prosperity Court houses the fourth stop in the Asian Poker Tour 2012’ between September 19th and 25th.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-police-arrests-illegal-gambling-website-operators-2983Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:26:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-police-arrests-illegal-gambling-website-operators-2983Indonesian police suspect two men of running an illegal football betting ring.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-developer-pkr-releases-the-devil-s-game-on-iphone-2982Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:24:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-developer-pkr-releases-the-devil-s-game-on-iphone-2982British game designer PKR releases its first roulette application for iPhone’s iOS.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/buddybet-introduceshead-to-head-betting-2981Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:39:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/buddybet-introduceshead-to-head-betting-2981UK and Irish market orientated BuddyBet launched it platform to offer head-to-head challenges and bets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-online-game-operator-to-kick-off-operation-2980Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:27:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-online-game-operator-to-kick-off-operation-2980Belgian online casino operator Mirage Games comes out with Black Jack & Roulette, Scratch Cards, Video Poker and fixed odds games developed by Play'n Gohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-announces-new-premier-league-iphone-app-2979Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:13:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-announces-new-premier-league-iphone-app-2979Paddy Power brings out new iPhone APP, offering fixtures, odds, results, form guides, special offer and money-back specials to Premier Leaguehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bianca-rojas-latraverse-pleads-guilty-in-robbing-poker-star-duhamel-2978Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:09:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bianca-rojas-latraverse-pleads-guilty-in-robbing-poker-star-duhamel-2978Bianca Rojas-Latraverse pleads guilty in conspiring to rob ex-world poker champion Jonathan Duhamel, her former boyfriend.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-the-proposed-us-online-poker-legislation-part-2--2977Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:10:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-the-proposed-us-online-poker-legislation-part-2--2977How the proposed Reid-Kyl bill would change the current American gambling laws regulating online race-betting, lotteries and casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-the-proposed-us-online-poker-legislation-part-1--2975Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:08:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-the-proposed-us-online-poker-legislation-part-1--2975The effects on the Reid-Kyl proposal on the current American gambling laws regulating online poker and other forms of online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentine-politician-s-plan-to-nationalize-gambling-in-buenos-aires-2974Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:48:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentine-politician-s-plan-to-nationalize-gambling-in-buenos-aires-2974Members of President Kirchner’s party plan to nationalize bingo and all gambling industry in the Buenos Aires province.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-is-ready-to-privatize-its-share-in-sport-betting-and-lottery--2973Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:24:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-is-ready-to-privatize-its-share-in-sport-betting-and-lottery--2973reece's national privatization agency is ready to privatize the Greek government’s shares in OPAP, the company that has exclusive rights on all Greek sporting bets and lotteries.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mohegan-tribe-to-own-stake-in-atlantic-city-s-resorts-casino-2972Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:47:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mohegan-tribe-to-own-stake-in-atlantic-city-s-resorts-casino-2972The Mohegan tribe, operators of the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, become the first Native Americans to operate a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/football-soccer-match-fixing-scandal-reaches-canada-2971Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:35:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/football-soccer-match-fixing-scandal-reaches-canada-2971Players of Canadian Soccer League team Toronto Croatia allegedly fixed the game against Trois-Rivières for bribes from European-based gambling syndicate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/apple-misses-huge-on-mobile-payment-by-omitting-nfc-chip--2970Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:43:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/apple-misses-huge-on-mobile-payment-by-omitting-nfc-chip--2970Apple omits NFC from iPhone 5, analysts say Apple may have missed a valuable opportunity for growth in online payment.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/troubled-social-game-developer-zynga-hires-former-888-holdings-vp-2967Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:35:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/troubled-social-game-developer-zynga-hires-former-888-holdings-vp-2967ocial Game publisher Zynga hires Maytal Ginzburg Olsha, former 888 Holdings senior vice president as its new COO to continue focusing on online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-introduces-priority-prices-betting-to-the-uk-2966Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:42:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-introduces-priority-prices-betting-to-the-uk-2966British online gambling operator William Hill starts Priority Prices to offer enhanced odds to customers who sign-up. WH plans buying Playtech out of WHO.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-senator-calls-reid-kyl-poker-proposal-outrageous-2965Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:53:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-senator-calls-reid-kyl-poker-proposal-outrageous-2965Reid-Kyl Proposal to legalize online poker in all USA is unfair to other states because it bans all other online gambling, says New Jersey senator Ray Lesniak.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3g-studios-applies-for-nevada-online-gambling-license-2964Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:41:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3g-studios-applies-for-nevada-online-gambling-license-2964Reno-based Big 3G Studios applies Nevada multiple Online Service Provider’s license. Big chances for growth in online gambling in the USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-technologies-to-expand-in-europe-after-gibraltar-license-2957Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:21:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-technologies-to-expand-in-europe-after-gibraltar-license-2957NASCAR licenses its name to Bally Technologies, company waiting for Gibraltar license, contracting operators in Europehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-state-lottery-in-quebec-fails-2956Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:18:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-state-lottery-in-quebec-fails-2956Canada’s State Lottery in Quebec: sales down 4.6%, earning down 7.2%, online casino rises 30%http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cirsa-of-barcelona-reports-record-growth-in-q2-2012-2961Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:58:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cirsa-of-barcelona-reports-record-growth-in-q2-2012-2961Barcelona’s CIRSA Q2 2012 operating profit at a record of EUR 80.6 million, H1 profit up 12%, gambling websites target businesseshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-introduces-new-strict-rules-on-gambling-ads-2962Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:43:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-introduces-new-strict-rules-on-gambling-ads-2962Italy’s AAMS to accept new regulation about gambling advertising, failing operators must pay heavy fineshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/conference-on-mobile-gambling-and-social-gaming-in-london-2960Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:53:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/conference-on-mobile-gambling-and-social-gaming-in-london-2960London mobile and social gambling Conference in November focuses on real-money payment issues, privacy and data safetyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-and-spelinstitutet-develops-gambling-online-self-help-tool--2959Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:57:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-and-spelinstitutet-develops-gambling-online-self-help-tool--2959wedish companies Betsson and Spelinstitutet start 10-week self-help program to develop therapy for online gambling problems in Nordic countrieshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stand-on-online-poker-to-decide-us-elections-2958Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:36:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stand-on-online-poker-to-decide-us-elections-2958According to Poker Players Alliance research, majority of members ready to change vote if candidate is for the legalization of US online pokerhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cozy-games-and-fremantle-launch-branded-mobile-gambling-for-iphone5-2955Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:04:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cozy-games-and-fremantle-launch-branded-mobile-gambling-for-iphone5-2955Cozy Games and Fremantle develop iPhone5 titles together for third-party mobile gambling operatorshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shuffle-master-profits-continue-to-grow-2954Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:58:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shuffle-master-profits-continue-to-grow-2954Nevada online poker technology provider Shuffle Master’s closes Q3 with profits up 14% and revenue up 8.7%http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-man-arrested-in-thailand-for-human-trafficking-2953Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:37:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-man-arrested-in-thailand-for-human-trafficking-2953South Korean man arrested in Thailand for human trafficking of employees to work in his internet casinohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-police-busts-online-betting-ring-2952Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:37:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-police-busts-online-betting-ring-29529 members of an alleged illegal online betting ring arrested in Taiwanhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singaporean-money-wheel-dealer-gets-five-years-for-cheating-2951Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:01:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singaporean-money-wheel-dealer-gets-five-years-for-cheating-2951Cheating money wheel dealer gets five years in prison for robbing his employer in Singaporean Marina Bay Sands casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manila-s-belle-grande-casino-partners-still-talking-2950Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:17:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manila-s-belle-grande-casino-partners-still-talking-2950Belle Grande casino project’s Melco Crown Entertainment, Belle Corp and SM Investments carry on with the projecthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-horse-racing-grows-while-macau-s-declines-2949Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:32:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-horse-racing-grows-while-macau-s-declines-2949The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) revenues rise 9.7% to 8-year record. Macau Jockey Club’s closes at 24% down.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heated-debate-on-online-gambling-in-the-uk-2948Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:48:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/heated-debate-on-online-gambling-in-the-uk-2948UK government and press blames fixed odds betting terminals and online bettinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sheriff-gaming-comes-out-with-another-3d-slot-game-2947Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:53:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sheriff-gaming-comes-out-with-another-3d-slot-game-2947Dutch 3D casino game developer launches Gold Raider - Finding the Throne of Skulls, the newest 5 reel online slot gamehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-tycoon-wins-40-million-in-defamation-case-2946Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:00:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-tycoon-wins-40-million-in-defamation-case-2946Casino Tycoon Steve Wynn Wins win Defamation Case in LA, awarded a total of $40 Million from “Girls Gone Wild” creator Joe Francishttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-congress-investigates-alleged-fraud-in-pagcor-casinos-2945Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:50:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-congress-investigates-alleged-fraud-in-pagcor-casinos-2945Philippine gambling government agency PAGCOR is charged with alleged fraudhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-spanish-online-casino-a-bit-late-on-the-market-2944Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:55:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-spanish-online-casino-a-bit-late-on-the-market-2944New casino enters the recently liberalized online gambling market in Spain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unshuffled-card-case-in-reno-s-golden-nugget-taken-to-court-2943Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:25:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unshuffled-card-case-in-reno-s-golden-nugget-taken-to-court-2943Players take alleged unshuffled deck case to court in full after rejecting offer to be paid their winningshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-betting-celebrates-revenue-from-the-summer-of-sports-2942Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:57:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-betting-celebrates-revenue-from-the-summer-of-sports-2942Good Euro Cup bets make UK betting agency Betfair’s revenue rise 21 percent to GBP 72.3 million. Mobile bets double.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germans-prepare-to-enjoy-gambling-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-lte-2941Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:41:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germans-prepare-to-enjoy-gambling-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-lte-2941German mobile gamblers are first to enjoy the 4G network advantages of The Samsung Galaxy S III LTE in Europe.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-companies-transform-iphones-into-mobile-casinos-2940Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:52:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-companies-transform-iphones-into-mobile-casinos-2940Developers rush the UK market as legislation allows using real-money in gambling application on mobile devices.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-game-giant-zynga-lobbies-us-congress-for-gambling-2939Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:17:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-game-giant-zynga-lobbies-us-congress-for-gambling-2939Social game developer Zynga lobbies to change US legislation to give mobile gambling a green light.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fox-tv-to-start-high-profile-american-poker-show-2938Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:57:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fox-tv-to-start-high-profile-american-poker-show-2938Fox TV commissions pilot for “All in”, a comedy concentrating on the life of a fictional character Tommy Vigorish, who is passionate gambler.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-takes-cypriot-gambling-law-case-to-ec-court-2937Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:39:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-takes-cypriot-gambling-law-case-to-ec-court-2937Betfair takes new Cypriot exchange bet legislation to the European Commission complaining about breach of EU law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-closes-second-best-month-with-3-3-billion-in-august-2936Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:09:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-closes-second-best-month-with-3-3-billion-in-august-2936Macau gambling industry finally grows 5.5 5.5 percent to $3.3 billion in August 2012 due to Chinese high-roller spending.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/melco-crown-casino-project-is-on-hold-in-macau-2935Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:37:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/melco-crown-casino-project-is-on-hold-in-macau-2935Melco Crown is not allowed to build a casino in Macao Studio City project according to Macau government contract.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lvs-chooses-madrid-for-its-first-european-gambling-resort-2934Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:52:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lvs-chooses-madrid-for-its-first-european-gambling-resort-2934Las Vegas Sands finally chooses Madrid, capital of Spain to open their first European gambling resorthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-mobile-content-creator-aristocrat-enters-gambling-market-2933Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:58:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-mobile-content-creator-aristocrat-enters-gambling-market-2933Australian mobile content creator Aristocrat plans to present gambling apps to the industry at G2E conferencehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-sites-to-market-online-poker-in-nevada-2932Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:37:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-sites-to-market-online-poker-in-nevada-2932Poker Trip Enterprises gets approval from Nevada Gaming Commission, ACEP Interactive recommended the ACEP Interactive to authorityhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-judge-rules-poker-is-not-a-game-of-chance-2931Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:19:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-judge-rules-poker-is-not-a-game-of-chance-2931New York federal judge rules: poker is not a game of chance. Decision is based on 415 million no limit hold’em hands played onlinehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-gambling-revenue-over-600-million-in-july-2012-alone-2930Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:15:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-gambling-revenue-over-600-million-in-july-2012-alone-2930Nevada’s casino revenue up 17 percent to a total of $1 Billion in July 2012. Vegas Strip revenues rise 28% year-on-year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/samvo-joins-fifa-to-fight-football-rigging-2929Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:57:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/samvo-joins-fifa-to-fight-football-rigging-2929Gambling firm Samvo formed partnership with FIFA to participate in Early Warning System to fight football corruption.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bacchanal-buffet-at-caesars-palace-sets-new-standards-for-las-vegas-2928Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:35:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bacchanal-buffet-at-caesars-palace-sets-new-standards-for-las-vegas-2928Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas raises standards for Las Vegas hotel restaurants with nine kitchens and 500 menu itemshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-in-asia-is-the-new-hit-of-the-gambling-industry-2926Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:07:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-in-asia-is-the-new-hit-of-the-gambling-industry-2926Poker in Asia faces huge growth, analysis count with yearly 9.2 percent rise in revenue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-sands-in-trouble-for-allowing-alleged-triad-man-transfer-2925Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:33:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-sands-in-trouble-for-allowing-alleged-triad-man-transfer-2925Las Vegas Sands let an alleged triad-man transfer $100,000 to Macau. Reuters finds documents leading to other scandals.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-junkets-hugely-important-for-the-asian-gambling-industry-2924Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:55:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-junkets-hugely-important-for-the-asian-gambling-industry-2924Casino junkets are a part of the Asian gambling culture. They still dominate the market, though their spending falls.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-man-makes-millions-in-alleged-sports-betting-scam-2923Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:56:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-man-makes-millions-in-alleged-sports-betting-scam-2923Australia's police unable to act due to bureaucracy and turf war while conman allegedly makes millions of dollars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-giant-intralot-takes-huge-step-into-the-russian-market-2922Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:16:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-giant-intralot-takes-huge-step-into-the-russian-market-2922Greece's Intralot buys 100% of Russia's Kelicom. Intralot now controls one of the leading sports betting operators in Russia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-republic-tries-to-kill-the-hen-that-lays-golden-gambling-eggs-2921Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:17:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-republic-tries-to-kill-the-hen-that-lays-golden-gambling-eggs-2921Czech Republic raises gross win tax to 20 percent. Gambling industry is afraid of losing competitiveness.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-s-most-wanted-spotted-at-a-casino-during-his-prison-term-2920Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:27:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-s-most-wanted-spotted-at-a-casino-during-his-prison-term-2920Philippine's high-profile criminal plays Baccarat in a PAGCOR casino during his sentence. PAGCOR's financial prospects are looking bright.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/michael-phelps-takes-down-a-las-vegas-casino-for-100k-2919Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:04:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/michael-phelps-takes-down-a-las-vegas-casino-for-100k-2919American swimmer legend Michael Phelps wins $100K in poker in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gambling-destination-macau-reveals-huge-growth-in-august-2918Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:18:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gambling-destination-macau-reveals-huge-growth-in-august-29182012 August was great in Macau's gambling industry, analysts expect further growth in 2012, investments continue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/more-security-for-american-online-poker-players-in-nevada-2917Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:06:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/more-security-for-american-online-poker-players-in-nevada-2917Nevada passes law that requires online poker room operators to keep player's accounts protected from company funds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/free-online-play-for-fun-poker-platform-given-away-in-a-poker-tourney-2915Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:48:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/free-online-play-for-fun-poker-platform-given-away-in-a-poker-tourney-2915GTECH G2 gambling software company will host a special poker tournament with free play-for-fun poker product as the main prize.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3d-online-poker-site-pkr-underwent-a-software-upgrade-2914Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:01:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3d-online-poker-site-pkr-underwent-a-software-upgrade-2914PKR poker has upgraded its software introducing brand new features and enhancing the existing ones.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-social-gaming-subsidiary-signs-a-deal-with-the-hard-rock-casino-2913Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:33:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igt-social-gaming-subsidiary-signs-a-deal-with-the-hard-rock-casino-2913DoubleDown Casino, an IGT social gaming subsidiary, entered an agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/application-deadline-for-german-sports-betting-licenses-extended-2912Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:50:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/application-deadline-for-german-sports-betting-licenses-extended-2912The deadline for German sports betting licenses applications under the Interstate Treaty on Gambling has been moved to September 12.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-to-help-british-land-based-gaming-developer-to-move-online-2911Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:06:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-to-help-british-land-based-gaming-developer-to-move-online-2911British land-based gaming developer signs an agreement with Microgaming to transfer its content online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-poker-prepares-to-undergo-a-software-change-2910Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:20:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-poker-prepares-to-undergo-a-software-change-2910Gambling giant bwin.party is rumored to be planning a revitalization of Party Poker, including a brand new software.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-guns-fall-to-stanley-choi-at-the-macau-high-stakes-challenge-2909Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:54:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-guns-fall-to-stanley-choi-at-the-macau-high-stakes-challenge-2909The Macau High Stakes Challenge produced an unexpected winner – Stanley Choi – taking home $6.5 million.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-enters-live-dealer-era-with-a-brand-new-app-2908Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:14:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-enters-live-dealer-era-with-a-brand-new-app-2908Smart Gaming, a UK gambling software developer, introduced industry first live roulette app for mobile casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saskatchewan-first-nations-prepares-to-enter-canadian-online-gaming-2907Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:47:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saskatchewan-first-nations-prepares-to-enter-canadian-online-gaming-2907Cryptologic gambling software firm extends its partnership with Everest Gaming with a new multi-year deal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-basketball-matches-will-be-broadcasted-via-digital-media-2906Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:40:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-basketball-matches-will-be-broadcasted-via-digital-media-2906Australian Basketball and PERFORM reach an agreement to broadcast all basketball matches live across numerous digital platforms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-fraud-warning-alerts-to-be-installed-on-british-lottery-machines-2905Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:03:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-fraud-warning-alerts-to-be-installed-on-british-lottery-machines-2905British national lottery operator will install audible warning alerts on its ticket machines to prevent fraud.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-issues-more-online-gambling-licenses-2904Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:11:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-issues-more-online-gambling-licenses-2904Schleswig-Holstein defies growing opposition and issues more online gambling licenses despite their case currently under review by the EC.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-jockey-club-moves-onto-the-social-media-arena-2903Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:36:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-jockey-club-moves-onto-the-social-media-arena-2903The Jockey Club in United States ventures into social gaming with two games aimed to increase fan base and awareness.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-poker-site-targets-asian-pacific-players-2902Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:43:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-poker-site-targets-asian-pacific-players-2902A new online poker site has been introduced in the Philippines focusing on players from Asia-Pacific region.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sky-sports-updates-its-ipad-app-delivering-new-functions-to-punters-2901Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:17:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sky-sports-updates-its-ipad-app-delivering-new-functions-to-punters-2901Poker Stars experienced a server crash in the early evening of Tuesday leaving over 70,000 players wondering about refunds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fulham-football-club-to-be-sponsored-by-worldlink-sports-2899Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:54:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fulham-football-club-to-be-sponsored-by-worldlink-sports-2899Fulham FC secured a three-year sponsorship agreement with Worldlink Sports right at the start of the current season.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-signs-if-agency-to-promote-its-text-betting-service-2898Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:26:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-signs-if-agency-to-promote-its-text-betting-service-2898Paddy Power trusts UK direct marketing company “if” with the promotion of its brand new text betting service.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-s-bid-to-acquire-gala-coral-group-to-be-reviewed-2897Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:07:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rank-group-s-bid-to-acquire-gala-coral-group-to-be-reviewed-2897A merger between Rank Group and Gala Coral Group in UK heads for the Competition Commission review.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gambling-giant-tabcorp-revamps-its-branding-in-two-states-2896Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:52:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gambling-giant-tabcorp-revamps-its-branding-in-two-states-2896Australian land-based and online gambling company Tabcorp changes its branding policy for Victoria and New South Wales.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookie-blue-square-bet-to-promote-its-offers-on-absolute-radio-2895Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:31:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookie-blue-square-bet-to-promote-its-offers-on-absolute-radio-2895British sportsbook Blue Square Bet partnered up with Absolute Radio to promote its sports betting offers during the football season.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-company-to-launch-a-real-money-gambling-app-in-uk-2894Sun, 19 Aug 2012 05:04:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-company-to-launch-a-real-money-gambling-app-in-uk-2894Big Fish Games, an American online gambling software developer plans to launch a real money gambling app in United Kingdom.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-betfred-to-sponsor-tottenham-hotspur-2893Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:41:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-betfred-to-sponsor-tottenham-hotspur-2893Betfred online sportsbook and Tottenham Hotspur English football club reached a three-year sponsorship agreement.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unibet-and-rank-to-launch-a-joint-gambling-venture-in-belgium-2892Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:36:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unibet-and-rank-to-launch-a-joint-gambling-venture-in-belgium-2892Unibet and Rank agree to launch a joint online gambling venture on the regulated Belgian gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isildur1-quits-team-poker-stars-pro-peacefully-2891Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:54:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isildur1-quits-team-poker-stars-pro-peacefully-2891Viktor Blom, aka Isildur1 and renowned online poker operator Poker Stars part ways amicably.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-increased-its-american-presence-thanks-to-new-deal-2888Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:24:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-increased-its-american-presence-thanks-to-new-deal-2888William Hill will upgrade Las Vegas Plaza Casino’s land-based and online sportsbook ahead of change in American gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betclic-italian-live-dealer-casino-to-be-powered-by-evolution-gaming-2887Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:57:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betclic-italian-live-dealer-casino-to-be-powered-by-evolution-gaming-2887Betclic Everest Group will launch its Italian live-dealer online casinos based on Evolution Gaming software solution.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-boost-sports-betting-at-british-bookies-2886Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:18:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-boost-sports-betting-at-british-bookies-2886United Kingdom bookmakers suggest the London Olympics have been good to their business, boosting punters activity and subsequently revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-olympic-athlete-suspected-of-cheating-at-2008-beijing-games-2884Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:49:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-olympic-athlete-suspected-of-cheating-at-2008-beijing-games-2884Irish Olympic athlete alleged of betting on his opponent at 2008 Beijing Olympics, and thus violating the code of ethics.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-poker-room-introduced-downloadable-android-poker-app-2883Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:46:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-poker-room-introduced-downloadable-android-poker-app-2883Cypriot online poker site launched a downloadable Android poker app compatible with smartphones and tablets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-aussies-are-slipping-in-sports-2890Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:34:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-aussies-are-slipping-in-sports-2890The Australian Olympic performance is slipping. It appears as a long-term trend. To whom are Aussies losing these medals?http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-legalization-in-usa-is-progressing-extremely-slowly-2882Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:57:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-legalization-in-usa-is-progressing-extremely-slowly-2882Senator Harry Reid is struggling to get lawmakers behind his bill, which potentially legalizes online poker in the United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-match-ready-for-further-liberalization-of-italian-market-2880Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:37:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-match-ready-for-further-liberalization-of-italian-market-2880World Match online gambling software company is already prepared for further liberalization of Italian market in December.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rogue-regimes-use-olympic-success-as-a-propaganda-tool-2889Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:01:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rogue-regimes-use-olympic-success-as-a-propaganda-tool-2889Athletes from places such as North Korea and Cuba remind us of former East Germans. These guys and gals surely take their share of Olympic medals.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maryland-to-have-another-look-at-online-gambling-legalization-2879Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:40:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maryland-to-have-another-look-at-online-gambling-legalization-2879Maryland will consider legalizing online gambling in the state during a special session in the House this week.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-punters-disappointed-at-their-athletes-olympic-performance-2885Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:57:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-punters-disappointed-at-their-athletes-olympic-performance-2885London Summer Olympics are seeing some shifts in athletic power. Now, it is China and USA dominating, while Russia slips in ranking.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-summer-olympics-the-british-are-finally-performing-2881Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:09:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-summer-olympics-the-british-are-finally-performing-2881After all, United Kingdom may finish third at the Olympic Medal Table. Five days before Summer Olympics are over, Brits are after China and USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-betway-goes-mobile-with-a-brand-new-ios-app-2876Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:12:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-betway-goes-mobile-with-a-brand-new-ios-app-2876Betway launched an iOS application compatible with all Apple devices and offering punters a wide range of betting odds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-olympic-events-in-europe-2878Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:39:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-olympic-events-in-europe-2878Online sports betting in Europe is legal in most places and widely available. Olympic success of some nations only adds to interest in wagering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nyx-gaming-group-to-power-american-geocomply-geolocation-tools-2877Mon, 06 Aug 2012 05:54:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nyx-gaming-group-to-power-american-geocomply-geolocation-tools-2877NYX Gaming Group, a renowned gambling software company teams up with GeoComply to power their geolocation tools.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-turns-to-british-pr-agency-to-venture-into-social-media-2874Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:02:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-turns-to-british-pr-agency-to-venture-into-social-media-2874William Hill hires a London PR agency to assist the bookmaker in international expansion with the help of social media platforms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-sports-betting-in-north-america-2875Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:14:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-sports-betting-in-north-america-2875Laws regarding online sports betting among North American nations differ. Most punters go to bet at offshore online sportsbooks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-allowed-to-air-controversial-ad-in-united-kingdom-2873Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:22:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-allowed-to-air-controversial-ad-in-united-kingdom-2873Paddy Power’s controversial radio advertisement was allowed by the UK Advertising Standards Authority despite complaints.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-olympics-in-latin-america-2872Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:50:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-olympics-in-latin-america-2872Brazil, while being 2016 Summer Olympics host, isn't expected to make it to the top of the medal table. Even though, it is top performing Latin nation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portugal-could-liberalize-online-gambling-market-2870Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:40:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portugal-could-liberalize-online-gambling-market-2870Portugal may be considering liberalization of the country’s online gambling market according to some reports.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/africa-is-yet-to-experience-olympic-sports-betting-2871Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:44:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/africa-is-yet-to-experience-olympic-sports-betting-2871Kenya is the top performing nation when it comes to Summer Olympics. Yet, sports betting in this country isn't very well known.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-poker-stars-acquisition-of-full-tilt-poker-emerge-2869Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:07:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/details-of-poker-stars-acquisition-of-full-tilt-poker-emerge-2869US Department of Justice allowed Poker Stars to take over Full Tilt Poker provided the operator parts with a considerable amount of money.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-sports-betting-in-asia-pacific-region-2868Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:01:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-sports-betting-in-asia-pacific-region-2868Australia is one of the most successful nations when it comes to the economy. This also affects Olympic performance. Aussie athletes are great.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-created-a-new-online-gambling-operators-association-2867Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:25:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-created-a-new-online-gambling-operators-association-2867A new organization for online gambling operators in Spain has been created to bridge the land-based and online gambling industries.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-athletes-disappoint-in-london-so-far-2866Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:55:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-athletes-disappoint-in-london-so-far-2866The British sports fans are hoping Team UK will perform better than anyone except USA and China. So far, the reality is harsh.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-torch-lighting-bets-paid-back-to-punters-in-britain-2865Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:09:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/olympic-torch-lighting-bets-paid-back-to-punters-in-britain-2865Most British online sportsbooks returned punters’ bet on who would light the Olympic torch, due to virtual impossibility to predict the winner.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latest-british-mobile-casino-operates-on-play-n-go-platform-2864Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:37:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latest-british-mobile-casino-operates-on-play-n-go-platform-2864Yet another British mobile casino launched with software solution from the renowned provider Play’n GO.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-lottery-product-in-canada-under-scrutiny-2863Sat, 28 Jul 2012 05:20:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-lottery-product-in-canada-under-scrutiny-2863Cryptologic gambling software firm extends its partnership with Everest Gaming with a new multi-year deal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zynga-eyeing-real-money-online-poker-in-united-states-2862Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:11:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zynga-eyeing-real-money-online-poker-in-united-states-2862Zynga is rumored to be contemplating to offer real money online poker games to its customers following a regulation change in the USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-extends-2012-asia-player-of-the-year-season-2860Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:01:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-extends-2012-asia-player-of-the-year-season-2860Poker Stars plans to extend the 2012 Asia Player of the Year season with two more events scheduled to take place in Macau.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-legalization-to-be-discussed-again-today-in-nevada-2861Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:38:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-legalization-to-be-discussed-again-today-in-nevada-2861Nevada Governor is to meet with his Gaming Policy Committee today in order to discuss intrastate legalization of online poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-police-raid-suspected-online-gambling-operations-2859Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:23:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-police-raid-suspected-online-gambling-operations-2859Law enforcement agencies on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus carried out a number of raids on online gambling shops.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-wins-british-levy-board-case-against-william-hill-2858Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-wins-british-levy-board-case-against-william-hill-2858Betfair’s position in the case of William Hill against the Horserace Betting Levy Board has been vindicated by a court ruling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sports-betting-operator-sportech-achieved-new-credit-facility-2857Sun, 22 Jul 2012 05:40:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sports-betting-operator-sportech-achieved-new-credit-facility-2857Renowned British bookmaker Betfair officially launched a revamped Android betting application with better design and functionality.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rounders-row-is-the-latest-poker-room-to-find-shelter-in-costa-rica-2856Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:00:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rounders-row-is-the-latest-poker-room-to-find-shelter-in-costa-rica-2856Following departure from Everleaf Gaming network, Rounders Row online poker room joins a Costa Rican poker network PPN.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-to-sponsor-manchester-united-football-club-2855Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:10:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-to-sponsor-manchester-united-football-club-2855Renowned British bookmaker Betfair officially launched a revamped Android betting application with better design and functionality.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fast-fold-poker-ready-to-conquer-the-italian-gambling-market-2854Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:10:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fast-fold-poker-ready-to-conquer-the-italian-gambling-market-2854Italian land-based Casino San Remo partners up with Maltese software provider to offer a live-dealer casino to Italian online gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ongame-poker-members-in-sweden-can-already-enjoy-side-casino-games-2853Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:28:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ongame-poker-members-in-sweden-can-already-enjoy-side-casino-games-2853Ongame Poker Network presented its first side casino games thanks to a deal with WMS subsidiary Jadestone.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-and-british-gambling-industries-await-important-publications-2852Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:28:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-and-british-gambling-industries-await-important-publications-2852Ireland and United Kingdom to publish important papers on online gambling industry this week.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-matsu-islands-casino-resort-construction-stalled-2851Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:59:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-matsu-islands-casino-resort-construction-stalled-2851Taiwanese government is stalling the construction of a casino resort on the Matsu island group.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-residents-prefer-online-sports-betting-to-poker-2850Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:34:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-residents-prefer-online-sports-betting-to-poker-2850A recent Field poll in the state of California shows residents support online sports betting legalization, but are cautious about online poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brand-new-android-betting-app-from-betfair-2849Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:59:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brand-new-android-betting-app-from-betfair-2849Renowned British bookmaker Betfair officially launched a revamped Android betting application with better design and functionality.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-online-gamers-can-now-enjoy-a-brand-new-gambling-destination-2847Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:03:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-online-gamers-can-now-enjoy-a-brand-new-gambling-destination-2847A new online casino opens on the Danish gambling market as the result of collaboration between Tivoli and Play’n GO.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-diversified-its-gambling-offerings-for-swedish-players-2846Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:02:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-diversified-its-gambling-offerings-for-swedish-players-2846Sweden hosted an online poker player survey to better understand the country’s player base and latest trends.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-indonesian-ministries-will-collaborate-to-end-illegal-gambling-2845Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:18:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-indonesian-ministries-will-collaborate-to-end-illegal-gambling-2845Indonesian government involves three ministries to try and eradicate illegal online gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-operator-reveals-strong-results-in-a-weak-market-2844Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:25:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-operator-reveals-strong-results-in-a-weak-market-2844Pari Mutuel Urbain reveals its financial results showcasing a strong growth in all sectors of the business.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/science-peeks-inside-american-poker-players-brains-2843Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:53:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/science-peeks-inside-american-poker-players-brains-2843Researchers at an American University found out that a specific part of the human brain is responsible for poker bluffing decisions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfred-goes-social-with-the-we-r-interactive-agreement--2839Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:26:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfred-goes-social-with-the-we-r-interactive-agreement--2839British online sportsbook Betfred signs a deal with We R Interactive in order to venture into social gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-legislation-discussed-by-players-and-politicians-2831Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:00:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-legislation-discussed-by-players-and-politicians-2831The Poker Players Alliance has brought together the politicians and poker players in order to discuss American gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-seeking-to-create-new-las-vegas-in-manila-2841Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:45:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-seeking-to-create-new-las-vegas-in-manila-2841A gambling strip in Manila, as glamorous as that in Vegas, is the goal of Filipino gambling regulators seeking to bring billions of dollars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-well-positioned-for-spanish-online-gambling--2840Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:49:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-well-positioned-for-spanish-online-gambling--2840Playtech bets hard on the Spanish online and mobile gambling market with quality gaming software. Online bingo in Spain is the next target.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-app-to-help-players-with-an-apple-device-improve-their-skills-2838Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:07:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-app-to-help-players-with-an-apple-device-improve-their-skills-2838A new iOS app destined to help players improve their poker skills has been released on the Apple App Store.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-ceo-arrested-for-running-a-ponzi-scheme-2835Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:41:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-ceo-arrested-for-running-a-ponzi-scheme-2835Raymond Bitar, the founder and CEO of Full Tilt Poker was arrested accused of running a Ponzi scheme defrauding customers out of millions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/land-based-casinos-in-america-are-heading-online-2837Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:23:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/land-based-casinos-in-america-are-heading-online-2837Land-based casinos in United States are seeking to go online as legalized Internet wagering in America seems to be inevitable.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-punters-set-for-olympic-sports-betting-2836Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:09:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-punters-set-for-olympic-sports-betting-2836Soon after Euro 2012, London Summer Olympics are set to begin. Sports punters have a marathon of exciting bets this summer.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-united-states-to-start-in-delaware-2829Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:05:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-united-states-to-start-in-delaware-2829Delaware becomes the first American state to officially legalize online gambling in a general sense, first operations scheduled for 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-seeking-to-grow-beyond-singapore-and-malaysia-2834Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:32:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/genting-seeking-to-grow-beyond-singapore-and-malaysia-2834Genting, a casino-resort operator, which became big after getting licensed in the country, now has billions to spend and is eyeing America.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-equipment-manufacturers-confused-by-german-gambling-laws-2833Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:06:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-equipment-manufacturers-confused-by-german-gambling-laws-2833Imprecise gambling regulations in Germany lead to uncertainty among German gambling equipment makers. Most expect sharp drops in sales.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pamela-anderson-fronts-a-canadian-social-network-poker-app-2827Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:30:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pamela-anderson-fronts-a-canadian-social-network-poker-app-2827Cryptologic gambling software firm extends its partnership with Everest Gaming with a new multi-year deal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-allows-keno-terminals-at-pubs-2832Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:35:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-allows-keno-terminals-at-pubs-2832Governor Cuomo lets New York State lottery to offer the game of keno at local pubs, even at those which don't offer food to serve.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bendtner-punished-for-advertising-paddy-power-on-his-underpants-2825Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:12:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bendtner-punished-for-advertising-paddy-power-on-his-underpants-2825UEFA fines Nicklas Bendtner for promoting Paddy Power on his underwear after scoring against Portugal during the Euro 2012 match.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-senator-worried-social-media-may-pervert-children-2830Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:11:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-senator-worried-social-media-may-pervert-children-2830Australian senator, Xenophon, continues his anti-casino and anti-sports betting campaign. Even social media games become his target.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billionaires-seeking-to-dominate-filipino-gambling-industry-2828Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:16:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billionaires-seeking-to-dominate-filipino-gambling-industry-2828The Philippines may get a new casino as Filipino, Chinese, and Australian billionaires are looking into a large casino-resort project.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/barcrest-games-to-be-launched-on-gaming-technology-solutions-platform-2824Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:31:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/barcrest-games-to-be-launched-on-gaming-technology-solutions-platform-2824Gaming Technology Solutions signs an agreement with Scientific Games Corp to offer Barcrest games on its platform.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/beth-shak-poker-pro-s-ex-husband-wants-a-taste-of-her-shoe-collection-2821Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:46:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/beth-shak-poker-pro-s-ex-husband-wants-a-taste-of-her-shoe-collection-2821Beth Shak, an American poker pro, has reportedly concealed $1 million worth of shoes from ex-husband, who now wants his share.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-casino-player-wins-a-huge-jackpot-at-winner-casino-2820Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:15:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-casino-player-wins-a-huge-jackpot-at-winner-casino-2820Winner Casino pays out an amazing GBP 693,517 progressive jackpot to a lucky British winner from Newton Abbot.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/strong-gambling-tradition-helps-the-british-economy-2826Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:34:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/strong-gambling-tradition-helps-the-british-economy-2826No cheap offshore imitations can bite too much into online sportsbooks and casinos coming from the British Isles. The Brits are quite good.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cryptologic-and-everest-gaming-extend-their-partnership-2813Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:04:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cryptologic-and-everest-gaming-extend-their-partnership-2813Cryptologic gambling software firm extends its partnership with Everest Gaming with a new multi-year deal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-sports-betting-on-london-summer-olympics-2823Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:07:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-sports-betting-on-london-summer-olympics-2823London Summer Olympics are a target for game-fixers hoping to profit from bets placed on sports, many of which are with illegal bookmakers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/underground-sports-betting-in-singapore-2822Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:38:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/underground-sports-betting-in-singapore-2822In Singapore, most ways to bet on sports are illegal and those doing so usually do it with illicit outfits. The penalty: bamboo caning.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-state-of-new-york-prepares-to-offer-online-betting-2812Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:38:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-state-of-new-york-prepares-to-offer-online-betting-2812New York state may soon be offering online betting thanks to collaboration between WROTB, Saratoga Casino, and eBet Technologies.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-seeks-to-impose-gambling-taxes-2819Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:51:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-seeks-to-impose-gambling-taxes-2819After online casinos in South Africa were banned, the new taxes on gambling winnings are likely to further depress the industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gamers-are-welcome-to-enjoy-a-new-online-casino-2811Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:48:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gamers-are-welcome-to-enjoy-a-new-online-casino-2811Pascual Gaming launched a new online casino in Belgium with the help of Slovenian online gambling softare provider ComTrade.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-football-betting-what-has-happened-to-local-teams--2818Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:49:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-football-betting-what-has-happened-to-local-teams--2818Poland and Ukraine are out of Euro 2012 matches, but the hosts still run the championships on which massive football bets are placed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-based-online-gambling-one-more-step-closer-to-reality-2814Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:38:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-based-online-gambling-one-more-step-closer-to-reality-2814Nevada is one step closer to realities of online gambling in the state as it issues licenses to online gambling software vendors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-gambling-opportunities-in-denmark-2810Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:10:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-gambling-opportunities-in-denmark-2810Danish state lottery and Betware gambling software firm launch a set of new mobile gambling offerings for the Danish market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-poker-app-for-iphones-and-androids-2809Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:05:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-poker-app-for-iphones-and-androids-2809DigiDeal gambling software company introduced a mobile poker game mirroring its highly popular electronic casino game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-land-based-casino-goes-online-with-maltese-provider-2808Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:20:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-land-based-casino-goes-online-with-maltese-provider-2808Italian land-based Casino San Remo partners up with Maltese software provider to offer a live-dealer casino to Italian online gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/on-premises-mobile-gambling-goes-live-at-california-casino-2805Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:40:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/on-premises-mobile-gambling-goes-live-at-california-casino-2805Colusa Casino Resort and Cantor Gaming have reached an agreement to provide Casino’s guests with “on-premises” mobile gambling opportunities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maryland-to-expand-poker-gambling-2807Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:02:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maryland-to-expand-poker-gambling-2807Maryland is seeking to attract Washington D.C. poker players with its plan for a major casino development featuring many poker table games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-legalized-sports-betting-in-america-reduce-illegal-bets-2806Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:23:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-legalized-sports-betting-in-america-reduce-illegal-bets-2806Online sports betting is illegal in the United states. Any attempts to legalize it face strong opposition including NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-bookies-increase-their-advertising-efforts-2804Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:00:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-bookies-increase-their-advertising-efforts-2804British online sportsbooks step up their TV ads efforts to ride the waves of Euro 2012 football championships euphoria.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbooks-miss-the-winners-in-euro-2012-group-a-2802Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:28:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbooks-miss-the-winners-in-euro-2012-group-a-2802Euro 2012 Football Championships are quite exciting, especially for those football punters making bets on the underdogs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/profits-rise-for-american-gambling-equipment-firm-shuffle-master--2787Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:50:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/profits-rise-for-american-gambling-equipment-firm-shuffle-master--2787American gambling equipment company Shuffle Master revealed strong growth in profits despite acquiring Ongame poker network.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/suing-casino-for-a-million-dollars-2801Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:02:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/suing-casino-for-a-million-dollars-2801Online casino declines to pay the winner a million dollars after declaring there's a bug in the system. The court will decide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/12-6-million-lottery-dispute-in-canada-heading-for-full-court-hearing-2784Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:39:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/12-6-million-lottery-dispute-in-canada-heading-for-full-court-hearing-2784A $12.6 million lottery dispute in Canada was denied a summary ruling, and is going straight for a full court hearing in the coming months.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gambling-under-scrutiny-of-british-regulators-2800Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:59:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gambling-under-scrutiny-of-british-regulators-2800If social gambling sites cross the border into playing for money, most likely they'll need to get licensed as online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-bans-low-income-gamblers-from-its-casinos-2799Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:54:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-bans-low-income-gamblers-from-its-casinos-2799Singapore, after opening casino-resorts to attract Macau high rollers, now seeks to ban low income people from these premises.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgium-declares-a-war-on-unauthorized-poker-sites-2798Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:48:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgium-declares-a-war-on-unauthorized-poker-sites-2798Nowadays, playing at unauthorized online poker site in Belgium may result in a large fine and criminal charges. Laws got tough.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-social-gaming-company-released-euro-2012-game-on-facebook-2783Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:33:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-social-gaming-company-released-euro-2012-game-on-facebook-2783German social betting company Crowdpark launched a special football betting game 90Live on Facebook just before the start of Euro 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-casino-ordered-to-cover-gambling-losses-2797Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:16:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-casino-ordered-to-cover-gambling-losses-2797South Korean land-based casino ordered by a judge to refund over million dollars in losses to gamblers who shouldn't be allowed to play.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-employers-worried-about-euro-2012-effects-on-job-performance-2796Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:10:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-employers-worried-about-euro-2012-effects-on-job-performance-2796Liberal Czech gambling laws let online casinos, online sportsbooks, as well as land-based counterparts, to prosper in this small country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-giant-cirsa-starts-online-operations-2782Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:56:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-giant-cirsa-starts-online-operations-2782CIRSA, the largest Spanish land-based gaming operator, opens up its online operations powered by Microgaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-software-developer-to-power-everymatrix-operator-2781Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:05:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-software-developer-to-power-everymatrix-operator-2781Swedish online and mobile gambling software provider OMI, signs an agreement to supply EveryMatrix with its proprietary software solution.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gambling-in-new-york-city-2795Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:31:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gambling-in-new-york-city-2795Just as buffalo shooting led to the demise of Native Americans, the Internet and mobile casinos are likely to eat into their livelihood.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-roulette-bets-a-badge-of-honor-for-malaysian-youths-2794Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:12:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-roulette-bets-a-badge-of-honor-for-malaysian-youths-2794Online and mobile betting in Malaysia grows while attracting underage roulette bettors, poker players, and football punters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eurocrats-seeking-eu-wide-sets-of-gambling-laws-2793Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:16:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eurocrats-seeking-eu-wide-sets-of-gambling-laws-2793European Union Parliament is looking into setting a single set of online gambling laws for all member states to the dismay of many.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-may-change-again-its-new-gambling-laws-2792Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:32:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-may-change-again-its-new-gambling-laws-2792The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is seeking to change its liberal gambling laws related to online and mobile casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-teen-spends-gbp-7-000-playing-online-poker--2780Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:46:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-teen-spends-gbp-7-000-playing-online-poker--2780A British underage gambler spends GBP 7,000 of his dad’s money to register and play at online poker sites in Britain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/money-behind-euro-2012-football-championships-2791Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:47:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/money-behind-euro-2012-football-championships-2791UEFA is expected to gain 2.3 billion euros (nearly $3 billion) from Euro 2012 Football Championships taking place in Poland and Ukraine.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-invests-4-billion-in-macau-despite-cool-economic-climate-2777Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:08:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-invests-4-billion-in-macau-despite-cool-economic-climate-2777Steve Wynn believes in Macau so much, that he decided to invest another $4 billion in the gambling enclave despite business slowing down.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/video-poker-coming-to-illinois-pubs-2790Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:16:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/video-poker-coming-to-illinois-pubs-2790Illinois neighborhoods are looking to allow for video poker and blackjack at local pubs. Thousands of machines may be set up soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/popular-french-singer-wins-world-poker-tour-event-in-cannes-2776Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:41:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/popular-french-singer-wins-world-poker-tour-event-in-cannes-2776French rap star, Bruno “Kool Shen” Lopes, wins the Cannes event of the World Poker Tour, besting 338 opponents.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-poker-reform-to-hurt-charities-2789Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:44:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-poker-reform-to-hurt-charities-2789New Zealand proposed changes to gambling, especially poker machines, are expected to negatively affect grants for charities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/how-far-the-gambling-laws-go-when-it-comes-to-native-american-casinos-2788Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:45:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/how-far-the-gambling-laws-go-when-it-comes-to-native-american-casinos-2788Native American casino resort project in Michigan delayed by legal challenges. Lack of slot machines on premises makes no business sense.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-poker-market-reveals-dropping-revenues-2775Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:49:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-poker-market-reveals-dropping-revenues-2775Online poker market in Italy is declining according to the Italian regulator’s figures spanning the period from January to April 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rican-online-lottery-will-have-a-new-operator-2774Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:25:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rican-online-lottery-will-have-a-new-operator-2774GTech and BOLDT consortium receives approval to operate online lottery in Costa Rica for the initial period of six years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tribal-casino-in-massachusetts-rejected-by-voters-2779Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:18:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tribal-casino-in-massachusetts-rejected-by-voters-2779The Gay Head tribe seeks an appeal at a Federal court after Massachusetts voters decline to approve a casino site to be built.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hindus-offended-by-religion-themed-online-slot-2778Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:53:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hindus-offended-by-religion-themed-online-slot-2778Lakshmi Gold is an online slot developed by Playtech software featuring Hindu deities and it sparks controversy in India and beyond.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-era-of-online-gambling-in-spain-starts-on-june-5-2771Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:08:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-era-of-online-gambling-in-spain-starts-on-june-5-2771The first batch of Spanish online gambling licenses has been successfully awarded to 15 operators including Poker Stars and GTechG2.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-industry-facing-strong-competitive-forces-2773Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:14:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-industry-facing-strong-competitive-forces-2773Singapore is looking to take on Macau. Other places vie for the enclave's gambling profits as well, while Las Vegas is being left in dust.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fishing-dispute-between-china-and-philippines-hurts-filipino-casinos-2772Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:05:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fishing-dispute-between-china-and-philippines-hurts-filipino-casinos-2772Sino-Filipino dispute over fishing waters brings lower revenues to Manila casinos as tours and flights get suspended. Macau only smiles.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-testing-agency-expands-ahead-of-us-regulation-changes-2770Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:38:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-testing-agency-expands-ahead-of-us-regulation-changes-2770BMM International, a testing company out of Las Vegas, expands in size in hopes of becoming the official testing enterprise for Nevada regulators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-corruption-scandals-in-ukraine-2769Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:48:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-corruption-scandals-in-ukraine-2769Ukrainian politicians debate about who is the biggest crook in the country rather than focusing on the upcoming Euro 2012 Football Championships.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-going-the-way-of-australia-when-it-comes-to-gambling-laws-2768Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:45:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-going-the-way-of-australia-when-it-comes-to-gambling-laws-2768New Zealandese gambling regulators imitate Australians by seeking to get control over poker machines, something is is vastly popular.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-exits-australian-sports-betting-market-2765Sat, 02 Jun 2012 07:50:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-exits-australian-sports-betting-market-2765Australia could be on the move to allowing cash game poker and live in-play sports betting, long sought by gambling proponents.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-more-legal-online-bingo-in-spain-2767Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:23:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-more-legal-online-bingo-in-spain-2767Spanish lawmakers have taken on online poker by blocking players from international tournaments, all while making online bingo not legal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-bookmakers-suspend-bets-on-greece-2766Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:41:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-bookmakers-suspend-bets-on-greece-2766Greece is becoming too unstable to operate even for such risk takers as online bookmakers who traditionally are willing to take on any bets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-career-wsop-win-for-former-american-high-school-teacher-2764Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:15:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-career-wsop-win-for-former-american-high-school-teacher-2764Brent Hank, former high-school teacher and currently a poker pro, has won the opening event of the WSOP and took home his first bracelet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rican-sportsbooks-rely-on-artificial-intelligence-2763Thu, 31 May 2012 18:22:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rican-sportsbooks-rely-on-artificial-intelligence-2763The online sportsbooks which got licensed in Costa Rica now start to use the latest computer technologies such as Artificial Intelligence systems.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-sues-belgian-gaming-commission-in-brussels-court-2762Thu, 31 May 2012 13:24:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-sues-belgian-gaming-commission-in-brussels-court-2762Bwin.party took its claim against the Belgian Gambling Commission and the Minister of Justice before the Brussels Court of First Instance.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-delays-online-gambling-reforms-2761Wed, 30 May 2012 16:04:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-delays-online-gambling-reforms-2761The Irish government's need to appease ECB and IMF with financial regulation, delays the online gambling reform in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-start-of-new-spanish-online-gamlbing-delayed-by-mutual-agreement-2760Wed, 30 May 2012 10:03:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-start-of-new-spanish-online-gamlbing-delayed-by-mutual-agreement-2760A small delay in the start of gambling operations under new regulations has been agreed by the trade association and the operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-seeks-to-legalize-sports-betting-2759Tue, 29 May 2012 15:22:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-seeks-to-legalize-sports-betting-2759California is another state seeking to bring legal sports betting to its borders despite the federal laws prohibiting it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latin-american-poker-tour-event-in-uruguay-witnessed-brazilian-victory-2758Tue, 29 May 2012 07:56:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latin-american-poker-tour-event-in-uruguay-witnessed-brazilian-victory-2758Latin American Poker Tour Punta del Este tournament held in Uruguay won by a Brazilian amateur overcoming a Poker Stars pro.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottery-business-in-the-united-states-2757Tue, 29 May 2012 07:07:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottery-business-in-the-united-states-2757There is a worldwide mania when it comes to lotteries. Hundreds of millions of people hope to win one despite very slim chances.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-seeks-to-legalize-live-sports-betting-2756Mon, 28 May 2012 16:23:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-seeks-to-legalize-live-sports-betting-2756Australian regulators, while cracking down on poker machines at shops, seek to legalize online poker and allow for live sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-is-one-of-the-best-workplaces-in-the-united-kingdom-2755Mon, 28 May 2012 12:31:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-is-one-of-the-best-workplaces-in-the-united-kingdom-2755The Great Place to Work Institute selected Poker Stars as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delaware-seeks-to-become-a-gambling-state-2754Mon, 28 May 2012 07:18:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delaware-seeks-to-become-a-gambling-state-2754After years of ignorance, Delaware is now trying to catch up with New Jersey when it comes to gambling. Keno may become Delaware's specialty.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-and-the-traditions-of-sports-betting-2753Mon, 28 May 2012 07:12:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-and-the-traditions-of-sports-betting-2753Here we present UEFA Euro 2012 Football Championships groups and the sports betting traditions in participating countries.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-seeks-to-defy-federal-ban-on-sports-betting-2752Sun, 27 May 2012 12:02:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-seeks-to-defy-federal-ban-on-sports-betting-2752New jersey government is seeking to help gambling industry by allowing sports betting at casinos and racetracks despite federal ban.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-fantasy-poker-facebook-app-from-famous-british-poker-site-pkr-2749Sat, 26 May 2012 07:14:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-fantasy-poker-facebook-app-from-famous-british-poker-site-pkr-2749PKR – the famous British online poker site – launched a fantasy poker Facebook app just in time for the start of WSOP 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-haunts-online-casinos-for-back-taxes-2751Fri, 25 May 2012 16:52:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-haunts-online-casinos-for-back-taxes-2751Now, the online offshore casinos, which offered gambling in Spain, will need to get new licenses and to pay taxes, including back taxes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-high-rollers-in-australia-exposed-2750Fri, 25 May 2012 15:28:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-high-rollers-in-australia-exposed-2750National broadcaster in Australia sued after exposing identities and gambling behaviors of high rollers at one of New South Wales casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-illegal-sports-betting-ring-busted-by-indian-police-2748Fri, 25 May 2012 12:13:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-illegal-sports-betting-ring-busted-by-indian-police-2748Indian police uncovered and busted an illegal cricket betting ring operating through banned websites circumventing the filters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-could-legalize-cash-poker-and-live-sports-betting-2747Thu, 24 May 2012 13:31:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-could-legalize-cash-poker-and-live-sports-betting-2747Australia could be on the move to allowing cash game poker and live in-play sports betting, long sought by gambling proponents.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-gambling-group-launched-free-to-play-online-casino-2746Thu, 24 May 2012 13:29:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-gambling-group-launched-free-to-play-online-casino-2746Renowned Swiss land-based gaming operator introduced a free-to-play online casino before possible legalization of online play.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/-1-million-big-one-for-one-drop-poker-event-seat-won-by-a-canadian-2745Wed, 23 May 2012 11:22:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/-1-million-big-one-for-one-drop-poker-event-seat-won-by-a-canadian-2745A lucky player from Montreal wins a seat at the $1,000,000 buy-in poker event – Big One for One Drop – scheduled for July.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tribal-gaming-operators-join-the-online-gambling-wave-2744Wed, 23 May 2012 11:18:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tribal-gaming-operators-join-the-online-gambling-wave-2744Atlantis Internet Group Corp. brings together two more tribal gaming operators ahead of possible legalization of online gaming in US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-macau-gambling-regulations-in-the-pipeline-2743Tue, 22 May 2012 19:19:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-macau-gambling-regulations-in-the-pipeline-2743Macau legislators seek new gambling regulations in the enclave. Raising the age of gambling and a smoking ban are being considered.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/whitney-houston-s-underage-kid-allegedly-gambles-in-las-vegas-2742Tue, 22 May 2012 19:03:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/whitney-houston-s-underage-kid-allegedly-gambles-in-las-vegas-2742Gambling at a casino in the United States, even in Nevada, requires the age of 21. Otherwise, this is illegal and casinos may get punished.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-members-can-now-enjoy-euroleague-basketball-content-on-ipads-2741Tue, 22 May 2012 11:52:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-members-can-now-enjoy-euroleague-basketball-content-on-ipads-2741Bwin delivers a new iPad app to its members featuring content, tactics and videos from Euroleague Basketball.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-football-punter-turns-petty-change-into-massive-win-2740Mon, 21 May 2012 20:32:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-football-punter-turns-petty-change-into-massive-win-2740Multiplying the bet by 16,000 is a dream of many football punters who utilize online sportsbooks. This has just happened in Britain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-america-moves-forward-2739Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-america-moves-forward-2739Several American states are looking to form gambling alliances to offer online casino games such as poker. Others keep on banning betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-championships-sports-betting-in-host-countries-2738Mon, 21 May 2012 10:32:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-championships-sports-betting-in-host-countries-2738Bets on Ukraine and Poland, the hosts of Euro Football Championships, will go on despite their low chances for winning the championship.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-betting-offers-from-betfair-aim-at-more-british-members-2737Mon, 21 May 2012 09:10:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-betting-offers-from-betfair-aim-at-more-british-members-2737Betfair prepares to launch a special fixed-odds offering website to capture more punters ahead of EURO12 and Summer Olympics.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-reconsidering-legalization-of-online-casinos-2736Sun, 20 May 2012 09:03:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-reconsidering-legalization-of-online-casinos-2736After delegalization of online gambling in South Africa, the country's gamblers went to offshore casinos, while illegal betting dens have grown.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-cooperates-with-other-jurisdiction-for-better-online-gambling-2734Sat, 19 May 2012 08:12:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-cooperates-with-other-jurisdiction-for-better-online-gambling-2734Danish gambling regulator SKAT signed MOUs with a number of gambling regulators in Europe to make Danish gambling laws function better.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/is-this-a-roulette-or-not-2735Fri, 18 May 2012 15:56:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/is-this-a-roulette-or-not-2735New computer technologies blur the lines between traditional casino games. Now, roulette gets classified legally as a slot machine.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/university-of-las-vegas-hosts-a-symposium-on-american-gambling-laws-2733Fri, 18 May 2012 11:06:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/university-of-las-vegas-hosts-a-symposium-on-american-gambling-laws-2733University of Las Vegas is to host a special symposium dedicated to American gambling laws and legalization of online gambling in USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-go-to-gamble-on-social-networking-sites-2732Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-go-to-gamble-on-social-networking-sites-2732British gamers spend more and more time on social networks. Once these offer ways to bet for real money, an influx of wagers will flow there.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-casinos-a-good-match-for-land-based-counterparts-2731Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-casinos-a-good-match-for-land-based-counterparts-2731While winnings at glamorous French land-based casinos can be large, same is true with online casinos, many of which offer progressive jackpots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-leads-latin-america-in-gambling-regulation-2730Thu, 17 May 2012 14:47:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-leads-latin-america-in-gambling-regulation-2730While Brazil and Mexico lose billions of dollars annually in taxes from illegal gambling, Costa Rica generates billions in taxes from online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-dealer-casino-from-bwin-awaits-italian-players-2729Thu, 17 May 2012 11:05:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-dealer-casino-from-bwin-awaits-italian-players-2729Bwin launched its very own online live-dealer casino on the Italian market thanks to localized online gambling solution from Evolution Gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/strange-voices-blamed-for-zombie-poker-2728Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/strange-voices-blamed-for-zombie-poker-2728While most people have no problems associated with gambling, out-of-control-gamblers, and people with psychological problems, do encounter issues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-throwing-away-billions-by-not-regulating-online-gambling-2727Wed, 16 May 2012 11:49:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-throwing-away-billions-by-not-regulating-online-gambling-2727Indian state may be losing as much as $1.5 billion in tax revenues from gambling, by not having a clear set of gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-spain-considering-leaving-the-country-2726Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-spain-considering-leaving-the-country-2726A top online casino and sportsbook, Unibet, is leaving Spain after the country's gambling laws become less friendly to the operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-becomes-german-gambling-mecca-2725Tue, 15 May 2012 15:01:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-becomes-german-gambling-mecca-2725German punters can now bet on sports via Betfair, which was awarded an online license in Schleswig Holstein. Other German states are more restrictive.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-laws-to-be-discussed-at-east-coast-gaming-congress-2724Tue, 15 May 2012 11:27:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-laws-to-be-discussed-at-east-coast-gaming-congress-2724East Coast Gaming Congress to be held in Atlantic City this week will gather prominent industry figures and government representatives.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-horse-racing-in-america-2723Mon, 14 May 2012 15:10:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-on-horse-racing-in-america-2723When in New York State you can bet on horses but not on the American Football. The US has some strange gambling laws, influenced by lobbying.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-championships-will-spark-massive-sports-betting-2722Mon, 14 May 2012 13:26:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/euro-2012-championships-will-spark-massive-sports-betting-272216 national European football teams will compete in Poland and Ukraine for the championship. Here we discuss sports betting laws in host countries.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-government-turns-greedy-on-potential-gambling-operators-2720Mon, 14 May 2012 12:39:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-government-turns-greedy-on-potential-gambling-operators-2720Spanish government decides to tax potential gambling licensees as far as four years back, sparking waves of protests.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hurdles-to-legalization-of-online-gambling-in-america-2719Sun, 13 May 2012 09:29:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hurdles-to-legalization-of-online-gambling-in-america-2719Individual American states are taking online gambling regulation into their own hands, not waiting for the federal government to act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookie-bet365-to-sponsor-stoke-city-fc-2714Sat, 12 May 2012 08:23:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookie-bet365-to-sponsor-stoke-city-fc-2714Bet365 agreed to sponsor Stoke City football team for at least three years, the deal entered seven-figure territory.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-goes-for-mobile-sports-betting-2718Fri, 11 May 2012 14:31:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/las-vegas-goes-for-mobile-sports-betting-2718The upcoming legalization of online gambling in the United States makes land-based casinos run to find good online casino technology partners.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-in-ireland-doing-well-despite-recession-2717Fri, 11 May 2012 14:23:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-in-ireland-doing-well-despite-recession-2717Irish sportsbook, Boylesports is doing quite well despite recession and now seeks to expand to Asia with an online sportsbook offering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latest-3d-online-casino-games-from-dutch-software-developer-2712Fri, 11 May 2012 07:47:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latest-3d-online-casino-games-from-dutch-software-developer-2712A Dutch online casino gambling software developer Sheriff Gaming released a suite of 42 new 3D and table games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-parliament-seeks-to-curb-gambling-2716Thu, 10 May 2012 17:30:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-parliament-seeks-to-curb-gambling-2716Poker machines in Australia will need to comply with new regulatory requirements if Australian Parliament passes a new set of gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-betting-operator-jaxx-to-sponsor-a-bundesliga-team-2711Thu, 10 May 2012 07:33:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-betting-operator-jaxx-to-sponsor-a-bundesliga-team-2711myBet, German online betting site operated by JAXX, secured a sponsorship deal with SpVgg Greuther Furth football team.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-government-cracking-down-on-gambling-2715Wed, 09 May 2012 14:20:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-government-cracking-down-on-gambling-2715The Japanese gambling regulators are cracking down on social poker gambling as well as on compu gacha game, which imitates online slots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/britain-seeks-to-tax-offshore-gambling-sites-2713Wed, 09 May 2012 10:04:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/britain-seeks-to-tax-offshore-gambling-sites-2713The United Kingdom government is seeking ways to tax offshore gambling and sports betting sites which cater to the British clientele.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-looking-to-secure-its-position-on-us-online-gambling-market-2709Wed, 09 May 2012 08:48:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-looking-to-secure-its-position-on-us-online-gambling-market-2709Bwin.party secures another agreement on the US market further stressing its commitment to legal online gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-asian-lotteries-take-over-american-chinatowns-2710Tue, 08 May 2012 13:56:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-asian-lotteries-take-over-american-chinatowns-2710Illegal Asian lotteries in American Chinatowns feed of the poor and desperate immigrants. Others visit to mafia betting dens for more trouble.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-students-turn-to-gambling-to-pay-tuition-2708Tue, 08 May 2012 12:53:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-students-turn-to-gambling-to-pay-tuition-2708University tuition hikes in the United Kingdom blamed for an increase in gambling addiction among the British student population.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-horse-race-betting-could-land-in-israel-2707Tue, 08 May 2012 10:16:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-horse-race-betting-could-land-in-israel-2707Israeli legislature, Knesset, is reviews a proposal to allow citizens to bet online on horse races in Britain and worldwide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-casino-crimes-blamed-on-muslim-youth-2706Mon, 07 May 2012 16:37:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-casino-crimes-blamed-on-muslim-youth-2706A casino in Holland gets its first Mexican-style robbery. Dutch seek ways to bet in other ways such as online and by smartphones.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/murderous-mexican-gang-to-face-justice-over-casino-massacre-2705Mon, 07 May 2012 16:21:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/murderous-mexican-gang-to-face-justice-over-casino-massacre-2705A dangerous Mexican gang sets a famous Mexican casino on fire, killing over 50 people. Many players start to avoid gambling in Mexico.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-poker-player-wins-a-seat-at-moscow-district-municipal-council-2704Mon, 07 May 2012 11:02:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-poker-player-wins-a-seat-at-moscow-district-municipal-council-2704A Russian online poker pro elected to a Moscow district municipal council after funding his campaign from poker winnings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-law-enforcement-massive-crackdown-on-casinos-2703Sun, 06 May 2012 08:42:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-law-enforcement-massive-crackdown-on-casinos-2703The Russian Parliament is considering re-legalization of limited number of casinos near major cities to combat illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-live-dealer-casino-boosts-italian-gambling-market-2700Sat, 05 May 2012 09:47:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-live-dealer-casino-boosts-italian-gambling-market-2700Lottomatica extends its online gambling offerings in Italy with a live-dealer platform from Evolution Gaming called Live Casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bingo-in-japan-grows-in-popularity-2702Fri, 04 May 2012 13:28:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bingo-in-japan-grows-in-popularity-2702Japanese not only are pachinko machine lovers. Bingo, including online forms, is growing in popularity. Japan is bingo's second largest market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-land-based-casinos-seek-online-gambling-partners-2701Fri, 04 May 2012 12:40:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-land-based-casinos-seek-online-gambling-partners-2701Upcoming legalization of gambling in the United States leads land-based American casinos to form joint ventures with online casinos in Europe.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-ready-to-offer-online-gambling-to-germans-2699Fri, 04 May 2012 09:07:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/schleswig-holstein-ready-to-offer-online-gambling-to-germans-2699The first three online gambling licenses have been awarded in the breakaway German state of Schleswig-Holstein.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/parasitic-gambling-sites-feed-off-charity-promises-2698Thu, 03 May 2012 15:22:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/parasitic-gambling-sites-feed-off-charity-promises-2698Internet gambling crooks claim to raise funds for needy children through gambling profits. Naive bingo players enter these hoping to help.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crazy-bookmakers-rumored-to-offer-bets-on-numbers-killed-2697Thu, 03 May 2012 14:40:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crazy-bookmakers-rumored-to-offer-bets-on-numbers-killed-2697Street protests in Malaysia spark international condemnation while parasitic bettors wager money on the number of killed and arrested.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/a-new-way-to-gamble-in-the-united-kingdom-2696Thu, 03 May 2012 11:06:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/a-new-way-to-gamble-in-the-united-kingdom-2696A new gambling destination unveiled in UK: Catch My Bet is a joint venture between TVCatchup and Graham Martin.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/americans-find-it-illegal-to-bet-on-sports-online-2695Wed, 02 May 2012 17:43:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/americans-find-it-illegal-to-bet-on-sports-online-2695With online sports betting illegal in the United states, American punters are likely to miss betting options for their top notch athletes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-unlikely-to-be-reimbursed-by-the-united-states-2694Wed, 02 May 2012 17:26:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-unlikely-to-be-reimbursed-by-the-united-states-2694Is Monroe Doctrine still in effect? An ignored ruling by WTO seems to support the theory. Caribbean gambling center still waits for reimbursement.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-launched-high-class-html5-online-casino-games-2688Wed, 02 May 2012 08:34:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-launched-high-class-html5-online-casino-games-2688A venture capital fund revealed its second investment in British mobile casino gambling start-up AlchemyBet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gambling-platforms-well-positioned-for-usa-2693Tue, 01 May 2012 07:43:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-gambling-platforms-well-positioned-for-usa-2693Social gambling is the new trend in the gambling world. At the same time, online and mobile casino gambling offering increases.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-s-first-cloud-based-platform-for-gambling-launched-in-ireland-2687Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:59:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-s-first-cloud-based-platform-for-gambling-launched-in-ireland-2687Industry’s first cloud based platform was launched by an Irish gambling software company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-we-stand-legalization-of-online-casinos-in-the-usa-2686Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:14:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-we-stand-legalization-of-online-casinos-in-the-usa-2686Nevada Senator, Mark Amodei urged US land-based casinos execs to unite on the issue of legal online gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/money-frozen-criminal-charges-a-fate-of-poker-in-america-2692Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:09:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/money-frozen-criminal-charges-a-fate-of-poker-in-america-2692A major online poker site, Full Tilt Poker, may be restored to life if investors come up with hundreds of millions of dollars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-casino-advocate-wages-war-on-gambling-indians-2691Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:47:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-casino-advocate-wages-war-on-gambling-indians-2691The Gun Lake Tribe in Michigan sees a legal challenge to its recently built land-based casino under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-mobile-betting-offerings-enriched-by-paddy-power-2685Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:52:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-mobile-betting-offerings-enriched-by-paddy-power-2685Paddy Power increased and improved its mobile betting offering with a special deal with Racing Post to include horseracing offers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crusader-grandmas-speak-up-against-gambling-in-manitoba-2690Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:34:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/crusader-grandmas-speak-up-against-gambling-in-manitoba-2690Legalization of online gambling in Manitoba is very likely to happen as it happened in British Columbia, enraging many grandmothers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/criminals-and-money-launderers-power-mexican-casinos-2689Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:55:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/criminals-and-money-launderers-power-mexican-casinos-2689Drug dealers, money launderers, and other anti-social hyenas just love Mexican casinos. There they can make their dirty money clean.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/virginia-woman-scores-twice-in-the-same-powerball-draw-2682Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:23:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/virginia-woman-scores-twice-in-the-same-powerball-draw-2682A lucky Virginia woman produced two winning Powerball tickets for the same draw, each worth one million dollars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/property-seizure-without-indictment-2684Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:22:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/property-seizure-without-indictment-2684The illegal sportsbook makers in the United States face tough justice when it comes to criminal and civil lawsuits filed by the government.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-poker-player-makes-2-million-2683Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:06:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-poker-player-makes-2-million-2683Young poker champions already made millions at poker tournaments. The old guard is losing its edge to the new card counters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-mobile-casino-developers-receive-further-funding-2679Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:17:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-mobile-casino-developers-receive-further-funding-2679A venture capital fund revealed its second investment in British mobile casino gambling start-up AlchemyBet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-slots-and-online-poker-race-in-america-begins-2681Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:14:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-slots-and-online-poker-race-in-america-begins-2681Land-based casinos and technology providers started the race for a share of online and mobile casino gambling market. Online slot players delighted.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-is-online-sports-betting-illegal-in-america-2680Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:58:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-is-online-sports-betting-illegal-in-america-2680Unlike online casinos, online sportsbooks in the US may not take off after all. Nevada, however, is trying to bring online bets to its state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/black-friday-judge-approves-john-campos-deal-with-prosecution-2676Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:23:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/black-friday-judge-approves-john-campos-deal-with-prosecution-2676John Campos’ deal with prosecutors was accepted by the judge responsible for the much talked about Black Friday case.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/jealous-imam-kills-arcade-business-in-malaysia-2678Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:37:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/jealous-imam-kills-arcade-business-in-malaysia-2678Angry Malaysian Imams lead a crusade against arcade games as these are claimed to be devil's devices leading Muslim youths ashtray.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazilian-congress-to-investigate-illegal-gambling-connections-2677Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:35:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazilian-congress-to-investigate-illegal-gambling-connections-2677Brazilian officials dismissed after connections with illegal gambling mogul exposed. The current Brazilian laws leave online gambling unregulated.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lobbying-for-online-gambling-in-america-continues-2675Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:18:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lobbying-for-online-gambling-in-america-continues-2675American gambling businesses continue to spend big on lobbying in favor of legalizing online gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-the-chinatown-way-2674Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:50:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-the-chinatown-way-2674Human trafficking gangs encourage illegal Chinese immigrants to gamble more at their casinos as a way to repay debts. Few ever win the rigged games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-seeks-assistance-in-online-gambling-from-maltese-colleagues-2669Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:10:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-seeks-assistance-in-online-gambling-from-maltese-colleagues-2669Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maltese Lotteries and Gaming Authority.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-man-may-decide-the-fate-of-australian-poker-rooms-2673Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:38:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-man-may-decide-the-fate-of-australian-poker-rooms-2673Poker machine reform in Australia affected by a single independent MP vote. Once again the government thinks gamblers are too stupid and need brakes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/putin-s-anti-gambling-decree-denied-2672Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:35:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/putin-s-anti-gambling-decree-denied-2672Most online casino operators would pay large sums to know what Putin thinks about online gambling in Russia. Is there a chance to bet online legallyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookmaker-betfair-continues-to-sponsor-uk-boxers-2668Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:11:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookmaker-betfair-continues-to-sponsor-uk-boxers-2668British online gambling destination Betfair extended its sponsorship deal with the British Amateur Boxing Association.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-poker-takes-over-america-2671Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:36:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/social-poker-takes-over-america-2671Facebook and Zynga seek to profit from social gambling on their sites without paying out any real cash. Yet, players enter to play with virtual chips.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/financial-troubles-for-a-chilean-gambling-outfit-2670Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:34:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/financial-troubles-for-a-chilean-gambling-outfit-2670Chilean land-based casinos see their revenues drop as gambling market weakens. On top, online and mobile casinos in Chile take their market share.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-giant-betsson-to-acquire-nordic-gaming-group-2667Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:54:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-giant-betsson-to-acquire-nordic-gaming-group-2667Betsson is about to close the acquisition of Nordic Gaming Group further strengthening its position on the region’s market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-resorts-seeking-to-build-resort-casino-in-toronto-2666Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:28:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-resorts-seeking-to-build-resort-casino-in-toronto-2666MGM Resorts seeks to invest billions in a casino resort development in Toronto. Meanwhile, online gambling in Canada gets no legislative approval.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-gambling-to-grapple-with-money-laundering-issues-2665Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:31:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-gambling-to-grapple-with-money-laundering-issues-2665According to anti-poker establishment in New Zealand, pokie machines assist in money laundering and increase problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israeli-gambling-software-company-playtech-share-prices-dropped--2664Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:28:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israeli-gambling-software-company-playtech-share-prices-dropped--2664Playtech plans to invest into social gaming by buying assets from its main shareholder; market reacted negatively on the news.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-states-depend-on-gambling-taxation-2663Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:07:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-states-depend-on-gambling-taxation-2663Gambling profits are much needed in the United States as well as jobs created by the industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-denmark-to-be-officially-certified-2662Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:47:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-denmark-to-be-officially-certified-2662Denmark will utilize services of eCOGRA to accredit online casinos, gaming software providers, and affiliates operating in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-betfair-introduced-application-programming-interface--2661Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:20:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-betfair-introduced-application-programming-interface--2661Betfair introduced Application Programming Interface to facilitate app development for their online sports betting operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-to-enter-online-gambling-market-2660Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:25:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-to-enter-online-gambling-market-2660Manitoba seeks to offer its own online gambling site for its residents to get revenues which otherwise go to offshore gambling casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/calls-to-bring-gambling-education-to-australian-schools-2659Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:19:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/calls-to-bring-gambling-education-to-australian-schools-2659An association representing poker rooms in Australia calls for better gambling education at Australian schools to prevent problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-commission-takes-no-action-against-tv-shows-2658Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:41:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-commission-takes-no-action-against-tv-shows-2658United Kingdom Gambling Commission decided not to take any further action against popular TV shows accused of unlicensed gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-mogul-seeks-to-affect-spanish-gambling-legislation-2657Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:24:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-mogul-seeks-to-affect-spanish-gambling-legislation-2657Spain may need to give major tax breaks and change gambling laws to accommodate multi-billion casino development plan near Barcelona.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-dakota-legislature-is-back-to-discussing-online-gambling-2655Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:48:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-dakota-legislature-is-back-to-discussing-online-gambling-2655North Dakota Representative smiles about the turn of events in the state legislature as online gambling is once again on the agenda.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/baccarat-cheating-in-south-korea-2653Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:42:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/baccarat-cheating-in-south-korea-2653Interpol now is searching for several South Korean casino cheats. Baccarat table was filmed while millions are claimed missing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/muslims-can-place-bets-on-camel-racing-2656Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:18:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/muslims-can-place-bets-on-camel-racing-2656Can online sportsbook which offers bets on camel racing succeed? The sport is popular is Australia, while Muslims may place wagers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gambling-market-continues-to-grow-despite-fears-2654Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:46:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gambling-market-continues-to-grow-despite-fears-2654Recent numbers from the Italian gambling regulator AAMS show a steady overall grow on the country’s online gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-operator-keeps-its-ceo-for-another-term-2652Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:27:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-operator-keeps-its-ceo-for-another-term-2652Pari Mutuel Urbain – the renowned French gambling operator re-elects its CEO, Philippe Germond, for another 4 years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-fees-asking-for-more-than-spare-change-2651Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:48:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-fees-asking-for-more-than-spare-change-2651Punters in Australia may end up with more expensive, or less attractive, sports bets after horse racing and other sports associations ask for fees.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-ring-broken-up-in-malaysia-2650Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:42:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-ring-broken-up-in-malaysia-2650Sports betting in Malaysia is illegal and punishable by law, while Malaysian muslims can't visit a casino for religious purposes. Imams are watching!http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/innovation-drives-illegal-cricket-betting-in-india-2649Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:25:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/innovation-drives-illegal-cricket-betting-in-india-2649Indian illegal betting is blossoming thanks to Goonga cards tactics, yet police is breathing down the bookies’ necks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-knocks-out-another-illegal-pub-and-a-gambling-room-2648Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:49:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-knocks-out-another-illegal-pub-and-a-gambling-room-2648Crack-smoking poker players arrested in an after-hours illegal pub located in Plainfield, New Jersey. Card counting crackheads bet their freedom.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/selling-kidney-to-play-mobile-bingo-2647Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:44:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/selling-kidney-to-play-mobile-bingo-2647Crazy Chinese teenage poker player sells kidney after losing it all at online poker rooms. His next destination: mobile bingo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-sports-betting-across-united-kingdom-surveyed-2646Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:16:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/live-sports-betting-across-united-kingdom-surveyed-2646The fresh survey from GamblingData discovers what UL sportsbooks perform better in terms of live sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/baccarat-may-not-save-las-vegas-after-all-2645Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:22:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/baccarat-may-not-save-las-vegas-after-all-2645Slot machines and baccarat help to save Las Vegas. If American gambling laws soon change, more Americans will play these online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-bulgaria-in-a-state-of-mayhem-2642Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:38:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-bulgaria-in-a-state-of-mayhem-2642Illegal sports betting and online casino gambling In Bulgaria still grows despite victims. In response, Bulgaria opens up its legal gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delaware-is-ready-to-roll-the-dice-on-online-gambling-2640Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:16:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delaware-is-ready-to-roll-the-dice-on-online-gambling-2640Delaware is ready to offer their gamblers access to online poker, blackjack, and scratch cards if a new proposal by the Governor are cleared next weekhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-industry-to-grow-down-under-this-year-2644Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-industry-to-grow-down-under-this-year-2644Recent Australian research predicts that the country’s gambling industry is set to increase by over three percent this year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-horseracing-bettors-can-now-enjoy-gbi-racing-content-2643Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:38:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-horseracing-bettors-can-now-enjoy-gbi-racing-content-2643GBI Racing reached agreements to offer its broadcasting services to horseracing bettors in Denmark and Canada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israel-lifts-blocking-of-an-online-gambling-site-2641Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:49:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israel-lifts-blocking-of-an-online-gambling-site-2641Court in Israel declares gambling at offshore casinos can not be blocked by the police as it violates sacred freedom of speech.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banning-tv-gambling-causes-religious-unrest-in-morocco-2639Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:28:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banning-tv-gambling-causes-religious-unrest-in-morocco-2639The Moroccan Telecommunications minister wants all forms of live television gambling banned in the country, causing unrest amongst sections of the populationhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-anti-gambling-crackdown-takes-on-the-police-chiefs-2638Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:22:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/filipino-anti-gambling-crackdown-takes-on-the-police-chiefs-2638Recent anti-gambling regulation in the Philippines seeks to remove police chiefs for failing to bust underground casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-love-of-pokies-sparks-national-controversy-2637Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:09:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-love-of-pokies-sparks-national-controversy-2637Poker is a major source of gambling revenues in Australia with poker tournaments great in popularity. Sports betting also grows Down Under.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesars-entertainment-and-rock-gaming-grow-closer-together-2636Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:01:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesars-entertainment-and-rock-gaming-grow-closer-together-2636Caesars and Rock Gaming extend their partnership with a new agreement in regards to Caesars Interactive.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-bonus-fraud-costs-belarussian-three-years-in-jail-2635Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:20:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-bonus-fraud-costs-belarussian-three-years-in-jail-2635A man who managed to wrangle up to GBP 80,000 by using fraudulent passports to claim several online gambling bingo bonuses has been sent to jail for three years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-could-pass-revolutionary-gambling-laws-2634Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:59:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-could-pass-revolutionary-gambling-laws-2634The state of New Jersey would welcome out-of-state, perhaps even out-of-country online gambling if it was considered legal by the federal and state authoritieshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-in-the-philippines-moves-into-pitbull-fights-2633Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:29:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-in-the-philippines-moves-into-pitbull-fights-2633Filipino police busts again the same operators of illegal dog fighting ring. Why not instead bet on boxing over online sportsbooks?http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/calvin-ayre-to-fight-the-united-states-seizure-of-bodog-2632Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:01:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/calvin-ayre-to-fight-the-united-states-seizure-of-bodog-2632Billionaire Calvin Ayre assembles top legal team to fight the seizure of his online casino serving the United States gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-casino-vip-poker-room-players-become-victims-of-robbery-2631Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:48:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-casino-vip-poker-room-players-become-victims-of-robbery-2631Latin American land-based casinos still not secure enough for high roller players as recent poker tournament robbery in Chile shows.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/14-million-in-venture-capital-for-an-israeli-social-gaming-company-2630Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:38:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/14-million-in-venture-capital-for-an-israeli-social-gaming-company-2630An Israeli social gaming company managed to scoop up $14 million in venture capital to fund its growth strategy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-restaurant-caught-running-illegal-roulette-gambling-2629Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:04:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-restaurant-caught-running-illegal-roulette-gambling-2629To avoid taxation, many Italians gamble at illegal casinos while risking arrest and forfeiting great online betting options.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uruguay-seeks-to-bring-nation-closer-with-horse-racing-2628Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:45:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uruguay-seeks-to-bring-nation-closer-with-horse-racing-2628Uruguay seeks to gain from horse racing revenues. In addition to races, online poker sites gain Uruguayan players seeking tournaments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/america-to-profit-handsomely-from-gambling-2627Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:43:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/america-to-profit-handsomely-from-gambling-2627Mega Millions Lottery, while promising huge amounts, leaves winners with a third of the promised amount- installments and government eat the most.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-day-another-credit-card-theft-2626Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:32:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-day-another-credit-card-theft-2626Another credit card theft results in millions of Visa and master Card holders exposed to fraud. Online gambling sites need good fraud policy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wms-industries-applies-for-a-new-nevada-interactive-gambling-license-2622Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:17:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wms-industries-applies-for-a-new-nevada-interactive-gambling-license-2622WMS Industries have recently joined the race with their competitors and applied for a Nevada online poker license for when online gambling becomes a realityhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-empire-ladbrokes-signs-a-deal-with-openbet-2623Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:47:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-empire-ladbrokes-signs-a-deal-with-openbet-2623Ladbrokes sign and new long-term deal with software provider Openbet to offer customers better gambling content and services.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indiana-seeking-to-enter-online-lottery-market-2625Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:18:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indiana-seeking-to-enter-online-lottery-market-2625State lottery ticket agents in fear of losing most of their business as American states seek to offer the state lottery tickets via Internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gamers-enjoy-extended-live-dealer-games-from-william-hill-2624Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:15:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gamers-enjoy-extended-live-dealer-games-from-william-hill-2624William Hill extends its live-dealer games offerings on Italian gambling market to further entice players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-gambling-market-opens-up-further-as-interwetten-joins-2621Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:12:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-gambling-market-opens-up-further-as-interwetten-joins-2621Online sportsbook Interwetten have joined the rapidly expanding Italian online gambling market, following successful deals with several Serie A clubshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-indian-gaming-association-is-to-reveal-new-aussie-products-2620Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:07:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-indian-gaming-association-is-to-reveal-new-aussie-products-2620Aristocrat, a large Australian online gaming supplier will showcase their latest online products at next weeks National Indian Gaming Association trade showhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-france-is-doing-fine-2619Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:57:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-france-is-doing-fine-2619France, while allowing offshore casino sites to cater to the French players, licenses, taxes, and regulates these outfits in a smart move.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-group-sportingbet-talks-to-american-foxwoods-2618Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:37:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-group-sportingbet-talks-to-american-foxwoods-2618British online gambling operator Sportingbet made advancements in negotiations with American land-based group Foxwoods.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-crackdown-on-gambling-continues-2617Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:15:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-crackdown-on-gambling-continues-2617With gambling illegal in India, the players seek underground locations to wager their cricket bets and play at poker tournaments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-black-friday-trial-takes-yet-another-bizarre-twist-2616Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:16:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-black-friday-trial-takes-yet-another-bizarre-twist-2616The Black Friday trial of three online poker sites and their owners has taken another turn, as one of the defendants has pleaded guilty to misdemeanorhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lunatics-in-ecuador-close-all-casinos-without-a-warning-2615Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:14:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lunatics-in-ecuador-close-all-casinos-without-a-warning-2615Ecuador, once open to gambling business, without warning shots down all casinos in the country in a president's populist move.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/international-poker-champs-play-for-the-homeless-2614Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:33:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/international-poker-champs-play-for-the-homeless-2614Charity directors in need of money invite international poker stars to play in the tour to benefit the homeless and needy in Chile.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-fights-back-spanish-court-decision-after-codere-claim-2613Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:32:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-fights-back-spanish-court-decision-after-codere-claim-2613Spanish gambling operator Codere succeeded in attacking foreign gambling operators in the case of Sportingbet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-in-rio-de-janeiro-crack-down-on-illegal-jogo-do-bicho-game-2612Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:13:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-in-rio-de-janeiro-crack-down-on-illegal-jogo-do-bicho-game-2612Rio De Janeiro's cops are cracking down hard on “Jogo do bicho” known as the animal game, an outlawed illegal gambling game, similar to a lotteryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-youth-will-gamble-online-a-new-survey-reveals-2611Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:06:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-youth-will-gamble-online-a-new-survey-reveals-2611A New Jersey survey has revealed that as much as 25% of their younger citizens would consider gambling online if they were given the option to do sohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-poker-players-take-full-advantage-of-dublin-poker-tournament-2610Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:56:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-poker-players-take-full-advantage-of-dublin-poker-tournament-2610Norwegians invade Dublin as the Norwegian Poker Championship kicks off in the Irish city, due to the very strict gambling laws back in their home countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/colombia-enjoys-virtual-sports-popularity-growth-2609Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:45:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/colombia-enjoys-virtual-sports-popularity-growth-2609Colombia will be the benefactor of yet another daring move by virtual gaming giants Inspired Gaming Group, who wish to expand their business in the countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-hunts-down-illegal-gambling-operators-2608Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:57:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-hunts-down-illegal-gambling-operators-2608Bulgaria, fearing the wrath of the European Union, cracks down on corruption including unlicensed mobile casinos and prize contests.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cambodia-open-for-anything-to-those-with-money-2607Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:24:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cambodia-open-for-anything-to-those-with-money-2607Cambodian government auctions off pristine ancient forests to Chinese gambling entertainment companies for multi-billion casino complex developments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-gambling-prospects-studied-by-academics-2606Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:38:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-gambling-prospects-studied-by-academics-2606Academics of Nevada and Hamburg Universities take a deeper look into American online gambling with a fresh study.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-protesters-resist-the-advances-of-new-eurovegas-casino-complex-2605Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:47:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-protesters-resist-the-advances-of-new-eurovegas-casino-complex-2605Madrid sees several hundred protesters pitting themselves against a Las Vegas Sands' latest project, Eurovegas Casino complex being built in the city.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wilkie-gets-his-way-in-australian-government-pokies-reforms-2604Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:41:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wilkie-gets-his-way-in-australian-government-pokies-reforms-2604Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has almost sealed a deal that is designed to ensure a series of safeguards are met concerning the problem of tackling gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournaments-are-becoming-popular-in-latin-america-2603Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:32:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournaments-are-becoming-popular-in-latin-america-2603Chile is a liberal gambling market which attracts many online poker tournament players. Blackjack, baccarat, and online slots are also very popular.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-looking-to-attract-foreign-gamblers-2602Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:27:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-looking-to-attract-foreign-gamblers-2602Singapore is seeking to increase foreign gamblers to its shores for exquisite high roller casino experience while Singaporeans gamble online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/half-of-dutch-population-turned-out-to-be-gamblers-2600Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:08:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/half-of-dutch-population-turned-out-to-be-gamblers-2600Dutch love to gamble with half of the population pursuing all kinds of betting at Holland Casino and Internet-based offshore outfits.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/utah-insists-there-will-be-no-change-to-the-state-gambling-laws-2601Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:12:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/utah-insists-there-will-be-no-change-to-the-state-gambling-laws-2601Utah has made it clear that they have no intention of doing a u-turn regarding their online gambling policies, despite other states changing stanceshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-betting-software-developer-snatched-a-new-exec-2599Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:56:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-betting-software-developer-snatched-a-new-exec-2599A former Ladbrokes IT executive joins well-known French online betting software developer LVS.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-union-bureacrats-attack-german-gambling-law-2598Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:07:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-union-bureacrats-attack-german-gambling-law-2598German gambling laws as related to online sports betting halted by the European Union officials in need of tons of paperwork.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/daniel-tzvetkoff-to-stand-in-court-as-a-witness-at-poker-trials-2597Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:46:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/daniel-tzvetkoff-to-stand-in-court-as-a-witness-at-poker-trials-2597Australian legend Daniel Tzvetkoff will be a witness in the US poker trials of three poker site owners in a bid to stay out of the cells himself next monthhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portugal-may-open-gambling-markets-to-offshore-businesses-2596Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:36:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portugal-may-open-gambling-markets-to-offshore-businesses-2596With the economic crisis in Portugal getting worse, the country's lawmakers and government are considering allowing foreign gambling sites into the markethttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-betting-integrity-stakeholder-seminar-in-uk-deemed-as-productive-2595Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:48:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-betting-integrity-stakeholder-seminar-in-uk-deemed-as-productive-2595Participants of the Betting Integrity Stakeholder Seminar held in London earlier this week, agreed that the event was productive.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-surveys-online-poker-players-trends-and-demographics-2594Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:22:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-surveys-online-poker-players-trends-and-demographics-2594Sweden hosted an online poker player survey to better understand the country’s player base and latest trends.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australians-among-the-biggest-gamblers-in-the-world-2593Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:06:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australians-among-the-biggest-gamblers-in-the-world-2593Gambling in Australia is very popular with online poker leading. Online sports betting is quickly catching up as Aussies love to bet on matches.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/an-attempt-to-loosen-nebraska-gambling-laws-has-failed-2591Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:26:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/an-attempt-to-loosen-nebraska-gambling-laws-has-failed-2591A proposed plan to loosen up Nebraska's strict gambling laws falls by the wayside as it's axed by lawmakers and gambling opponents who fear the new billhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/six-arrested-for-gambling-in-america-2592Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:39:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/six-arrested-for-gambling-in-america-2592Six men found guilty of running an Internet gambling business in the United States as strong lobbying is against legalization of Internet wagering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecuador-bans-gambling-while-casinos-are-eerily-silent-2590Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:17:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecuador-bans-gambling-while-casinos-are-eerily-silent-2590Ecuador's gambling ban has come into effect as the casinos now lay deserted and unused, which opponents of the ban say could turn gambling undergroundhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-set-to-acquire-seven-new-casinos-2589Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:05:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-york-set-to-acquire-seven-new-casinos-2589New York is expected to pass legislation that would allow seven new casinos to operate in the state under an amendment to the state's casino gambling lawshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-bookmakers-to-sit-down-with-olympic-organizers-2588Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:50:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-bookmakers-to-sit-down-with-olympic-organizers-2588The organizers of this summers Olympic Games in London are scheduled to meet the UK's top bookmakers to discuss ways of avoiding illegal gambling during the eventhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-is-to-host-an-event-combining-poker-with-live-betting-2587Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:58:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-is-to-host-an-event-combining-poker-with-live-betting-2587A whole new poker concept is scheduled to see poker combined with live betting. The first event is to take place in Dublin.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-seeking-to-profit-from-gambling-2586Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:41:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-seeking-to-profit-from-gambling-2586Canadian province of Ontario will expand gambling venues as well as allow more online gambling to take place in order to profit from casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-poker-moves-one-step-closer-to-reality-in-iowa-2585Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:48:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-poker-moves-one-step-closer-to-reality-in-iowa-2585The Iowa senate has approved online poker measures in a recent vote will see online poker become a reality if the Governor and house sign the new billhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-brings-an-end-to-illegal-online-gambling-2584Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:42:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-brings-an-end-to-illegal-online-gambling-2584MP's in Bulgaria's parliament have wrung in the changes by banning service providers from offering access to illegal internet gambling sites in the countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/adelson-controlled-las-vegas-sands-corporation-sued-again-2583Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:12:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/adelson-controlled-las-vegas-sands-corporation-sued-again-2583A gambling giant, Las Vegas Sands, is facing lawsuits related to its Macau-based casino operations. Claims relate to the bids for casino licenses.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-launch-one-strike-policy-for-illegal-gambling-2582Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:30:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-launch-one-strike-policy-for-illegal-gambling-2582A new organisation has been set up in The Philippines to crack down on illegal gambling, which could spark dismal for failed Chief of Police headshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-sports-betting-in-united-kingdom-gains-popularity-2581Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:25:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-sports-betting-in-united-kingdom-gains-popularity-2581Sports betting in UK using a mobile phone at a mobile bookie is available now with many options.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-in-united-kingdom-fuels-diversity-and-growth-2580Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:09:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-in-united-kingdom-fuels-diversity-and-growth-2580Betting on sports online in the United Kingdom is a socially accepted activity unlike the United States which prohibits all form of online sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ncaa-basketball-expect-2-5-billion-in-illegal-bets-to-be-made-2575Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:27:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ncaa-basketball-expect-2-5-billion-in-illegal-bets-to-be-made-2575As March Madness begins in NCAA Basketball in America, forecasters predict there could be as much as $2.5 billion in illegal sporting bets made in the countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slot-machine-companies-try-to-relaunch-themselves-in-alabama-2578Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:44:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slot-machine-companies-try-to-relaunch-themselves-in-alabama-2578A number of slot machine arcades are trying to reinvent themselves as electronic bingo and poker rooms in order to beat a ban in the US state of Alabamahttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-resorts-continue-to-struggle-against-kazuo-okada-2579Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:46:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-resorts-continue-to-struggle-against-kazuo-okada-2579Wynn Resorts battle against Kazuo Okada could severely damage shareholders interests, according to news reports covering the ongoing board disruptionshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-to-become-online-gambling-mecca-2577Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:33:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-to-become-online-gambling-mecca-2577New Jersey seeks to bypass gambling law referendum by basing online casino servers in Atlantic City to enable state residents to play via the Internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-grannies-enjoy-online-bingo-2576Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:31:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-grannies-enjoy-online-bingo-2576Britain is seeing an unprecedented growth in online casinos and mobile betting among all age groups. Online bingo and live baccarat attract many.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-business-booming-in-italy-despite-recession-2574Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:23:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-business-booming-in-italy-despite-recession-2574There may be a global recession on, but that doesn't seem to have stopped Italian gamblers one bit, as they appear to just keep on gambling and spendinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-regulations-in-america-a-failure-2573Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:37:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-regulations-in-america-a-failure-2573United States may change online gambling laws six years after Congress prohibited online casinos. Too many billions of gambling money end up abroad.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-adds-three-more-gambling-companies-to-the-collection-2572Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:32:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-adds-three-more-gambling-companies-to-the-collection-2572The Danish Gambling Authority has permitted three more online gambling businesses licenses to operate in the country, according to recent casino newshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-reporter-questions-authorities-over-illegal-gambling-2571Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:28:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-reporter-questions-authorities-over-illegal-gambling-2571A Canadian reporter has questioned Canada's authorities for not stamping out illegal gambling in the country, similarly to the way the US authorities havehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-gambling-wave-gets-scottish-players-deep-into-debt-2570Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:19:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-gambling-wave-gets-scottish-players-deep-into-debt-2570Increasingly more Scottish players are finding themselves wrapped up in debt following the gambling craze that is hitting the United Kingdom at the momenthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-worries-over-current-online-gambling-issues-2569Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:37:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-worries-over-current-online-gambling-issues-2569South Africa is currently worried about online gambling leading to illegal developments and fears it may have a problem policing internet bettinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-seeks-to-impress-with-new-facility-2568Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:25:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-seeks-to-impress-with-new-facility-2568Dutch gamblers are invited to reopened Holland Casino branch in Scheveningen. The Dutch gambling monopoly seeks to attract players to its branches.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greeks-appear-to-be-suffering-from-online-gambling-addictions-2564Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:44:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greeks-appear-to-be-suffering-from-online-gambling-addictions-2564A recent study has shown that Greeks who gamble online are statistically likely to be addicted after spending a total of over 23 hours a week playing onlinehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/reports-claim-chinese-illegal-gambling-is-a-billion-dollar-industry-2567Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:31:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/reports-claim-chinese-illegal-gambling-is-a-billion-dollar-industry-2567Illegal gambling in China is allegedly a billion dollar enterprise according to some recent reports, claimed by Global Betting and Gaming Consultantshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-future-for-the-american-indian-gambling-2565Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:47:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-future-for-the-american-indian-gambling-2565Native American Indian casinos state that they want to fully understand the rules and impact of the new state laws on gambling before signing up to it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-casinos-continue-to-experience-violence-2566Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:50:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-casinos-continue-to-experience-violence-2566Drug cartels slaughter each other at Mexican land-based casinos while shooting many innocent bystanders playing poker, blackjack or baccarat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maine-casino-to-honor-special-olympics-2563Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:42:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maine-casino-to-honor-special-olympics-2563As Maine prepares to honour the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, a casino is allowed guests to preview the table games, twenty four hours earlyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casinos-demand-a-fair-shot-at-online-gambling-in-usa-2562Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:40:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casinos-demand-a-fair-shot-at-online-gambling-in-usa-2562A lobbyist is demanding that casino companies be treated fairly when it comes to online gambling, and aren't pushed back in favor of lotteries and othershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-gamblers-to-get-access-to-tested-online-casinos-2559Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:03:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-gamblers-to-get-access-to-tested-online-casinos-2559Denmark will now test and accredit its online casinos with the latest technological solutions in the casino software industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-bullies-sportingbet-into-submission-in-spain-2560Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:46:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/codere-bullies-sportingbet-into-submission-in-spain-2560Spanish gambling operator Codere succeeded in attacking foreign gambling operators in the case of Sportingbet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/regulated-online-gambling-could-be-the-answer-for-portuguese-troubles-2561Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:27:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/regulated-online-gambling-could-be-the-answer-for-portuguese-troubles-2561Greece further angers European Commission with plans to debate the country’s gambling laws in order to benefit the national gaming monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-a-step-closer-to-online-gambling-legalization-2558Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:59:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-a-step-closer-to-online-gambling-legalization-2558New Jersey seeks to legalize online gambling with the opposition of horse racing industry while unsure Governor stays on the sideline.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-organizers-to-ensure-illegal-gambling-absence-2557Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:55:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympics-organizers-to-ensure-illegal-gambling-absence-2557The organisers of this summer's Olympic Games are stepping up their efforts in a bid to cut out the amount of illegal gambling amidst fears of cheatinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-crack-down-on-gambling-in-indian-tamil-nadu-2556Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:52:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-crack-down-on-gambling-in-indian-tamil-nadu-2556The police in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu have cracked down hard on illegal gambling recently, much to the delight of gamer's non-gambling family membershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wide-funding-options-for-american-non-gambling-virgin-gaming-clients-2555Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:35:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wide-funding-options-for-american-non-gambling-virgin-gaming-clients-2555Virgin Gaming entered a partnership with Mazooma to deliver its non-gambling clientele more funding options.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-gambling-monopoly---holland-casino---up-for-sale-2554Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:30:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-gambling-monopoly---holland-casino---up-for-sale-2554While the Dutch government is seeking to sale the state casinos, Netherlands judges try to kill off online casino business.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lighter-gambling-regulation-in-sweden-under-parliamentarian-review-2553Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:13:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lighter-gambling-regulation-in-sweden-under-parliamentarian-review-2553Swedish parliament member to visit Gibraltar to learn more about gambling and in hopes of bringing casinos to the island of Gotland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/major-casino-companies-change-their-mind-over-online-gambling-2552Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:23:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/major-casino-companies-change-their-mind-over-online-gambling-2552Several major US casino companies have altered their stance about online gambling in recent weeks, and they now want online poker regulatedhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-suffers-from-illegal-online-gambling-crimes-2551Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:50:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-suffers-from-illegal-online-gambling-crimes-2551South African legislators are seeking to re-legalize online gambling in the country to prevent criminals and terrorists from profiting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-america-on-a-twisted-path-2550Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:42:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-america-on-a-twisted-path-2550Bible Belt states against gambling while wicked north and west are in for some nice casino revenues. Online gambling regulation in America is twisted.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aristocrat-contemplates-online-gambling-horizons-in-usa-2549Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:21:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aristocrat-contemplates-online-gambling-horizons-in-usa-2549Australian land-based gambling provider Aristocrat moves onto the American gambling market with an online solution.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-review-on-whether-australia-should-legalise-online-gambling-2548Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:30:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-review-on-whether-australia-should-legalise-online-gambling-2548A new in-depth review has set out to ask an important question, should Australia adopt a new policy to legalise interactive online gambling or nothttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-cannot-be-regulated-in-south-africa-2547Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:27:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-cannot-be-regulated-in-south-africa-2547South Africa has found that legislating the country is turning out more difficult than imagined, and looks at other means to maintain control of gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shuffle-master-acquired-ongame-online-poker-network-2546Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:16:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shuffle-master-acquired-ongame-online-poker-network-2546Shuffle Master, well-known land-based gambling technology company purchased online poker network Ongame.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-continue-to-disrespect-single-market-policy-2545Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:13:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-continue-to-disrespect-single-market-policy-2545Dutch Supreme Court takes a shot at ruling the world. Comply or else. No foreign gambling establishments can enter Netherlands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-police-to-crack-down-on-illegal-online-gambling-2544Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:08:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-police-to-crack-down-on-illegal-online-gambling-2544Overzealous imams and cash hungry mafia godfathers allegedly cooperate with Indonesian police to have an underground online casino closed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-faced-usa-try-to-weaken-their-stance-on-online-gambling-2543Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:06:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-faced-usa-try-to-weaken-their-stance-on-online-gambling-2543The United States is aiming to backtrack its view on online gambling yet again, despite charging four Canadians for illegal sports betting operationhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-could-set-up-a-system-to-aid-problem-gamblers-in-the-future-2542Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:03:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-could-set-up-a-system-to-aid-problem-gamblers-in-the-future-2542Singapore is considering assisting gamers in the country, by adding “circuit breakers”, such as highly trained counselors to assist problem gamblershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-enterprises-invest-heavily-in-lobbying-for-legal-gaming-in-us-2541Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:06:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-enterprises-invest-heavily-in-lobbying-for-legal-gaming-in-us-2541Recent reports show major online gambling companies and associations continue to spend heavily on lobbying for legalization.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/powerful-competitor-enters-online-slots-and-sports-betting-markets-2540Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:11:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/powerful-competitor-enters-online-slots-and-sports-betting-markets-2540Facebook and other social media to offer online casinos and sports betting opportunities. Anyone can now create bets to challenge online friends.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-software-maker-not-afraid-of-chinese-gambling-regulation-2539Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:10:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-software-maker-not-afraid-of-chinese-gambling-regulation-2539Internet and mobile casino software is a very competitive field. The Android casinos are quickly growing, while Symbian system stays behind.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-billionaire-seeking-to-create-casino-jobs-in-spain-2538Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:55:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-billionaire-seeking-to-create-casino-jobs-in-spain-2538American multi-billionaire, Sheldon Adelson, is looking to invest billions into Spanish casino-resorts to create a European Las Vegas.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-gamblers-can-now-enjoy-jackpotjoy-gambling-brand-2536Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:08:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-gamblers-can-now-enjoy-jackpotjoy-gambling-brand-2536Well-known online gambling operator Gamesys Group enters Swedish market with its popular brand Jackpot Joy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vote-against-weak-government-poker-reform-could-trigger-change-2537Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:38:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vote-against-weak-government-poker-reform-could-trigger-change-2537An Australian MP is threatening to vote against the governments poker reform package, casting fresh doubt onto the future of poker machineshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-bookmaker-boylesports-shift-focus-to-online-operations-2535Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:05:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-bookmaker-boylesports-shift-focus-to-online-operations-2535Major restructuring is planned at Irish bookmaker Boylesports with expected shift of focus to online operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-in-nearly-complete-control-of-south-korean-sports-betting-2534Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:19:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-in-nearly-complete-control-of-south-korean-sports-betting-2534Fed up with game-fixing, South Koreans bet on NBA basketball via mobile sports betting firms. Meanwhile, more betting scandals exposed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-muslims-gamble-at-underground-mafia-casinos-2533Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:15:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-muslims-gamble-at-underground-mafia-casinos-2533Indonesian casino-running mobsters often protect Muslims from the religious police. Latest technological marvels beat the pious.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-becomes-friendlier-to-online-gambling-industry-2532Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-becomes-friendlier-to-online-gambling-industry-2532Things no longer rotten in the state of Denmark as it fixes its online gambling regulations. Already, big players are entering Danish casino market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-court-makes-anti-gambling-feelings-well-known-2531Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:54:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-court-makes-anti-gambling-feelings-well-known-2531The Netherlands government does yet another u-turn in their online gambling policy to leave Dutch gamblers infuriated with their new hard line tactics.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-philippines-slow-down-steve-wynn-plans-2530Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:52:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-philippines-slow-down-steve-wynn-plans-2530The Philippines have hit out at Steve Wynn following his accusations of corruption, by denying him a venue in the country, as his battle with Kazuo Okada continueshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-casinos-feel-much-safer-with-hunter-from-experian-2529Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:25:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-casinos-feel-much-safer-with-hunter-from-experian-2529British software developer Experian introduced the latest upgrade to its anti-fraud system Hunter featuring over 30 new functions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-sees-no-change-in-gambling-habits-2528Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:12:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-sees-no-change-in-gambling-habits-2528Singapore hasn't seen any changes at all in gambling habits since the introduction of legal casinos in the country, contrary to some initial fears of problemshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-lawmakers-jealous-of-yakuza-gambling-revenues-2527Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:48:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-lawmakers-jealous-of-yakuza-gambling-revenues-2527Pachinko machines may face competition. Japanese Parliament is considering legalizing more forms of gambling and online casino play in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-lawmakers-to-debate-the-gambling-law-until-the-hell-freezes-2526Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:45:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-lawmakers-to-debate-the-gambling-law-until-the-hell-freezes-2526Making gambling laws more complicated is the never-ending quest of Paris legislators as new gambling commissions are formed in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mississippi-joins-the-list-of-internet-gambling-approving-states-2525Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:43:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mississippi-joins-the-list-of-internet-gambling-approving-states-2525The state of Mississippi has put forth a bill which will effectively legalize online gambling in the state by the summer, if it is approved and passedhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookmaker-decides-to-allow-bets-on-upcoming-armageddon-2524Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:38:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-bookmaker-decides-to-allow-bets-on-upcoming-armageddon-2524British bookmakers are planning on allowing punters to bet that the world will end in December 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulation-in-america-going-into-conflicting-directions-2523Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:52:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulation-in-america-going-into-conflicting-directions-2523As US Congress doesn't act, Massachusetts and Iowa seek to legalize online gambling while South Carolina attempts to outlaw it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/texas-born-again-christians-in-strong-opposition-to-gambling-2522Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:46:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/texas-born-again-christians-in-strong-opposition-to-gambling-2522Born-again Christians and the Wire Act used to make friends when it came to fighting online gambling. No more. Texans may be able to gamble at home.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-casino-faces-litigation-over-banning-a-gambler-2521Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:23:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-casino-faces-litigation-over-banning-a-gambler-2521Netherlands casino now facing a lawsuit for banning a suspected money launderer from its premises as his northern Iraq sources of cash are unclear.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ukrainian-gambling-laws-at-mercy-of-strong-men-2520Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:21:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ukrainian-gambling-laws-at-mercy-of-strong-men-2520Ukrainian lawmakers further restrict gambling to crack down on alcoholics and drug addicts while Ukrainians visit online casinos to hide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-gambling-regulation-nearly-as-bad-as-that-of-america-2519Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:19:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-gambling-regulation-nearly-as-bad-as-that-of-america-2519Geman states, except Schleswig-Holstein, are banning online casinos. Blackjack and poker gamblers in Germany will go abroad to play.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stanley-bet-oppressed-by-italy-eu-court-rules-2518Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:15:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/stanley-bet-oppressed-by-italy-eu-court-rules-2518Italy has been told that they were wrong to block Stanley Bets attempts at business ventures in the country, the European Court of Justice has recently ruled.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cryptologic-acquisition-by-canadian-amaya-gaming-is-nearing-2511Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:39:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cryptologic-acquisition-by-canadian-amaya-gaming-is-nearing-2511Amaya Gaming is closing in on purchasing Cryptologic with final papers being drawn up and awaiting shareholders response.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-casinos-help-residents-forget-their-woes-2516Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:27:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-casinos-help-residents-forget-their-woes-2516Outdated and boring Swedish lottery repels gamblers. Thousands of Swedes flock to online casinos for bigger winning jackpots.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-and-utah-stand-against-legal-online-gambling-2510Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:37:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-and-utah-stand-against-legal-online-gambling-2510Iowa and Utah show strong opposition to legalization of online gambling in United States, recent developments showcase.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-slot-machines-hunting-ex-cop-becomes-gambling-advocate-2514Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:06:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-slot-machines-hunting-ex-cop-becomes-gambling-advocate-2514An ex-cop who has spent the best part of a decade hunting down illegal gambling machines, has suddenly done a U-turn, and now advocates the use of them.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-poker-genius-is-back-in-the-spotlight-with-a-new-deal-2509Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:35:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-poker-genius-is-back-in-the-spotlight-with-a-new-deal-2509Young Danish poker pro, Peter Eastgate, returns to the big scene with a new sponsorship deal from Betfair.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbooks-fight-in-court-to-access-italian-betting-market-2513Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:56:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbooks-fight-in-court-to-access-italian-betting-market-2513Italian mafiosos angry and terrified as foreign sportsbooks eat their piece of cake. EU-based sportsbooks to enter Italian betting market freely.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-casino-operator-losing-market-share-to-internet-betting-2512Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:16:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-casino-operator-losing-market-share-to-internet-betting-2512Swedish online and mobile betting on the rise. Casinos and sportsbooks see the future wagers placed with Android and iPad technology.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-rich-also-cry-poker-stars-server-crash-2508Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:32:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-rich-also-cry-poker-stars-server-crash-2508Poker Stars experienced a server crash in the early evening of Tuesday leaving over 70,000 players wondering about refunds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rejections-to-cypriot-gambling-laws-were-deliberate-2507Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:28:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rejections-to-cypriot-gambling-laws-were-deliberate-2507The former Cypriot finance minister, Charilaos Stavrakis feels that MP's have deliberately tried to obstruct online gambling in a riled speech to the press.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2011-egr-awards-honour-mobile-gaming-in-london-2506Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:24:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2011-egr-awards-honour-mobile-gaming-in-london-2506United Kingdom gambling news, mobile casinos in UK, British gambling laws, online casino sites, mobile casino gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-mafia-casinos-in-philipines-defy-the-police-2505Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:09:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-mafia-casinos-in-philipines-defy-the-police-2505Authorities in the Philippines unable to control underground mafia run casinos and sports betting outfits as gangsters openly defy the police.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-takes-action-against-illegal-online-gambling-websites-2500Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:07:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-takes-action-against-illegal-online-gambling-websites-2500Starting in 2012, Denmark is taking precautionary measure to ensure that illegal online gambling websites are inaccessible, and punished, according to Danish gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-internet-gambling-laws-do-not-protect-the-public-2504Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:07:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-internet-gambling-laws-do-not-protect-the-public-2504United States online gambling laws and regulations do not benefit the public while billions go abroad. This real cash can create American jobs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-casinos-to-profit-as-congress-fails-to-amend-gambling-laws-2503Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:22:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-casinos-to-profit-as-congress-fails-to-amend-gambling-laws-2503Smart Nevada lawmakers move a step closer to legalizing online gambling in the Silver State as the US Congress keeps on doing nothing but fighting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/yakuza-runs-sports-betting-and-underground-gambling-in-japan-2502Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:12:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/yakuza-runs-sports-betting-and-underground-gambling-in-japan-2502Winning cash with sports betting in Japan is not neccessarily based on bettors abilities as many games are fixed by the mob.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-judges-criticize-italian-gambling-laws-2501Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:10:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-judges-criticize-italian-gambling-laws-2501European Court of Justice suprisingly makes a pro-gambling ruling regarding Italian betting outfits in gamble-loving country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gambling-laws-get-tougher-by-the-minute-2499Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:05:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gambling-laws-get-tougher-by-the-minute-2499Belgium has just released a new set of gambling laws, following the lead of other EU countries to adopt their own approved list of legal online gambling sites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kentucky-governor-does-a-u-turn-on-gambling-laws-2498Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:03:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kentucky-governor-does-a-u-turn-on-gambling-laws-2498Steve Beshear, the Governor of Kentucky has performed a U-turn in his stance on gambling, several years after his assault on it, according to the latest US new sourceshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-software-wins-online-casino-award--2497Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-software-wins-online-casino-award--2497Microgaming has just won another award for the best online casino software, according to the online gambling community.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/critical-gambling-vote-in-new-hampshire-gains-momentum-2496Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:58:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/critical-gambling-vote-in-new-hampshire-gains-momentum-2496A critical New Hampshire vote on legalizing gambling in the state, could see the introduction of two additional casinos in the state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-scam-exposed-as-chinese-officials-jailed-2495Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:56:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-scam-exposed-as-chinese-officials-jailed-2495Football teams and punters were deceived by referees involved in game-fixing scandal which involved illegal sports bets placed on the game outcomes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-government-to-take-on-illegal-foreign-gambling-companies-2489Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:01:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-government-to-take-on-illegal-foreign-gambling-companies-2489Serbian government prepares to take action against foreign online gambling operators illegally accessing Serbian gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/council-votes-against-online-casino-gambling-in-washington-dc-2494Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:37:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/council-votes-against-online-casino-gambling-in-washington-dc-2494After over a year of debates, with accusations swinging both ways, a critical vote has seen the end of potentially legalized internet gambling in Washington.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-horseracing-industry-supported-by-online-gambling-operators-2488Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:28:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-horseracing-industry-supported-by-online-gambling-operators-2488British horseracing industry receives great support in the form of sponsorship agreements with renowned online gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greedy-portuguese-online-gambling-monopoly-out-to-ruin-b-win-2493Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:34:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greedy-portuguese-online-gambling-monopoly-out-to-ruin-b-win-2493The Portuguese gambling monopoly, Santa Casa de Misericordia de Lisboa continues to push Bwin to its limits with a €27,000,000 suit against the sports book.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-sports-betting-fans-seek-online-wagering-opportunities-2492Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:28:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwanese-sports-betting-fans-seek-online-wagering-opportunities-2492While Taiwanese legislators debate gambling regulation in Taiwan, the scores of gamblers join offshore online casinos to wager their bets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet-on-sports-in-indonesia-improves-as-sbobet-bolaboom-goes-live-2491Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:20:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet-on-sports-in-indonesia-improves-as-sbobet-bolaboom-goes-live-2491Indonesia's online football betting giant Sbobet has joined up with a new affiliate website, Bolaboom, as it expands business, and strengthens its hold on the market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austrian-gambling-technology-group-is-on-a-buying-spree-2487Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:25:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austrian-gambling-technology-group-is-on-a-buying-spree-2487Austrian gambling software giant Novomatic announced acquisition of Mazooma Interactive along with Gamestec, Bell-Fruit Games and RLMS.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kentucky-us-state-gambling-laws-referendum-moves-forward-2490Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:23:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kentucky-us-state-gambling-laws-referendum-moves-forward-2490State of Kentucky is considering bringing casinos to its horse racing tracks as majority of population supports expanded gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-solution-from-a-russian-software-company-2485Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:17:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-solution-from-a-russian-software-company-2485A new mobile poker offering from a Russian gambling software developer Enterra is said to change the mobile gambling scene.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-and-south-koreans-to-unite-at-a-blackjack-table-2486Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:23:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-and-south-koreans-to-unite-at-a-blackjack-table-2486North Korea is seeking American casino players to spent money in its rebuilt casino resort despite scores killed and arrested in the hermit nation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-land-based-us-gambling-operator-prepares-for-online-era-2483Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:49:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-land-based-us-gambling-operator-prepares-for-online-era-2483Churchill Downs, a renowned American horseracing operator, purchased Bluff Media – a famous poker publication.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-casinos-seeking-a-share-of-asia-pacific-gambling-2484Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:15:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-casinos-seeking-a-share-of-asia-pacific-gambling-2484Australian casinos are under heavy pressure from Asian competitors while Australian share of Asian gambling revenue declines significantly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tighter-european-tax-could-push-gamers-to-foreign-online-casinos-2478Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:22:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tighter-european-tax-could-push-gamers-to-foreign-online-casinos-2478New tightened European tax regulations and licenses on gaming, could push gamers into non-domestic online casinos in 2012, as most states increase tax.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tory-mp-feels-horse-racing-is-on-the-slide-in-britain-2477Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:19:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tory-mp-feels-horse-racing-is-on-the-slide-in-britain-2477Matthew Hancock MP, feels as though horse racing is suffering in the United Kingdom, due to bookmakers making the move to secure players via internet betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-group-codere-fights-against-foreign-competition-2482Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:46:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-group-codere-fights-against-foreign-competition-2482Spanish gambling operator Codere is going after its foreign competitors in an effort to level the playing field on the country’s gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gamblers-sextuple-macau-revenues-2481Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:34:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gamblers-sextuple-macau-revenues-2481Macau based casino operators are profiting handsomely with licenses in a restricted Chinese gambling monopoly as gamblers spend billions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-gamers-could-soon-enjoy-mobile-casino-gambling-2474Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:00:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-gamers-could-soon-enjoy-mobile-casino-gambling-2474The latest reports from Atlantic City indicate that the gaming community might be allowed to play via mobile devices in their hotel rooms, or at poolside in the very near future.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-recruitment-specialist-opens-up-an-office-in-macau-2480Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:29:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-recruitment-specialist-opens-up-an-office-in-macau-2480Pentasia, the world leader in gambling technology recruitment has opened up an office in Macau to further strengthen its presence in Asia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-is-fully-licensed-to-operate-in-belgium-2479Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:25:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-is-fully-licensed-to-operate-in-belgium-2479Poker Stars receives fully approved license to operate online poker sites in Belgium, becoming one of the first official operators in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamers-can-now-ban-themselves-from-casinos-2476Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamers-can-now-ban-themselves-from-casinos-2476Relieved anti-gamers are appeased, as gamers with gambling problems in New South Wales, will now be able to add themselves to a black list.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-to-open-its-doors-to-online-gambling-and-lotteries-2475Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:03:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-to-open-its-doors-to-online-gambling-and-lotteries-2475The Canadian province of Ontario has opened its doors to allow online gambling and lotteries, by reducing restrictions in a bid to attract more cashhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-6-will-land-you-in-texas-county-jail-2473Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:55:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betting-6-will-land-you-in-texas-county-jail-2473State of Texas will hunt down and prosecute even $6 bets made on casino games within state borders under zero-tolerance policy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-criminal-charges-dropped-in-philippines-2472Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:48:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casino-criminal-charges-dropped-in-philippines-2472Charges brought in the Philippines against a trio of men, operating out in Angeles, Pampanga have been dropped, according to the latest online gambling news reportshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-korean-communists-looking-to-create-asian-las-vegas-2471Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-korean-communists-looking-to-create-asian-las-vegas-2471North Korean Communists allegedly are looking into venturing into casino business as South Korea cracks down on online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-operator-pari-mutuel-urbaine-suspected-in-unfair-competition-2470Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:38:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-operator-pari-mutuel-urbaine-suspected-in-unfair-competition-2470Betclic filed an official claim with the French Competition Authority against PMU, stating that it is pursuing unfair competition policieshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-malaysia-under-wrath-of-imams-2469Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-malaysia-under-wrath-of-imams-2469As Imams demand, Internet cafes in Malaysia face constant police raids to crack down on illegal casino gambling in the Muslim nation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinian-online-casino-games-for-british-casino-brand-2468Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:14:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinian-online-casino-games-for-british-casino-brand-2468A renowned Argentinian online casino software developer reached an agreement to supply a British online casino with its games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-providers-in-uk-gain-new-banking-options-2467Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:53:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-providers-in-uk-gain-new-banking-options-2467The Isle of Man based Conister Bank introduced the first ever online gambling operator tailored banking product.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-branches-out-into-german-online-gambling-2466Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-branches-out-into-german-online-gambling-2466Online casino industry giant Playtech is branching out its business into the German online gambling market, according to the very latest online gambling newshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-france-supported-by-poodle-breeders-union-2465Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:48:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-france-supported-by-poodle-breeders-union-2465France is reportedly preparing to legalise online gambling, in a bid to help them compete against their cross-channel neighbours, English online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-turkey-faces-jihad-from-istanbul-mullahs-2464Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-turkey-faces-jihad-from-istanbul-mullahs-2464While Turkey allows land-based casinos, it cracks down on online gambling counterparts, exposing Turkish people to underground online casino operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bingo-in-brazil-to-save-the-amazon-rainforest-2463Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bingo-in-brazil-to-save-the-amazon-rainforest-2463How to save the rainforest by clicking Like on Facebook. Online bingo operator in Brazil hosts a special promotion with the aim to raise funds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-slots-revenue-on-a-steady-increase-2462Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:22:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-slots-revenue-on-a-steady-increase-2462January 2012 sees Pennsylvania slots revenue rise 7.4 percent to $190 million. All but one of the ten casinos in the state are up in revenue too.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-introduction-in-canadian-province-ontario-delayed-2461Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:19:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-introduction-in-canadian-province-ontario-delayed-2461Online gambling introduction in Canadian province Ontario is once again delayed as the deadline for proposal submission is extended.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-the-love-of-gambling-land-you-the-philippino-jail-2460Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:51:16 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-the-love-of-gambling-land-you-the-philippino-jail-2460Port Irene given exception under restrictive Filippine gambling laws to become a gambling hub aiming to attract large numbers of gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-study-taskforce-created-in-massachusetts-2457Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:32:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-study-taskforce-created-in-massachusetts-2457Massachusetts presented Online Gambling Study Taskforce – a government body to investigate implications of online gambling in the state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/worried-council-says-online-gambling-has-a-social-cost-2459Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:18:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/worried-council-says-online-gambling-has-a-social-cost-2459The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling has told lawyers recently, that approving online gambling would lead to stealing, and stress on families.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-sports-betting-remains-resilient-to-bans-2458Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:11:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-sports-betting-remains-resilient-to-bans-2458Despite the online casino ban in South Africa being in effect for over a year and a half now, South African sports betting sites continue to do well.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-arrested-for-streaming-american-football-matches-online-2456Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:57:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-arrested-for-streaming-american-football-matches-online-2456Man arrested by the Feds over streamlined online American Football matches before Super Bowl final.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-group-to-acquire-online-software-firm-cryptologic-2455Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:46:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-group-to-acquire-online-software-firm-cryptologic-2455Amaya Gaming is ready to complete its acquisition of Cryptologic online casino software provider, by announcing a fresh bid for the remaining stock.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-macau-continues-to-impress-2454Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:51:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-in-macau-continues-to-impress-2454Macau, the world's largest gambling destination saw a rise of 42% in 2011, and 35% in January 2012 in revenue, as it continues to fuel growth in Chinahttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/liverpool-casino-gets-its-hands-on-igt-cloud-software-2453Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/liverpool-casino-gets-its-hands-on-igt-cloud-software-2453The Gala Leo Casino in Liverpool has recently installed the IGT Cloud solution in an effort to improve services, games and experiences at the casinohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-the-new-jersey-based-giants-fans-be-able-to-ever-bet-online--2452Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:16:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-the-new-jersey-based-giants-fans-be-able-to-ever-bet-online--2452Super Bowl Giants-Patriots final is bringing huge revenues to TV stations and sportsbetting outfits.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/home-boy-takes-aussie-millions-title-and-1-6-million-in-cash-2451Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:06:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/home-boy-takes-aussie-millions-title-and-1-6-million-in-cash-2451This year’s Aussie Millions live poker tournament produced a home player win, with Oliver Speidel from Melbourne taking the crown.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/super-bowl-final-bets-apporach-epic-proprtions-2450Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:28:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/super-bowl-final-bets-apporach-epic-proprtions-2450Enormous real money American Football bets take place as New York Giants face New England Patriots in this year's Super Bowl final.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-washington-post-stands-firmly-against-online-gambling-2449Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:28:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-washington-post-stands-firmly-against-online-gambling-2449The Washington Post opposes the crucial D.C. Council vote for online gambling, and makes its stance well known accross the media and the gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-operator-partners-up-with-mba-creative-agency-2448Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:52:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-operator-partners-up-with-mba-creative-agency-2448Well-known British gambling operator Sky Bet partners up with MBA creative agency in an effort to further increase its marketing efforts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-gamblers-prefer-to-gamble-online-2447Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-gamblers-prefer-to-gamble-online-2447New Zealand gamblers are embracing online gambling with money spent on poker machines decreasing rapidly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-new-jersey-and-florida-take-opposite-paths-2446Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:47:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-new-jersey-and-florida-take-opposite-paths-2446New Jersey supports online sports betting as Florida seeks to regulate online casino access; both states boast a great number of pro-gamlbing politicians.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maple-casino-updates-its-already-impressive-gaming-library-for-2012-2444Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:05:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/maple-casino-updates-its-already-impressive-gaming-library-for-2012-2444Canadian Casino giant Maple Casino is providing an overhaul of their gaming collection, to add some revolutionary new features to their library.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-hosts-the-godfather-of-all-poker-tournaments-2443Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:59:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-hosts-the-godfather-of-all-poker-tournaments-2443The road to the World Series of Poker is set to begin in Quebec, Canada, with the biggest poker tournament in Canadian poker and gambling history.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-bookmaker-paddy-power-enters-video-advertising-agreement-2442Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:47:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-bookmaker-paddy-power-enters-video-advertising-agreement-2442Paddy Power and Betgenius Limited sign a licensing agreement enabling the sportsbook to use Connextra video advertising product.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/funny-thing-gambling-illegal-in-thailand-2441Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/funny-thing-gambling-illegal-in-thailand-2441Recent action by police against Thai gambling business may have been sparked by the anger of a jilted cop.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-grows-in-poland-2440Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:14:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-grows-in-poland-2440Poland is allowing a new online sportsbook.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/commercial-gambling-could-be-introduced-in-new-york-says-andrew-cuomo-2439Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:06:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/commercial-gambling-could-be-introduced-in-new-york-says-andrew-cuomo-2439D.C. Lottery and its bid to introduce online gambling in the district were heard before the D.C. Council's Finance and Revenue Committee.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/battle-for-online-gambling-in-dc-continues-2438Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:32:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/battle-for-online-gambling-in-dc-continues-2438D.C. Lottery and its bid to introduce online gambling in the district were heard before the D.C. Council's Finance and Revenue Committee.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-winners-chased-by-indian-tax-authorities-2437Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:25:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-winners-chased-by-indian-tax-authorities-2437Indian tax authorities chase Indians worldwide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casinos-may-be-allowed-to-open-up-in-japan-2436Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:56:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casinos-may-be-allowed-to-open-up-in-japan-2436Japan is considering allowing casinos to open up to face Pachinko machines.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-software-company-playtech-goes-after-jersey-license-2435Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:46:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-software-company-playtech-goes-after-jersey-license-2435A select parliamentary committee is carrying on with it study of the British gambling industry, calling in former political leaders.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-kingdom-to-review-online-gambling-advertisements-2434Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:54:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-kingdom-to-review-online-gambling-advertisements-2434UK parliament to review gambling advertising.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/well-known-cfo-embezzles-10-million-to-bet-on-sports-2433Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/well-known-cfo-embezzles-10-million-to-bet-on-sports-2433A crooked CFO steals millions from his company to pay for bad bets in sportshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-enters-the-year-of-the-dragon-2432Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-gambling-enters-the-year-of-the-dragon-2432Macau gambling industry set for another Year of the Dragonhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-banned-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange-2431Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:33:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-banned-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange-2431Wall Street traders banned from gambling on NYSE floorhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/facebook-is-looking-to-enter-british-online-casino-market-2430Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:54:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/facebook-is-looking-to-enter-british-online-casino-market-2430Facebook may become the player to look out for on the online casino gambling arena.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-brutally-cracks-down-on-online-gambling-2429Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:39:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-brutally-cracks-down-on-online-gambling-2429US crackdown on online gambling continues with more arrests and prosecutions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-books-in-united-kingdom-prepare-for-olympics-2428Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:25:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-books-in-united-kingdom-prepare-for-olympics-2428Corruption stemming from illegal mafia controlled sports-books worries a number of online sports-books in United Kingdom.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-online-gambling-winners-and-losers-2427Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-online-gambling-winners-and-losers-2427South African and American Gaming Industries Take Drastic Turnshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-industry-under-parliamentary-committee-review-2426Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:18:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-industry-under-parliamentary-committee-review-2426A select parliamentary committee is carrying on with it study of the British gambling industry, calling in former political leaders.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-prosecutor-arrested-over-gambling-2424Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:29:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-prosecutor-arrested-over-gambling-2424Illegal gambling in Russia and corruption killing off all chances of future legal online casinos in Russia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-monopoly-danske-spil-victorious-over-ladbrokes-2423Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:31:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-monopoly-danske-spil-victorious-over-ladbrokes-2423Danish gambling monopoly wins a case against Ladbrokes in regards to marketing and advertising campaign of the latter.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-boycotted-by-major-french-poker-professionals-2421Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:49:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-boycotted-by-major-french-poker-professionals-2421French poker players continue their boycott of Poker Stars, but elect a representative to try and negotiate with the operator.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/florida-en-route-to-allow-online-gambling-in-the-state-2420Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:46:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/florida-en-route-to-allow-online-gambling-in-the-state-2420An amended bill from Florida Senator, Ellyn Bogdanoff, which could potentially allow online gambling in the state, pushes through.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-governor-doubts-legal-online-poker-can-fill-coffers-2419Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:08:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-governor-doubts-legal-online-poker-can-fill-coffers-2419California Governor, Jerry Brown, is pessimistic about the amount of tax revenue, legal online poker can bring to state coffers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-casinos-to-grow-by-another-30-percent-in-first-half-of-2012-2418Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:46:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/macau-casinos-to-grow-by-another-30-percent-in-first-half-of-2012-2418Union Gaming Research company predicts a thirty percent growth across Macau casino businesses in the first half on 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spectrum-gaming-group-acquires-american-market-research-firm-2417Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:43:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spectrum-gaming-group-acquires-american-market-research-firm-2417Trusted gambling industry research company Spectrum completed acquisition of a New Jersey market research firm.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-grows-more-popular-in-uk-after-fa-cup-sponsorship-2416Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:03:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-grows-more-popular-in-uk-after-fa-cup-sponsorship-2416William Hill online sportsbook clinched a sponsorship deal with England and The FA Cup until the end of FIFA World Cup 2014.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gamblers-boost-2011-national-lottery-profits-2415Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:01:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gamblers-boost-2011-national-lottery-profits-2415Francaise des Jeux, the French national lottery operator, produced impressive fiscal results in 2011, revealing an 8 percent climb year-on-year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-intrastate-sports-betting-bill-delayed-by-governor-2414Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:54:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-intrastate-sports-betting-bill-delayed-by-governor-2414The introduction of legal sports betting in the state of New Jersey is once again delayed by Gov. Christie on constitutional grounds.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igame-danish-online-gambling-offerings-to-be-powered-by-everymatrix-2413Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:34:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/igame-danish-online-gambling-offerings-to-be-powered-by-everymatrix-2413EveryMatrix, a renowned gambling software provider agreed to supply iGame gaming operator with solutions for Maltese and Danish markets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-lottery-gambler-cheated-out-of-millions-by-grinning-socialists-2412Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:30:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-lottery-gambler-cheated-out-of-millions-by-grinning-socialists-2412A Swedish woman was denied her share in the $11.7 million lottery win following a mistake from the Swedish Tax Agency.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgium-online-poker-sites-operating-under-new-laws-2411Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:23:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgium-online-poker-sites-operating-under-new-laws-2411The first three online poker sites to operate under the new gambling regulations have been announced by the Belgian Gaming Commission.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportsbooks-protection-campaign-to-be-introduced-in-united-kingdom-2410Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:55:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportsbooks-protection-campaign-to-be-introduced-in-united-kingdom-2410Scottish sportsbooks to participate in an industry-wide campaign aimed at decreasing the number of robberies at the betting shops.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shares-of-us-gambling-operators-profit-from-doj-change-of-heart-2409Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:59:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shares-of-us-gambling-operators-profit-from-doj-change-of-heart-2409Mixed reaction to the Department of Justice changed position towards Wired Act 1961 continue to fill the media channels.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinean-mobile-gambling-in-trouble-after-iphone-and-blackberry-ban-2408Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:54:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentinean-mobile-gambling-in-trouble-after-iphone-and-blackberry-ban-2408Argentina bans import and sale of foreign-made smartphones including Apple and RIM products, putting mobile casinos in jeopardy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-casino-industry-abuzz-with-doj-online-gambling-flip-flop-2407Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-casino-industry-abuzz-with-doj-online-gambling-flip-flop-2407A fresh batch of industry reactions to the Department of Justice announcement that Wire Act 1961 only applies to sports betting has been released.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/christmas-cool-off-at-united-kingdom-online-poker-sites-2406Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:26:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/christmas-cool-off-at-united-kingdom-online-poker-sites-2406PokerScout reported on the anticipated Christmas period cool-off in online poker sites’ traffic worldwide.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-casino-gambling-in-japan-could-help-rebuild-the-country-2405Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:36:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-casino-gambling-in-japan-could-help-rebuild-the-country-2405A group of Japanese MPs is campaigning to change the country’s gambling laws to allow casino gambling and use the revenues to rebuild the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-gambling-investment-company-playsafe-to-shift-focus-2404Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:16:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/norwegian-gambling-investment-company-playsafe-to-shift-focus-2404Norwegian online gambling giant sells its operational assets to Seychelloise Julian International Holdings Ltd.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-lottery-officials-ecstatic-with-new-doj-position-2403Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:49:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-lottery-officials-ecstatic-with-new-doj-position-2403Lottery officials from several US states welcome the Department of Justice new position towards the Wire Act 1961.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-gambling-giants-applaud-doj-surrender-2402Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:44:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-gambling-giants-applaud-doj-surrender-2402US gambling industry executives react to Department of Justice changed point of view on Wire Act 1961.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-laws-in-one-german-state-favored-by-operators-2401Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:18:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-laws-in-one-german-state-favored-by-operators-2401Betfair joins other gambling operators by entering a sponsorship deal with Kiel-Marketing and the City of Kiel in German Schleswig Holstein state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-gambling-tax-revenue-windfall-enrages-muslim-politicians-2400Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:03:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-gambling-tax-revenue-windfall-enrages-muslim-politicians-2400Muslim politicians enraged over a 2.13% increase in gambing tax revenues collected this year over last, call for Sharia laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-casinos-online-bonuses-replaced-lottery-gangs-2399Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:30:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-casinos-online-bonuses-replaced-lottery-gangs-2399South African online casinos prohibition caused a rise in number of violent gangs profiting from illegal lottery and gambling scams.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-introduced-new-mobile-betting-opportunities-in-germany-2398Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:51:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-introduced-new-mobile-betting-opportunities-in-germany-2398Bwin introduced Sports app – a mobile betting application for Android powered devices and iPhones, which combines live and pre-event betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-sportsbook-tabcorp-to-extend-victorian-operating-license-2397Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:45:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-sportsbook-tabcorp-to-extend-victorian-operating-license-2397Renowned Australian sports betting operator Tabcorp secured a deal with Victorian racing industry to acquire a new operating license.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-casinos-disgrace-atlantic-city-generating-more-cash-2396Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:41:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pennsylvania-casinos-disgrace-atlantic-city-generating-more-cash-2396November figures reveal Pennsylvania casinos overtake Atlantic City in terms of generated revenue for the first time in history.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-to-hunt-illegal-online-gambling-operators-2395Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:38:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-to-hunt-illegal-online-gambling-operators-2395South Korean authorities pledged to step up their efforts against illegal gambling operators and restrict time gamers spend online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-online-casino-executive-wins-powerball-jackpot-2394Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:42:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-online-casino-executive-wins-powerball-jackpot-2394A lucky family from New Zealand town of Nelson won NZ$8.1 million lottery jackpot in time to put a cherry on their Christmas cake.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-live-inplay-sports-betting-from-bet365-comes-to-uk-2393Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:04:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-live-inplay-sports-betting-from-bet365-comes-to-uk-2393Bet365 announced that its members will soon be able to watch and bet live sporting events on their mobile devices.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/quebec-online-casinos-in-canada-infused-with-amaya-gambling-library-2391Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:49:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/quebec-online-casinos-in-canada-infused-with-amaya-gambling-library-2391Canadian province Quebec will receive unique online gambling content from renowned provider Amaya Gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-virgin-online-bingo-real-money-games-change-look-2390Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:45:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-virgin-online-bingo-real-money-games-change-look-2390Renowned gambling operator Virgin Games partnered up with video hosting provider Vzaar to provide members with improved gaming experience.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-sportsbook-taken-over-by-unibet-2389Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:42:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-sportsbook-taken-over-by-unibet-2389Unibet’s acquisition of French gambling group Solfive is now official, following approval from the country’s regulator ARJEL.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-appoints-ceo-from-within-the-company-2392Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:05:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-appoints-ceo-from-within-the-company-2392United Kingdom sports betting giant announced the appointment of Stephen Morana, the current CFO of the group, to the post of interim CEO.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-mobile-app-to-help-problem-gamblers-get-better-2388Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:01:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-mobile-app-to-help-problem-gamblers-get-better-2388A mobile application is being developed in the United States, aimed at helping problem gamblers and raising responsible gambling awareness.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-casino-from-renowned-british-gambling-operator-2387Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:00:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-casino-from-renowned-british-gambling-operator-2387Renowned online gambling operator Virgin Games launched mobile casino division – Virgin Casino Mobile catering to players on the move.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-event-of-european-poker-tour-produced-a-german-win-2386Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:54:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-event-of-european-poker-tour-produced-a-german-win-2386German student won prestigious European Poker Tour Prague live tournament overcoming 722 opponents to take home €720,000.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bankrupt-online-french-sportsbook-sold-in-compiegne-2385Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:57:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bankrupt-online-french-sportsbook-sold-in-compiegne-2385France-Pari gaming operator acquired bankrupt online sportsbook BetNet to almost double its existing player base.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-gambling-laws-delayed-to-respect-islam-2384Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:52:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-gambling-laws-delayed-to-respect-islam-2384Danish Gambling Authority announced that implementation of Danish gambling laws will be delayed by one month to February 1.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sports-betting-bill-flies-through-committees-2383Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:09:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sports-betting-bill-flies-through-committees-2383The legalization of intrastate sports betting in New Jersey is moving along nicely with the necessary bill making its way through committees.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-senator-orders-an-investigation-of-gambling-in-the-country-2382Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:53:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-senator-orders-an-investigation-of-gambling-in-the-country-2382Philippines Senator, Aquilino Pimentel III, ordered a close investigation of land-based and online gambling venues in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-us-online-poker-in-2012-forecasts-richard-bronson-2381Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:38:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-us-online-poker-in-2012-forecasts-richard-bronson-2381Head of US Digital Gaming, Richard Bronson, is extremely optimistic about the prospects of online poker legalization in USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-ontario-moves-closer-to-law-2380Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:28:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-ontario-moves-closer-to-law-2380The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation is scheduled to announce its Request for Proposals, which will be the start of online gaming introduction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billionaire-vegas-boss-against-legal-us-online-poker-2379Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:14:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/billionaire-vegas-boss-against-legal-us-online-poker-2379Las Vegas Sands executive Sheldon Adelson opposes legalization of online poker sites in United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet-on-sports-in-philippines-now-easier-as-kambi-arrives-in-manila-2378Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:03:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bet-on-sports-in-philippines-now-easier-as-kambi-arrives-in-manila-2378Unibet’s subsidiary Kambi Sports Solutions enters attractive Asian Pacific market with its pool betting products.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-irish-gambling-laws-to-be-announced-in-early-2012-2377Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:14:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-irish-gambling-laws-to-be-announced-in-early-2012-2377Irish gambling laws are expected to be amended and include an increased tax for all operators providing gambling in Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwan-gamblers-bet-real-money-on-elections-prosecutor-enraged-2376Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:19:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwan-gamblers-bet-real-money-on-elections-prosecutor-enraged-2376Taiwan gamblers enraged the country top prosecutor by betting on the outcome of the January 2012 Presidential election against Taiwan gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-slot-jackpots-tempt-swedish-players-break-sweden-gambling-laws-2375Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:51:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-slot-jackpots-tempt-swedish-players-break-sweden-gambling-laws-2375Online slot jackpots tempt players to break Swedish gambling laws despite the multiple legal traditional and online legal gambling options.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-american-poker-laws-may-cut-taxes-for-low-income-2374Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:39:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-american-poker-laws-may-cut-taxes-for-low-income-2374Nevada Senator Harry Reid is rumored to have a completely different approach to introducing legal online poker in United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-laws-killing-gambling-betclic-everest-says-2373Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:33:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-laws-killing-gambling-betclic-everest-says-2373Betclic Everest Group is reliving bad financial times causing its main shareholder to reveal worst financial performance in 15 years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-casinos-self-regulate-segregation-of-player-funds--2372Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:59:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-casinos-self-regulate-segregation-of-player-funds--2372British online casinos are currently the ones who regulate the movements of player gabling deposits and bingo wins.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intrastate-new-jersey-sports-betting-legislation-moves-forward-2371Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:36:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intrastate-new-jersey-sports-betting-legislation-moves-forward-2371New Jersey senator Ray Lesniak is pushing hard to make sports betting in the state a reality following a positive referendum vote.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-heavily-opposed-by-online-casinos-2370Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:29:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-heavily-opposed-by-online-casinos-2370Betfair launched a formal complaint against the latest proposed German gambling laws with the European Commission.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-online-poker-study-results-show-benefits-for-state-2369Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:25:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-online-poker-study-results-show-benefits-for-state-2369Iowa joins the line of American states debating the feasibility of online poker legalization with the completion of a special study.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-exchange-betting-coming-to-california-via-betfair-2368Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:20:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-exchange-betting-coming-to-california-via-betfair-2368Betfair is preparing to introduce online exchange betting in California, once the legislation comes into force in May 2012.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-gambling-firm-to-enter-denmark-casino-market-2366Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:02:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-online-gambling-firm-to-enter-denmark-casino-market-2366Well trusted British gaming operator Gaming Media Group selected Play’n GO software provide for its entry onto the Danish gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-regulators-to-cooperate-with-other-jurisdictions-2365Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:10:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-regulators-to-cooperate-with-other-jurisdictions-2365Danish Gambling Authority signs cooperative agreements with regulators from other gambling jurisdictions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-german-gambling-providers-to-sponsor-schleswig-holstein-sc-2364Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:06:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-german-gambling-providers-to-sponsor-schleswig-holstein-sc-2364Poker Stars signed a sponsorship deal with a football club from Schleswig-Holstein, a German state where online poker is legal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-rummy-game-skill-court-rules-online-rummy-india-games-2363Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:08:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-rummy-game-skill-court-rules-online-rummy-india-games-2363The Madras High Court of India ruled that Rummy is a game of skill and is perfectly in line with Indian gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-malaysia-anger-moderate-muslims-in-penang-2362Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-malaysia-anger-moderate-muslims-in-penang-2362Online casinos in Malaysia present in 300 internet gambling cafes in resort of Penang anger local moderate Muslim NGO group.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-casino-players-worry-about-gambling-tax-hike-2361Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:14:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-casino-players-worry-about-gambling-tax-hike-2361UK Treasury is due to complete its study of the online gambling market in the country and experts suggest that gaming taxes could rise.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-gambler-wins-688k-from-1-accumulator-football-bet-in-uk-2358Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:35:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lucky-gambler-wins-688k-from-1-accumulator-football-bet-in-uk-2358A lucky punter from Malta wins amazing EUR 700K after betting just EUR 1 on a 19 match accumulator sports betting offer.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-chief-calls-for-total-war-against-gambling-in-philippines-2360Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:20:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-chief-calls-for-total-war-against-gambling-in-philippines-2360Director General of the Philippine national police called for a total war against gambling in Philippines and order police to show no restraint.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-licensed-online-casino-in-belgium-opens-doors-to-gamblers-2357Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:26:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-licensed-online-casino-in-belgium-opens-doors-to-gamblers-2357French gambling operator Partouche appears to be the first to launch an online gaming establishment on the recently opened Belgian online market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournament-players-in-uk-welcome-bubble-protection-2359Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:52:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournament-players-in-uk-welcome-bubble-protection-2359Bubble Protection introduced an exciting and useful service for online poker fans, protecting their buy-ins in case they finish in the bubble.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-bust-baccarat-insurance-illegal-under-singapore-gambling-laws-2356Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:35:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-bust-baccarat-insurance-illegal-under-singapore-gambling-laws-2356Judge jail a Singaporean man selling baccarat insurance at the ritzy Marina Bay Sands Casino again Singapore gambling laws for 10 months in prison.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-local-promoters-of-foreign-online-casinos-in-china-2355Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:29:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-local-promoters-of-foreign-online-casinos-in-china-2355Shanghai police have arrested 11 local men charging them with promoting foreign based online casinos in China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/christmas-lottery-in-spain-broke-all-sales-records-2354Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:30:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/christmas-lottery-in-spain-broke-all-sales-records-2354Spanish annual Christmas lottery El Gordo is expected to break sales records of last year and will distribute EUR 2.5 billion among winners.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-opap-monopoly-gets-a-loan-to-pay-government-2353Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:14:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-opap-monopoly-gets-a-loan-to-pay-government-2353OPAP, Greek gambling monopoly, secured a EUR 300 loan from Greek banks to pay for video lottery license.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-gambling-laws-forbid-gambling-yet-867-licensed-venues-open-2352Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:45:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-gambling-laws-forbid-gambling-yet-867-licensed-venues-open-2352Mexican gambling laws which forbid all forms of bingo, sports betting, slots and casinos ignored as 867 gaming licenses issued since 2004.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-continues-inquiry-into-uk-gambling-laws-act-of-2005-2351Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:55:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-continues-inquiry-into-uk-gambling-laws-act-of-2005-2351British Government’s inquiry into gambling is expected to resume this week with plans to hear evidence from various sources.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-online-casino-gamblers-win-at-all-slots-internet-casino-2350Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:36:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-online-casino-gamblers-win-at-all-slots-internet-casino-2350Swiss online casino gamblers hit three separate jackpots and win at All Slots Internet Casino Online and Mobile this November.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-tribal-business-alliance-not-against-online-poker-in-usa-2349Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:08:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/california-tribal-business-alliance-not-against-online-poker-in-usa-2349California Tribal Business Alliance official shared his views on legalization of online poker in USA, not opposing the move.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-curb-unlicensed-bets-in-north-kesteven-bars-2348Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:08:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-curb-unlicensed-bets-in-north-kesteven-bars-2348British gambling license board began to crack down on discos, clubs and bars in North Kesteven which failed to getlicense under British gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/can-chinese-gambling-laws-survive-fixed-odds-lottery-2345Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:27:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/can-chinese-gambling-laws-survive-fixed-odds-lottery-2345Lucky Racing fixed-odds lottery game from AGTech and Ladbrokes joint venture enjoys impressive growth rate in China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-cyprus-gambling-law-target-players-and-online-casinos-2347Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:29:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-cyprus-gambling-law-target-players-and-online-casinos-2347A newly proposed Cyprus gambling law increased penalties across the board targeting both online gamblers and online casinos in Cyprus.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/massachusetts-attorney-general-warns-cyber-cafe-online-gamblers-in-usa-2344Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:21:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/massachusetts-attorney-general-warns-cyber-cafe-online-gamblers-in-usa-2344Massachusetts Attorney General is taking a hard stand against cyber cafes in the state offering gambling services to clients.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-gambling-law-to-enact-single-game-sports-betting-in-canada-2346Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:55:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-gambling-law-to-enact-single-game-sports-betting-in-canada-2346A bill up for consideration to change Manitoba gambling law and legalize single game sports betting in Canada on single games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-and-microgaming-jointly-enter-online-bingo-in-denmark-2343Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:14:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-and-microgaming-jointly-enter-online-bingo-in-denmark-2343Ladbrokes once again teamed up with Microgaming to deliver premium gaming content this time to Danish market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-update-of-spanish-gambling-laws-2341Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:45:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-update-of-spanish-gambling-laws-2341Spanish Cabinet approves decrees on online gambling licenses and technical requirements ahead of gaming license application start.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-mafia-casino-syndicate-illegal-in-malay-gambling-laws-2342Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:35:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-mafia-casino-syndicate-illegal-in-malay-gambling-laws-2342In early hours Temerloh police raided a mafia casino syndicate, arresting three members under Malay gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/interapuestas-online-casino-in-spain-sponsors-sevilla-fc-2339Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:38:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/interapuestas-online-casino-in-spain-sponsors-sevilla-fc-2339Interwetten AG, a renowned Austrian online gaming operator, will sponsor Sevilla FC for the remainder of 2011/12 season.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/car-winners-at-online-bingo-in-scotland-have-no-driver-licenses-2340Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:00:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/car-winners-at-online-bingo-in-scotland-have-no-driver-licenses-2340The recent promotional online bingo games in Scotland enjoyed a smooth start when it comes to cars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banks-view-proposed-australian-gambling-laws-as-bad-for-economy-2338Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:22:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/banks-view-proposed-australian-gambling-laws-as-bad-for-economy-2338Australian banking association says that government’s plan to use national payments system to restrict online gambling is not usable.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/morocco-gambling-laws-allow-world-poker-tour-game-in-marrakesh-2337Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:26:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/morocco-gambling-laws-allow-world-poker-tour-game-in-marrakesh-2337The 2011 World Poker Tour is stopping in Marrakesh this month, sanctioned under Morocco gambling laws, and endorsed by Moroccan Muslim religious leaders.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-tax-agency-wants-vat-refund-back-from-online-casinos-2336Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:39:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-tax-agency-wants-vat-refund-back-from-online-casinos-2336British tax authorities plan to launch an appeal before European Court of Justice to claim back VAT returned to gaming groups.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intrastate-sports-betting-in-new-jersey-approved-by-voters-2335Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:33:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intrastate-sports-betting-in-new-jersey-approved-by-voters-2335Referendum on legalization of sports betting in New Jersey has taken place on November 8 and the unofficial results reveal strong support.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finance-minister-says-new-irish-gambling-laws-will-tax-online-bets-2334Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finance-minister-says-new-irish-gambling-laws-will-tax-online-bets-2334Finance Minister Michael Noonan has been working on new Irish gambling laws which will tax all online bets placed from within Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betware-gambling-software-certified-under-new-spanish-gambling-laws-2333Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:27:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betware-gambling-software-certified-under-new-spanish-gambling-laws-2333Icelandic gambling software company Betware successfully attained the necessary certification to enter Spanish gaming market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/blue-square-online-casino-remains-big-sponsor-of-british-horse-racing-2332Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:52:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/blue-square-online-casino-remains-big-sponsor-of-british-horse-racing-2332Renowned British online casino renewed its sponsorship of Racing Winter Carnival, which includes Blue Square Sprint Series.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesars-entertainment-ceo-confident-online-poker-will-be-legal-in-usa-2331Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:38:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesars-entertainment-ceo-confident-online-poker-will-be-legal-in-usa-2331Caesars Entertainment CEO Gary Loveman remains optimistic about the positive change in American gambling laws, which will legalize online poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-raid-posh-bangalore-casino-illegal-under-indian-gambling-laws-2330Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:20:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-raid-posh-bangalore-casino-illegal-under-indian-gambling-laws-2330Central crime branch cops uncover posh Bangalore casino in Indiranaga where Hindu high rollers played Andhar-Bahar illegal under Indian gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bookmakers-demand-review-of-australian-sports-gambling-laws-2329Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:38:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bookmakers-demand-review-of-australian-sports-gambling-laws-2329Renowned Australian sports betting operators heavily criticize government’s approach to online gaming, calling upon serious changes to gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-bookies-celebrate-as-punters-avoid-legal-french-sports-betting-2328Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:33:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-bookies-celebrate-as-punters-avoid-legal-french-sports-betting-2328French sports betting market declines yet again according to the latest findings by the country’s regulator ARJEL.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-casino-ceo-supports-legal-online-gambling-in-america-2327Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:09:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mgm-casino-ceo-supports-legal-online-gambling-in-america-2327CEO of MGM, a renowned US land-based gambling giant, James Murren, shared his opinion on legalization of online gaming in USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/doj-treats-foreign-online-casinos-with-usa-clients-as-inside-america-2326Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:49:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/doj-treats-foreign-online-casinos-with-usa-clients-as-inside-america-2326DOJ warns foreign online casinos doing business with USA gamblers are treated as if conducting illegal business within gambler’s US State of residency.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sports-betting-referendum-date-approaches-2325Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:16:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-sports-betting-referendum-date-approaches-2325New Jersey referendum on legalization of sports betting in the state is nearing and polls suggest strong support of the population.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-austalian-mobile-sports-betting-app-enrages-xenophon-2324Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:59:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-austalian-mobile-sports-betting-app-enrages-xenophon-2324Australian sports betting giant Sportsbet partnered up with Swedish mobile gaming developer Mobenga to launch mobile betting app.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-poker-player-with-usb-virus-cheated-pros-for-millions-2323Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:48:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-poker-player-with-usb-virus-cheated-pros-for-millions-2323A German online poker player has been accused of secretly infecting the laptops of known online poker players during live tournaments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-mobile-gambling-enjoys-unprecedented-growth-2321Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:52:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-mobile-gambling-enjoys-unprecedented-growth-2321China is a highly attractive market for mobile and tablet applications according to the latest independent industry research.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-spanish-online-casino-launched-under-new-gambling-laws-2320Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:23:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-spanish-online-casino-launched-under-new-gambling-laws-2320Casino Gran Madrid launched the first Spanish online casino under the new Spanish gambling laws in the newly liberalized gambling market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/openbet-online-uk-casino-developer-to-design-new-sport-theme-slots-2319Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:25:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/openbet-online-uk-casino-developer-to-design-new-sport-theme-slots-2319OpenBet, famous online gaming software developer in UK, entered exclusive licensing agreement with top sports brands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecogra-becomes-official-testing-agency-for-spanish-gaming-licensees-2318Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:52:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecogra-becomes-official-testing-agency-for-spanish-gaming-licensees-2318Spanish gambling regulator approves eCOGRA as the official testing body for license applicants seeking to enter the country’s market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-states-vote-on-yet-another-revision-of-online-gambling-laws-2317Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:33:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-states-vote-on-yet-another-revision-of-online-gambling-laws-2317German states, with the exception of Schleswig-Holstein, voted on fresh online gambling proposal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-bingo-software-developer-bought-by-gambling-giant-2316Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:55:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-bingo-software-developer-bought-by-gambling-giant-2316A subsidiary of renowned US land-based gaming operator, Fertitta Interactive, purchased assets of famous online poker software developer.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-online-gambling-creates-openbet-shuffle-master-partnership-2315Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:51:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-online-gambling-creates-openbet-shuffle-master-partnership-2315Shuffle Master land-based gaming provider and OpenBet, the renowned online casino software company partnered up to enter Canadian gaming market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/elderly-city-councilor-charged-with-running-an-online-gambling-empire-2314Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:40:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/elderly-city-councilor-charged-with-running-an-online-gambling-empire-2314A Massachusetts city councilor is charged with running an illegal online gambling establishment within its two internet cafes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-poker-online-cash-game-propels-mfortune-mobile-casino-2313Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:21:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mobile-poker-online-cash-game-propels-mfortune-mobile-casino-2313mFortune Mobile Casino introduced Texas Hold ‘em poker game to further extend its mobile casino games offerings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/convoluted-australian-gambling-laws-scanned-for-contradictions-2312Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:23:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/convoluted-australian-gambling-laws-scanned-for-contradictions-2312Australian Interactive Gambling Act is under review and many operators hope for a change, which will bring more logic to Australian online gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-denmark-not-simple-for-gaming-media-to-penetrate-2311Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:19:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-denmark-not-simple-for-gaming-media-to-penetrate-2311Gaming Media Group selected Sports Betting Tech software provider to be their partner in venturing into the Danish gaming market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-a-boon-for-software-companies-2310Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:44:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-a-boon-for-software-companies-2310According to the Canadian Gaming Association VP Canada will present unlimited opportunities for online gaming development.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-to-sponsor-2011-grand-slam-of-darts-2309Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:34:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-sportsbook-to-sponsor-2011-grand-slam-of-darts-2309Famous British online sportsbook William Hill will be the title sponsor of 2011 Grand Slam of Darts scheduled to run from Nov 12-20.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-schleswig-holstein-state-named-prices-for-gaming-licenses-2308Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:38:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-schleswig-holstein-state-named-prices-for-gaming-licenses-2308German state, Schleswig-Holstein, revealed online gambling license prices, while Denmark is preparing to open online gaming market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-south-africa-remains-illegal-according-to-minister-2307Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:33:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-south-africa-remains-illegal-according-to-minister-2307South African Minister of Trade and Industry warned citizens that online gambling in the country is still an illegal activity.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-monopoly-opap-sale-delayed-until-2012-2306Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-monopoly-opap-sale-delayed-until-2012-2306Greek government and the country’s gambling monopoly are about to sign a licensing deal, which is vital for Greece to meet bailout requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-macau-thriving-despite-low-liquidity-in-china-2305Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:07:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-macau-thriving-despite-low-liquidity-in-china-2305Traditional and illegal online gambling is thriving in Macau despite Chinese low levels of liquidity among entrepreneurs in China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-casino-monopoly-adds-lotto-to-swedish-mobile-gambling-2304Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:21:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-casino-monopoly-adds-lotto-to-swedish-mobile-gambling-2304Sevenska Spel casino monopoly is doing its best to survive by adding lotto to its portfolio of mobile casino games in Sweden.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/donald-trump-joined-by-marc-lasry-ahead-of-legal-online-casinos-in-us-2303Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:36:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/donald-trump-joined-by-marc-lasry-ahead-of-legal-online-casinos-in-us-2303Donald Trump revealed more details on his joint venture with Marc Lasry, which will deal with online gambling enterprise.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betware-to-supply-its-gaming-solutions-to-spanish-operator-cirsa-2302Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:30:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betware-to-supply-its-gaming-solutions-to-spanish-operator-cirsa-2302Betware, an online gambling software developer, entered agreement to supply its solutions to Spanish operator CIRSA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-approves-leroy-s-sportsbook-mobile-app-for-iphone-2301Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:20:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-approves-leroy-s-sportsbook-mobile-app-for-iphone-2301Leroy’s Sportsbook mobile betting iPhone application received field testing approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minister-accused-of-accepting-bribes-from-czech-sportsbook-2300Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:35:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minister-accused-of-accepting-bribes-from-czech-sportsbook-2300Czech Finance Minister is under investigation over alleged bribery involving licenses for online sports betting operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mass-walkout-at-william-hill-support-center-in-israel--2299Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:22:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mass-walkout-at-william-hill-support-center-in-israel--2299Israeli support center of renowned gambling operator William Hill saw a massive walkout of almost 200 employees.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/report-linking-red-light-district-casinos-to-mafia-groups-a-mistake-2298Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:03:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/report-linking-red-light-district-casinos-to-mafia-groups-a-mistake-2298Fifteen years after linking Red Lights District gambling in Netherlands to 14 criminal groups, professor apologizes for wrong conclusions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/seven-foreigners-arrested-for-breaking-saudi-arabia-gambling-laws-2297Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:24:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/seven-foreigners-arrested-for-breaking-saudi-arabia-gambling-laws-2297Seven foreigners were arrested in Jeddah for running illegal gambling and lottery business in violation of Saudi Arabia gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-catch-two-dutch-casino-robbers-of-flamingo-in-purmerend-2296Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:19:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-catch-two-dutch-casino-robbers-of-flamingo-in-purmerend-2296Police quickly apprehended two men suspected of robbing the Flamingo Dutch Casino in Purmerend.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-casinos-say-well-prepared-for-future-online-gambling-in-america-2295Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:54:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-casinos-say-well-prepared-for-future-online-gambling-in-america-2295Independent research underlined Bally Technologies readiness to take on online gambling operations once the American gaming market opens up.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/muslims-against-liberalization-of-sharia-indonesian-gambling-laws-2294Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:56:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/muslims-against-liberalization-of-sharia-indonesian-gambling-laws-2294Indonesian gambling laws, online casino in Indonesia, gambling news in Indonesia, sharia gambling laws, living under sharia is hell, Muslims against gambling in Indonesia, churches burn in Indonesiahttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-cyprus-gambling-laws-to-allow-online-casinos-2293Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:05:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-cyprus-gambling-laws-to-allow-online-casinos-2293Proponents of regulated gambling in Cyprus are gathering more and more support as Finance Minister is drawing up the needed legislation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulators-besmirch-online-sportsbooks-in-australia-2292Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:56:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-regulators-besmirch-online-sportsbooks-in-australia-2292Victorian regulators warn Australian bettors not to fall for illegal inducements by sports betting operators aimed to gather more customers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gambling-laws-framework-may-be-challenged-in-eu-court-2291Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:50:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-gambling-laws-framework-may-be-challenged-in-eu-court-2291The Belgian gambling laws framework is currently incomplete and may not stand up if challenged in the EU Court of Justice.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/communist-rulers-order-crackdown-on-alcohol-and-gambling-in-nepal-2290Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:25:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/communist-rulers-order-crackdown-on-alcohol-and-gambling-in-nepal-2290Nepal communist bosses order police to crackdown on alcohol and gambling in Nepal rural towns and villages.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-american-poker-players-can-register-on-merge-poker-network-2289Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:12:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-american-poker-players-can-register-on-merge-poker-network-2289Merge Poker Network is once again accepting new player sign-ups from American poker fans, following months of waiting time.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-american-casinos-prepare-for-arrival-of-online-gambling-2288Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:45:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/native-american-casinos-prepare-for-arrival-of-online-gambling-2288United States tribal land casinos prepare for upcoming legalization of online gaming in the country hosting talks with operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-south-africa-is-illegal-rules-supreme-court-2287Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:36:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-south-africa-is-illegal-rules-supreme-court-2287anyone arrested for gambling online or even playing online bingo games in South Africa will face up to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay a R10 million fine.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-keeps-on-losing-gaming-operators-due-to-high-taxes-2286Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:26:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-keeps-on-losing-gaming-operators-due-to-high-taxes-2286Draconian French regulatory and fiscal regime causes more and more operators to close down their gaming operations in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slovakia-declares-war-on-unlicensed-online-sportsbook-gambling-2284Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:13:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/slovakia-declares-war-on-unlicensed-online-sportsbook-gambling-2284Slovakia plans to change its gambling laws and introduce preventive measures for unlicensed gambling operators in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-dc-online-gambling-delayed-until-hell-freezes-2281Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:11:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-dc-online-gambling-delayed-until-hell-freezes-2281Public consultations on online gambling in Washington DC are rescheduled for mid-October, delaying the process.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Casinos-bookies-request-pc-tablets-in-new-irish-gambling-laws-2283Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:16:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Casinos-bookies-request-pc-tablets-in-new-irish-gambling-laws-2283Online casinos and bookmakers in Ireland have requested that the new Irish gambling laws allow the use of PC tablets and pads in retail stores.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-bingo-runs-biggest-promo-in-history---31-cars-in-31-days-2280Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:08:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-bingo-runs-biggest-promo-in-history---31-cars-in-31-days-2280William Hill Bingo will host what it claims will be the biggest online bingo promotion in history of UK, giving away 31 cars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-sky-pad-tablet-exclusive-gamingzion-2282Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:48:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-gambling-sky-pad-tablet-exclusive-gamingzion-2282Gameworks India, an enterprising Indians company has successfully launched the world’s first customized gambling devices based on the Aakash tablet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-technologies-prepares-to-enter-legal-us-online-gambling-market-2279Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:43:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bally-technologies-prepares-to-enter-legal-us-online-gambling-market-2279A major US gaming provider, Bally Technologies, announced creation of online division to focus on software for online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-files-complaint-over-opap-favoritism-in-greek-gambling-laws-2278Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:39:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-files-complaint-over-opap-favoritism-in-greek-gambling-laws-2278​This week, RGA, which represents the largest online casino gaming software providers and gambling operators throughout the world, filed a complaint against the new Greek gambling laws with the European Commission.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-could-be-up-and-running-as-early-as-january-2012-2277Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:42:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-poker-could-be-up-and-running-as-early-as-january-2012-2277New owner of Full Tilt Poker is highly optimistic about the brand’s future and hopes to have the online poker site up and running again.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/renowned-gaming-industry-companies-prepare-for-g2e-expo-in-las-vegas-2276Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:03:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/renowned-gaming-industry-companies-prepare-for-g2e-expo-in-las-vegas-2276Major gambling industry players gear up for G2E gaming expo in Las Vegas preparing to showcase their online offers for American market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-licenses-certification-inspectors-named-2275Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:14:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-licenses-certification-inspectors-named-2275Spain takes another step towards liberalization of online gambling market by naming the companies, which will certify operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-lawmakers-to-speed-up-the-change-in-gambling-laws-2274Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:04:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cypriot-lawmakers-to-speed-up-the-change-in-gambling-laws-2274Cypriot politicians are planning to speed up the process of changing the country’s gambling laws in an effort to combat illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-may-soon-be-able-to-bet-legally-on-single-sporting-events-2273Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:01:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-may-soon-be-able-to-bet-legally-on-single-sporting-events-2273Canadian gambling laws may soon be amended to allow single sporting event betting, currently banned in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-star-football-player-disappeared-for-20-days-to-uk-casinos-2272Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:42:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-star-football-player-disappeared-for-20-days-to-uk-casinos-2272Savio Nsereko, is a 22 year old Ugandan born German football player who supposedly has the potential to be one of the best in the game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-prospering-thanks-to-casinos-and-new-outlook-on-gambling-2271Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:43:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-prospering-thanks-to-casinos-and-new-outlook-on-gambling-2271Five years ago a complete revision of Singaporean gambling laws and despite strong anti-casino opposition the city state is prospering thanks to casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-developer-play-n-go-to-supply-content-to-plus-five-gaming-2270Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:29:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-developer-play-n-go-to-supply-content-to-plus-five-gaming-2270Swedish online and mobile software provider Play’n GO to supply Plus-Five Gaming with its mobile and tablet content.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-wants-to-be-one-of-the-first-legal-us-gambling-operators-2269Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:23:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-wants-to-be-one-of-the-first-legal-us-gambling-operators-2269Paddy Power ventures into American gambling market and will be one of the first operators to snatch Nevada licenses, once the market opens up.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-says-nein-to-private-online-gambling-operators-2268Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:10:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-says-nein-to-private-online-gambling-operators-2268German Federal Court upholds the ban, preventing private companies from operating online gambling facilities in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-pari-begins-conquest-of-european-gambling-markets-2267Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-pari-begins-conquest-of-european-gambling-markets-2267French online gambling operator, France-Pari, moves to focus more on B2B activities in European markets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/merkur-casino-in-netherlands-robbed-by-ten-armed-gangsters-2266Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:33:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/merkur-casino-in-netherlands-robbed-by-ten-armed-gangsters-2266Merkur Casino in the Netherlands was robbed by an armed group of ten gangsters who easily outwitted Dutch police and escaped with the loot.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-gambling-laws-changes-detailed-by-justice-minister-2265Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:53:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-gambling-laws-changes-detailed-by-justice-minister-2265Irish Justice Minister provides an insight on plans to update Irish gambling laws, referring to land-based and online gaming establishments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gamblers-play-with-gold-coins-at-illegal-chinese-casinos-2264Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:53:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-gamblers-play-with-gold-coins-at-illegal-chinese-casinos-2264Exclusive and illegal Chinese casinos for rich businessmen and communist party members use gold coins instead of casino chips.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/court-of-justice-rules-austria-can-ignore-malta-online-casino-license-2263Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:56:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/court-of-justice-rules-austria-can-ignore-malta-online-casino-license-2263The EU Court of Justice ruled that because of the fragmented EU gambling laws Austria has the right to exclude all but state monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/special-forces-raid-mafia-operated-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2262Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:07:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/special-forces-raid-mafia-operated-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2262Malaysian police raid an alleged online gambling house in Melaka, seizing 30 computers during the operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/firefighter-at-mexican-casino-royale-inferno-recounts-the-horror-2261Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:30:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/firefighter-at-mexican-casino-royale-inferno-recounts-the-horror-2261The first firefighter at the deadly blaze at Monterrey Casino Royale in Mexico recounts the horror of piles of naked burned Mexican gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-dc-has-to-wait-until-public-consultations-are-over-2260Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:54:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-dc-has-to-wait-until-public-consultations-are-over-2260Decision on introduction of legal online gambling in Washington DC is delayed until the end of public consultations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-could-have-started-internet-censorship-with-new-gambling-laws-2259Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:50:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-could-have-started-internet-censorship-with-new-gambling-laws-2259New bill on anti-gambling regulations in Romania raises fears on upcoming internet censorship in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-poker-championship-qualifying-tournament-september-25-at-baden-2258Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:08:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-poker-championship-qualifying-tournament-september-25-at-baden-2258On September 25 the qualifying poker tournament will commence at Baden Casino for the 4th Swiss Championship of Texas Hold’em December 8-12.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-problem-gamblers-make-up-a-small-percentage-of-population-2257Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:58:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-problem-gamblers-make-up-a-small-percentage-of-population-2257According to the latest research in France only 1.3 percent of adult French population has some issues with problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-wants-irish-online-casino-tax-and-mega-casinos-banned-2256Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:44:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-wants-irish-online-casino-tax-and-mega-casinos-banned-2256The Irish government is to forbid construction of mega-casinos, close unlicensed gambling clubs, and raise taxes for online casinos in Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/children-playing-poker-in-switzerland-during-gambling-summer-camp-2255Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:32:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/children-playing-poker-in-switzerland-during-gambling-summer-camp-2255Lucky Swiss children are able to spend the summer learning the game of online poker in Switzerland during a special poker summer camp.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not-richard-bryan-and-online-poker-in-usa-2253Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:52:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not-richard-bryan-and-online-poker-in-usa-2253New Jersey will host a statewide referendum on whether or not sports betting should be legalized in the state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-helped-online-casinos-in-denmark-win-case-for-lower-tax-2252Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:17:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rga-helped-online-casinos-in-denmark-win-case-for-lower-tax-2252The European Commission allowed online casinos in Denmark to pay less tax than traditional casinos by the Danish Gaming Duties Act of 2010.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-hold-referendum-to-legalize-sports-betting-in-the-state-2250Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:35:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-to-hold-referendum-to-legalize-sports-betting-in-the-state-2250New Jersey will host a statewide referendum on whether or not sports betting should be legalized in the state.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-casino-gambling-coming-to-british-columbia-lottery-2248Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:54:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mobile-casino-gambling-coming-to-british-columbia-lottery-2248The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is to go ahead with adding mobile casino offerings to its online casino website.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gaming-association-demands-law-to-license-online-casinos-in-latvia-2247Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:08:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gaming-association-demands-law-to-license-online-casinos-in-latvia-2247The powerful Latvian Association of Gaming Businesses is demanding for a quick passage of a framework to license, regulate and tax online gambling in Latvia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-strict-gambling-laws-in-norway-caused-problem-gambling-to-double-2246Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:47:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-strict-gambling-laws-in-norway-caused-problem-gambling-to-double-2246Researchers are unable to explain why problem gambling in Norway doubled after passage of restrictive gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-four-men-for-helping-online-casinos-in-israel-2244Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:37:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-four-men-for-helping-online-casinos-in-israel-2244Four Israeli citizens are accused of facilitating online gambling operations in the country, by selling pre-paid gambling cards.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-blame-columbian-casino-bombing-on-competition-or-vendetta-2245Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:01:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-blame-columbian-casino-bombing-on-competition-or-vendetta-2245Columbian police blame the bombing of a Columbian casino in Quibdó on pranksters, vendetta or competitors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-tageted-by-anti-pokies-commercials-2243Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:29:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-tageted-by-anti-pokies-commercials-2243Australian state of Victoria increases its efforts, aimed at battling the issue of problem gaming, with a new advertising campaign.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-law-permits-online-gambling-in-one-german-state-2242Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:37:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-law-permits-online-gambling-in-one-german-state-2242German state Schleswig-Holstein passes the updated gambling laws, introducing a more relaxed approach to online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-organized-crime-boss-admits-pachinko-earns-more-than-drugs-2241Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:35:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-organized-crime-boss-admits-pachinko-earns-more-than-drugs-2241Japanese Yakuza organized crime boss admits that Pachinko games earn more for the crime family than selling drugs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-gambling-firms-invade-forbes-list-of-super-rich-2240Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:05:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-gambling-firms-invade-forbes-list-of-super-rich-2240Two Philippine online gambling companies were included in the Forbes Asia’s “Best under a Billion” list of companies.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-online-gambling-tax-starts-in-2012-vows-economy-minister-2239Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:08:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-online-gambling-tax-starts-in-2012-vows-economy-minister-2239Hungarian Economy Minister George Matolcsy vowed that first slots then Hungarian online casino gamblers will feel the pinch of the Hungarian tax collector.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-online-gambling-giant-opap-to-be-privatized-to-repay-eu-loans-2238Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:33:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-online-gambling-giant-opap-to-be-privatized-to-repay-eu-loans-2238Greek government and the country’s gambling monopoly are about to sign a licensing deal, which is vital for Greece to meet bailout requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-casinos-find-great-strategy-to-help-gamblers-who-smoke-2237Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:19:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-casinos-find-great-strategy-to-help-gamblers-who-smoke-2237Two Spanish casinos found a great workaround to defeat the annoying smoking ban forced upon all gamblers in Spain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-poker-players-alliance-starts-a-petition-to-legalize-online-poker-2236Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:20:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-poker-players-alliance-starts-a-petition-to-legalize-online-poker-2236US Poker Players Alliance action group is to come up with a new petition in support of legalization of online poker in US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-may-kill-swedish-gambling-monopoly-to-better-tax-revenue-2235Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:45:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-may-kill-swedish-gambling-monopoly-to-better-tax-revenue-2235Politicians want to break Svenska Spel Swedish gambling online monopoly to get higher tax revenue from foreign online casinos in Sweden.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-casino-project-could-receive-billions-in-investments-2234Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:54:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-casino-project-could-receive-billions-in-investments-2234According to Philippine gambling regulator Manila casino project may receive $1 billion investment from James Packer and Lawrence Ho.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-is-regarded-as-the-next-big-gambling-destination-2233Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:39:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-is-regarded-as-the-next-big-gambling-destination-2233India is expected to become the next big destination in regards to gambling business, provided the government updates the country’s gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-lottery-tickets-in-new-zealand-anger-problem-gamblers-2232Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:34:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-lottery-tickets-in-new-zealand-anger-problem-gamblers-2232Plans of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission make lottery tickets available online meet heavy criticism.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shadow-police-raid-illegal-gambling-parlors-in-kochi-india-2231Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:09:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/shadow-police-raid-illegal-gambling-parlors-in-kochi-india-2231Shadow police in Kochi India have raided and dismantled four organized crime operated gambling dens in a major crackdown on illegal casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arjel-and-french-online-casino-players-demand-lower-gambling-taxes-2230Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:57:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arjel-and-french-online-casino-players-demand-lower-gambling-taxes-2230Major operators and action groups in France express their dissatisfaction with the current tax rates, concerning online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-casino-in-china-hidden-in-factory-raided-by-police-2229Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:13:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-casino-in-china-hidden-in-factory-raided-by-police-2229Police raided an illegal casino in China located in Jinshan District factory which at night transformed into a gambling sex communist paradise.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambler-wins-lawsuit-against-holland-casino-for-letting-him-play-2228Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:35:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambler-wins-lawsuit-against-holland-casino-for-letting-him-play-2228A deranged gambler who is banned for life from gambling in the Netherlands won a lawsuit against Holland casino for allowing him to gamble.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-may-lead-to-irish-banks-refusing-loan-applications-2227Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:35:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-may-lead-to-irish-banks-refusing-loan-applications-2227Recent findings reveal the practice, where Irish banks refuse mortgage applications if the borrower gambles online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-jockey-club-want-to-go-offshore-to-avoid-high-taxes-2226Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:26:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-jockey-club-want-to-go-offshore-to-avoid-high-taxes-2226Renowned Hong Kong Jockey Club is thinking about moving part of its operations offshore, to escape unreasonable tax rates.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-moves-ahead-with-plans-for-online-gaming-in-washington-d-c-2225Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-moves-ahead-with-plans-for-online-gaming-in-washington-d-c-2225Intralot online gaming operator is going ahead with its plans for online gaming in Washington D.C., despite the program being on hold.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-industry-is-one-warm-place-for-all-operators-2224Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:28:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-industry-is-one-warm-place-for-all-operators-2224A fresh report on gambling industry prospects in Spain makes operators and players extremely happy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/52-gamblers-die-as-mexican-casino-torched-by-drug-cartel-2223Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:17:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/52-gamblers-die-as-mexican-casino-torched-by-drug-cartel-2223A casino in Mexico was torched by the powerful Zetas drug cartel as 52 slots, bingo and Mexican blackjack players die in the firehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-arrests-for-illegal-gambling-up-600-with-zero-results-2222Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:16:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-arrests-for-illegal-gambling-up-600-with-zero-results-2222The province of Western Visayas conducted 647 raids against operators of illegal gambling compared to only 155 operations during the same time in 2010.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pacgor-may-have-broken-philippine-laws-by-joining-mafia-syndicate-2221Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:48:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pacgor-may-have-broken-philippine-laws-by-joining-mafia-syndicate-2221Philippine House of Representatives launches an investigation into how Chinese crime syndicate got away with scamming government casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-leads-the-way-in-regulating-online-gambling-in-usa-2220Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:57:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-leads-the-way-in-regulating-online-gambling-in-usa-2220State of Nevada prepares for legalization of online gambling in United States with its own rules and regulationshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-operator-betsson-to-sponsor-arsenal-fc-2219Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:41:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-operator-betsson-to-sponsor-arsenal-fc-2219Swedish gambling group Betsson entered a three year sponsorship agreement with Arsenal FC to become the club’s betting partner.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/large-illegal-casinos-in-bangkok-under-police-protection-mp-reveals-2218Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:46:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/large-illegal-casinos-in-bangkok-under-police-protection-mp-reveals-2218Thai MP Chuvit Kamlvisit who own the best whore houses in Bangkok revealed that multiple large illegal casinos operate under police protection.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-federal-court-ruling-could-have-wider-effect-on-gaming-2217Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:57:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-federal-court-ruling-could-have-wider-effect-on-gaming-2217Australian federal court rules in favor of Sportsbet over online betting kiosks, overthrowing the state of Victoria gambling law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-yet-another-illegal-russian-casino-in-center-of-moscow-2216Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:43:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-yet-another-illegal-russian-casino-in-center-of-moscow-2216Russian police have uncovered yet another illegal casino catering to high end gamblers right in center of Moscow.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-commission-endorses-regulating-south-african-online-casinos-2215Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:11:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-commission-endorses-regulating-south-african-online-casinos-2215South African government gambling commission advised parliament to regulate, license and tax online casinos in South Africa.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-players-exploit-uk-online-bingo-bonus-error-to-win-thousand-2214Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:47:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-players-exploit-uk-online-bingo-bonus-error-to-win-thousand-2214A UK online bingo website’s error with new player signup bonus was discovered by United Kingdom bingo players who won thousands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austrian-casino-wont-pay-43-million-progressive-jackpot-winner-2213Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:22:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austrian-casino-wont-pay-43-million-progressive-jackpot-winner-2213Bregenz Casino in Austria refuses to pay a €43 million progressive slots jackpot winner, blaming a malfunctioning computer for the mistake.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-may-be-changed-to-stop-suspicious-betting-at-olympics-2212Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:51:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-may-be-changed-to-stop-suspicious-betting-at-olympics-2212British gambling laws may be amended ahead of the London Olympics to prevent suspicious betting activity.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-gambling-world-shaken-by-stanley-ho-selling-his-assets-2211Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:46:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-gambling-world-shaken-by-stanley-ho-selling-his-assets-2211Macau gambling tycoon, Stanley Ho, halves his stake in SJM Holdings following a public family disagreement.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/22-techies-busted-for-running-illegal-online-sports-betting-in-taiwan-2210Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:36:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/22-techies-busted-for-running-illegal-online-sports-betting-in-taiwan-2210Police busted 22 computer engineers for running twenty illegal online sports book in Taiwan as part of a criminal gambling syndicate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-usa-problem-gambling-bill-may-pass-this-year-2207Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:07:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-usa-problem-gambling-bill-may-pass-this-year-2207Revamped US problem gambling bill receives increased support and hopes to be passed during upcoming Congress session.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-casinos-lose-400-million-to-singapore-gambling-cheaters-2208Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:31:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-casinos-lose-400-million-to-singapore-gambling-cheaters-2208Three Philippines casinos were cheated out of 400 million pesos ($9.6 million) by a syndicate of Singaporean gambling cheaters who got away.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-online-casinos-shares-up-after-takeover-rumorsbwin-party-online-casinos-shares-up-after-takeover-rumors-2206Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:02:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bwin-party-online-casinos-shares-up-after-takeover-rumorsbwin-party-online-casinos-shares-up-after-takeover-rumors-2206Share prices of bwin.party saw an unexpected spike, after rumors on a possible takeover emerge on the market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Mobile Casino Raided in Shanghai for Breaking Chinese Gambling Laws mobile-casino-raided-in-shanghai-for-breaking-chinese-gambling-law-2205Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:24:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Mobile Casino Raided in Shanghai for Breaking Chinese Gambling Laws mobile-casino-raided-in-shanghai-for-breaking-chinese-gambling-law-2205An illegal mobile casino has been raided in Shanghai for violating Chinese gambling laws and running casinos in Chinese hotels while moving every 4 days.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-giant-helps-local-community-solve-crimes-2204Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:03:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-giant-helps-local-community-solve-crimes-2204Swedish gambling operator Svenska Spel assisted a local shop owner from Vellinge to uncover a dishonest employee.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesar-s-ceo-supports-legalized-online-poker-in-america-2203Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:24:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/caesar-s-ceo-supports-legalized-online-poker-in-america-2203Gary Loveman, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, joined other gaming industry figures, supporting legalization of online poker in US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sale-of-ongame-network-heavily-discussed-by-british-gambling-analysts-2202Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:34:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sale-of-ongame-network-heavily-discussed-by-british-gambling-analysts-2202The sale of OnGame poker network remains one of the most talked-about topics in the online gaming industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-and-internet-bingo-in-panama-help-stabilize-economy-2201Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:47:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-and-internet-bingo-in-panama-help-stabilize-economy-2201As neighboring countries feel the crunch of the economic downturn, Panama is riding high thanks to online casinos and internet bingo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/debating-online-gambling-in-california-turns-lobbyists-into-millionaires-2200Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:37:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/debating-online-gambling-in-california-turns-lobbyists-into-millionaires-2200Online gambling introduction in California is still in discussion phase as lobbyists and politicians make fortunes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-18-year-old-online-poker-prodigy-unmasked-as-a-thief-2199Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:31:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-18-year-old-online-poker-prodigy-unmasked-as-a-thief-2199An 18 year old Portuguese online poker prodigy who turned $30 into 2 million admitted to cheating poker students out of thousands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportsbet-ceo-says-australian-online-casinos-safer-for-problem-gamblers-2197Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:40:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportsbet-ceo-says-australian-online-casinos-safer-for-problem-gamblers-2197Australian gaming operator CEO gave his reasons why online gambling offers better protection from problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fake-kidnapping-best-excuse-for-losing-argentinean-bingo-gamblers-2196Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:37:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fake-kidnapping-best-excuse-for-losing-argentinean-bingo-gamblers-2196Two unconnected people in one day reported kidnapping and robbery to police when in reality they lost money playing bingo games in Argentinehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-bust-partner-in-las-vegas-sports-book-who-embezzled-half-a-mill-2195Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:10:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-bust-partner-in-las-vegas-sports-book-who-embezzled-half-a-mill-2195A partner of ACME Group Trading, a famous Las Vegas sportsbook, was arrested on charges of stealing from the group.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/best-blackjack-dealer-in-netherlands-caught-cheating-holland-casino-2194Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:36:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/best-blackjack-dealer-in-netherlands-caught-cheating-holland-casino-2194A four time international award winning blackjack dealer at Holland Casino was arrested for cheating the casino out of millions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/growth-of-uk-mobile-casinos-to-accelerate-according-to-top-analyst-2193Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:37:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/growth-of-uk-mobile-casinos-to-accelerate-according-to-top-analyst-2193Latest study on mobile gaming from H2 Gambling Capital research company predicts further growth of mobile gaming sector.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chile-to-soften-draconian-anti-gambling-laws-for-cruise-ship-casinos-2192Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:35:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chile-to-soften-draconian-anti-gambling-laws-for-cruise-ship-casinos-2192Chile legislation is working to amend Chilean gambling laws in an effort to promote tourism and welcome casino cruise ships.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-state-of-victoria-to-toughen-on-illegal-betting-2191Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:31:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-state-of-victoria-to-toughen-on-illegal-betting-2191Australian state of Victoria to push for new regulations, which will toughen punishment for illegal gambling and match fixing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-ecuadorian-gambling-laws-forbidding-all-gambling-are-enforced-2190Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:15:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-ecuadorian-gambling-laws-forbidding-all-gambling-are-enforced-2190Socialist President of Ecuador Ordered the police to close down all gambling casinos in Ecuador and redistribute their property.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-divorces-fc-barcelona-ahead-of-new-spanish-gambling-laws-2189Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:50:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-divorces-fc-barcelona-ahead-of-new-spanish-gambling-laws-2189Betfair sportsbook ended its two-year sponsorship deal with Barcelona FC as part of the marketing strategy shift.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-bc-gambling-powerhouse-to-enter-online-mobile-casino-market-2188Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:42:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-bc-gambling-powerhouse-to-enter-online-mobile-casino-market-2188British Columbia Lottery Corporation, giant Canadian gambling operator, is contemplating entering mobile casino gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-laws-continue-to-annoy-european-commission-2187Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:09:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-laws-continue-to-annoy-european-commission-2187Greece further angers European Commission with plans to debate the country’s gambling laws in order to benefit the national gaming monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/detained-british-owner-of-illegal-russian-casino-hospitalized-in-gulag-2186Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:04:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/detained-british-owner-of-illegal-russian-casino-hospitalized-in-gulag-2186A British national, accused of running illegal gambling operations in Russia, is in critical condition in one of Moscow’s prisons.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-casino-operators-fund-nonprofit-online-organizations-2185Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:04:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-casino-operators-fund-nonprofit-online-organizations-2185Waikato community in New Zealand benefits from funds coming from gambling operators in New Zealand.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legalized-online-gambling-in-america-would-save-social-security-2184Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:54:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legalized-online-gambling-in-america-would-save-social-security-2184Jared Polis, Democratic Rep. from Colorado sees legalized and regulated online gambling in US as the solution for increase in government revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-police-prevent-biker-clashes-over-online-poker-game-2183Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:43:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-police-prevent-biker-clashes-over-online-poker-game-2183Dutch police arrested 56 members of Satudarah biker club allegedly planning to clash with Hells Angels members over a poker game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-bingo-and-casinos-report-forecasts-bright-future-2182Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:14:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-bingo-and-casinos-report-forecasts-bright-future-2182Renowned market research company, Research and Markets, issued a report on Italian online gaming industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-catholic-church-wants-ban-on-all-forms-of-online-gambling-2180Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:42:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-catholic-church-wants-ban-on-all-forms-of-online-gambling-2180Philippine Roman Catholic Church leaders see gambling as the main source of corruption and want the President to prohibit all gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-tries-again-to-enact-first-online-casino-in-united-states-2181Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:08:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-tries-again-to-enact-first-online-casino-in-united-states-2181New Jersey state senator to introduce another bill to create the first legal and regulated intrastate online casino in the United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkish-football-season-delayed-due-to-match-fixing-scandal-2179Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:41:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkish-football-season-delayed-due-to-match-fixing-scandal-2179Turkish football season is delayed from August 5 to September 9 due to growing match fixing scandal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/grand-jury-thanks-cops-for-closing-dangerous-illegal-gambling-cafes-2178Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:05:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/grand-jury-thanks-cops-for-closing-dangerous-illegal-gambling-cafes-2178Jackson County Grand Jury expressed its support of law enforcement raids, resulting in closure of four internet cafes running gambling operations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mybet-casino-receives-sports-betting-license-for-belgian-market-2177Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:40:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mybet-casino-receives-sports-betting-license-for-belgian-market-2177Mybet Casino becomes one of the first operators to legally offer sports betting propositions in Belgium.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-bets-on-sports-in-germany-with-football-sponsorship-deal-2176Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:58:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-bets-on-sports-in-germany-with-football-sponsorship-deal-2176Betfair signed a sponsorship deal, under which the sportsbook’s logo will appear on shirts of Türkiyemspor Berlin football club.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-hyundai-employees-arrested-for-gambling-at-online-casinos-in-korea-2174Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:04:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/top-hyundai-employees-arrested-for-gambling-at-online-casinos-in-korea-2174Employees of Hyundai Motor, caught gambling online during work hours, could face criminal action on the charges of habitual gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dying-gambler-fights-to-repeal-dutch-bestiality-laws-2175Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:54:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dying-gambler-fights-to-repeal-dutch-bestiality-laws-2175Amsterdam resident decided to celebrate the anniversary of the law, forbidding bestiality in Holland, by betting all he has on a roulette spin.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/islamic-malay-gambling-laws-anger-chinese-malaysian-dhimmi-gambler-2173Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:28:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/islamic-malay-gambling-laws-anger-chinese-malaysian-dhimmi-gambler-2173Malaysian gambling laws target Malaysian ethnic Chinese who love to gamble at online casinos in Malaysia for cultural reasons.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/polish-gambling-regulator-hires-gli-testing-lab-for-polish-casinos-2172Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:07:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/polish-gambling-regulator-hires-gli-testing-lab-for-polish-casinos-2172Polish gambling regulator hires Gaming Laboratories International to provide independent casino game testing in Poland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-prepares-to-take-over-czech-republic-with-fortuna-lottery-2171Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:53:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-prepares-to-take-over-czech-republic-with-fortuna-lottery-2171Intralot enters Czech Republic through Fortuna Lottery and plans to supply 3,500 terminals by the end of next year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/regulator-lowers-lithuania-casino-permit-cost-for-gambling-houses-2170Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:16:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/regulator-lowers-lithuania-casino-permit-cost-for-gambling-houses-2170online gambling news in Lithuania, online casino in Lithuania, Lithuanian gambling laws, slots in Lithuania, gambling hall, casino gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-found-german-gambling-laws-impossible-to-implement-2169Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:30:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-found-german-gambling-laws-impossible-to-implement-2169European Union regulators expressed their disapproval of the proposed changes to German gambling laws, submitted by 15 German States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-and-army-close-mexican-casino-but-avoid-warring-cartels-part-1-2167Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:48:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cops-and-army-close-mexican-casino-but-avoid-warring-cartels-part-1-2167Win Land casino loses Mexican gambling license in Monterrey, a city of Mexican cartel wars and beheading.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/army-and-cops-close-mexican-casino-yet-avoid-warring-cartels---part-2-2168Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:33:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/army-and-cops-close-mexican-casino-yet-avoid-warring-cartels---part-2-2168Part 2 - Win Land casino loses Mexican gambling license in Monterrey, a city of Mexican cartel wars and beheadingshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-olg-uses-face-recognition-to-control-gamblers-2166Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:01:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-olg-uses-face-recognition-to-control-gamblers-2166The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation introduced face-recognition technology to stop problem gamblers from entering their properties.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-can-win-baby-online-as-ivf-lottery-coming-soon-2165Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:09:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-can-win-baby-online-as-ivf-lottery-coming-soon-2165Australia soon to see baby lottery where lucky gamblers who need a baby can get one with just a $20 entry ticket.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-13-gamblers-for-playing-at-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2164Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:48:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-arrest-13-gamblers-for-playing-at-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2164Malaysian gambling laws forbid online casinos in Malaysia despite a large number of Malaysian Chinese who hate when police arrest gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-changes-will-force-offshore-operators-to-pay-taxes-2162Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:35:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-changes-will-force-offshore-operators-to-pay-taxes-2162United Kingdom government plans to change the country’s gambling laws to deal with offshore operators, not paying UK taxes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-peruvian-gambling-law-creates-single-online-gambling-processor-2163Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:24:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-peruvian-gambling-law-creates-single-online-gambling-processor-2163The Peruvian Parliament approved a new Peruvian gambling law that creates a government operated online bingo in Peru payment processor.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-rural-province-sees-limited-video-slots-release-2161Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:35:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-rural-province-sees-limited-video-slots-release-2161South African North West province launched limited payout gaming machines to facilitate small business and provide more gaming opportunities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hypocrisy-in-new-zealand-as-state-lottery-embraces-online-gambling-2160Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:06:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hypocrisy-in-new-zealand-as-state-lottery-embraces-online-gambling-2160New Zealand National Lottery Commission of New Zealand plans to offer its most popular gambling instrument at a government operated online gambling website.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-gambling-monopoly-joins-era-of-swedish-mobile-betting-2159Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:44:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-gambling-monopoly-joins-era-of-swedish-mobile-betting-2159Swedish gaming operator Svenska Spel enters mobile gambling market by introducing mobile betting service to its customers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-gambling-company-genting-enters-uk-and-usa-2157Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:32:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-gambling-company-genting-enters-uk-and-usa-2157Malaysian gambling giant Genting Malaysia Berhad continues its expansion, this time venturing into UK and USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ancient-german-granny-targeted-by-lottery-hustlers-worldwide-2156Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:36:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ancient-german-granny-targeted-by-lottery-hustlers-worldwide-2156Elderly 85 year old German senior citizen is targeted by every conman and illegal lottery hustler from around the world.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/flood-of-rigged-slot-machines-force-birth-of-paraguayan-gambling-laws-2158Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:42:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/flood-of-rigged-slot-machines-force-birth-of-paraguayan-gambling-laws-2158The recent flood of inferior rigged slot machines in Paraguay that target underage gamblers has caused politicians to begin drafting Paraguayan gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netent-online-casino-software-provider-ventures-into-italian-market-2153Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:19:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netent-online-casino-software-provider-ventures-into-italian-market-2153NetEnt, Swedish online casino software giant, signed two agreements to provide its gaming solutions to online casinos in Italy.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-spain-are-seen-as-new-frontier-for-internet-gambling-2152Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-spain-are-seen-as-new-frontier-for-internet-gambling-2152Once the changes to regulations take effect Spain gambling market will be regarded as the next gambling Mecca.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-greek-gambling-laws-rejected-by-european-commission-2151Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:22:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-greek-gambling-laws-rejected-by-european-commission-2151The European Commission rejected the current version of Greek gambling laws, sending back the Greek online casino framework for further redactinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/duma-tightens-russian-gambling-laws-aimed-at-illegal-casinos-2150Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:25:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/duma-tightens-russian-gambling-laws-aimed-at-illegal-casinos-2150The Russian Duma passed all amendments to combat illegal gambling put forth by President Medvedev to further tighten Russian gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-finnish-government-could-further-limit-foreign-gambling-operators-2149Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:23:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-finnish-government-could-further-limit-foreign-gambling-operators-2149Newly elected Finnish coalition government is contemplating to help state-owned RAY gaming operator by introducing a set of restrictions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-corruption-scandal-rocks-turkish-football-champs-2148Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:56:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-betting-corruption-scandal-rocks-turkish-football-champs-2148A football match fixing scandal is growing in Turkey involving several clubs including this year’s champions Fenerbahce.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-mobile-casino-games-developer-begins-asia-pacific-conquest-2147Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:32:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-mobile-casino-games-developer-begins-asia-pacific-conquest-2147PhilWeb Corporation, a Philippine gaming solutions provider, acquired a license to set up a mobile casino in East Timor.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-australian-gambling-laws-threaten-nrl-rugby-clubs-2146Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:17:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-australian-gambling-laws-threaten-nrl-rugby-clubs-2146Australian NRL joined the war against the proposed Australian gambling laws aimed to install daily betting limits at the cost of $3 billion.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-casino-cherryf-retagen-gambles-on-new-ceo-2145Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:30:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-casino-cherryf-retagen-gambles-on-new-ceo-2145Swedish online gambling operator Cherryföretagen announced that Emil Sunvisson will succeed Gunnar Lind as CEO of the company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/probability-mobile-gambling-platform-to-power-mexican-mobile-casino-2144Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:04:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/probability-mobile-gambling-platform-to-power-mexican-mobile-casino-2144The award winning Probability mobile gambling platform to license mobile gaming library for resale by Grupo Caliente in Mexico.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-bust-1-760-000-postal-fraud-suspect-drunk-at-irish-bookmaker-2143Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:01:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-bust-1-760-000-postal-fraud-suspect-drunk-at-irish-bookmaker-2143A postal employee suspected of stealing and losing €1.76 million to online sportsbooks in Ireland was captured drunk at Irish bookmakers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-to-introduce-more-liberal-gambling-laws-2142Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:49:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-to-introduce-more-liberal-gambling-laws-2142South Korean lawmakers discuss plans to increase the number of casinos citizens can gamble at.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-gambling-industry-greets-donald-trump-s-70-floor-casino-hotel-2141Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:27:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-gambling-industry-greets-donald-trump-s-70-floor-casino-hotel-2141Donald Trump has opened his Trump Ocean Club Casino hotel in Panama City in Panama and may move into online gambling in Panama as well.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-s-mobile-betting-service-passes-1-billion-in-wagers-placed-2140Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:59:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-s-mobile-betting-service-passes-1-billion-in-wagers-placed-2140Betfair Sportsbook shared the good news with the world by announcing that its mobile betting service has just surpassed £1 billion in bets placed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/state-run-casinos-in-canada-s-ontario-lose-millions-2139Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:31:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/state-run-casinos-in-canada-s-ontario-lose-millions-2139Government-run casinos in Canada’s Ontario province are not bringing the desired revenues and even generate losses.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-illegal-slot-casinos-under-new-colombian-gambling-laws-2138Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:48:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-illegal-slot-casinos-under-new-colombian-gambling-laws-2138Colombian police began enforcing President’s Juan Manuel Santos new package of Colombian gambling laws aimed at closing unlicensed slot parlorshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-uruguayan-gambling-laws-create-government-gaming-monopoly-2137Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:28:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-uruguayan-gambling-laws-create-government-gaming-monopoly-2137New Uruguayan gambling law is aimed at centralizing government control over all forms of gambling within the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-to-increase-fines-for-illegal-sports-betting-activities-2136Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:48:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-to-increase-fines-for-illegal-sports-betting-activities-2136Bulgarian government to consider Parliamentary Committee’s proposals to drastically increase penalties for illegal sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-nepalese-casino-licenses-revoked-by-profit-driven-communists-2135Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:42:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-nepalese-casino-licenses-revoked-by-profit-driven-communists-2135Four casinos in Nepal lost their licenses when the communist government demanded additional money as royalties.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-sportsbooks-ddos-extortionist-wins-34-months-in-prison-2134Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:31:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-sportsbooks-ddos-extortionist-wins-34-months-in-prison-2134A German court sentenced a hacker to 34 months in prison for extorting six online sportsbooks in Germany during 2010 football World Cup.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-insiders-forecast-philipines-to-be-asias-next-gambling-mecca-2133Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:36:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-insiders-forecast-philipines-to-be-asias-next-gambling-mecca-2133Gaming industry experts predict that Philippines will become the next force to be reckoned with in the gambling word, catching up with Macau and Singapore.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-against-liberalizing-japanese-gambling-laws-for-tourism-2131Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:46:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-against-liberalizing-japanese-gambling-laws-for-tourism-2131Japanese gambling laws will not be updated this year as proponents of online casino gambling and mega casino resorts would hope for.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-sportsbook-fortuna-to-expand-into-lottery-2130Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:26:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-sportsbook-fortuna-to-expand-into-lottery-2130Fortuna Entertainment Group is to begin installing lottery terminals throughout Czech Republic at retailers and its own branches.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bill-introduced-to-license-and-legalize-online-poker-in-united-states-2129Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:15:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bill-introduced-to-license-and-legalize-online-poker-in-united-states-2129New bill introduced to legalize and license online poker play in the United States after the Obama administration savaged millions of poker players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-gambling-laws- regulations-and-news-update-for-june-2011-2128Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:12:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-gambling-laws- regulations-and-news-update-for-june-2011-2128Finnish Gambling Laws June 2011 Update - Veikkaus lotto look for partner while Finland's policy report seeks prohibition of foreign gambling providershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hyundai-employees-caught-gambling-at-online-casinos-in-south-korea-2127Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:26:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hyundai-employees-caught-gambling-at-online-casinos-in-south-korea-2127Hyundai Motor Co. held an internal audit and discovered 97 employees using work computers to gamble online during work hours.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-lottery-beats-sales-records-calling-for-legal-casinos-2126Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-lottery-beats-sales-records-calling-for-legal-casinos-2126Chinese lottery figures show drastic increase, with over 30 percent hike in sales compared to 2010 figures.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/president-signs-amended-law-prohibiting-online-gambling-in-poland-2125Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:41:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/president-signs-amended-law-prohibiting-online-gambling-in-poland-2125President Bronislaw Komorowski signed a new Polish gambling law which forbids Polish citizens from playing at or operating online casinos in Poland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/universal-criticism-derails-the-new-bulgarian-online-gambling-law-2124Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:17:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/universal-criticism-derails-the-new-bulgarian-online-gambling-law-2124The draft of proposed online Bulgarian gambling laws has been heavily criticized for draconian protectionist measures.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-furious-over-the-proposed-greek-online-gambling-laws-2123Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:52:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-furious-over-the-proposed-greek-online-gambling-laws-2123Betfair Sportsbook filed a complaint with European Commission over the proposed Greek gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-continues-endless-unwinnable-war-against-illegal-gambling-2122Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:40:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-continues-endless-unwinnable-war-against-illegal-gambling-2122The Philippines national police is continuing the endless battle again illegal swertres numbers games and the Bingo Milyonaryo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportium-to-capitalize-on-upcoming-spanish-gambling-laws-2120Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:29:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportium-to-capitalize-on-upcoming-spanish-gambling-laws-2120Sportium, a joint venture between Ladbrokes and Cirsa, is planning to take full advantage of the new Spanish gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-illegal-gambling-den-raid-finds-guns-gangsters-and-money-2119Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:21:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-illegal-gambling-den-raid-finds-guns-gangsters-and-money-2119It is no longer safe even for 20 hardened armed gangsters to enjoy a quite night playing a game of cards in Malaysia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-to-take-second-place-in-casino-revenues-ahead-of-las-vegas-2118Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:13:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/singapore-to-take-second-place-in-casino-revenues-ahead-of-las-vegas-2118Singapore gambling is expected to move into second place in the world’s casino rankings overtaking Las Vegas.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pattaya-police-raid-illegal-casino-in-thailand-despite-regular-bribes-2117Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:09:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pattaya-police-raid-illegal-casino-in-thailand-despite-regular-bribes-2117Despite paying bribes to Thai police for many years a Thai owner of illegal casino was raided and looted by same precincts cops.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-state-lottery-ventures-into-online-gaming-operation-2115Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:14:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-state-lottery-ventures-into-online-gaming-operation-2115Ontario state lottery is to venture into online gaming operations and appoints Sports Gaming as primary consultant.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-game-arcades-to-join-forces-when-dutch-online-casinos-legalized-2116Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:44:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-game-arcades-to-join-forces-when-dutch-online-casinos-legalized-2116Three Dutch video game parlor providers decided to team up and jointly enter the Dutch online casino market once it becomes licensed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-to-german-gambling-laws-postponed-until-october-2114Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:04:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-to-german-gambling-laws-postponed-until-october-2114Heads of sixteen German states postponed the decision on new German gambling laws until October, following their last meeting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mega-casino-to-be-built-in-ireland-despite-government-opposition-2113Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:10:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mega-casino-to-be-built-in-ireland-despite-government-opposition-2113Irish government is against the construction of a mega-casino despite support by local leaders for fear of drunken gambling rampage.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-cherryföretagen-ceo-quits-the-company-2112Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:17:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-cherryföretagen-ceo-quits-the-company-2112Sweden’s Cherryföretagen CEO and President steps down, following impressive carrier and successful transition to online gaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-casino-sued-by-former-suicidal-drug-addict-blackjack-dealer-2111Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:14:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-casino-sued-by-former-suicidal-drug-addict-blackjack-dealer-2111A former blackjack dealer working at Canberra Casino licensed under Australian gambling laws for negligence.ACT Supreme Court,http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-implementation-of-spanish-gambling-laws-may-be-delayed-2110Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:39:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-implementation-of-spanish-gambling-laws-may-be-delayed-2110Implementation of new Spanish gambling laws may be done in several stages according to latest analytical reports.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pm-backs-new-zealand-gambling-laws-change-to-boost-economy-2109Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:42:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pm-backs-new-zealand-gambling-laws-change-to-boost-economy-2109Prime Minister John Keys wants New Zealand gambling laws changed to include a casino in a proposed international convention center in Auckland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ceo-of-bankrupt-czech-lotto-sazka-caught-lying-about-salary-2108Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:53:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ceo-of-bankrupt-czech-lotto-sazka-caught-lying-about-salary-2108Czech lottery company Sazka’s CEO was dismissed after he was discovered to have received his salary in advance despite company’s insolvence.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-are-so-many-illegal-casinos-and-sportsbooks-in-singapore-2106Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:48:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/why-are-so-many-illegal-casinos-and-sportsbooks-in-singapore-2106Singaporean police has been busy the past few days raiding underground jackpot slots parlors, illegal sports-books and of course unlicensed 4D lottery.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-ban-on-bank-cards-at-foreign-online-casinos-on-hold-2105Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:10:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-ban-on-bank-cards-at-foreign-online-casinos-on-hold-2105A Swaziland online casino is appealing South African gambling law banning bank card use at foreign online casinos, law put on holdhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-considers-licensing-foreign-online-bingo-operators-in-uk-2104Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:21:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-considers-licensing-foreign-online-bingo-operators-in-uk-2104UK coalition government plans to revise the country’s gambling laws and introduce compulsory licensing for all bingo operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgarian-gambling-laws-ensured-smooth-european-masters-of-poker-iii-2103Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:38:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgarian-gambling-laws-ensured-smooth-european-masters-of-poker-iii-2103Romanian poker enthusiast Abdul Seiar won this year’s third EMOP title in the event held in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-tax-and-customs-office-resume-raiding-illegal-poker-clubs-2102Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:00:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-tax-and-customs-office-resume-raiding-illegal-poker-clubs-2102The Hungarian gambling law to regulate and tax poker rooms was enacted in May to generate additional revenueshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-saskatchewan-tribe-want-control-of-casinos-and-online-gambling-2101Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:00:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-saskatchewan-tribe-want-control-of-casinos-and-online-gambling-2101Indian chiefs in Canadian Saskatchewan province want to regulate all casinos in the province, minister disagrees.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-gambling-laws-and-foreign-online-sports-betting-companies-2100Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:43:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-gambling-laws-and-foreign-online-sports-betting-companies-2100A retired Chief Justice just wrote a book outlining online sports betting at foreign based online sportsbooks in India.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-twins-win-11-4-million-lotto-dream-of-pepper-farming-degree-2099Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:17:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-twins-win-11-4-million-lotto-dream-of-pepper-farming-degree-2099Twin brothers won the 12 million dollar lotto in Sweden and plan to study faster for a degree in agriculturehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-will-join-china-and-japan-to-battle-illegal-sports-betting-2098Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:02:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korea-will-join-china-and-japan-to-battle-illegal-sports-betting-2098South Korean, Chinese and Japanese football associations are planning to work closely together to tackle the growing threat of illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/16-italian-football-players-and-officials-arrested-for-fixing-games-2097Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:02:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/16-italian-football-players-and-officials-arrested-for-fixing-games-2097In one of the biggest football scandals, 16 former and current players and officials were arrested for fixing dozens of matcheshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/referee-suspected-of-corruption-in-argentina-nigeria-football-match-2096Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:38:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/referee-suspected-of-corruption-in-argentina-nigeria-football-match-2096A friendly match between Nigeria and Argentina suspect of corruption after controversial Niger referee strange calls and unusual betting activity.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/penang-internet-cafe-raids-uncover-14-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2095Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/penang-internet-cafe-raids-uncover-14-online-casinos-in-malaysia-2095In a series of raids in Georgetown, Penang, police busted 14 online casinos in Malaysia disguised as internet Cafes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/most-russians-living-in-moscow-never-heard-of-illegal-gambling-2093Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:56:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/most-russians-living-in-moscow-never-heard-of-illegal-gambling-2093A survey of long term Moscow residents uncovered that 86% unaware that illegal gambling exists.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kidnappers-and-pirates-enjoy-sportsbooks-and-online-casinos-in-yemen-2094Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:57:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/kidnappers-and-pirates-enjoy-sportsbooks-and-online-casinos-in-yemen-2094Residents burned an online casino and sportsbooks in Yemen as pirates, terrorists, sex slave traders and assassins enjoyed a good week.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-casino-monopoly-opap-suspected-in-multi-million-euro-fraud-2092Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:41:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-casino-monopoly-opap-suspected-in-multi-million-euro-fraud-2092Owner of Greek telecom and technology company, Intracom, and another 4 defendants have been charged with fraud over OPAP contract.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icelandic-national-islensk-getspa-lottery-to-offer-mobile-lotto-games-2091Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:41:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icelandic-national-islensk-getspa-lottery-to-offer-mobile-lotto-games-2091Íslensk Getspá mobile lotto software could allow customers to bet on sports in Iceland and play mobile casino games in Iceland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rep-joe-bartons-proposed-law-views-online-poker-as-a-game-of-skill-2090Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:08:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rep-joe-bartons-proposed-law-views-online-poker-as-a-game-of-skill-2090Congressman Joe Barton is preparing a bill to classify poker as a game of skill and later seek legalization of online poker sites payment processing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-jails-leaders-of-match-fixing-sports-betting-crime-gang-2089Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:59:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-jails-leaders-of-match-fixing-sports-betting-crime-gang-2089The leaders of group who fixed hundreds of sport games across Europe received a 5 year prison term for breaking German Gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-muslim-youth-furious-after-svenska-spel-donates-millions-2088Tue, 31 May 2011 23:09:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-muslim-youth-furious-after-svenska-spel-donates-millions-2088Svenska Spel, the Swedish casino monopoly is catching problems for trying to donate millions of euros to an Islamic youth group from money considered dirty by Islamic religion.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-and-italian-online-casino-gambling-regulators-to-share-data-2087Tue, 31 May 2011 17:57:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-and-italian-online-casino-gambling-regulators-to-share-data-2087Italian and French online gambling regulators will sign a Memorandum of Understanding in June to share information and cooperation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/21-people-caned-in-may-for-breaking-indonesian-gambling-laws-2086Mon, 30 May 2011 23:50:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/21-people-caned-in-may-for-breaking-indonesian-gambling-laws-2086Twenty one wasn’t the lucky number for Indonesians gamblers and punter this May as Islamic province of Aceh went on a caning rampage.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-and-singapore-casino-control-boards-gamble-on-joint-regulation-2085Mon, 30 May 2011 16:50:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-and-singapore-casino-control-boards-gamble-on-joint-regulation-2085Singaporean Casino Regulatory Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nevada Gaming Control Board, promising joint collaboration.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazilian-senate-to-hold-public-hearings-on-legal-casino-gambling-2084Sun, 29 May 2011 17:03:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazilian-senate-to-hold-public-hearings-on-legal-casino-gambling-2084Proposed Brazilian gambling laws will be debated during public hearings in the Senate to see if casinos may be permitted in Amazon and Pantanal regionshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/earthquake-damaged-christchurch-casino-in-new-zealand-reopens-2082Sat, 28 May 2011 06:57:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/earthquake-damaged-christchurch-casino-in-new-zealand-reopens-2082Christchurch Casino in New Zealand has reopened following February's devastating earthquake.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nicaraguan-gambling-law-enacted-to-regulate-four-classes-of-casinos-2083Fri, 27 May 2011 19:16:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nicaraguan-gambling-law-enacted-to-regulate-four-classes-of-casinos-2083Nigaraguan gambling law was unanimously approved by the national assembly creating a regulated gambling market with four classes of casino licenses to allow online casinos and betting on sports online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-expects-greece-to-vote-on-new-gambling-laws-soon-2081Fri, 27 May 2011 15:02:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-expects-greece-to-vote-on-new-gambling-laws-soon-2081The Greek gambling monopoly OPAP said that government plans to vote on proposed changes to Greek gambling laws soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-sheriff-enquiry-reveals-unorthodox-sports-betting-in-america-2080Thu, 26 May 2011 21:24:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iowa-sheriff-enquiry-reveals-unorthodox-sports-betting-in-america-2080An Iowa bar which had Sunday mouse races with $1.50 was raided by the Sheriff's tactical team for running a bookmaking operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gran-madrid-receives-the-first-spanish-online-casino-license-2079Thu, 26 May 2011 19:23:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gran-madrid-receives-the-first-spanish-online-casino-license-2079The first Spanish land-based to receive a license for online operation is Casino Gran Madrid, the license was issued by autonomous Madrid region.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-games-corruption-not-a-crime-under-bulgarian-gambling-laws-2078Wed, 25 May 2011 23:05:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sports-games-corruption-not-a-crime-under-bulgarian-gambling-laws-2078Fixing matches or games in sports or football is not against Bulgarian gambling laws and is not considered a crime.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-muslim-politicians-push-for-sharia-and-strict-gambling-laws-2077Wed, 25 May 2011 14:45:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-muslim-politicians-push-for-sharia-and-strict-gambling-laws-2077All forms of gambling in Malaysia may be outlawed once the Pakatan coalition takes power, however some party leaders disagree.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-laws-used-by-homeland-security-to-seize-domains-2076Tue, 24 May 2011 23:55:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-laws-used-by-homeland-security-to-seize-domains-2076The US Government's assault on online poker continues as eight new domains are seized along with multiple bank accounts of sportsbooks, bingo halls, and online poker roomshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-government-ready-to-indict-online-poker-rooms-2075Tue, 24 May 2011 19:44:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-government-ready-to-indict-online-poker-rooms-2075Australian Crime Commission urged the government and police to crack down on online poker sites accepting Australian players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/almost-half-of-americans-are-mistaken-about-online-gambling-2074Mon, 23 May 2011 19:07:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/almost-half-of-americans-are-mistaken-about-online-gambling-2074Latest market research found Americans to be confused over the legality of internet gambling, with 41 percent believing it is illegal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/marxist-maoist-royal-factions-battle-for-control-of-nepal-casinos-2073Mon, 23 May 2011 15:55:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/marxist-maoist-royal-factions-battle-for-control-of-nepal-casinos-2073The Nepalese capital city of Kathmandu, once the proud oldest gambling Mecca of South Asia, is a beauty full of empty casinoshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-swedish-gambling-monopoly-says-sports-clubs-exploit-kids-2072Sun, 22 May 2011 01:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/svenska-spel-swedish-gambling-monopoly-says-sports-clubs-exploit-kids-2072The Swedish gambling monopoly, Svenska Spel went on the offensive accusing sports clubs of forcing kids under 18 to sell lotto tickets door to door.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-online-casino-used-pirated-gambling-software-2070Sat, 21 May 2011 11:43:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-online-casino-used-pirated-gambling-software-2070A Romanian online casino software company was discovered that sold solutions extremely similar to those of Microgaming and RTG.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-says-normal-for-slot-to-hit-jackpot-7-times-in-4-months-2071Fri, 20 May 2011 13:24:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-says-normal-for-slot-to-hit-jackpot-7-times-in-4-months-2071Holland casino monopoly returned the mega millions slots which was inspected for tampering after paying out 7 top jackpots in 4 months.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Guoco-group-takeover-of-uk-mecca-bingo-was-rejected-by-management-2069Fri, 20 May 2011 11:11:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Guoco-group-takeover-of-uk-mecca-bingo-was-rejected-by-management-2069Guoco Groups’ offer to buy an additional 10 percent of Rank Group PLC shares was rejected by the company’s management.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-is-stil-in-its-Infancy-2068Thu, 19 May 2011 18:37:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-canada-is-stil-in-its-Infancy-2068VP of Canadian Gambling Association hopes that the new government will be quick in introducing more reasonable gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-cops-raid-300-illegal-casinos--gambling-inspectors-jailed-2067Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-cops-raid-300-illegal-casinos--gambling-inspectors-jailed-2067Serbian police raid 300 casinos and arrest 5 senior inspectors at the gambling regulator for corruption along with 12 members of the Serbian mafia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexico-licenses-spanish-sms-mobile-sports-betting-and-lotto-provider-2066Wed, 18 May 2011 23:33:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexico-licenses-spanish-sms-mobile-sports-betting-and-lotto-provider-2066Punters in Mexico can finally place bets on sports or lotto through their mobile phone even if they dont have a smartphone with a new Spanish SMS betting company.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/founder-of-online-casino-software-giant-playtech-a-young-israeli-billionaire-2065Wed, 18 May 2011 20:55:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/founder-of-online-casino-software-giant-playtech-a-young-israeli-billionaire-2065One of the world’s leading online casino software providers, Playtech, was founded by a young Israeli billionaire, Teddy Sagi.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italys-first-online-casino-provider-of-live-dealers-approved-by-aams-2064Tue, 17 May 2011 21:12:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italys-first-online-casino-provider-of-live-dealers-approved-by-aams-2064From today, for the next 16-weeks till August 22nd, amazing rewards will be raffled off including all inclusive round trip luxury vacations of a lifetime, iPad 2s and more than $300,000 in cold hard cash you can pamper yourself with.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-athletes-swear-not-to-wager-with-mafia-or-cheat-in-olympics-2063Tue, 17 May 2011 18:51:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-athletes-swear-not-to-wager-with-mafia-or-cheat-in-olympics-2063Australian sport Minister and President of Australian Olympic Committee devise plans to stop illegal betting in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-steps-up-war-against-illegal-online-casino-gambling-2062Mon, 16 May 2011 23:35:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-steps-up-war-against-illegal-online-casino-gambling-2062To combat the spread of illegal online gambling, the People’s Republic of China launched a new State Internet Information Officehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-silent-about-us-player-refunds-as-aga-pushes-for-poker-laws-2061Mon, 16 May 2011 21:03:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-silent-about-us-player-refunds-as-aga-pushes-for-poker-laws-2061Former Full Tilt US players angry over lack of information on when their money will be refunded, while AGA pushes for online poker lawshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-cannot-find-expert-gang-robbing-french-casinos-2060Mon, 16 May 2011 18:21:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-cannot-find-expert-gang-robbing-french-casinos-2060Another casino in France has been robber bringing the total number of gambling establishments robbed over the last year to ten.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamblers-love-online-casinos-in-new-zealand-over-mafia-packed-skycity-2059Sat, 14 May 2011 17:29:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamblers-love-online-casinos-in-new-zealand-over-mafia-packed-skycity-2059Tourists prefer playing at online casinos in New Zealand than patron the gangster infested traditional casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-slovakia-nearly-bankrupt-state-lottery-2058Fri, 13 May 2011 15:25:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-casinos-in-slovakia-nearly-bankrupt-state-lottery-2058The explosive growth of online gambling in Slovakia has forced the Tipos state lottery to obtain protection against creditors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-associations-team-up-with-interpol-to-teach-athletes-ethics-2057Thu, 12 May 2011 23:47:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-associations-team-up-with-interpol-to-teach-athletes-ethics-2057 These heroes of yesteryear will invade player’s locker rooms and preach that it’s wrong to bet on sports in United Kingdomhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-to-change-online-gambling-laws-to-permit-foreign-casinos-2056Thu, 12 May 2011 18:02:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-to-change-online-gambling-laws-to-permit-foreign-casinos-2056Denmark is hoping the European Commission will allow changes to the country’s gambling laws to openi up the market to foreign operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-gambling-laws-dont-regulate-online-casinos-or-poker-games-2055Wed, 11 May 2011 17:40:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-gambling-laws-dont-regulate-online-casinos-or-poker-games-2055The Portuguese gambling market only allows for 11 casinos and without online casino and internet soports books the government isnt generating meximum tax revenue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-approves-german-gambling-law-for-1-province-more-to-follow-2052Wed, 11 May 2011 16:31:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-approves-german-gambling-law-for-1-province-more-to-follow-2052German Schleswig-Holstein province's draft on gambling regulations has been accepted by the European Commission, paving way to online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/last-draft-of-spanish-gambling-laws-one-vote-away-from-finalization-2051Tue, 10 May 2011 23:01:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/last-draft-of-spanish-gambling-laws-one-vote-away-from-finalization-2051Spain, despite a lengthy and turbulent legislative process is ready for final vote on Spanish gambling laws which will regulate and license all forms of online, mobile and casino gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-prosecutors-arrested-for-helping-illegal-online-casinos-in-russia-2050Tue, 10 May 2011 19:08:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-prosecutors-arrested-for-helping-illegal-online-casinos-in-russia-2050Russian Police arrest another two Moscow Region prosecutors in connection to the celebrated case of illegal casinos protected by Police officialshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-gambling-law-unfair-for-local-casino-operators-2049Mon, 09 May 2011 23:02:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-gambling-law-unfair-for-local-casino-operators-2049Czech gambling laws are stirring problems in the EU nation since they exclude local casino operators leaving the entire online gambling market in hands of foreign online casinos in Czech.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/missouri-court-sends-10-people-to-prison-over-illegal-bookmaking-2048Mon, 09 May 2011 18:53:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/missouri-court-sends-10-people-to-prison-over-illegal-bookmaking-2048US Attorney’s Office for Western District of Missouri has sentenced ten figurants for their involvement in illegal bookmaking activities in the USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lvfh-snatches-a-nice-piece-of-mexican-online-gambling-market-2047Sun, 08 May 2011 15:03:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lvfh-snatches-a-nice-piece-of-mexican-online-gambling-market-2047Canadian based Las Vegas From Home buys 99 percent of a Mexican company, possessing a permit for online gambling operations in Mexico.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkey-begins-internet-censorship-in-hope-of-stopping-online-gambling-2046Sat, 07 May 2011 17:57:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkey-begins-internet-censorship-in-hope-of-stopping-online-gambling-2046The hard line Islamic political party has passed a regulation to censor the internet in the next chapter of the endless war against popular online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/animal-rights-groups-applaud-new-sports-betting-tax-hike-2045Fri, 06 May 2011 17:16:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/animal-rights-groups-applaud-new-sports-betting-tax-hike-2045The Irish government is mulling over a proposal to increase sports betting taxes to 2% in order to finance the failing horseracing industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rise-of-pokie-gambling-in-new-zealand-concerns-casino-commission-2044Fri, 06 May 2011 02:28:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rise-of-pokie-gambling-in-new-zealand-concerns-casino-commission-2044New Zealand politicians are very concerned after noticing a 5% rise in pokie use in the country and are thinking about changing new zealand gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-hungarian-gambling-law-may-destroy-slot-machine-industry-2043Thu, 05 May 2011 22:35:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-hungarian-gambling-law-may-destroy-slot-machine-industry-2043The new proposed HUngarian gambling law will destroy the country's slot machine industry and cause massive unemployment.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delayed-launch-of-netent-italian-online-casino-lowers-profits-2042Thu, 05 May 2011 19:20:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/delayed-launch-of-netent-italian-online-casino-lowers-profits-2042NetEnt’s 2011 first quarter financial results were affected by further launch delays of the company’s Italian online casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/five-russian-online-casinos-raided-and-closed-as-medvedev-hibernates-2041Wed, 04 May 2011 22:01:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/five-russian-online-casinos-raided-and-closed-as-medvedev-hibernates-2041Russia is stepping up its efforts to crack down on illegal gambling, closing 5 illegal online casinos this week alonehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-india-declared-illegal-under-new-it-rules-2040Mon, 02 May 2011 23:27:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-india-declared-illegal-under-new-it-rules-2040Indian Information Technology rules have been finalized, providing a legal framework for mass-censorship of websites within the country including Indian online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-to-control-censor-and-monitor-players-2038Sun, 01 May 2011 11:29:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-to-control-censor-and-monitor-players-2038The new German gambling laws include a provision for a network sniffer that monitors, censors and records all website traffic within Germanyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-costa-rican-gambling-laws-for-online-casinos-scrapped-2037Sun, 01 May 2011 08:36:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/proposed-costa-rican-gambling-laws-for-online-casinos-scrapped-2037Costa Rican government shelves the proposal to introduce a 15 percent tax on gross revenues and a $50,000 annual charge for online gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cops-raid-illegal-poker-club-find-global-mafia-conference-2034Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:17:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cops-raid-illegal-poker-club-find-global-mafia-conference-2034Netherlands is continuing its war against illegal poker rooms and during raid discovered 29 organized crime members playing poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zurich-demands-swiss-gambling-laws-include-psychiatrists-for-addicts-2033Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:32:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/zurich-demands-swiss-gambling-laws-include-psychiatrists-for-addicts-2033Zurich Cannon is demanding that the Swiss gambling laws be updated to include free long term psychiatric care for people addicted to slots or online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-svenska-spel-loses-friends-in-parliament-2032Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:53:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-svenska-spel-loses-friends-in-parliament-2032Svenska Spel, the state casino monopoly may soon be dissolved as Christian Democrats want Swedish gambling laws to regulate online casino industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-gambling-senator-xenophon-wants-new-sports-betting-restrictions-2031Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:24:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/anti-gambling-senator-xenophon-wants-new-sports-betting-restrictions-2031Australian Senator, Nick Xenophon, plans to put forward new legislation draft to deal with online sportsbooks and gambling advertisement.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/an-illegal-singaporean-bookmaker-faces-four-years-in-prison-2030Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:18:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/an-illegal-singaporean-bookmaker-faces-four-years-in-prison-2030In a joint operation of Singaporean law enforcement agencies, a 50-year-old man was arrested for alleged illegal bookmaking activitieshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/future-view-of-american-online-poker-gambling-laws-after-indictments-2029Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/future-view-of-american-online-poker-gambling-laws-after-indictments-2029The events, criminal charges, forecast of future American poker and gambling laws after Black Friday indictment of PokerStars, Absolute, Full Tilt Pokerhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-official-involved-in-illegal-sports-betting-in-philippines-2027Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:13:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-official-involved-in-illegal-sports-betting-in-philippines-2027An administrative employee of Bacolod City, Philippines is accused of running an illegal sports betting operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mumbai-police-enforce-indian-gambling-laws-by-raiding-lottery-centers-2028Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:23:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mumbai-police-enforce-indian-gambling-laws-by-raiding-lottery-centers-2028The Social Service Branch of Mumbai police have been turbo charged recently, as arrests and raids rain on pimps, prostitutes and illegal gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-fifa-president-vows-to-end-illegal-sports-betting-2026Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:26:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-fifa-president-vows-to-end-illegal-sports-betting-2026FIFA presidents vowed to crack down on corruption and sports gambling after a string of highly embarrassing ethics and corruption violations in football.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vancouver-lawmakers-rejected-mega-casino-in-western-canada-2024Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:19:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vancouver-lawmakers-rejected-mega-casino-in-western-canada-2024Vancouver city council didn’t support plans to erect the Western Canada’s largest casino complex in the city.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-hacked-as-e1m-slot-jackpot-hits-17-times-in-16-months-2023Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:40:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-hacked-as-e1m-slot-jackpot-hits-17-times-in-16-months-2023The Holland casino monopoly had one slot hit 3 times and each time for a million so techs are looking it over.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uruguayan-gambling-laws-sports-betting-and-online-casinos-2011-2021Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:23:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uruguayan-gambling-laws-sports-betting-and-online-casinos-2011-2021Uruguay is a great country for gambling since there are almost no laws so online poker, casinos, sportsbook are all legal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/state-owned-swedish-casino-gambling-giant-svenska-spel-1q-profits-up-2020Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:18:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/state-owned-swedish-casino-gambling-giant-svenska-spel-1q-profits-up-2020Svenska Spel, the Swedish gambling giant saw a 1Q 4.4% increase in net revenue despite competition from online casinos, poker rooms and bingo parlorshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-laws-still-debated-as-french-pmu-consults-politicians-2019Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:42:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-laws-still-debated-as-french-pmu-consults-politicians-2019Revisions of Greek gambling laws intended to liberalize online gambling have been stalled due to an lack of compromise.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deutsche-bank-opens-cosmopolitan-casino-far-away-from-germany-2018Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:08:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/deutsche-bank-opens-cosmopolitan-casino-far-away-from-germany-2018German Deutsche Bank struggles to yield positive results from its investment in the most expensive casino in the history of Las Vegas.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-jueteng-mafia-attacks-atong-ang-cartel-over-gambling-turf-2017Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:28:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-jueteng-mafia-attacks-atong-ang-cartel-over-gambling-turf-2017Pangasinan province in Philipines is the site of a bloody mafia war between Jueteng Lords and Atong Ang organized crime cartel over gambling turfhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-new-taiwan-gambling-laws-permits-licensed-casinos-2016Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:17:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-new-taiwan-gambling-laws-permits-licensed-casinos-2016Taiwan took a step closer to legalizing and licensing casinos as draft of new Taiwanese gambling laws to be sent to legislative Yuan in September.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ept-champion-of-champions-poker-tournament-opens-in-spain-this-may-2015Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:17:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ept-champion-of-champions-poker-tournament-opens-in-spain-this-may-2015EPT Champion of Champions tournament is to be held for the first time in the tour’s seven year history at Gran Casino of Madrid.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-gambling-laws-conference-finds-online-casinos-harmful-2014Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:55:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-gambling-laws-conference-finds-online-casinos-harmful-2014South African Gambling Law conference was attended by regulators bent on the complete destruction of international online casino industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-in-hungarian-gambling-laws-expected-to-end-state-monopoly-2012Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:00:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-in-hungarian-gambling-laws-expected-to-end-state-monopoly-2012Hungarian state-run gambling monopoly, Szerencsejáték Zrt. is accepting bids for an all-inclusive online gambling and sports betting platform.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-traditional-casinos-begin-entering-online-gambling-market-2011Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:02:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/belgian-traditional-casinos-begin-entering-online-gambling-market-2011A Belgian land-based arcade manufacturer, Pascual Games, teams up with ComTrade, a gaming solutions provider, to enter the online market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-bookmakers-close-ties-with-sports-teams-concern-fans-2010Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:17:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-bookmakers-close-ties-with-sports-teams-concern-fans-201037% of fans worried about close ties to bookmakers to Australian sports and 75% were about the overall increase in betting on sports in Australia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-under-pressure-to-tax-online-casinos-2008Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:19:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-laws-under-pressure-to-tax-online-casinos-2008A change in British gambling laws is expected, which would require the current offshore based gambling operators to acquire British licenses.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/socialists-attack-new-greek-gambling-laws-framework-2007Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:27:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/socialists-attack-new-greek-gambling-laws-framework-2007The fate of framework of Greek gambling laws is in trouble after the ruling socialist party is unhappy with tax structure and worried about increase in number of gambling addicts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-malaysian-internet-casinos-funding-islamic-mafia-wars-2009Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:42:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-raid-malaysian-internet-casinos-funding-islamic-mafia-wars-2009Malaysian gambling laws forbid Muslims to gamble but that doesn’t stop organized crime and imposter imams from helping Islamic mafia wars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unfair-german-gambling-laws-force-bwin-party-to-take-unilateral-action-2006Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:59:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unfair-german-gambling-laws-force-bwin-party-to-take-unilateral-action-2006The new unworkable German gambling laws will drive gamblers toward underworld gambling establishments and destroy the German online gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/high-taxes-caused-french-sports-betting-market-to-fall-25-in-2011-2005Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:59:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/high-taxes-caused-french-sports-betting-market-to-fall-25-in-2011-2005Latest report published by Le Figaro saw French online betting market shrink while horse racing and online poker grew.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/usa-prosecutors-escalate-war-on-payment-processors-of-online-casinos-2003Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:51:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/usa-prosecutors-escalate-war-on-payment-processors-of-online-casinos-2003The US Department of Justice is focusing on forfeiture against processors of revenues from online casinos and sportsbooks abandoning online poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amendments-to-the-new-spanish-gambling-laws-are-reviewed-2002Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:26:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amendments-to-the-new-spanish-gambling-laws-are-reviewed-2002Over 200 proposed amendments to the draft of the Gambling Regulation Act have been received and are under reviewhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/well-funded-venture-pushing-for-legal-online-gambling-in-hungary-2001Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:37:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/well-funded-venture-pushing-for-legal-online-gambling-in-hungary-2001After enjoying increase in Hungarian punters’ activity a large online betting group hosts talks with the government to liberalize online gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-forbids-online-gambling-while-praising-internet-sportsbooks-2000Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:10:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-forbids-online-gambling-while-praising-internet-sportsbooks-2000Poland reaffirmed its position as the European leader of the anti-online gambling movement but surprisingly is promoting sports-betting as a positivehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-online-gambling-reform-enrages-holland-casino-bureaucracy-1999Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-online-gambling-reform-enrages-holland-casino-bureaucracy-1999The Holland Casino bureaucratic is not happy with future competition from online casinos and is looking for ways to sabotage the process.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-court-declares-poker-a-game-of-both-skill-and-chance-1998Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:51:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-court-declares-poker-a-game-of-both-skill-and-chance-1998The Swedish Supreme Court has declared that both skill and chance are important to the game of poker depending on the length of time required for the game to be played.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-casinos-can-now-cancel-slot-jackpots-and-keep-prize-pool-1996Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:39:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/atlantic-city-casinos-can-now-cancel-slot-jackpots-and-keep-prize-pool-1996Atlantic City Casinos found a way to con players by lobbying NJ state legislature to allow casinos to cancel progressive games and keep the prize pool.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-gambling-laws-prescribe-prison-for-corrupt-sports-players-1995Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:09:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesian-gambling-laws-prescribe-prison-for-corrupt-sports-players-1995A new bill is proposed for Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law putting sports players and officials at risk of criminal conviction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/organized-crime-celebrates-the-new-oppressive-german-gambling-laws-1994Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:33:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/organized-crime-celebrates-the-new-oppressive-german-gambling-laws-1994The new German gambling laws ment to replace the current monopoly are considered unrealistic with high taxes and industry unfriendly regulations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-koreans-gambling-at-any-foreign-casino-face-3-year-prison-terms-1993Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-koreans-gambling-at-any-foreign-casino-face-3-year-prison-terms-1993South Korean gambling laws are the most oppressive and inconsistent in world with citizens not allowed to gamble inside foreign casinos or face prisonhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-turkish-casinos-thrive-as-police-appeal-for-new-gambling-laws-1992Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:30:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-turkish-casinos-thrive-as-police-appeal-for-new-gambling-laws-1992Gambling is alive and well in Turkey despite the 1998 prohibition against all forms of gambling and the rewriting of Turkey gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-will-sizzle-and-have-fun-under-the-spanish-sun-1991Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-will-sizzle-and-have-fun-under-the-spanish-sun-1991Santa Susana, a city on the Spanish coast will host the second stage of the LSPT poker tournamenthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-sazka-lottery-606-million-debt-would-shock-vegas-gangsters-1990Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-sazka-lottery-606-million-debt-would-shock-vegas-gangsters-1990Sazka Czeck Lottery somehow managed to lose 606 million dollars within 7 years in an industry where a 98% profit is almost guaranteed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-casinos-lost-millions-from-russian-mafia-hacked-slot-machines-1989Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:05:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-casinos-lost-millions-from-russian-mafia-hacked-slot-machines-1989Swiss Gaming Regulator ESBNK discovers that the Russian Mafia has been triggering jackpots on Gamintor slot machines in casinos throughout Switzerlandhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/suspended-hungarian-football-referee-suspected-in-game-fixing-1987Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:23:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/suspended-hungarian-football-referee-suspected-in-game-fixing-1987FIFA to investigate Hungarian football referee’s possible involvement in match-fixing and gambling scandal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/major-online-sportsbook-claims-greenland-is-the-lost-atlantis-1988Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:38:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/major-online-sportsbook-claims-greenland-is-the-lost-atlantis-1988Famous online sportsbook begun accepting bets on whether Greenland is in fact the long lost continent of Atlantis.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-resorts-joins-poker-stars-to-lobby-for-online-gambling-in-usa-1986Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:44:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/wynn-resorts-joins-poker-stars-to-lobby-for-online-gambling-in-usa-1986Poker Stars teamed up with Steve Wynn to repeal prohibition of online gambling in the United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-governments-strange-relationship-with-online-casinos-1985Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:19:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-governments-strange-relationship-with-online-casinos-1985Swedish Research Institute of Industrial Economics report disclosed some surprising connections between the Swedish government and the online casino industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/secret-floating-casinos-in-malaysia-attract-thousands-of-gamblers-1984Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:29:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/secret-floating-casinos-in-malaysia-attract-thousands-of-gamblers-1984Off the coast of Malaysia in international waters are two secret Singapore owned casino boats where thousands of Malaysian gamblers play daily.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-minister-pledges-sale-of-state-lotteries-will-be-transparent-1983Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:39:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-minister-pledges-sale-of-state-lotteries-will-be-transparent-1983Spanish minister expects the planned sale of a 30% stake of state owned Loterias y Apuestas del Estado will help solve the country’s budget woes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-politician-wants-casinos-and-brothels-in-toronto-to-help-budget-1982Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:29:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-politician-wants-casinos-and-brothels-in-toronto-to-help-budget-1982Toronto politician giorgio mammoliti plans to legalize gambling, casinos, poker, prostitution, drug use and street racing to meet budget woes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-shakes-up-recent-eu-report-on-online-gambling-industry-1981Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:48:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-shakes-up-recent-eu-report-on-online-gambling-industry-1981Green Paper – the recent document on new online gambling regulations – adopted by European Commission, awaits German comments.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/biggest-russian-microgaming-online-casino-exposed-in-police-raid-1980Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:31:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/biggest-russian-microgaming-online-casino-exposed-in-police-raid-1980The largest online casino in Russia was raided and closed by the interior ministry with mob owners and employees arrested.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iran-gambling-laws-allow-three-forms-of-sports-betting-yet-no-casinos-1979Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:07:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/iran-gambling-laws-allow-three-forms-of-sports-betting-yet-no-casinos-1979Iran has a very strict interpretation of Islam, yet the Quran clearly permits three forms of gambling encouraged by the Prophet Mohamed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-casinos-finally-modernizing-slot-machine-offerings-1977Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:43:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-casinos-finally-modernizing-slot-machine-offerings-1977Swiss casinos are finally upgrading their slot offering with two new Italian made slot machines called oriental secreta and happy fish.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-football-league-threatens-to-strike-over-gambling-revenues-1978Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:12:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-football-league-threatens-to-strike-over-gambling-revenues-1978A strike is planned for weekend of April 3 in The Spanish Football League if the dispute between the league and the government is not settled.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-loses-billions-in-revenues-to-unlicensed-online-casinos-1976Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:12:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-loses-billions-in-revenues-to-unlicensed-online-casinos-1976Sweden has been losing billions of Euros yearly to more than 85% out of 15,000 unlicensed internet casinos and poker rooms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-fifa-president-vows-to-end-illegal-sports-betting-2025Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:42:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-fifa-president-vows-to-end-illegal-sports-betting-2025The president of FIFA football promises to unveil a secret weapon to fight illegal sports betting before the June 1 elections.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amateur-hungarian-poker-player-won-15-k-against-worlds-best-1975Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:10:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/amateur-hungarian-poker-player-won-15-k-against-worlds-best-1975Despite losing the battle at the SuperStar Showdown series match to Viktor Blom, Hungarian amateur player Attila Gulcsik will be happy with a $15K prize.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-figc-investigate-unusual-betting-patterns-on-football-game-1974Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:17:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-figc-investigate-unusual-betting-patterns-on-football-game-1974Italian FIGC and sportsbook monopoly Monopoli di Stato are investigating unusual betting patterns on a football game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-police-focus-on-cricket-cup-gambling-as-violent-crime-rises-1973Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:08:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-police-focus-on-cricket-cup-gambling-as-violent-crime-rises-1973Police in India are spending many resources and lot of time to stop all forms of sportsbetting instead of legalizing cricket betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-new-german-gambling-law-upsets-council-of-berlin-mayors-1972Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:11:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-new-german-gambling-law-upsets-council-of-berlin-mayors-1972Council of Mayors doesn’t not welcome the first draft of the latest law to regulate gambling halls supported by the Berlin Senate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-government-opens-online-gambling-to-foreign-internet-casinos-1971Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:18:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-government-opens-online-gambling-to-foreign-internet-casinos-1971The Dutch government has finally allowed one of the freest countries on earth the right to gamble or play poker online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-federal-court-rules-that-vegas-casinos-can-ban-card-counters-1970Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:54:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-federal-court-rules-that-vegas-casinos-can-ban-card-counters-1970In a recent case Las Vegas Federal Court once again confirmed casinos’ right to ban blackjack card counters from their premises.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/v1-vodone-mobile-lottery-app-to-be-distributed-in-china-by-smarttrans-1969Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:52:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/v1-vodone-mobile-lottery-app-to-be-distributed-in-china-by-smarttrans-1969China lottery gambling is growing at 25% annually as government permitting social welfare lottery to be played on mobile betting application.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-named-third-largest-online-casino-market-in-latin-america-1968Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:57:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-named-third-largest-online-casino-market-in-latin-america-1968According to the latest figures, friendly Costa Rican gambling laws have created the third largest Latin American gambling market with $14 billion yearly revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/michael-tureniec-of-sweden-crowned-european-poker-tour-champ-1967Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:21:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/michael-tureniec-of-sweden-crowned-european-poker-tour-champ-1967Sweeden's Michael Tureniec has been crowned the champion of the european poker tour after destroying a stunning final table.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-grand-casino-baden-wins-silver-medal-at-esprix-awards-1966Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:55:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-grand-casino-baden-wins-silver-medal-at-esprix-awards-1966Swiss Casino Baden has won the silver medal in the ultra-prestigious Esprix award for quality and customer satisfaction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-to-impose-tax-on-online-gambling-industry-1965Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:57:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-to-impose-tax-on-online-gambling-industry-1965Greece plans to impose tax on online gambling and had already changed proposed taxation structure under the pressure of Remote Gambling Association.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swindler-who-hustled-holland-casino-for-1-million-euro-day-in-court-1964Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:36:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swindler-who-hustled-holland-casino-for-1-million-euro-day-in-court-1964A real international con artists who swindled people for 30 years had day in court after stealing 1 million euro from holland casinohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gran-casino-extremadura-hosts-spanish-championship-of-poker-vi-1963Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:29:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gran-casino-extremadura-hosts-spanish-championship-of-poker-vi-1963The third stage of Spanish Poker Championship will be hosted by Gran Casino Extremadura de Badajoz attracting players from both Spain and Portugal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/243-million-in_gold_grand-slam-of-slots2-tournament-where_freedom-1962Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:51:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/243-million-in_gold_grand-slam-of-slots2-tournament-where_freedom-1962The biggest online slot tournament of all time, The Grand Slam of Slots 2, is here and $2.43 million in pure gold is one of the prizes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hard-rock-casino-on-hungarian-austrian-border-criticized-1961Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:15:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hard-rock-casino-on-hungarian-austrian-border-criticized-1961Casino complex, planned for Bezenye in Hungary, and invested in by Hard Rock Group and Asamer Group, met criticism from both sides of the border.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/study-shows-australians-who-bet-on-sports-at-most-risk-of-addiction-1960Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:15:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/study-shows-australians-who-bet-on-sports-at-most-risk-of-addiction-1960University of Sydney’s researches concluded that rapidly growing mobile and communications technologies cause increase in problem gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-legislation-banning-online-gambling-close-to-approval-1959Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:04:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-legislation-banning-online-gambling-close-to-approval-1959Cyprus cabinet has already approved a draft bill that will forbid all forms of online gambling and sent it to the parliament for a vote.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/peru-gambling-laws-examined-after-sloot-murdered-a-casino-prostitute-1958Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:39:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/peru-gambling-laws-examined-after-sloot-murdered-a-casino-prostitute-1958Peruvian gambling laws may be toughened as a response for Joran van der Sloot murder of a casino prostitute.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bookmakers-to-stop-hartz-iv-punters-from-placing-bets-on-sports-1957Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:27:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bookmakers-to-stop-hartz-iv-punters-from-placing-bets-on-sports-1957Verdict on Hartz IV law aid recipients and their right to participate in sports betting will not affect lotteries and sportsbooks in Rheinland-Pfalz.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vegas-casinos-against-new-bill-to-legalize-online-poker-in-nevada-1956Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:05:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vegas-casinos-against-new-bill-to-legalize-online-poker-in-nevada-1956Nevada lawmaker introduced new legislation to legalize online poker to state and foreign online poker rooms to dismay of Las Vegas traditional casinoshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ousted-indian-boss-of-nepals-casino-monopoly-is-negotiating-to-return-1955Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:02:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ousted-indian-boss-of-nepals-casino-monopoly-is-negotiating-to-return-1955Indian businessman once enjoying casino monopoly in Nepal is thinking about returning from exile.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/switzerland-casino-police-continues-raiding-iIllegal-poker-tournaments-1954Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:58:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/switzerland-casino-police-continues-raiding-iIllegal-poker-tournaments-1954A fourty person poker tournament was raided my Swiss casino authority along with local police and was broadcast live over the internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-gambling-monopoly-likes-9th-straight-quarterly-profit-loss-1953Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:43:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-gambling-monopoly-likes-9th-straight-quarterly-profit-loss-1953The CEO of the Swedish gambling monopoly attributes the 9th straight quarterly loss on its strict regulation causing gamblers to changehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/underage-dutch-online-poker-champ-had-$518k-tournament-prize-annulled-1952Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/underage-dutch-online-poker-champ-had-$518k-tournament-prize-annulled-1952The fourth place finisher in Poker Stars Sunday Million was disqualified and lost a $518 prize because he was underage at 17.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-player-makes-it-to-the-final-table-of-sunday-million-1950Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:06:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungarian-player-makes-it-to-the-final-table-of-sunday-million-1950“guccyka” was the last of Hungarian players at Poker Stars’ anniversary Sunday Million event, grabbing 4th place and winnings of just over $400K.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-ak-47-armed-robbers-completely-loot-casino-2000-in-luxemburg-1951Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:14:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-ak-47-armed-robbers-completely-loot-casino-2000-in-luxemburg-1951Internet gambling, Luxemburgs only casino was hit in a brazen daylight robbery by four machine gun wielding bandits who stole 3-5 million eurohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bad-luck-for-german-slot-gamblers-as-politicians-debate-restrictions-1949Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:14:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bad-luck-for-german-slot-gamblers-as-politicians-debate-restrictions-1949New regulations concerning slot machines are being discussed by German local state ministers, planning further restrictions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-bets-on-las-vegas-sands-to-build-european-gambling-mecca-1948Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:07:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-bets-on-las-vegas-sands-to-build-european-gambling-mecca-1948Spain is the location for Euro Vegas according to plans of Las Vegas Sands Corporation executive Sheldon Adelson.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-mafia-profits-from-kidnapping-gamblers-and-casino-owners-1947Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:55:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian-mafia-profits-from-kidnapping-gamblers-and-casino-owners-1947Mafia in Malaysia has recently begun to escalate the kidnappings of families of gamblers and casino insiders as last week a 7 million ransom was paid.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/northern-ireland-to-modify-casino-gambling-laws-closer-to-uk-model-1946Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:50:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/northern-ireland-to-modify-casino-gambling-laws-closer-to-uk-model-1946Northern Ireland plans to make changes to its gambling laws to keep bookmakers open on Sundays and allow higher stakes in order to bring higher revenueshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania court-against-blocking-online-foreign-casinos-from-gamblers-1945Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:17:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania court-against-blocking-online-foreign-casinos-from-gamblers-1945Lithuanian City Court ruled against the country's gambling regulator that tried to force and ISP to block all foreign online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazil special forces raid casinos, bingo rooms before rio carnival-1944Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:13:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/brazil special forces raid casinos, bingo rooms before rio carnival-1944In what is being described in Brazil's biggest raid on illegal bingo rooms, casinos and slot parlors more than 400 people were arrestedhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-convicts-german-gambler-of-running-illegal-casinos-1943Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:26:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-convicts-german-gambler-of-running-illegal-casinos-1943Ernst Engelmann was fined €1,300 and received a suspended sentence over charges of illegal gambling operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-in-germany-aim-to-purchase-a-casino-to-fill-empty-budget-1942Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:30:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/politicians-in-germany-aim-to-purchase-a-casino-to-fill-empty-budget-1942Members of German political party NHU plans to purchase a casino in Bad Homburg and give more casino proceeds to the city.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nigerian-counterfeiters-gamble-at-holland-casino-and-lose-big-1941Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:47:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nigerian-counterfeiters-gamble-at-holland-casino-and-lose-big-1941Two Nigerian men have been detained at Holland Casino for attempting to launder counterfeit 50 Euro notes in exchange for casino chips.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-law-makers-gamble-against-voters-over-control-of-casino-taxes-1940Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:51:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-law-makers-gamble-against-voters-over-control-of-casino-taxes-1940forbids Internet gambling, canton governments, The Swiss central government and the Cantons are trying to decide who is in charge of revenues generated from gambling within the countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-shows-signs-of-allowing-smoking-in-designated-areas-of-casino-1939Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:15:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-shows-signs-of-allowing-smoking-in-designated-areas-of-casino-1939Gambling industry in Spain is appealing government’s ban on smoking in public place, to continue allowing smoking on casinos’ premises.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-yet-again-rejects-romanias-online-gambling-framework-1938Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:53:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eu-yet-again-rejects-romanias-online-gambling-framework-1938EU rejected for the second time the gambling framework submitted by Romania over identical issues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-woman-wins-one-of-biggest-online-casino-jackpots-1937Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:43:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-woman-wins-one-of-biggest-online-casino-jackpots-1937One lucky player took home the highest online slots jackpot in Sweden’s history playing on Mega Fortune slot at one of the country's online casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bank-of-america-readies-gambling-accounts-for-california-online-poker-1936Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:25:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bank-of-america-readies-gambling-accounts-for-california-online-poker-1936Bank of America plans to change account policies to increase revenue from online gambling clients.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-state-monopoly-offers-gamblers-fewer-casino-table-games-1935Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:41:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-state-monopoly-offers-gamblers-fewer-casino-table-games-1935Finland Slot Machine Association is offering fewer traditional gambling choices by closing down table games and moving towards online casinoshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-casino-gambling-industry-angry-with-new-tax-on-winnings-1934Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:39:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-casino-gambling-industry-angry-with-new-tax-on-winnings-1934New tax on gambling activities in South Africa generates comments and criticism from prominent industry figures.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-sentences-affiliates-of-online-casinos-to-10-year-prison-terms-1933Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:47:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-sentences-affiliates-of-online-casinos-to-10-year-prison-terms-1933Two thirty year old native Chinese were convicted of operating an illegal casino sports-book while promoting foreign casinoshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bolivia-new-gambling-laws-could-bankrupt-casinos-with-30-Tax-Hike-1932Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:20:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bolivia-new-gambling-laws-could-bankrupt-casinos-with-30-Tax-Hike-1932In March, the new Bolivian Gambling Laws will that affect, raising taxes by 30% on gambling operators and 15% on player wins which will damage casinoshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-plans-to-introduce-responsible-gambling-index-for-casinos-1930Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:26:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-plans-to-introduce-responsible-gambling-index-for-casinos-1930In an effort to increase responsible gambling Canada plans introduction of accreditation based on Responsible Gambling Indexhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-survey-in-uk-reveals-75-of-scotland-Gambled-in-past-two-years-1931Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:47:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-survey-in-uk-reveals-75-of-scotland-Gambled-in-past-two-years-1931Fresh survey of Gambling Commission in UK revealed Scots gamble more that UK averagehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-giant-codere-plans-to-sue-bwin-and-real-madrid-club-1929Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:45:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-giant-codere-plans-to-sue-bwin-and-real-madrid-club-1929Spanish gambling conglomerate Condere is planning to sue both Austrian bwin as well as Real Madrid Football Club for illegal casino advertisinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-supreme-court-to-decide-if-poker-is-a-game-of-skill-or-chance-1928Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:12:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-supreme-court-to-decide-if-poker-is-a-game-of-skill-or-chance-1928The future of poker in Sweden is decided by the Supreme Court who will rule as to whether tournament poker is a game based on skill or luck.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-view-of-poker-as-a-game-of-chance-helped-welfare-swindlers-win-1927Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:18:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-view-of-poker-as-a-game-of-chance-helped-welfare-swindlers-win-1927Swiss District Court ruled that a person can be 100% mentally disabled despite consistently winning at poker, and volunteering as a poker game analysthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latvia-to-raise-taxes-on-slots-and-video-poker-machines-this-year-1926Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latvia-to-raise-taxes-on-slots-and-video-poker-machines-this-year-1926Latvian parliament plans to increase taxation of gambling machines as fears spread that Baltic neighbors will followhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bank-laws-in-norway-fail-to-lower-gambling-at-foreign-online-casinos-1925Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:46:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bank-laws-in-norway-fail-to-lower-gambling-at-foreign-online-casinos-1925Norway's attempt to block citizens from gambling at foreign internet casinos has failed as gambling is growing and citizen changed to foreign banks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-starved-usa-to-introduce-online-gambling-laws-later-this-year-1924Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:57:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-starved-usa-to-introduce-online-gambling-laws-later-this-year-1924The US 112th Congress will see the introduction of legislation to repeal the prohibition of online-gambling, most likely sponsored by two Congressmenhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-belgian-gambling-law-targets-players-in-illegal-poker-tournaments-1923Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:51:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-belgian-gambling-law-targets-players-in-illegal-poker-tournaments-1923Belgium is ready to introduce a new gambling law to punish players with fines who participate in unlicensed and illegal poker tournaments and home gameshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/updated-taiwan-gambling-laws-will-permits-new-casino-gambling-resorts-1922Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:46:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/updated-taiwan-gambling-laws-will-permits-new-casino-gambling-resorts-1922Lawmakers are including natives and casino owners input before third try to modify Taiwan gambling laws to allow new casino resorts on nearby islandshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-slot-maker-paid-lawmakers-to-keep-internet-gambling-illegal-1921Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:27:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-slot-maker-paid-lawmakers-to-keep-internet-gambling-illegal-1921Gauselmann AG, a manufacturer of traditional slot machines in Germany has been making questionable political donation to keep internet gambling illegalhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cops-arrest-elderly-poker-players-who-upset-neighbor-drug-party-1919Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:46:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cops-arrest-elderly-poker-players-who-upset-neighbor-drug-party-1919Dutch police have focused all resources on breaking up home poker games and arresting even small stakes playershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-postpones-licensing-online-casinos-due-to-tax-dispute-1918Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:00:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-postpones-licensing-online-casinos-due-to-tax-dispute-1918Denmark has postponed implementation of new gambling legislation due to ongoing dispute over taxationhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/broken-hearted-swiss-man-wins-chf-1-million-jackpot-on-valentines-day-1917Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:42:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/broken-hearted-swiss-man-wins-chf-1-million-jackpot-on-valentines-day-1917A lonely Swiss man who was dumped by his girlfriend won a 1 million Swiss Francs Progressive Jackpot at Casino Luzern on Valentine's Day.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-wants-popular-games-as-casino-profits-fall-1916Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:55:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-wants-popular-games-as-casino-profits-fall-1916online casino in SwedenSwedish Gambling Monopoly - Svenska Spel - is asking for law change to include new, popular casino games to remain competitive after 2nd year of losseshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/funeral-for-holland-casino-dutch-gambling-monopoly-expected-this-year-1915Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:01:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/funeral-for-holland-casino-dutch-gambling-monopoly-expected-this-year-1915The Netherlands are ending the Holland Casino monopoly thereby opening the Dutch online gambling market to foreign and domestic casino operatorshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-legendary-jockey-club-scared-of-online-sportsbooks-1913Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:19:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-legendary-jockey-club-scared-of-online-sportsbooks-1913Rise of online betting is causing serious problems for world’s horse racing industry, particularly in Hong Kong.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-gambling-act-offers-ban-on-casino-ads-to-dismay-of-insiders-1914Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:50:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-gambling-act-offers-ban-on-casino-ads-to-dismay-of-insiders-1914The Bulgarian government proposed a new framework to regulate online and casino gambling with a ban on casino advertisement that is contested by gamblershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/instability-in-egypt-forces-casinos-austria-to-close-cairo-casino-1912Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:30:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/instability-in-egypt-forces-casinos-austria-to-close-cairo-casino-1912Casinos Austria International had to close its casino in Cairo due to political turmoil in the country; meantime their Sharm el-Sheikh venue remains open.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-illegal-casinos-protected-by-police-bosses-shut-down-1911Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:01:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-illegal-casinos-protected-by-police-bosses-shut-down-1911Follow new twists in the scandal of Russian underground casinos, operating under the protection of top-level Russian Police officials.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-police-arrest-gang-that-ruled-illegal-gambling-in-solingen-1910Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:08:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-police-arrest-gang-that-ruled-illegal-gambling-in-solingen-1910German Police apprehend a gang operating illegal gambling and betting facilities out of Turkish cafes and internet shopshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icc-chief-urges-india-to-legalize-cricket-gambling-to-end-corruption-1909Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:59:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icc-chief-urges-india-to-legalize-cricket-gambling-to-end-corruption-1909The CEO of the Cricket Council, Mr. Haroon Lorgat is lobbying Indian legislature to legalize cricket gambling to prevent corruption of the playershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-the-gambling-regulation-act-approved-by-spanish-ministers-1908Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:52:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/draft-of-the-gambling-regulation-act-approved-by-spanish-ministers-1908A draft of the Gambling Regulation Act was approved in Spain, aiming at legal certainty for operators and security for users in gaming industryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/upper-austria-government-to-permit-low-limit-video-slots-this-march-1907Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:39:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/upper-austria-government-to-permit-low-limit-video-slots-this-march-1907Upper Austria, one of Austrian states gave up the fight against illegal video slot and poker machines and decided to legalize and control the industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-police-arrest-renowned-blackjack-and-poker-players-1906Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:56:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-police-arrest-renowned-blackjack-and-poker-players-1906A group of professional poker and blackjack players was arrested in Australia in connection with international cocaine traffickinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arjel-online-casino-regulator-shuts-down-part-of-pokerstars-in-france-1905Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:27:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/arjel-online-casino-regulator-shuts-down-part-of-pokerstars-in-france-1905ARJEL, the French Regulatory Authority of Online Games, blocked a portion of Poker Stars to French players due to a possible violation of gambling lawshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saint-petersburg-is-the-real-capital-of-poker-tournaments-in-russia-1903Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:42:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saint-petersburg-is-the-real-capital-of-poker-tournaments-in-russia-1903Russia is scheduled to see a comeback of live poker aboard a ship, planned to departure from Saint-Petersburghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-casino-thief-wins-138k-royal-flush-jackpot-in-the-netherlands-1904Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:31:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-casino-thief-wins-138k-royal-flush-jackpot-in-the-netherlands-1904A man who was formerly convicted and imprisoned for stealing from a casino won a €138K royal flash jackpot at Holland Casino Groningen.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-court-rules-that-casino-commission-powerless-over-tactilo-lotto-1902Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:55:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-court-rules-that-casino-commission-powerless-over-tactilo-lotto-1902Swiss Federal Court Rules That The Casino Commission does not have the authority to regulate the populat Tactilo lotto games after a 6 year court fighthttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/footballer-rene-schnitzler-reveals-match-fixing-in-bundesliga-1901Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:33:54 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/footballer-rene-schnitzler-reveals-match-fixing-in-bundesliga-1901German footballer speaks out about his participation in match-fixing in Bundesliga.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-police-probe-possible-manipulation-of-melodifestivalen-odds-1900Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:54:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-police-probe-possible-manipulation-of-melodifestivalen-odds-1900Swedish police are investigating reports of possible manipulation off odds for Sweden's popular Melodifestivalenhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-city-hosts-the-gaming-executive-summit-latam-2011-1899Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:55:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/panama-city-hosts-the-gaming-executive-summit-latam-2011-1899The Gaming Executive Summit LatAm 2011 will be held in Panama City Feb 22-24 and will focus on gambling industry in Latin America.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-govt-ok-merger-for-mobile-casino-horse-races-cockfights-1898Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:29:12 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-govt-ok-merger-for-mobile-casino-horse-races-cockfights-1898A merger between two Philippines media powerhouses paves the wave for online betting at online casinos on horse races and cockfights this yearhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-sumo-wrestlers-need-confession-app-after-gambling-match-fixes-1897Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:15:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-sumo-wrestlers-need-confession-app-after-gambling-match-fixes-1897Japanese sumo wrestlers need Confession app after fixing matches which may or may not have been related to accepting bribes or paying gambling debts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/president-of-ecuador-demands-all-casino-gambling-to-become-illegal-1896Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:42:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/president-of-ecuador-demands-all-casino-gambling-to-become-illegal-1896The socialist president of Ecuador demanded the Constitutional Court to make all casinos, sports-books, bull fightings and gambling to become illegalhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gamblers-prepare-for-legal-online-poker-cash-games-in-march-1895Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:31:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-gamblers-prepare-for-legal-online-poker-cash-games-in-march-1895This March the Italian government is finally legalizing online poker cash games and later this summer all casino style online games will become legalhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-legislators-hear-opposition-to-biometric-wagering-limits-1894Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:08:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-legislators-hear-opposition-to-biometric-wagering-limits-1894Clubs Australia President Peter Newell objects to plan from Nick Xenophon and Australian lawmakers to limit Australian gambling with biometric controls.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamblers-in-spain-embrace-online-poker-26-percent-growth-in-2010-1893Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:01:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gamblers-in-spain-embrace-online-poker-26-percent-growth-in-2010-1893The online poker industry in Spain experienced a tremendous 26% growth in 2010 according to the annual report of Spanish Providers of Internet Bettinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-gambling-law-will-slash-super-bowl-green-bay-packers-betting-wins-1892Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:43:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-gambling-law-will-slash-super-bowl-green-bay-packers-betting-wins-1892According to American gambling laws, punters who won betting on the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl owe taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/liberal-german-gambling-laws-will-allow-market-to-grow-to-52-Billion-1890Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:38:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/liberal-german-gambling-laws-will-allow-market-to-grow-to-52-Billion-1890Gold Media study suggests liberal German gambling laws will allow market growth to €5.2 billion, instead of decline €1.5 billion per keeping status quo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cancer-patient-loses-500k-dollars-in-6-months-at-switzerland-casinos-1891Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:17:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cancer-patient-loses-500k-dollars-in-6-months-at-switzerland-casinos-1891A cancer patient lost close to $500,000 that she borrowed from friends and family at Swiss casinos playing roulette over a six month bad luck streak.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkish-poker-cheat-disqualified-from-Netherlands-poker-tournament-1889Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:21:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/turkish-poker-cheat-disqualified-from-Netherlands-poker-tournament-1889Turkish poker player Kadir Karabulut was disqualified from the Dutch Holland Casino Dom Classic poker tournament after colluding with a photographer.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-hacker-faces-jail-for-400-billion-facebook-zyna-poker-chips-theft-1888Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:04:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-hacker-faces-jail-for-400-billion-facebook-zyna-poker-chips-theft-1888shley Mitchell, British computer hacker, faces jail for stealing 4 billion online poker chips from Zynga Facebook app and selling on black-market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-ignores-rise-of-violent-crime-to-focus-on-online-gamblers-1887Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:53:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-ignores-rise-of-violent-crime-to-focus-on-online-gamblers-1887South Africa's government warn financial institutions to allocate greater resources to identify online gamblers as unrelated violent crimes are ignoredhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-conference-to-focus-on-swedish-tax-and-law-issues-1885Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:03:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-conference-to-focus-on-swedish-tax-and-law-issues-1885Sweden to host an online casino conference intended to focus on Swedish and Scandinavian tax laws and their effect on internet casino gaming industryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-patient-suing-british-pharmacy-co-for-400k-gambling-spree-1884Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-patient-suing-british-pharmacy-co-for-400k-gambling-spree-1884French Didier Jambert is suing British GlaxoSmithKline for £400,000 because ReQuip turned him into a compulsive gambler and a crossdressing sex addict.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-warns-poker-players-that-1-in-6-card-is-poisoned-for-holidays-1883Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:42:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-warns-poker-players-that-1-in-6-card-is-poisoned-for-holidays-1883China warned poker players that chemical tests determined that five out of thirty brans of poker cards have been poisoned with formaldehyde for New Yearhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-favor-internet-casinos-over-landbased-casinos-1882Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:59:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-gamblers-favor-internet-casinos-over-landbased-casinos-1882Deepstack Media Ltd. suggests Australians prefer online casinos in Australia over offline casinos in Australia because they have numerous advantages.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-casino-monopoly-warns-foreign-embassies-about-luna-maya-swindle-1881Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:49:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spain-casino-monopoly-warns-foreign-embassies-about-luna-maya-swindle-1881Spanish casino monopoly warned four embassies about the luna maya swindle which uses Spanish casinos to force money from relatives of visiting tourists, Internet gambling,http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-internet-gamblers-demand-greater-options-1880Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:25:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-internet-gamblers-demand-greater-options-1880Greek online gamblers are eager for the internet gambling market to open to private and foreign competition; and rate credibility and value above all.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/more-hong-kong-students-are-addicted-to-the-internet-than-gambling-1877Sun, 30 Jan 2011 07:56:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/more-hong-kong-students-are-addicted-to-the-internet-than-gambling-1877The Hong Kong Federation of Youth has proven internet addiction has become three times as widespread as gambling addiction among teens in Hong Kong.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/croatian-government-lottery-will-add-3d-online-casino-games-in-2011-1879Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:20:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/croatian-government-lottery-will-add-3d-online-casino-games-in-2011-1879The Croatian State Lottery has signed a contract with Intralot Interactive to develop five new 3D casino style online games including roulette and dicehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-framework-will-allow-50-online-gambling-licenses-1878Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:42:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-framework-will-allow-50-online-gambling-licenses-1878The Greek Finance Ministry announced a framework to issue 50 online gambling 5-year licenses as well as four to ten slot machine licenses in mid-2011http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-could-use-eu-data-retention-directive-to-track-online-gamblers-1876Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:09:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-could-use-eu-data-retention-directive-to-track-online-gamblers-1876EU Data Retention Directive requires Swedish ISPs to retain traffic, subscriber information and location for all customers for a minimum of six monthshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-gov-may-sell-pernicious-holland-casino-gambling-monopoly-1875Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:54:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-gov-may-sell-pernicious-holland-casino-gambling-monopoly-1875The Dutch government may sell pernicious Holland Casino gambling monopoly to a new private owner who will be expected to keep guarding against gambling addiction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3-sumo-wrestlers-get-bad-japan-rating-for-unlawful-betting-operation-1874Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:54:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/3-sumo-wrestlers-get-bad-japan-rating-for-unlawful-betting-operation-1874Japanese gambling laws, bet on sports in Japan, sumo gambling scandal, Japanese gambling scandal, Metropolitan Police Department, MPD, Mainichi, Japanese Sumo Association, JSAhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-immigration-rush-tourist-visas-of-chinese-high-rollers-1872Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:46:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-zealand-immigration-rush-tourist-visas-of-chinese-high-rollers-1872In an effort to help New Zealand casinos compete with new Singaporean casinos, New Zealand Immigration began to expedite visas for Chinese high rollershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/research-reveals-egyptian-gambling-laws-in-alexandria-in-1912-1873Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:57:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/research-reveals-egyptian-gambling-laws-in-alexandria-in-1912-1873Newly discovered records in Alexandria by scholar Makram Safety reveal that Egyptian gambling laws have changed drastically over the century since 1912.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-police-smoke-bomb-moscow-illegal-casino-during-shutdown-raid-1871Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:10 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-police-smoke-bomb-moscow-illegal-casino-during-shutdown-raid-1871Russian online casinos, Russian brick-and-mortar casinos, Russia casino gambling, Russian gambling laws, Russian illegal casino, Yelena Perfilovahttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-royal-opening-in-2015-in-zurich-to-be-largest-in-switzerland-1870Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:35:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-royal-opening-in-2015-in-zurich-to-be-largest-in-switzerland-1870online casino in Switzerland, Casino Royal will open by 2015 in Zurich to become the largest casino in Switzerland, being built by Detlef Brose, the owner of Grand Casino in Baden.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casinos-and-poker-rooms-use-ai-spectrum-analyzers-to-catch-cheaters-1869Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:22:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casinos-and-poker-rooms-use-ai-spectrum-analyzers-to-catch-cheaters-1869A manufacturer of spectrum analyzers unveiled a modified version of the device which is tested in German casinos to catch cheaters with mobile phones.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-king-of-gambling-stanley-ho-cedes-gambling-monopoly-to-family-1868Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:46:09 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-king-of-gambling-stanley-ho-cedes-gambling-monopoly-to-family-1868Chinese King of Gambling Stanley Ho is dividing the remnants of Macau, China’s one-time gambling monopoly between his second and third wives families.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-army-and-drug-cartel-killers-have-gun-fight-in-packed-casino-1867Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:17:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mexican-army-and-drug-cartel-killers-have-gun-fight-in-packed-casino-1867An army special forces unit raided the busy Casino Royale and began exchanging automatic gun fire on the main gambling floor with drug cartel assassinshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-law-gives-poker-pro-isildur1-150m-tax-liability-1864Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:34:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-law-gives-poker-pro-isildur1-150m-tax-liability-1864Now that Isildur1 has revealed he is Viktor Blom, fairly legal Swedish gambling laws may require him to pay $150 million to the Swedish Tax Authority.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/daughter-of-taiwanese-movie-stars-convicted-of-theft-from-casino-1866Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/daughter-of-taiwanese-movie-stars-convicted-of-theft-from-casino-1866The daughter of the two most beloved movie stars in Taiwan was convicted for stealing over $100K from a Singapore Casinohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/33-fired-from-netherlands-fairly-legal-state-monopoly-holland-casino-1863Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:33:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/33-fired-from-netherlands-fairly-legal-state-monopoly-holland-casino-1863Fairly legal Dutch state gambling monopoly Holland Casino has laid-off 33 employees in Leeuwarden owing to poor attendance and low spending since 2009.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-government-is-discussing-online-gambling-laws-with-jakta-1862Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:06:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/serbian-government-is-discussing-online-gambling-laws-with-jakta-1862JAKTA is discussing introducing internet gambling laws with the Serbian government to align national gambling industry with international standards.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/moscow-court-to-rule-if-foreign-sportsbooks-also-need-russian-license-1861Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:33:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/moscow-court-to-rule-if-foreign-sportsbooks-also-need-russian-license-1861Russian court is deciding a case to determine if sportsbooks licensed in foreign countries are allowed to operate in Russia without a Russian license.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-tourist-minister-of-india-charged-in-majorda-casino-assault-1859Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:14:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-tourist-minister-of-india-charged-in-majorda-casino-assault-1859Francisco Miccky Pacheco, tourism minister in India, and Mathew Diniz assaulted and threatened to kill the managing director of Hotel Majorda casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-to-regulate-gambling-with-human-behavior-control-devices-1860Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:13:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-to-regulate-gambling-with-human-behavior-control-devices-1860Australian internet casino, Australian gambling laws, Australian poker rooms, Andrew Wilkie, Nick Xenophon, Productivity Council, Responsible Gaming Networks, usb fingerprint scannerhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-clans-fight-in-cyberspace-for-control-of-korean-online-casinos-1858Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:36:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/mafia-clans-fight-in-cyberspace-for-control-of-korean-online-casinos-1858South Korean Incheon Mafia disabled 109 underground online casinos ran by rival Daegu Mafia through the use of a hacker DDoS attack against the servershttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-parkinson-patient-suing-doctor-for-514k-gambling-spree-1857Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:01:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-parkinson-patient-suing-doctor-for-514k-gambling-spree-185770-year old Italian suffering from Parkinson’s disease is suing doctors for prescribing dopamine agonists, drugs which turned him to a gambling addict.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-brunswick-canada-will-not-reject-legal-internet-gambling-1856Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:30:32 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-brunswick-canada-will-not-reject-legal-internet-gambling-1856New Brunswick may adopt Canadian online gambling laws like British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec so officials scrutinize results of Loto-Quebec site.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-govt-blames-foreign-online-casinos-for-one-million-child-gamblers-1855Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:16:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-govt-blames-foreign-online-casinos-for-one-million-child-gamblers-1855British Minister of Culture is threatening a crackdown on foreign online casinos which he blames for addicting 1 million UK children to gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-legal-gambling-sales-set-new-96-billion-cny-record-1852Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:18:25 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-legal-gambling-sales-set-new-96-billion-cny-record-1852Chinese legal gambling set new 96 billion CNY record, enabling 30 billion CYN allotments for public welfare. Unlawful gambling also continues to grow.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-gambling-monopoly-to-survive-yet-another-year-to-dismay-of-eu-1854Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:29:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-gambling-monopoly-to-survive-yet-another-year-to-dismay-of-eu-1854Germany announced that they will hold on to their casino monopoly and online gambling regulations till at last February 2012 when monopoly charter expireshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-considers-opening-online-casino-market-to-finland-casino-giant-1853Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:38:47 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sweden-considers-opening-online-casino-market-to-finland-casino-giant-1853Sweden is under pressure by EU to allow member states to enter the lucrative gambling market may allow a Finnish gambling conglomerate to be the first.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-proposal-will-prohibit-winning-spanish-internet-gambling-industry-1851Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:14:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tax-proposal-will-prohibit-winning-spanish-internet-gambling-industry-1851Spanish gambling law proposal to tax turnover instead of profit at online gambling sites makes it impossible for online casinos in Spain to profit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-law-may-change-as-casino-lost-500000-to-bad-credit-1850Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:46:27 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-law-may-change-as-casino-lost-500000-to-bad-credit-1850Because an American gambler did not pay his half million dollar marker, casinos in US may need to change policy towards providing gamblers with credit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cop-sacked-for-laundering-mafia-money-at-casino-unaware-of-law-1849Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:47:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-cop-sacked-for-laundering-mafia-money-at-casino-unaware-of-law-1849A Netherlands police officer with mafia friends was dismissed for money laundering due to winning at roulette on 275 separate days withing 2.5 monthshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/raid-on-all-night-fish-shop-uncovers-illegal-online-casino-in-israel-1848Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:33:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/raid-on-all-night-fish-shop-uncovers-illegal-online-casino-in-israel-1848Police in Nahariya, Israel investigate large crowd outside a fresh fish shop past midnight and find a casino with both card tables and internet gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-agents-of-opap-strike-to-protest-new-tax-law-1847Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:45:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-gambling-agents-of-opap-strike-to-protest-new-tax-law-1847OPAP’s union of agents are reacting negatively to a new Greek tax law which forces gambling agents to record and report on profits instead of revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-finally-on-cusp-of-internet-gambling-in-new-jersey-1846Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:31:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-finally-on-cusp-of-internet-gambling-in-new-jersey-1846New Jersey is just Republican governor Chris Christies’ signature away from being first American state to legalize online casinos in the United States.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-judge-lets-thief-keep-lotto-loot-but-forbids-sports-gambling-1845Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:07:02 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/denmark-judge-lets-thief-keep-lotto-loot-but-forbids-sports-gambling-1845Denmark Judge surprised a thief by letting him keep $2427 USD won from stolen lottery scratch off cards prior to dropping all charges and releasing himhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian_man_loses_$115k_of_mafia_money_gambling_online_in_14_days-1844Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:29:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysian_man_loses_$115k_of_mafia_money_gambling_online_in_14_days-1844A Malaysian businessman lost $230K US at a Malaysian online casino including $115K US of Malaysia Mafia money in 14 days betting on dog and horse races.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-investor-broke-laws-to-fund-wagers-now-fights-urge-to-bet-online-1843Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:53:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-investor-broke-laws-to-fund-wagers-now-fights-urge-to-bet-online-1843Canadian financier earned $250,000 per year but he went to jail for breaking the law after he robbed banks to cover out-of-control gambling addiction.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-voters-content-with-online-casino-sponsorship-of-sport-teams-1842Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:47:48 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-voters-content-with-online-casino-sponsorship-of-sport-teams-1842Sponsorship of French sport team by foreign online casinos in France, online poker in France and online sportsbooks in France is supported by voters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-lawyer-embezzles-clients-inheritance-and-loses-all-at-casinos-1841Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:58:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-lawyer-embezzles-clients-inheritance-and-loses-all-at-casinos-1841An attorney in Uppsala, Sweden was convicted of embezzling client funds and immediately losing the stolen money to gamble at online casinos in Sweden.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-teenagers-are-learning-to-gamble-illegally-from-parents-1840Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:11:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-teenagers-are-learning-to-gamble-illegally-from-parents-1840Gambling by parents and playing cards teach Australian teenagers to gamble unlawfully according to new study from the Australian Psychological Society.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/scientific-games-wins-contract-with-dutch-legal-gambling-monopoly-1839Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:47:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/scientific-games-wins-contract-with-dutch-legal-gambling-monopoly-1839Scientific Games Corporation won an agreement to print and distribute instant tickets for De Lotto’s lottery and provide advice, design, and sales.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-football-player-admits-to-gambling-addiction-and-match-fixing-1838Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:51:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-football-player-admits-to-gambling-addiction-and-match-fixing-1838German footballer, Rene Schnitzler confessed to gambling problems and receiving $134,000 from Paul Rooij for fixing football games between 2007 and 2009.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unlawful-internet-gambling-ubiquitous-in-johor-baru-malaysia-1837Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:19:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unlawful-internet-gambling-ubiquitous-in-johor-baru-malaysia-1837Illegal internet gambling is widespread throughout Johor Baru , Malaysia’s despite legal and Islamic religious prohibitions against online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-government-ministers-support-licensing-online-casinos-1836Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:16:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-government-ministers-support-licensing-online-casinos-1836Ministers of Finance and Justice of Ireland both support a framework for licensing operators of online casinos, internet poker rooms and online bingo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-fighting-a-losing-censorship-war-against-online-casinos-1835Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:53:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-fighting-a-losing-censorship-war-against-online-casinos-1835Despite strict Chinese gambling laws curtailing online casino gambling, more Chinese internet casinos open yearly and internet gambling is growing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greeks-are-progressively-taking-up-internet-gambling-1833Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:37:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greeks-are-progressively-taking-up-internet-gambling-1833A third of Greeks have tried online gambling and a tenth wager online regularly according to a new study by Athens University of Economics and Business.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-policeman-promotes-online-gambling-censorship-1834Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:47:49 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-policeman-promotes-online-gambling-censorship-1834Indian police support censoring online gambling websites and strengthening laws in and effort to block internet casinos and sportsbook betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-secret-password-necessary-to-access-illegal-online-poker-rooms-in-canada-1831Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:18:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-secret-password-necessary-to-access-illegal-online-poker-rooms-in-canada-1831Canada’s Criminal Code refutes Kahnawake Gaming Commission licenses but law abiding gamblers can still easily gain admittance without secret passwords.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/oklahoma-barber-arrested-for-dice-gambling-1829Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:45:30 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/oklahoma-barber-arrested-for-dice-gambling-1829The Fade Doctor Barber Shop in Oklahoma City was the target of a police raid just days before Christmas. Authorities had received a barrage of complaints of gamblinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/good-year-and-good-luck-from-gamingzion-1830Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/good-year-and-good-luck-from-gamingzion-1830GamingZion recaps ups and downs online gambling industry law in 2010 and wishes readers a very happy new year and the best of luck wagering in 2011.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-labor-party-unhappy-with-holland-casino-campaign-1828Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:20:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-labor-party-unhappy-with-holland-casino-campaign-1828Dutch gambling monopoly Holland Casino has a new promotion to capture new gamblers, and the campaign has the local Labor Party up in arms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-corporations-litigate-in-both-swedish-and-maltese-courts-1827Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:35:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-corporations-litigate-in-both-swedish-and-maltese-courts-1827Internet gambling corporations Gaming VC Holdings PLC and Boss Media litigate over confidentiality issues in both Maltese court and Swedish arbitration.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2011-greek-gambling-laws-may-enable-internet-gambling-to-create-13-billion-revenue-1826Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:50:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2011-greek-gambling-laws-may-enable-internet-gambling-to-create-13-billion-revenue-1826New Greek gambling laws should create $1.3 billion revenue by permitting online gambling, removing slots limits, and privatizing lottery and betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dinner-roulette-violates-german-gambling-laws-1825Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:13:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dinner-roulette-violates-german-gambling-laws-1825A German restaurant that lets customers spin a roulette wheel to determine the price of their food is in legal trouble for offering illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-bingo-den-raid-being-handled-by-regional-trial-court-1824Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:21:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-bingo-den-raid-being-handled-by-regional-trial-court-1824Philippines Prosecutors ask for removal of Regional Trial Court judge in case against bingo operators allegedly disguising jueteng in Malcolm Square.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-gambling-laws-adjusted-to-meet-ec-demands-1823Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:47:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-gambling-laws-adjusted-to-meet-ec-demands-1823Online gambling regulation is coming to Romania now that lawmakers have made adjustments to proposed laws in response to EC criticism.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwan-pushing-tougher-gambling-and-game-rigging-laws-1822Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:42:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taiwan-pushing-tougher-gambling-and-game-rigging-laws-1822Committees in the Taiwanese legislature have passed a bill to significantly increase fines and jail sentences for those who rig sports gambling results.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-monopoly-restructures-prepares-for-regulation-1821Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:34:43 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-monopoly-restructures-prepares-for-regulation-1821Denmark’s online gambling industry will be liberalized in 2011, and the existing gambling monopoly Danske Spil has begun restructuring.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-trade-organization-unhappy-with-new-jersey-american-internet-gambling-law-1819Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:19:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-trade-organization-unhappy-with-new-jersey-american-internet-gambling-law-1819New Jersey internet gambling law could exasperation relations between the United States and World Trade Organization over fair trade practice issues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-blames-malta-and-uk-for-delay-to-online-gambling-ban-1817Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:22:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-blames-malta-and-uk-for-delay-to-online-gambling-ban-1817Plans to ban most forms of online gambling in Cyprus have been put on hold. Some are blaming intervention from Malta and the UK.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gvg-interactive-accused-of-violating-swedish-gambling-laws-1818Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:39:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gvg-interactive-accused-of-violating-swedish-gambling-laws-1818The Swedish Gaming Board has opened a law suit against GVG Interactive for operating six slot machines in Växjö in violation of Swedish gambling law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-regulation-in-the-cards-for-ireland-1816Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:08:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-regulation-in-the-cards-for-ireland-1816A report published by Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern outlines possibilities for regulating and licensing land-based and online gambling in Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-government-to-sell-30-of-lottery-gambling-operation-1815Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:57:41 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-government-to-sell-30-of-lottery-gambling-operation-1815Unthinkable a year ago, Spanish government is privatizing 30% of government run lottery gambling operation as result of Europe’s ongoing debt crisis.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gibraltar-increases-taxes-tenfold-for-top-uk-online-sportsbooks-1814Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:36:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gibraltar-increases-taxes-tenfold-for-top-uk-online-sportsbooks-1814Gibraltar has long been a tax haven for online gambling sites, but next year the territory will bring a tenfold increase in gambling taxes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-will-finally-privatize-the-lottery-and-sports-betting-monopoly-opap-1813Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:38:31 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-will-finally-privatize-the-lottery-and-sports-betting-monopoly-opap-1813The ongoing financial crisis in Greece has finally forced the Greek government to privatize OPAP and ODIE, the government owned gambling organizations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-police-raided-two-internet-gambling-shops-in-nicosia-1812Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:34:51 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-police-raided-two-internet-gambling-shops-in-nicosia-1812Last Friday, police in the suburbs of Nicosia, Cyprus raided two internet gambling shops in pursuit of a new law which prohibits internet gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-by-next-christmas-1811Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:04:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-german-gambling-laws-by-next-christmas-1811The existing treaty among German states supporting a gambling monopoly will expire in late 2011, requiring new gambling laws to be drafted.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-kingdom-gambling-commission-investigates-unusual-online-sports-betting-1808Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:23:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-kingdom-gambling-commission-investigates-unusual-online-sports-betting-1808Online sports betting in UK over whether a red card would be issued during the Motherwell v Heart match has sparked a Gambling Commission investigation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dikshit-not-going-to-jail-for-violating-american-gambling-laws-1810Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:36:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dikshit-not-going-to-jail-for-violating-american-gambling-laws-1810PartyGaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit escaped jail time and was sentenced to a year of probation for his violation of American gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-considers-changing-gambling-laws-allowing-casinos-1809Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:25:35 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japan-considers-changing-gambling-laws-allowing-casinos-1809Japan has held back against gambling for over a hundred years, but now lawmakers are considering legalizing casino gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bandits-in-the-netherlands-to-be-sentenced-for-robbing-slot-machine-winner-1807Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:30:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bandits-in-the-netherlands-to-be-sentenced-for-robbing-slot-machine-winner-1807Men suspected of mugging a €700 slot machine winner behind the train station of Breda, Netherlands face imprisonment by a Dutch court on December 30.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-online-gambling-operation-shut-down-in-sundsvall-sweden-1806Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:44:04 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-online-gambling-operation-shut-down-in-sundsvall-sweden-1806Two internet gambling machines found in Sundsvall, Sweden this week were ruled to be in violation of local gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottomatica-prepares-for-reforms-in-italian-online-gambling-market-1805Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:51:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottomatica-prepares-for-reforms-in-italian-online-gambling-market-1805Italian gambling laws are changing so Lottomatica and other Italian gambling firms must prepare for more competition from foreign online gambling sites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-investigates-denmark-internet-gambling-tax-1804Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:43:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-investigates-denmark-internet-gambling-tax-1804The low 20% tax on internet gambling sites in Denmark has alarmed the European Commission which fears internet casinos will have an unfair advantage.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-spanish-gambling-laws-may-threaten-sports-sponsorships-1803Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:41:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-spanish-gambling-laws-may-threaten-sports-sponsorships-1803A proposed tax scheme for online sportsbooks in Spain has industry leaders concerned that €100 million in sports sponsorship revenue could be lost.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-regulated-online-poker-network-launches-in-canada-1802Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:02:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-regulated-online-poker-network-launches-in-canada-1802Online gambling in Canada continues to expand with the launch of the first fully licensed and regulated online poker network in all of North America.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-supreme-court-to-decide-whether-schwarzenegger-can-tax-native-american-casinos-1801Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:44:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-supreme-court-to-decide-whether-schwarzenegger-can-tax-native-american-casinos-1801California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wishes to tax Native American Casinos to generate state revenue but federal gambling laws may not let him.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bank-excludes-gambling-businesses-from-christian-stock-exchange-1800Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:39:18 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bank-excludes-gambling-businesses-from-christian-stock-exchange-1800The Deutsche Bank in Germany has launched a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) based on the Stoxx Europe Christian Index which excludes gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-nervous-about-online-gambling-ban-1799Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:06:37 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-nervous-about-online-gambling-ban-1799Cyprus is waiting for the European Commission to approve proposed changes to local gambling laws that would eliminate most forms of online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-gambling-joint-stomped-by-police-special-action-force-1796Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:04:14 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-gambling-joint-stomped-by-police-special-action-force-1796Elite commandos affiliated with the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (SAF) raided an illegal gambling operation in Bayambang, Pangasinan.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-internet-betting-tax-approved-1798Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:17:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-internet-betting-tax-approved-1798A change to Irish gambling laws will impose a flat one percent tax on all sports bets, even those placed on the internet at offshore sportsbooks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-to-slovak-gambling-laws-may-block-mega-casino-1797Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:10:53 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/changes-to-slovak-gambling-laws-may-block-mega-casino-1797Changes to Slovak gambling laws may jeopardize plans to build a €1.5 billion mega casino complex just outside of Bratislava.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casino-works-and-staff-councils-fight-to-maintain-state-treaty-of-gaming-1795Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:11:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-casino-works-and-staff-councils-fight-to-maintain-state-treaty-of-gaming-1795Members of Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (Ver.di) met in Rostock to discuss the future of the German gambling monopoly and German gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-aims-at-online-casinos-after-closing-brick-and-mortar-casinos-1794Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:29:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-aims-at-online-casinos-after-closing-brick-and-mortar-casinos-1794New draft legislation in the Russian Federation threatens to punish internet gamblers and mobile gamblers with fines for playing at internet casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-regulator-arjel-disciplines-online-casinos-1793Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:04:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-regulator-arjel-disciplines-online-casinos-1793France’s online gambling regulator ARJEL has initiated sanction proceedings against three operators for their failure to comply with guidelines.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-national-tax-service-investigates-illegal-internet-gambling-1792Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:50:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-korean-national-tax-service-investigates-illegal-internet-gambling-1792National Tax Service of South Korea is investigating allegations of unlawful online gambling by eighteen businessmen and celebrities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-court-on-internet-gambling-computers-can-be-slot-machines-1791Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:28:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-court-on-internet-gambling-computers-can-be-slot-machines-1791A court appeal surrounding online gambling in the Netherlands has been denied, setting a tough precedent for internet gambling cases.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-poker-rooms-in-hungary-may-become-legal-state-monopoly-1790Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:58:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-poker-rooms-in-hungary-may-become-legal-state-monopoly-1790Online poker rooms in Hungary may soon operate legally under the state owned monopoly Szerencsejatek in order to provide oversight to the popular game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/victory-for-foreign-online-sportsbooks-operating-in-sweden-1789Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:25:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/victory-for-foreign-online-sportsbooks-operating-in-sweden-1789A court ruling in Sweden has ruled that foreign internet bookmakers can legally publish odds in local newspapers, protected by the Freedom of Press Act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-charged-in-utica-usa-for-promoting-online-sports-betting-1788Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:03:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-charged-in-utica-usa-for-promoting-online-sports-betting-1788Four New Yorkers were charged with promoting gambling by allegedly enticing gamblers to join an illegal online sports book in exchange for commissions.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-court-case-ends-online-gambling-plans-proceed-1787Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:24:06 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-court-case-ends-online-gambling-plans-proceed-1787Italy’s plans to expand their online gambling offerings can now move forward now thanks to a court decision that has cleared up an impasse.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-senate-may-secretly-legalize-internet-gambling-1786Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:51:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-senate-may-secretly-legalize-internet-gambling-1786Republics in United States House of Representatives object to Senate efforts toward passing legislation regulating and taxing American online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-on-netherlands-agenda-for-competitiveness-council-1783Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:33:17 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-on-netherlands-agenda-for-competitiveness-council-1783December 10th, the Dutch Gaming Council will seek conclusions over internet gambling to provide material for the European Commission’s Green Paper.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-gets-second-online-casino-1785Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:43:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-gets-second-online-casino-1785A new legally licensed online casino and poker site has just opened in Canada. It’s called Espacejeux, and it is operated by Loto Quebec.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-casino-attacks-online-competition-1784Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:19:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-casino-attacks-online-competition-1784A Greek casino, frustrated with competition form online gambling sites, has sued an advertiser for promotion and offshore internet casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bill-liberating-online-sports-betting-in-schleswig-holstein-submitted-1782Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:31:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-bill-liberating-online-sports-betting-in-schleswig-holstein-submitted-1782The coalition government, formed by the CDU and FDP, wish to liberate online sports betting in Schleswig-Holstein, regardless of German gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-laws-are-set-to-change-bringing-higher-taxes-1781Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:04:36 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-gambling-laws-are-set-to-change-bringing-higher-taxes-1781Spanish gambling laws may change bringing new taxes, leaving online and offline operators little room for business and gamblers with limited choices.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-seeks-to-prevent-1-billion-in-illegal-online-gambling-1780Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:36:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-seeks-to-prevent-1-billion-in-illegal-online-gambling-1780Most forms of online gambling in Australia are banned, yet players will spend $1 billion gambling on the internet next year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-laws-in-hungary-are-inadequate-for-internet-age-1779Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:45:21 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-laws-in-hungary-are-inadequate-for-internet-age-1779Out of date internet gambling laws and corrupt football matches create issues for online and offline gambling operators, players, and the tax authority.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/akmal-brothers-and-other-players-caught-in-uk-online-sports-betting-fix-1778Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:49:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/akmal-brothers-and-other-players-caught-in-uk-online-sports-betting-fix-1778British bookmaker Mazhar Majeed revealed seven Pakistani cricket players, including Akmal Brothers, were engaged in unlawful sports gambling spot-fixes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-svenska-spel-struggles-to-expand-1777Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:48:11 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-gambling-monopoly-svenska-spel-struggles-to-expand-1777Sweden’s gambling monopoly Svenska Spel is facing competition from both home and abroad, and is being criticized for their desire to expand.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-places-more-limits-on-casino-gambling-1776Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:55:26 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russia-places-more-limits-on-casino-gambling-1776One of Russia’s casino zones has been cut in half, as President Medvedev passed a law banning casinos in the country’s Rostov Region.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-carolina-lawmakers-shut-down-american-internet-gambling-cafes-1775Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:07:20 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-carolina-lawmakers-shut-down-american-internet-gambling-cafes-1775Internet Sweepstakes Cafes in North Carolina may or may not close tomorrow according to a new law intending to prohibit games which ‘mimic’ slot games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-in-poland-increases-regardless-of-law-1774Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:06:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-in-poland-increases-regardless-of-law-1774Laws against online gambling in Poland have not diminished the popularity of the amusement so the Polish government is looking to create draconian laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-to-ban-online-gambling-1773Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:05:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-to-ban-online-gambling-1773The Cypriot government hopes to ban online gambling in Cyprus by the end of the year, and is already arguing their case with the European Commission.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/70-of-australians-desire-atm-ban-at-slot-venues-1770Sun, 28 Nov 2010 07:29:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/70-of-australians-desire-atm-ban-at-slot-venues-1770The close proximity of ATM machines and pokies is undesirable to 70% of Australians in ACT and 58% wish to significantly reduce available slot machines.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-causes-more-delays-for-online-gambling-in-denmark-1772Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:52:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-causes-more-delays-for-online-gambling-in-denmark-1772Online gambling in Denmark was to arrive with the New Year, but complaints by the European Commission over proposed taxes are causing delays.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-republic-may-license-online-sportsbooks-by-2013-1771Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:44:55 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-republic-may-license-online-sportsbooks-by-2013-1771A recent announcement by the Czech Ministry of Finance has hinted at the possibility that the country will license online sports betting by 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-online-gambling-in-taiwan-exploits-women-1769Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:12:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-online-gambling-in-taiwan-exploits-women-1769Unlawful internet casino in Taiwan abused scantily clad and heavily painted models as live dealer game croupiers to attract over 1,000 online gamblers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-finally-happy-with-french-gambling-laws-1768Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:30:00 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-finally-happy-with-french-gambling-laws-1768The European Commission has officially closed infringement proceedings against France filed in 2006 complaining about their restrictive gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-shuts-down-online-gambling-finance-processor-ewalletxpress-1767Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:23:42 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-shuts-down-online-gambling-finance-processor-ewalletxpress-1767United States federal government has shutdown electronic-wallet service eWalletXpress, hurting both dependent online casinos and American consumers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-causes-million-dollar-fraud-in-australia-1766Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:29:28 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-gambling-causes-million-dollar-fraud-in-australia-1766Over one and a half million dollars were embezzled by an Australian charity’s finance clerk to enable gambling habit at online sportsbooks in Australia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legalization-of-dutch-online-gambling-may-take-years-to-accomplish-1765Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:18:05 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legalization-of-dutch-online-gambling-may-take-years-to-accomplish-1765Online gambling in the Netherlands is on its way, but the process will take time to complete, perhaps as long as one or two years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-fears-fate-of-online-gambling-monopoly-1764Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:42:13 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-fears-fate-of-online-gambling-monopoly-1764Politicians in Finland fear the fate of the country’s gambling monopoly after realizing that it is more competitive than monopolistic.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gamblers-in-cyprus-being-terrorized-by-criminal-gangs-1763Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:06:07 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gamblers-in-cyprus-being-terrorized-by-criminal-gangs-1763A new Cypriot gambling law to outlaw internet casino games such as poker is under review by European Commission prior to approval by Cyriot Parliament.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/economist-recommends-licensing-and-levying-internet-horse-betting-in-ireland-1762Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:54:40 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/economist-recommends-licensing-and-levying-internet-horse-betting-in-ireland-1762The horse racing industry’s paid economist McCarthy’s new report ‘Financing the Irish Racing Industry’ is at odds with the IBA over online betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-decision-threatens-online-gambling-monopoly-1761Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:01:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-decision-threatens-online-gambling-monopoly-1761The German Supreme Court ended a six-year court battle against Austrian gambling group Bwin, deciding against the German gambling monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-players-restricted-at-poker-stars-1759Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:48:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-players-restricted-at-poker-stars-1759New restriction at Poker Stars online poker room attempts to prevent collusion between Chinese players wagering in single sit-and-go poker ring games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-signs-exclusive-deal-with-russian-online-sportsbook-1760Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:58:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sportingbet-signs-exclusive-deal-with-russian-online-sportsbook-1760Russian sports betting group Liga Stavok has signed an exclusive partnership deal with British group Sportingbet to offer online betting services.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-new-zealand-dealt-a-losing-hand-1758Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:42:59 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-in-new-zealand-dealt-a-losing-hand-1758A New Zealand court decision from June removing tournament poker from the realm of gambling has now been reversed, casting a shadow on internet poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-columbian-online-gambling-website-plays-fast-and-loose-with-user-security-1757Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:42:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-columbian-online-gambling-website-plays-fast-and-loose-with-user-security-1757British Columbia Lottery Corporation put fast profits ahead of securing user’s privacy when they launched Canada’s first legal online gambling website.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-could-be-first-american-state-to-legalize-online-gambling-1755Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:09:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-jersey-could-be-first-american-state-to-legalize-online-gambling-1755Gambling at online casinos in the United States for New Jersey residents and foreigners will become legal in A.C., New Jersey when LS490 finally passes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-lotto-provider-intralot-receives-world-lottery-association-certification-1756Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:23:33 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-lotto-provider-intralot-receives-world-lottery-association-certification-1756Intralot Netherlands, which provides Dutch lottery operators with their lotto system, was awarded security certification from World lottery Association.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-bans-violent-pokerstars-video-advertisement-1754Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:37:44 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-bans-violent-pokerstars-video-advertisement-1754A video advertisement promoting PokerStars in Germany has been taken off the air after broadcasters deemed the video to be too violent.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-sportsbook-paddy-power-seeing-brisk-international-expansion-1753Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:17:15 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-online-sportsbook-paddy-power-seeing-brisk-international-expansion-1753International online gambling tremendously boosts online sportsbook Paddy Powers revenue and prompts company to create 500 new jobs in Dublin, Ireland.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/forecast-for-online-gambling-in-italy-in-2011-1752Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:45:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/forecast-for-online-gambling-in-italy-in-2011-1752Italy could be the first nation in Europe to offer all-inclusive, sustainable, and dependable regulations to international online gambling operators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-online-gambling-filter-mandatory-by-2013-1751Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:28:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-online-gambling-filter-mandatory-by-2013-1751Australia’s plans to implement a mandatory internet filter blocking, among other things, illegal gambling sites, may be mandatory by 2013.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-sportsbook-unibet-in-merger-talks-with-sportingbet-1750Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:31:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-sportsbook-unibet-in-merger-talks-with-sportingbet-1750Swedish Unibet and British Sportingbet have begun preliminary negotiations towards a merger which may result in a £600 million online gambling operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-joins-pokerstars-in-banning-washington-players-1749Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:53:57 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/full-tilt-joins-pokerstars-in-banning-washington-players-1749Two months ago the US state of Washington criminalized online gambling. PokerStars has already pulled out, and just days ago Full Tilt followed suit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-disputes-online-gambling-at-wto-against-antigua-and-bodog-europe-1748Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:31:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/united-states-disputes-online-gambling-at-wto-against-antigua-and-bodog-europe-1748Bodog Europe stands behind Antigua and Barbuda in ongoing trade dispute against the United States over internet gambling at the World Trade Organization.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-romanian-gambling-laws-may-still-be-problematic-1746Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:14:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-romanian-gambling-laws-may-still-be-problematic-1746Romanian lawmakers have finalized a revised draft of the country’s new gambling laws after the first draft was rejected by the EC last month.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-government-officials-told-to-stay-away-from-online-gambling-1745Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:41:01 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-government-officials-told-to-stay-away-from-online-gambling-1745Retired archbishop Oscar Cruz is asking Philippines government officials to stay away from online gambling, leaving the prizes to ordinary people.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-accused-of-shielding-gambling-monopolies-from-competition-1747Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:21:03 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-accused-of-shielding-gambling-monopolies-from-competition-1747The latest draft of Romania’s new online gambling laws is under fire as protectionist and unfair to foreign competition.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gamblers-in-canada-spend-nearly-10000-per-year-1744Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:57:34 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gamblers-in-canada-spend-nearly-10000-per-year-1744The Canadian Province of Quebec’s internet gamblers spend an average of roughly $10,000 each year, but this number is skewed by high rollers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-online-gambling-group-de-lotto-drops-yuri-van-gelder-1743Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:26:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dutch-online-gambling-group-de-lotto-drops-yuri-van-gelder-1743Dutch online gambling group De Lotto has ended their sponsorship with gymnast Yuri van Gelder after the athlete relapsed into an old drug habit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-arrested-for-gambling-club-murder-of-swedish-footballer-1742Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:36:23 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/four-arrested-for-gambling-club-murder-of-swedish-footballer-1742Four murder suspects are being held for allegedly killing Eddie Moussa at a gambling-club for unknown reasons that may have been gambling debt related.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-issues-its-45th-online-gambling-license-to-joa-groupe-1741Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:19:58 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/france-issues-its-45th-online-gambling-license-to-joa-groupe-1741To date, French gambling commission ARJEL has handed out 45 licenses to 32 different operators, letting them offer internet gambling in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-state-gambling-monopoly-meets-new-threat-1740Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:41:19 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-state-gambling-monopoly-meets-new-threat-1740Six of sixteen German states, as well as the European Court of Justice, stand against the “Interstate Treaty” protecting the state gambling monopoly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-threatens-to-prosecute-online-gamblers-1739Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:38:46 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poland-threatens-to-prosecute-online-gamblers-1739Online gambling in Poland is up 20 percent over last year, and officials are responding with threats to prosecute gamblers for using illegal websites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/foxwoods-an-american-development-company-plans-internet-gambling-site-in-europe-1737Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:27:45 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/foxwoods-an-american-development-company-plans-internet-gambling-site-in-europe-1737US companies Foxwood and Goodson will license an online gambling site in Europe so America will lose out on the potentially lucrative tax revenues.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-moving-uk-operations-to-ireland-1738Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:36:08 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-moving-uk-operations-to-ireland-1738UK online sports betting group Betfair is relocating its customer operations center to Dublin just weeks after threatening to leave the UK entirely.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/republican-victories-in-us-imperil-online-gambling-regulations-1736Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:58:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/republican-victories-in-us-imperil-online-gambling-regulations-1736Defeats of Democratic Party in the Houses of Congress dims hope of internet gambling regulation reforms during the remainder of President Obama’s term.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-poker-pro-michael-eiler-wins-pokerstars-ept-vienna-1735Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:23:29 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-poker-pro-michael-eiler-wins-pokerstars-ept-vienna-1735The PokerStars European Tour of Poker hit Vienna this past weekend, and the title was taken by German newcomer Michael Eiler.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-internet-betting-group-bwin-and-partygaming-merger-by-2011-1734Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:02:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-internet-betting-group-bwin-and-partygaming-merger-by-2011-1734Austria’s international sports betting and online gambling group bwin and London-listed PartyGaming confirm their merger plans are on track.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/diwali-indian-festival-of-lights-isnt-complete-without-online-gambling-1733Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:29:52 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/diwali-indian-festival-of-lights-isnt-complete-without-online-gambling-1733Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs celebrate Dwali by playing online dice games and online poker games because this holiday isn’t complete without gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-will-host-master-classics-of-poker-1732Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:14:50 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/holland-casino-will-host-master-classics-of-poker-1732Annual Master Classics of Poker is being held at Holland Casino between Nov. 5, 2010 and Nov. 13, 2010, featuring a $6,000 Texas Hold’em No-Limit game.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dragonfish-helping-boost-swedish-online-bingo-scene-1731Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:16:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/dragonfish-helping-boost-swedish-online-bingo-scene-1731New online bingo offerings powered by Dragonfish software give Swedish players access to a larger choice of online bingo sites than ever before.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-payment-processor-in-washington-raided-by-american-feds-1730Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:23:56 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-payment-processor-in-washington-raided-by-american-feds-1730UltimateBet’s payment processor Secure Money Inc. has been seized by federal agents for enabling payments from online poker rooms and money laundering.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-commission-survey-shows-no-increase-in-online-activity-1729Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:23:39 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-gambling-commission-survey-shows-no-increase-in-online-activity-1729A national survey conducted by the UK Gambling Commission suggests that online gambling activity in the UK has not risen during the past year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-gambling-parlors-in-moscow-raided-by-russian-police-1728Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:50:38 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-gambling-parlors-in-moscow-raided-by-russian-police-1728Four underground casino operations in Moscow were raided and closed by police officers who seized poker and roulette tables, slot games, and documentation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-kahnawake-internet-gambling-hub-seeks-recognition-from-quebec-1727Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:18:24 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-kahnawake-internet-gambling-hub-seeks-recognition-from-quebec-1727The Kahnawake Mohawk Territory has called for discussions with Quebec to sort out their differences when it comes to internet gambling in Canada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tabcorp-wants-more-taxes-on-online-horse-betting-in-australia-1723Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:47:22 +0100http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tabcorp-wants-more-taxes-on-online-horse-betting-in-australia-1723Tabcorp wants additional gambling taxes and fees throughout Australia to create a level playing field where other bookmakers contribute more to the industry’s infrastructure.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-smoking-ban-inspires-drive-in-bingo-clubs-1725Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:27:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-smoking-ban-inspires-drive-in-bingo-clubs-1725Drive-in bingo clubs are popping up across the Irish countryside as a response to smoking bans that have driven players from traditional bingo halls.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-authorities-fight-over-online-gambling-1726Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:48:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-authorities-fight-over-online-gambling-1726As national and local governments fight over Spanish internet gambling regulations, online sportsbooks become real winners as they avoid paying taxes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-poker-for-us-players-from-pokerstars-and-fox-sports-1724Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:19:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-poker-for-us-players-from-pokerstars-and-fox-sports-1724PokerStars and FOX Sports have teamed up to offer free-play poker games, poker news, and tournament results to US internet users.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-state-governments-resist-online-gambling-at-internet-sweepstakes-cafes-1722Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:20:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-state-governments-resist-online-gambling-at-internet-sweepstakes-cafes-1722Internet Sweepstakes Cafes allow economically disadvantaged people to legally play blackjack, slots, and other games of chance and win real money.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-internet-sportsbook-charged-for-offering-sign-up-bonus-incentives-1721Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:35:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-internet-sportsbook-charged-for-offering-sign-up-bonus-incentives-1721Three online sportsbooks in Australia face fines for offering sign-up incentives to players, a practice that is forbidden by Victorian gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eight-armed-prophet-of-football-betting-retired-to-great-aquarium-in-the-sky-1720Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:51:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/eight-armed-prophet-of-football-betting-retired-to-great-aquarium-in-the-sky-1720Paul, the world-famous prophetic octopus who lived at the German Oberhausen Sea Life Centre and forecast international football games, has died of old age at nearly three years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unibet-online-sportsbook-goes-to-france-1719Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:46:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unibet-online-sportsbook-goes-to-france-1719Swedish internet gambling group Unibet has been granted a license to operate in France, though CEO Henrik Tjarnstrom is expressing concerns.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/international-sports-monitoring-to-battle-illegal-betting-in-uk-london-olympics-1718Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:20:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/international-sports-monitoring-to-battle-illegal-betting-in-uk-london-olympics-1718The International Olympic Committee has established a new firm, the International Sports Monitoring, to watch for signs of illegal betting online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-internet-gambling-is-more-trendy-among-brits-than-facebook-1717Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:08:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-internet-gambling-is-more-trendy-among-brits-than-facebook-1717Online gambling sites in the United Kingdom now attracts over a million more visitors each year than Facebook and other social network sites combined.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-online-sportsbook-abandons-french-gambling-market-1716Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:18:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-online-sportsbook-abandons-french-gambling-market-1716ARJEL’s 8.5% tax on all betting stakes is too high for online gambling operators to operate competitively against the FDJ and PMU in the French market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-poker-pro-isildur1-may-have-a-new-online-sponsor-1715Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:28:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-poker-pro-isildur1-may-have-a-new-online-sponsor-1715Swedish online poker pro Isildur1 may have a new sponsorship. The rumor was started by Sohello Shah who runs a Swedish internet poker blog.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-poker-pros-accused-of-cheating-1714Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:13:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-online-poker-pros-accused-of-cheating-1714Quirky Illinois anti-gambling law may force online poker winners to pay triple damages to Scott Crespo or just about anybody else.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/despite-taxes-australian-senator-wants-more-online-gambling-restrictions-1713Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:13:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/despite-taxes-australian-senator-wants-more-online-gambling-restrictions-1713Single-minded Australian senator sees problems instead of solutions when viewing $74 million gambling revenue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-changes-rules-about-gambling-online-from-abroad-1712Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:29:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-changes-rules-about-gambling-online-from-abroad-1712Starting in a few weeks, the UK National Lottery will stop paying winnings to players who purchase tickets on the internet while abroad.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-another-canadian-province-not-ready-for-online-gambling-1711Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:24:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/manitoba-another-canadian-province-not-ready-for-online-gambling-1711As other Canadian provinces dive into the world of internet gambling, Manitoba is hesitant, and does not feel ready to take the plunge.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-carolina-debates-if-poker-requires-skill-1710Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:09:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-carolina-debates-if-poker-requires-skill-1710The South Carolina Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether the Texas Hold’em poker game relies on skill or only on the player’s dumb luck.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/confusion-surrounds-online-gambling-arrests-in-serbia-1709Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:12:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/confusion-surrounds-online-gambling-arrests-in-serbia-1709Several individuals were recently arrested in Serbia for running an illegal online gambling operation, but it appears to have been a mistake.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/increasing-internet-gamblers-in-the-midst-of-americas-youth-1708Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:50:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/increasing-internet-gamblers-in-the-midst-of-americas-youth-1708America’s youth, especially college men and high school girls, increasingly turns to online casinos for entertainment and profits.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/morocco-emerges-as-online-poker-capital-of-africa-1707Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:23:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/morocco-emerges-as-online-poker-capital-of-africa-1707Poker is becoming big in Morocco, as more and more major tournaments are hosted by top online gambling sites in Marrakech casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-gambling-firm-tabcorp-holding-ltd-bets-on-demerger-1706Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:14:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-online-gambling-firm-tabcorp-holding-ltd-bets-on-demerger-1706Large Australian gambling firm, Tabcorp Holding Ltd., is diverging from their still very profitable casino operations to pursue separate strategies.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-youth-gaming-online-but-not-at-casinos-1703Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:50:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-youth-gaming-online-but-not-at-casinos-1703India’s young people spend time and money on playing online games but have limited legal opportunities to receive substantial cash rewards.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-laws-change-to-combat-underage-gambling-1705Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:21:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-laws-change-to-combat-underage-gambling-1705Swedish gambling monopoly Svenska Spel is cracking down on underage gambling, a move which will see children’s sports clubs lose significant funding.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/metherlands-antilles-online-gambling-hub-is-no-more-1704Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:37:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/metherlands-antilles-online-gambling-hub-is-no-more-1704The Netherlands Antilles, a major center for online gambling, has split up into two individual countries: Curacao and St. Maarten.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-execs-vexed-by-french-laws-1699Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:37:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-execs-vexed-by-french-laws-1699​Heavy taxes and capped payouts cripple online gambling sites wishing to compete legally within the French marketplaces.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-isps-battle-online-gambling-board-1701Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:56:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-isps-battle-online-gambling-board-1701South Africa’s gambling regulator is putting pressure on ISPs to stop online gambling, but many question whether it’s the ISPs job to police the net.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nova-scotia-premier-rejects-online-gambling-1702Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:00:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nova-scotia-premier-rejects-online-gambling-1702Nova Scotia’s government will stay uninvolved in the growing internet gambling industry, fearing people may become encouraged by government licensing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-reform-slow-to-progress-1700Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:46:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-reform-slow-to-progress-1700Spain faces delays in drafting new gambling laws which promise to one day liberalize the nation’s online gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-netherlands-continues-to-ponder-online-gambling-1697Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:55:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-netherlands-continues-to-ponder-online-gambling-1697The Netherlands considers updating online gambling policy to enable the state run monopoly to collect revenue which presently goes to illegal siteshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-thirds-of-bolivian-game-rooms-violate-gambling-laws-1698Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:41:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-thirds-of-bolivian-game-rooms-violate-gambling-laws-1698Bolivia’s Attorney General is working to crack down on illegal gambling halls in the country, and says as many as 69% are operating illegally.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/partygaming-launches-online-poker-in-venezuela-1696Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:53:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/partygaming-launches-online-poker-in-venezuela-1696Venezuelans get a new trustworthy and localized internet poker website where they can wager online in Venezuelan Bolivar, courtesy of PartyGaming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-sportsbook-svenska-spel-accused-of-cheating-1695Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:35:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swedish-online-sportsbook-svenska-spel-accused-of-cheating-1695Swedish gambling monopoly Svenska Spel has been accused of changing odds for high rollers at their online sportsbook in order to cut their losses.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-bookies-fight-80-year-old-gambling-law-1694Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:58:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-bookies-fight-80-year-old-gambling-law-1694Irish bookmakers are working to undo an 80 year old gambling law that requires them to have shorter operating hours during the winter.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-intralot-to-offer-online-sportsbook-in-france-1693Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:07:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-intralot-to-offer-online-sportsbook-in-france-1693Greek lottery and gambling group Intralot has gained a license from French regulator ARJEL to offer online sports betting in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-threatens-to-leave-the-uk-1692Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:52:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-threatens-to-leave-the-uk-1692Betfair threatens to relocate to Gibraltar if the UK government neither equally regulates offshore sportsbooks yet increases their tax requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-ruling-causes-gambling-law-confusion-1691Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:37:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-court-ruling-causes-gambling-law-confusion-1691German gambling laws are in a state of flux after the EJC ruled that current regulations violate EU laws. New gambling laws are now being drafted.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-malaysia-most-popular-in-sarawak-1690Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:16:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-malaysia-most-popular-in-sarawak-1690Sarawak’s residents are most likely Malaysians to use internet sportsbooks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-liga-cup-sponsored-by-bwin-online-sportsbook-1689Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:06:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/portuguese-liga-cup-sponsored-by-bwin-online-sportsbook-1689bwin internet sportsbook strikes deal to sponsor Portuguese Liga Cuphttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-sportsbook-fortuna-going-public-1688Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:08:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/czech-online-sportsbook-fortuna-going-public-1688Czech online sports betting group Fortuna is going public, and will be listed on exchanges in Prague, Warsaw, and Bratislava.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgarias-protectionist-gambling-law-proposal-to-be-amended-1687Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:45:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgarias-protectionist-gambling-law-proposal-to-be-amended-1687Bulgarian public pushes Bulgarian government to reconsider gambling legislation proposal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-may-legalize-online-gambling-1686Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:12:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-may-legalize-online-gambling-1686News surfaced this morning in a Dutch newspaper that the current government wants to legalize, regulate, and license online gambling in the Netherlands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-casino-player-denied-jackpot-1685Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:29:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-online-casino-player-denied-jackpot-1685A player at an online casino in Germany had a jackpot win confiscated, and was told by the casino licensor in Malta that they cannot help him.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-in-opposition-to-ec-over-internet-gambling-1684Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:16:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-in-opposition-to-ec-over-internet-gambling-1684European Gaming Betting Association and Romania at loggerheads over online gambling regulations.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-is-scourge-to-british-youth-1683Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:06:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-is-scourge-to-british-youth-168360,000 young gamblers in the United Kingdom demonstrate the problems of liberal laws and parenting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-online-sportsbook-denied-appeal-in-swedish-court-1682Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:34:40 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-online-sportsbook-denied-appeal-in-swedish-court-1682Betsson has finally lost out to the Swedish Gaming Board after the country’s highest administrative court refused to hear the betting company’s appeal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-gambling-industry-troubled-by-economics-and-politics-1681Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:13:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-gambling-industry-troubled-by-economics-and-politics-1681US Gambling industry faces trouble, both online and offline as the recession destroys jobs and savings and politicians worry about reelection.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/estonia-continues-online-gambling-expansion-1680Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:15:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/estonia-continues-online-gambling-expansion-1680Estonia opened up its online gambling market last year, and has now issued its forth online gambling license, this time to PokerStars.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-in-malaysia-fakes-own-kidnapping-for-gambling-money-1679Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:23:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-in-malaysia-fakes-own-kidnapping-for-gambling-money-1679A 37-year-old man in Malaysia will be charged with extortion after he faked his own kidnapping to try to get more casino gambling money from his wife.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ten-mafia-linked-online-sportsbook-runners-plead-guilty-1678Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:23:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ten-mafia-linked-online-sportsbook-runners-plead-guilty-1678Ten men arrested in a multi-million dollar online sportsbook in Canada have plead guilty. Reportedly, the operation had serious mafia connections.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pokerstars-online-poker-room-stops-accepting-some-american-players-1677Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:20:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pokerstars-online-poker-room-stops-accepting-some-american-players-1677PokerStars online poker room will no longer accept US players from Washington State due to a recent Supreme Court decision.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-online-casino-gets-another-glitch-1676Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:08:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-online-casino-gets-another-glitch-1676Players at Canada’s first online gambling site run by the BCLC have found a way to get $97.50 in free cash from the casino with a few minutes’ work.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-australia-v-racing-nsw-over-australian-gambling-taxes-1675Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:59:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-australia-v-racing-nsw-over-australian-gambling-taxes-1675Betfair is appealing a case against Racing NSW that “will shape the future of punting and racing” in Australia about a 1.5% tax recently implemented.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-backs-off-denmark-license-due-to-black-period-1674Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:55:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-backs-off-denmark-license-due-to-black-period-1674Disliking the “black period” clause in new draft law, Betsson has delayed its application for a Danish license to provide an online sportsbook.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-anti-money-laundering-plan-could-affect-internet-gambling-1673Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:24:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-anti-money-laundering-plan-could-affect-internet-gambling-1673Online gamblers in the US are concerned about a proposed anti money laundering plan that would force banks to report all international money transfers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-bank-enters-fight-to-stop-illegal-gambling-in-philippines-1672Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:04:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-bank-enters-fight-to-stop-illegal-gambling-in-philippines-1672The Anti Money Laundering Council within the Philippines’ central bank has just announced a new measure in stopping illegal gambling providers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-interests-testify-on-new-german-gambling-laws-1671Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:53:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-interests-testify-on-new-german-gambling-laws-1671In Germany, business interests got together to testify on the new online gambling draft law proposals before Parliament currently.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-gambling-tax-rumors-frighten-online-sportsbooks-1669Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:57:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-gambling-tax-rumors-frighten-online-sportsbooks-1669Rumors are circulating the web of a proposed increase on Irish gambling tax, boosting levies on bookmakers and adding a 2% tax on money won by punters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottery-corruption-in-philippines-rampant-new-gambling-law-soon-1668Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:02:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lottery-corruption-in-philippines-rampant-new-gambling-law-soon-1668In the Philippines, Small Town Lottery operators are actually stealing millions of dollars from the government through underreporting of earnings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-building-casino-in-nyc-upholds-secular-gambling-laws-1667Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:55:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-building-casino-in-nyc-upholds-secular-gambling-laws-1667Two stories from Malaysia – a Malaysian company has paid $380 million to build a casino in New York City while a political struggle heats up at home.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-laws-delayed-1666Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:42:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-laws-delayed-1666Changes to Danish gambling laws that will open the country’s online gambling industry have been delayed by several months.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pkr-opens-in-france-two-months-after-licensure-1664Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:08:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pkr-opens-in-france-two-months-after-licensure-1664PKR, having received a license two months ago, finally opened its PKR.fr website on Friday with a whole range of poker tournaments and such in French.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/smilelines-violated-new-zealand-gambling-laws-rules-court-1665Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:52:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/smilelines-violated-new-zealand-gambling-laws-rules-court-1665Auckland District Court ruled against SmileLines in an appeal against the Department of Internal Affairs over violation of New Zealand gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-loan-shark-rules-tackle-illegal-internet-gambling-1663Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:17:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cyprus-loan-shark-rules-tackle-illegal-internet-gambling-1663A new bill heading for the House in Cyprus will criminalize loan sharking, because too many gamblers who find themselves in debt are being victimized.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-to-enter-lse-as-ftse-250-index-firm-1661Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:21:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-to-enter-lse-as-ftse-250-index-firm-1661Betfair is set for an IPO onto the London Stock Exchange in October. Min. 10% of shares will be floated and Betfair will be in the FTSE 250 Index.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-panelist-calls-for-online-sportsbook-bet-tracking-1658Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:56:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-panelist-calls-for-online-sportsbook-bet-tracking-1658Mark Davies, sitting on a UK panel on sports integrity, suggests that complete transparency of online sports betting may help eradicate match fixing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-supreme-court-again-rules-against-internet-gambling-1662Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:27:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/washington-supreme-court-again-rules-against-internet-gambling-1662The Washington Supreme Court upheld the state legislature’s decision to ban online gambling in the state. An appeal to the U.S. high court is planned.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/collusion-scandal-may-threaten-new-greek-gambling-laws-1659Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:54:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/collusion-scandal-may-threaten-new-greek-gambling-laws-1659A scandal has broken in Greece: A report from a minister was revealed to have been written by an employee of gambling monopoly company OPAP instead.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latin-america-poker-tour-rocks-argentina-1657Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:48:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latin-america-poker-tour-rocks-argentina-1657The city of Rosario, Argentina is playing host to a massive poker tournament this weekend – the grand finale of the PokerStars Latin America Poker Tour.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-swedish-trivia-bingo-provider-amuso-com-liquidates-1656Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:04:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-swedish-trivia-bingo-provider-amuso-com-liquidates-1656Amuso.com, a provider of online trivia and Internet bingo in Sweden, will voluntarily liquidate due to software issues with payment and collections.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-sweepstakes-cafes-maybe-in-ohio-not-in-virginia-1655Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:59:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-sweepstakes-cafes-maybe-in-ohio-not-in-virginia-1655In Ohio, a woman wanting to open an internet sweepstakes cafe appeals to state attorneys; in Virginia, police raid 11 cafes and seized 400 computers.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-banned-from-online-gambling-sites-1654Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:11:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-banned-from-online-gambling-sites-1654Three major online gambling sites have recently banned Canadian players, and at the moment nobody is quite sure why this is happening.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pkr-named-most-successful-company-in-uk-1652Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:04:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/pkr-named-most-successful-company-in-uk-1652PKR was named the most successful technology company in the United Kingdom in this year’s Sunday Times Tech Track 100 thanks to 356% annual growth.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sporting-bet-government-settle-over-us-gambling-law-violations-1653Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:53:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sporting-bet-government-settle-over-us-gambling-law-violations-1653The U.S. Justice Department announced a $33 million settlement with online sportsbook SportingBet for supplying illegal gambling through October 2006.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania-to-expand-online-bingo-and-internet-poker-offerings-1651Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:18:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania-to-expand-online-bingo-and-internet-poker-offerings-1651Lithuanian lottery group Olifeja signed a three-year deal with Greek software provider Intralot to expand their online bingo and poker offerings.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbooks-line-up-to-take-over-the-tote-1650Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:53:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbooks-line-up-to-take-over-the-tote-1650Thanks to a comment by U.K. secretary of state Jeremy Hunt, The Tote is now thought to be for sale by the government. But it might not be so easy...http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/face-of-william-hill-sportsbook-in-austria-john-cleese-1649Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:58:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/face-of-william-hill-sportsbook-in-austria-john-cleese-1649William Hill online sportsbook yesterday opened its “Bet like the British” advertising campaign in Austria with TV commercials starring John Cleese.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-and-internet-sportsbooks-dominate-italian-gambling-scene-1648Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:17:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-and-internet-sportsbooks-dominate-italian-gambling-scene-1648Online gambling spending in Italy is up over last year, with the largest sectors being online poker, online sportsbooks, and internet bingo.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-sportsbook-bets-on-south-african-internet-gambling-license-1647Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:03:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-sportsbook-bets-on-south-african-internet-gambling-license-1647Despite a recent high-court ruling in South Africa illegalizing most internet gambling, Ladbrokes sportsbook expects to be doing business there soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sudden-moves-in-spanish-internet-gambling-law-reform-1645Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:58:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sudden-moves-in-spanish-internet-gambling-law-reform-1645Vice president Elena Salgado announced legislation to reform internet gambling law in Spain is advancing; privatization of the state lottery may come.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-laws-under-fire-1644Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:52:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-laws-under-fire-1644Three months have passed since new French gambling laws came into action, and operators are becoming increasingly unhappy with the new rules.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/edmonton-archbishop-orders-gambling-funds-out-of-catholic-schools-1643Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:45:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/edmonton-archbishop-orders-gambling-funds-out-of-catholic-schools-1643Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith has ordered that Catholic schools and organization cease taking funds garnered by gambling in Canada.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/prince-edward-island-wants-internet-gambling-in-canada-1631Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:07:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/prince-edward-island-wants-internet-gambling-in-canada-1631Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, is considering allowing local Atlantic Lottery Corporation to offer online gambling services.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gtech-and-scientific-games-to-establish-illinois-internet-gambling-1642Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:56:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gtech-and-scientific-games-to-establish-illinois-internet-gambling-1642GTech and Scientific Games have won a contract in Illinois to provide internet gambling for the state lottery, possibly an inroad to more business.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympic-committee-worried-about-sports-betting-gangs-1630Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:01:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-olympic-committee-worried-about-sports-betting-gangs-1630The International Olympic Committee is worried about illegal betting and potential match fixing during the upcoming 2012 London Olympics.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-introduces-clearly-defined-new-online-gambling-laws-1640Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:01:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-introduces-clearly-defined-new-online-gambling-laws-1640The government has released new laws on internet gambling in China which would levy fines of $44,000-plus and 10 year jail sentences on violators.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/goldwater-bank-forfeits-733804-for-online-casino-payment-processing-1639Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:55:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/goldwater-bank-forfeits-733804-for-online-casino-payment-processing-1639Arizona’s Goldwater Bank will forfeit $733,804 in money used to transact business with payment processor Allied Wallet for online casinos in the US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latvia-maintains-its-strong-position-in-the-internet-gambling-industry-1629Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:45:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/latvia-maintains-its-strong-position-in-the-internet-gambling-industry-1629The small Baltic nation of Latvia has made a name for itself in the international online gambling industry through its live dealer game studios.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nielsen-shows-massive-increase-in-uk-online-casino-visits-1636Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:03:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nielsen-shows-massive-increase-in-uk-online-casino-visits-1636Nielsen market research firm released a study of U.K. internet users showing a 40% increase in traffic to online gambling websites since 2009.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/piggs-peak-online-casino-to-appeal-south-african-gambling-laws-1638Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:43:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/piggs-peak-online-casino-to-appeal-south-african-gambling-laws-1638Piggs Peak online casino, which had been chased out of South Africa by the new gambling laws there, will now appeal the ruling making gaming illegal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-online-gambling-fugitive-arrested-1626Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:22:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-online-gambling-fugitive-arrested-1626A man who was wanted for taking illegal bets in China during the 2010 World Cup is now in custody after a routine drunk driving inspection.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-grupo-pefaco-buys-italy-based-betshop-sportsbook-1635Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:02:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-grupo-pefaco-buys-italy-based-betshop-sportsbook-1635Due to a very bad year, Italy-based Betshop sportsbook was sold by Leisure and Gaming to Grupo Pefaco of Spain for 5.3 million.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cake-gaming-internet-poker-coming-to-american-casinos-1634Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:06:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cake-gaming-internet-poker-coming-to-american-casinos-1634The Tribal Gaming Network, through Atlantis Internet Group, established a deal with Cake Gaming to provide internet poker in Indian casinos in the US.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-slots-and-bingo-in-brazil-worth-3-billion-1627Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/illegal-slots-and-bingo-in-brazil-worth-3-billion-1627Over half of Brazil’s gambling revenue comes from illegal slot machines and bingo halls making it the second largest gambling nation in Latin America.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-football-gambling-scandal-three-more-for-investigations-1633Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:01:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-football-gambling-scandal-three-more-for-investigations-1633The Chinese government will investigate three top football officials in connection with possible match-fixing, including CFA vice president Xie Yalong.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecj-austrian-gambling-laws-unfair-to-european-competition-1632Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:58:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ecj-austrian-gambling-laws-unfair-to-european-competition-1632The European Court of Justice has found Austrian gambling laws to be in violation of certain free-trade regulations in the European Union.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indiana-university-insists-no-internet-betting-on-grades-1628Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:36:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indiana-university-insists-no-internet-betting-on-grades-1628Indiana University has asked online betting site Ultrinsic, which allows students to bet on their own grades, to cease and desist all services.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-under-review-1625Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:12:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-under-review-1625The UK Gambling Commission currently keeps a list of what games casinos can offer, but they want to swap it for a list of what games are prohibited.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ews-invests-in-future-of-us-online-gambling-1624Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:02:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ews-invests-in-future-of-us-online-gambling-1624Isle of Man-based pari-mutuel company European Wagering Services bought WatchAndWager in hopes of extending the gambling business into the USA.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/idinvest-further-into-French-gambling-market-with-9-million-investment-1623Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:03:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/idinvest-further-into-French-gambling-market-with-9-million-investment-1623IDInvest made its 2nd substantial investment in France’s online gambling market with €9 million put into ZEturf, a France-based tote-betting operator.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-play-internet-betting-in-australia-under-fire-1622Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:50:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-play-internet-betting-in-australia-under-fire-1622The largest pro and amateur sports leagues in Australia are uniting in an effort to stamp out corruption, match fixing, and illegal internet betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-government-endorses-online-sports-betting-in-india-1621Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-government-endorses-online-sports-betting-in-india-1621U.K. minister of sport, Hugh Robertson, has stated that he will endorse India’s full legalization of online sports gambling when they met next month.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-of-justice-rules-on-german-gambling-laws-1620Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:16:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-of-justice-rules-on-german-gambling-laws-1620The European Court of Justice ruled against Germany’s monopoly gambling system; as a result, shares in Bwin and Party Gaming rose impressively.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-gambling-laws-change-king-kong-cash-arrives-1619Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:37:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-gambling-laws-change-king-kong-cash-arrives-1619A recent change to Chilean gambling laws has allowed for the installation of a Wide Area Progressive jackpot network connecting the country’s casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/frank-debates-leno-on-american-gambling-laws-1618Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:02:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/frank-debates-leno-on-american-gambling-laws-1618Online gambling regulation/taxation advocate Rep. Barney Frank went on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to discuss American internet gambling law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isle-of-man-licenses-12bet-for-online-sportsbook-1616Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:04:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/isle-of-man-licenses-12bet-for-online-sportsbook-1616Isle of Man authorities have granted a license to 12Bet, which will now offer its online sportsbook in the UK with an eye expanding into Europe.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-football-plagued-by-match-fixing-and-internet-betting-scandal-1615Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:16:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-football-plagued-by-match-fixing-and-internet-betting-scandal-1615As investigation into China football match fixing allegations continue, three more arrests have been made, including former CFA chief Xie Yalong.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-loses-court-case-on-swedish-gambling-law-1614Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:07:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betsson-loses-court-case-on-swedish-gambling-law-1614Betsson lost a case against the Swedish government in Stockholm District Court when judges ruled that, though correct, Betsson did not deserve damages.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finnish-slot-machine-association-delays-opening-online-casino-1613Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:59:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finnish-slot-machine-association-delays-opening-online-casino-1613The online casino designed/supplied by monopoly Raha-Automaattiyhdistys (RAY) and Playtech software will be delayed after new government demands.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/switzerland-federal-council-rejects-poker-room-expansion-plan-1612Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:25:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/switzerland-federal-council-rejects-poker-room-expansion-plan-1612A recent movement to expand the availability of poker in Switzerland has been shot down by the Federal Council. Poker will remain in the casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-sports-betting-law-moves-closer-to-reality-1611Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:02:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indian-sports-betting-law-moves-closer-to-reality-1611According to The Guardian and The Times of India, the sports ministry could adapt the U.K.’s Gambling Act as a model to legalize sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtechs-future-us-market-after-gambling-law-changes-1607Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:03:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtechs-future-us-market-after-gambling-law-changes-1607Though the United States is nowhere near regulation of online casinos, software provider Playtech is getting ready for this market to be opened.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-mother-disowns-son-over-internet-gambling-debt-1606Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:52:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-mother-disowns-son-over-internet-gambling-debt-1606Malaysian Bong Swee Yi has disowned her 25 year old son after the Ah Long loan sharks began pestering her to pay his huge online gambling debts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-indian-gambling-laws-state-lotteries-once-weekly-1605Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:40:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-indian-gambling-laws-state-lotteries-once-weekly-1605Kerala High Court judges stated Kerala, Sikkim and Bhutan state lotteries may be held once weekly, a potential loss of $25.8 mil annually for Kerala.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/upcoming-elections-may-hinder-spains-efforts-to-regulate-online-gambling-1603Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:54:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/upcoming-elections-may-hinder-spains-efforts-to-regulate-online-gambling-1603The Spanish community of Catalonia drafted a bill to bring unlicensed internet gambling under control, but November’s elections could kill it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gillard-closer-to-second-term-as-pm-with-reform-to-australian-gambling-laws-1601Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:34:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gillard-closer-to-second-term-as-pm-with-reform-to-australian-gambling-laws-1601Tasmanian Independent Party member Andrew Wilkie threw his support to Julia Gillard in the Australian election after she agreed to gambling law reform.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unique-online-bookmaker-ruled-against-in-washington-supreme-court-1599Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unique-online-bookmaker-ruled-against-in-washington-supreme-court-1599A Washington state supreme court found against Seattle-based online bookmaker Betcha.com, a unique website which allowed bettors to gamble on anything.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-of-justice-to-rule-on-german-gambling-laws-1602Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:45:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-of-justice-to-rule-on-german-gambling-laws-1602The European Court of Justice is set to rule next week on the legality of Germany’s state monopoly on offline and online sportsbooks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-poker-act-and-beyond-a-brief-look-at-current-hungarian-gambling-law-1597Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:53:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-poker-act-and-beyond-a-brief-look-at-current-hungarian-gambling-law-1597A brief look at the laws regarding online gambling in Hungary, from Act XXXIV of 1991 to the Poker Act of 2010. Plus, the new government may regulate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/whats-the-secret-of-paddy-power-online-sportsbooks-success-1598Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:04:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/whats-the-secret-of-paddy-power-online-sportsbooks-success-1598PaddyPower online sportsbook recently posted outstanding numbers for 2010 showing an expected 30% better year than in 2009. What’s their secret?http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-review-commission-delays-report-south-african-internet-casino-ban-stays-1596Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:36:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-review-commission-delays-report-south-african-internet-casino-ban-stays-1596The Gambling Review Commission in South Africa has delayed a report on recommendations regarding the online gambling industry there by two more weeks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Italian-town-gambling-on-internet-lottery-to-boost-income-1595Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:33:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/Italian-town-gambling-on-internet-lottery-to-boost-income-1595The Italian town of Melito has turned to internet gambling as a way to win some extra funds in light of recent government funding cuts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/if-democrats-lose-what-happens-to-efforts-to-change-american-gambling-law-1594Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/if-democrats-lose-what-happens-to-efforts-to-change-american-gambling-law-1594Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus looks to take over pro-internet gambling advocate Barney Frank’s committee seat if the GOP wins elections in November.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-to-legalize-internet-sports-betting-1592Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:27:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/india-to-legalize-internet-sports-betting-1592A trial judge in India has called for the legalization of online sports betting to curb problems with illegal bookies and to generate state revenue.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-light-of-new-south-african-gambling-laws-piggs-peak-online-casino-backs-down-1585Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:31:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-light-of-new-south-african-gambling-laws-piggs-peak-online-casino-backs-down-1585Piggs Peak online casino has stopped taking South African customers due to a recent court judgment essentially making all gambling activity illegal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-gambled-14-billion-in-2009-officially-1591Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:00:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadians-gambled-14-billion-in-2009-officially-1591Canadians are spending more money gambling each year, but these figures ignore spending on foreign-based online gambling sites, which tips the scales.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/report-online-gambling-major-boon-to-costa-rica-latin-america-economies-1583Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:10:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/report-online-gambling-major-boon-to-costa-rica-latin-america-economies-1583A report released by Juniper Research indicates that Costa Rica alone generates some $14.5 billion through online gambling in one year.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-cricket-gambling-scandal-amid-pakistan-england-match-1582Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:37:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/another-cricket-gambling-scandal-amid-pakistan-england-match-1582Two bowlers for Pakistan, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, allegedly help throw a Pakistan-England match in a story from News of the World newspaper.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-publishes-draft-legislation-on-new-online-gambling-law-1581Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-government-publishes-draft-legislation-on-new-online-gambling-law-1581The Greek government has released draft legislation on the licensing procedure and other specifics of a new online gambling law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/numbers-reveal-explosion-of-internet-gambling-in-australia-1580Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:45:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/numbers-reveal-explosion-of-internet-gambling-in-australia-1580Online gambling in Australia is on the rise. As the government works to control the use of foreign-run gambling sites, their popularity only increases.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-cracking-down-on-foreign-based-online-casinos-under-new-gambling-laws-1579Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:07:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-africa-cracking-down-on-foreign-based-online-casinos-under-new-gambling-laws-1579New South African gambling laws have many concerned, but Piggs Peak casino vows to stay open and has appealed a recent court decision on the subject.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-based-playtech-profits-thanks-to-new-gambling-laws-in-france-italy-estonia-1578Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:51:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-based-playtech-profits-thanks-to-new-gambling-laws-in-france-italy-estonia-1578UK-based casino software producers Playtech have reported a strong first half for 2010, thanks in part to markets in France, Italy and Estonia.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-online-sportsbook-diversifies-shows-massive-profit-increase-1577Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:37:38 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paddy-power-online-sportsbook-diversifies-shows-massive-profit-increase-1577Paddy Power online sportsbook reports huge increases in income and profit over the first half of 2010, thanks in part to Australian and French action.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-promises-prison-for-unlicensed-internet-gambling-operators-1575Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:29:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bulgaria-promises-prison-for-unlicensed-internet-gambling-operators-1575Proposed changes to Bulgarian gambling laws reveal a strict licensing scheme that includes internet censorship, fines, and prison sentences.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania-isps-resist-orders-to-censor-online-gambling-sites-1574Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:18:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/lithuania-isps-resist-orders-to-censor-online-gambling-sites-1574Lithuanian ISPs have been ordered to block access to unlicensed gambling sites, but are against the plan, calling the proposal “ineffective”.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-gambling-industry-to-sen-reid-do-not-open-door-to-online-poker-in-the-us-1573Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:15:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-gambling-industry-to-sen-reid-do-not-open-door-to-online-poker-in-the-us-1573Northern Nevada gaming interests have stated their displeasure with recent comments by Nev. Sen. Harry Reid, who is pro-online poker legalization.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-reported-to-authorities-for-afl-live-betting-offering-1572Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:06:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-reported-to-authorities-for-afl-live-betting-offering-1572Betezy, an online sportsbook operation in Australia, has been reported to authorities for offering in-game betting on Australian Football matches.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-and-sweden-online-gambling-monopolies-join-forces-1571Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:54:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-and-sweden-online-gambling-monopolies-join-forces-1571Finland online gambling monopoly RAY signed a deal with Sweden online gambling monopoly Svenka Spel which will see them share an online gambling tool.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-sportsbook-tries-to-skirt-gambling-law-with-afl-offering-1570Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:08:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-sportsbook-tries-to-skirt-gambling-law-with-afl-offering-1570By offering a unique spin on in-game betting for Australian football, Betezy is risking huge fines for violating the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA).http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-high-court-implements-new-law-all-online-gambling-illegal-1569Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:53:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/south-african-high-court-implements-new-law-all-online-gambling-illegal-1569The Johannesburg High Court rules that all online gambling in South Africa is now illegal, with fines of $1.36 mil and 10 years in prison the penalty.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-to-license-online-poker-1568Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:16:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/netherlands-to-license-online-poker-1568The Netherlands may soon be issuing a limited number of online poker licenses as suggested by a report on the nation’s gambling industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nova-scotia-may-liberalize-online-gambling-law-despite-lottery-partners-1567Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:12:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nova-scotia-may-liberalize-online-gambling-law-despite-lottery-partners-1567Though its partner in the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Newfoundland/Labrador, rejects online gambling, Nova Scotia may go ahead and legalize it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bad-news-for-online-gambling-sites-in-costa-rica-1566Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:01:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bad-news-for-online-gambling-sites-in-costa-rica-1566Costa Rica is making big changes to their gambling laws. Online gambling sites will now be licensed, regulated, and taxed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-discussing-gambling-law-in-greece-1565Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:21:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-discussing-gambling-law-in-greece-1565Representatives of sportsbook website Betfair are meeting with politicians in Greece about incoming Greek gambling law and the monopoly company OPAP.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-approved-online-casino-back-online-finally-1564Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:33:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadas-approved-online-casino-back-online-finally-1564The British Columbia Lottery Commission’s website, the first government-approved gambling site in North America, is finally back online after 33 days.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/court-order-needed-to-play-poker-in-brazil-1562Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:13:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/court-order-needed-to-play-poker-in-brazil-1562Brazil has very strict gambling laws, but recent court rulings are pushing poker into the realm of “skill games”, allowing tournament to take place.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-we-will-re-apply-for-online-sportsbook-in-holland-1563Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:22:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-we-will-re-apply-for-online-sportsbook-in-holland-1563Despite a ruling from the European Court of Justice finding against them, Betfair plans to reenter the Netherlands market with its online sportsbook.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-facebook-zynga-for-online-poker-players-in-china-1561Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:08:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-facebook-zynga-for-online-poker-players-in-china-1561Facebook Zynga poker is now offering a version of their popular game translated into Chinese, but it won't be available in mainland China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-to-launch-ad-blitz-in-uk-europe-1560Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:57:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betfair-online-sportsbook-to-launch-ad-blitz-in-uk-europe-1560Betfair online sportsbook will soon be launching its “Cut Out the Middleman” campaign over the U.K. and Western Europe on TV and internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-destroy-online-sportsbook-in-malaysia-1559Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:46:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-destroy-online-sportsbook-in-malaysia-1559An international online sports betting syndicated operating out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been shut down this week following a raid.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-hampshire-gives-up-on-proposed-instrastate-online-scratch-cards-1558Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:38:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-hampshire-gives-up-on-proposed-instrastate-online-scratch-cards-1558New Hampshire state lottery commission decides not to offer intrastate online scratch card gaming due to the prospect of "poor return on investment."http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saskatchewan-ponders-online-gambling-in-canada-1557Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:19:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/saskatchewan-ponders-online-gambling-in-canada-1557Saskatchewan has now joined the ranks of Canadian provinces that are considering the licensing and regulation of online gambling sites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tanzanian-player-given-two-year-sentence-for-cheating-in-singapore-1556Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:44:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tanzanian-player-given-two-year-sentence-for-cheating-in-singapore-1556A Singapore court sentenced Tanzanian citizen Kipuyo Lemburis Israel to two years in jail for cheating at roulette at the Marina Bay Sands casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/payment-processor-pays-us-government-13-3-million-in-settlement-1554Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:45:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/payment-processor-pays-us-government-13-3-million-in-settlement-1554Ahmad Khawaja agreed to pay the US government $13.3 million in a case involving money transfers from/to PokerStars with electronic payment processors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-land-based-casinos-failing-blame-2009-gambling-laws-1555Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:06:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/russian-land-based-casinos-failing-blame-2009-gambling-laws-1555Since the Russian law on online gaming was put into effect in 2009, the land-based casinos are failing and more are playing illegally than ever.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israel-begins-blocking-online-gambling-sites-1553Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:08:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israel-begins-blocking-online-gambling-sites-1553Israeli internet service providers began blocking access to major online gambling sites yesterday under orders from local police.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spitting-incident-leads-to-arrest-in-american-poker-room-1550Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:58:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spitting-incident-leads-to-arrest-in-american-poker-room-1550A disgruntled gambler was arrested from a California casino over the weekend for spitting in the dealer’s face after losing a hand of poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/with-online-gaming-so-prevalent-is-south-korean-online-gambling-law-antiquated-1552Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:34:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/with-online-gaming-so-prevalent-is-south-korean-online-gambling-law-antiquated-1552South Korea is having problems containing illegal Internet gambling in the country, as both youth and adults find lots of new providers every day.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-madrid-banned-from-wearing-bwin-jerseys-in-munich-bayern-munchen-apologizes-1551Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:15:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/real-madrid-banned-from-wearing-bwin-jerseys-in-munich-bayern-munchen-apologizes-1551The Bayern Munich club chairman apologized to Real Madrid after the latter was banned from wearing its Bwin-sponsored shirts for a friendly in Germany.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-finnish-gambling-law-kills-poker-magazine-1549Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:34:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-finnish-gambling-law-kills-poker-magazine-1549Thanks to a new Finnish gambling law that will prohibit all advertising of foreign-owned gambling companies, the magazine Pokerisivut has been closed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tipp3-online-sportsbook-refreshes-contract-with-bunsdesliga-through-2014-1548Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:21:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tipp3-online-sportsbook-refreshes-contract-with-bunsdesliga-through-2014-1548Government-owned Tipp3 announced its reupping as the official sponsor of the Austrian soccer league, the “Tipp3 Bundesliga, powered by T-Mobile.”http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-greens-offer-a-more-sensible-internet-gambling-filter-plan-1547Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:47:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-greens-offer-a-more-sensible-internet-gambling-filter-plan-1547Australia’s Greens party has suggested an alternative to the much-hated proposal by Labor to filter the internet of gambling and porn.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hefner-casinos-in-macao-and-england-will-lead-the-playboy-brand-1546Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:06:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hefner-casinos-in-macao-and-england-will-lead-the-playboy-brand-1546Playboy Empire head Hugh Hefner recently announced his intention to open casinos in England and Macao, and to shift Playboy away from porn stuff.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cfo-withdrawing-due-to-new-french-gambling-law-will-hurt-unibet-in-2010-1545Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:53:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/cfo-withdrawing-due-to-new-french-gambling-law-will-hurt-unibet-in-2010-1545Unibet announced great financial results for Q2, but because of withdrawal from France due to new gambling laws, will see a drop in revenue in Q3.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/id-checks-and-time-limits-under-new-chinese-online-gambling-law-1544Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:42:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/id-checks-and-time-limits-under-new-chinese-online-gambling-law-1544August 1 saw the passage of new Chinese laws which make illegal “any morally questionable online games.” ID checks and time limits are also in effect.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/big-changes-for-online-gambling-in-south-africa-1543Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:24:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/big-changes-for-online-gambling-in-south-africa-1543Online gambling in South Africa may soon see some major changes, as the Gambling Review Commission finishes its report on the state of the industry.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-soon-to-decide-about-online-gambling-tax-1542Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:15:08 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-soon-to-decide-about-online-gambling-tax-1542Costa Rica has long been a tax haven for online gambling sites, but a tax hike might be on the way. The country’s legislators are due to decide soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ramadan-begins-last-month-of-online-gambling-freedom-in-indonesia-1541Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:59:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ramadan-begins-last-month-of-online-gambling-freedom-in-indonesia-1541With Ramadan beginning in the Moslem world, Indonesian leaders are blocking all porn sites from the country’s users. Next: online casinos get blocked.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gaming-authority-arjel-beats-stan-james-in-court-sets-sights-on-15-other-casino-operators-1540Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:37:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gaming-authority-arjel-beats-stan-james-in-court-sets-sights-on-15-other-casino-operators-1540Autorité de Régulation des Jeux en Ligne beat Stan James in court for violating French gambling law. A list of 16 other major offenders has been made.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/176-arrested-at-hong-kong-poker-room-1539Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:07:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/176-arrested-at-hong-kong-poker-room-1539The Hong Kong Poker House is shutting down. During the club’s final game, a police raid ended with 176 poker players being arrested.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/estonian-casino-operator-online-gambling-provider-loses-money-in-2010-but-less-1538Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:15:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/estonian-casino-operator-online-gambling-provider-loses-money-in-2010-but-less-1538Estonia’s Olympic Entertainment Group, provider of land-based and online casinos in seven Eastern European countries, reported a loss for Q2 2010.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-betting-goes-academic-at-united-states-universities-1537Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:08:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-betting-goes-academic-at-united-states-universities-1537Students at many universities in the United States can now bet on their grades through a website called Ultrinsic, which calls the program an incentive.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-company-selling-shares-in-macau-casino-exposed-as-fraud-1536Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:53:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/japanese-company-selling-shares-in-macau-casino-exposed-as-fraud-1536Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. recently called potential investors about shares in Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. – but it was a scam.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tabcorp-invests-285-million-in-casino-maybe-500-mil-more-with-slight-law-skirting-1534Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:21:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tabcorp-invests-285-million-in-casino-maybe-500-mil-more-with-slight-law-skirting-1534In an attempt to turn Sydney’s Star City into a world-class casino, Australian gambling monopoly Tabcorp has announced its intention tohttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-gaming-ready-for-new-danish-gambling-laws-by-january-danske-spil-agreement-or-not-1533Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:06:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/party-gaming-ready-for-new-danish-gambling-laws-by-january-danske-spil-agreement-or-not-1533Though a deal between Denmark’s monopoly Danske Spil and PartyGaming has fallen through, Party still plans to have a Danish platform ready by January.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-tax-laws-catch-up-with-rule-bending-gambling-links-1532Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:09:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/irish-tax-laws-catch-up-with-rule-bending-gambling-links-1532Ireland saw a huge boom in casinos a few years ago, but as gambling laws changed the way casinos are taxed, many smaller casinos are shutting down.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-government-mulling-over-regulation-of-internet-gambling-for-the-province-1531Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:10:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ontario-government-mulling-over-regulation-of-internet-gambling-for-the-province-1531Ontario government officials are contemplating legalization of online casinos and internet poker in the province, which has a $19.7-billion deficit.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/escaped-australian-prisoner-recaptured-after-attempt-to-organize-online-poker-game-1530Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:58:55 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/escaped-australian-prisoner-recaptured-after-attempt-to-organize-online-poker-game-1530After escaping from prison, Justin Grant of Australia frequently posted to and visited Facebook – even to organize an online poker game with friends.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-gambling-monopoly-suspends-casino-licensing-1529Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:46:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-gambling-monopoly-suspends-casino-licensing-1529Pagcor, which has a monopoly on all gambling in the Philippines, intends to put a hold on new gambling license and review existing ones.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/imega-and-state-senators-sue-to-overturn-paspa-change-new-jersey-sports-betting-law-1528Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:45:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/imega-and-state-senators-sue-to-overturn-paspa-change-new-jersey-sports-betting-law-1528iMEGA, two state senators and horse racing interests are seeking to overturn PASPA in order to make sports betting in New Jersey legal again.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mexican-gambling-law-to-tax-players-in-real-time-1527Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:32:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-mexican-gambling-law-to-tax-players-in-real-time-1527A proposed change to the way gambling machines are taxed in Mexico would see computers reporting real-time statistics to tax authorities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-court-to-fraudster-play-poker-or-go-to-prison-1526Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:13:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-court-to-fraudster-play-poker-or-go-to-prison-1526A man convicted of 26 counts of felony fraud has been ordered to pay back the $400,000 he stole from his victims – by winning at poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-recovery-from-world-cup-slump-macau-reports-incredible-returns-on-gambling-in-july-1525Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:59:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-recovery-from-world-cup-slump-macau-reports-incredible-returns-on-gambling-in-july-1525The world’s largest gambling center, Macau, posted a nice increase in gaming revenues for the month of July 2009, its second-best month ever.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-olympic-sports-federation-joins-the-call-to-change-german-gambling-laws-1524Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:00:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/national-olympic-sports-federation-joins-the-call-to-change-german-gambling-laws-1524The German Olympic Sports Federation, citing monetary concerns, joins Bundesliga soccer in calling for a reworking of current gambling law in Germanyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/go-daddy-slapped-with-100-million-lawsuit-over-michael-jackson-casino-1523Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:26:21 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/go-daddy-slapped-with-100-million-lawsuit-over-michael-jackson-casino-1523In hopes of “flushing out” the identity of now-closed Michael Jackson Casino, Howard Mann is suing GoDaddy for $100 million for copyright infringement.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bucharest-casino-gets-go-ahead-adds-automated-poker-to-game-room-1522Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:11:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bucharest-casino-gets-go-ahead-adds-automated-poker-to-game-room-1522G Poker Club Casino in Romania added eight automated poker tables provided by PokerTek to its game room. Meanwhile, the EC studies the draft law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-laws-become-stricter-1521Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:55:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canadian-gambling-laws-become-stricter-1521Canada’s Criminal Code changed yesterday, as 11 actions were upgraded to “serious offences” in an effort to fight organized crime.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-light-of-new-gambling-laws-888-focus-on-italy-and-not-france-1520Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:51:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-light-of-new-gambling-laws-888-focus-on-italy-and-not-france-1520888 CEO Gigi Levy stated in a conference call to analysts yesterday that his company will be big in Italy but won’t be doing business in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/outrageous-proposed-bulgarian-gambling-laws-doomed-to-immediate-failure-1519Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:35:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/outrageous-proposed-bulgarian-gambling-laws-doomed-to-immediate-failure-1519New Bulgarian online gambling laws are incredibly restrictive, forcing would-be operators to open 28 offices in the country and to do no advertising.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-killing-amusement-arcades-1518Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:35:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-gambling-laws-killing-amusement-arcades-1518Changes made to UK gambling laws five years ago are now affecting the country’s amusement arcades, which are struggling to stay afloat.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-alliance-says-poker-stars-safe-even-under-new-us-gambling-law-1517Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:31:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-players-alliance-says-poker-stars-safe-even-under-new-us-gambling-law-1517A statement from the Poker Players Alliance indicates that Poker Stars might not necessarily be disallowed an American license under new proposed laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-regulator-arjel-sues-seven-isps-to-block-unauthorized-sites-1516Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:22:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-regulator-arjel-sues-seven-isps-to-block-unauthorized-sites-1516In France, national online gaming regulator Autorité de Régulation des Jeux En Ligne (ARJEL) takes seven ISPs to court to force them to block websites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/phuket-cockfight-breaches-thai-gambling-laws-42-arrested-1515Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:04:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/phuket-cockfight-breaches-thai-gambling-laws-42-arrested-1515An illegal cockfighting pit in Phuket, Thailand was raided yesterday, leading to the arrest of 42 individuals who will be charged with illegal gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-chinese-gambling-laws-introduced-though-vague-and-ill-defined-1514Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:15:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-chinese-gambling-laws-introduced-though-vague-and-ill-defined-1514On August 1, the Chinese government put into effect new laws regarding online gambling in China, though the regulations are ill-defined.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paypal-slowly-re-entering-world-of-uk-based-online-casinos-1513Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:32:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/paypal-slowly-re-entering-world-of-uk-based-online-casinos-1513PayPal recently announced deals with 32Red online casino and Ladbrokes sportsbook to provide payment services; Virgin and Party Gaming are next...http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-found-in-air-vent-of-australian-casino-motive-unknown-1512Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:04:25 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-found-in-air-vent-of-australian-casino-motive-unknown-1512A man was found in a ceiling duct of Melbourne’s Crown Casino early Thursday morning. The 25-year-old couldn’t remember how he got there.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-battles-for-australia-sportsbook-license-1511Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:52:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ladbrokes-battles-for-australia-sportsbook-license-1511UK online sportsbook Ladbrokes is competing against Australia’s two largest bookmakers for exclusive rights to sports betting in Victoria.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-players-sue-for-losses-in-united-states-1510Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:37:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bingo-players-sue-for-losses-in-united-states-1510Two women who lost money playing electronic bingo in the US are appealing to a 158-year-old law in hopes of getting their losses returned to them.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-law-changing-bill-passes-house-committee-1508Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:15:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/american-gambling-law-changing-bill-passes-house-committee-1508Barney Frank’s bill to change UIGEA, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267) passed committee.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-bwin-uk-party-gaming-to-merge-out-of-necessity-1509Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:35:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-bwin-uk-party-gaming-to-merge-out-of-necessity-1509: Bwin Interactive Entertainment and PartyGaming reported yesterday that they will be merging. They hope to compete in European and U.S. markets.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-gambling-regulator-aams-now-playing-nicely-with-european-commission-1507Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:59:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-online-gambling-regulator-aams-now-playing-nicely-with-european-commission-1507Italian gambling regulator AAMS is working with European Commission authorities to move new Italian gambling laws forward in providing documentation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-glitch-in-sweden-made-losing-impossible-1506Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-glitch-in-sweden-made-losing-impossible-1506An online gambling site in Sweden had an error this week that made it impossible for players to lose. The error has been fixed and the money taken back.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-more-online-gambling-in-cyprus-1505Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:12:57 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/no-more-online-gambling-in-cyprus-1505A new bill just drafted by the government of Cyprus would eradicate online casinos, but at the same time license and regulate online sports betting.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/study-shows-germany-sports-betting-monopoly-worst-during-world-cup-1504Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:58:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/study-shows-germany-sports-betting-monopoly-worst-during-world-cup-1504Consumer organization Right2bet released the results of its study on European monopolies’ offers during the 2010 World Cup. Germany’s Oddset was worst.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-draft-law-on-internet-gambling-ambiguous-rejection-by-ec-expected-1503Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romanian-draft-law-on-internet-gambling-ambiguous-rejection-by-ec-expected-1503Romania’s draft law currently before the European Commission has been called “ambiguous” with penalties way too harsh. The EC will comment by Oct. 4.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fbi-and-100-swat-officers-bust-underground-american-poker-room-1502Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:37:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fbi-and-100-swat-officers-bust-underground-american-poker-room-1502An illegal poker den has been busted in the US state of Ohio. Police confiscated guns, drugs, and more than $1 million in cash and stolen goods.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-regulators-issue-nine-more-licenses-to-poker-sites-sportsbooks-1501Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:03:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-gambling-regulators-issue-nine-more-licenses-to-poker-sites-sportsbooks-1501The French government OKed 9 online gambling licenses: FullTilt Poker, PKR, Jeux 365, Zeturf, Geny Infos, Barrière, Ad Astra, Full Fun and Ladbrokes.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-news-william-hill-to-move-abandoned-gambling-accounts-to-fund-sports-weather-lottery-sponsors-three-football-clubs-1500Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:41:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-news-william-hill-to-move-abandoned-gambling-accounts-to-fund-sports-weather-lottery-sponsors-three-football-clubs-1500UK gambling news: William Hill moves its telebetting; abandoned gambling funds will be applied to public sports; TWL sponsors three football clubs.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-gambling-rules-in-denmark-1499Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:24:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-online-gambling-rules-in-denmark-1499Online gambling in Denmark was recently legalized, and a licensing scheme has been put into place which will be effective in early 2011.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-french-online-gambling-laws-successful-during-world-cup-now-what-1498Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:18:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-french-online-gambling-laws-successful-during-world-cup-now-what-1498Thanks to new French gambling laws, licensed sportsbooks were able to deem the World Cup period a success, but prospects for the future are uncertain.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-prestigious-silks-club-casino-to-close-as-gambling-regulations-awaited-1497Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-prestigious-silks-club-casino-to-close-as-gambling-regulations-awaited-1497Dublin’s prestigious Silks Club Casino will be closing next month due to low returns and money lost to those preferring online casinos instead.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ejc-supports-monopolistic-swedish-gambling-laws-1496Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:03:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ejc-supports-monopolistic-swedish-gambling-laws-1496The European Court of Justice ruled in favor of Sweden’s gambling monopoly after it heard a case regarding the advertising of foreign gambling serviceshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bookmaker-william-hill-may-move-telebetting-operations-outside-of-uk-1495Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:32:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-bookmaker-william-hill-may-move-telebetting-operations-outside-of-uk-1495William Hill reported a 33% drop in telephone betting revenues for the first six months of 2010, which may cause the move of its telebetting operation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-beijing-conviction-for-new-chinese-gambling-law-running-a-casino-reported-1494Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:18:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/first-beijing-conviction-for-new-chinese-gambling-law-running-a-casino-reported-149420-year-old Zhao Yan was convicted of “running a casino” and was given a one-year prison sentence in the first conviction under the charge in Beijing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-america-first-authorized-online-casino-still-down-after-data-crossover-malfunction-1493Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:50:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-america-first-authorized-online-casino-still-down-after-data-crossover-malfunction-1493The British Columbia Lottery’s online casino has been shut down for one week thanks to a “data crossover malfunction” with player accounts hacked.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-mp-wants-to-ban-betting-on-elections-1492Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:46:07 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australia-mp-wants-to-ban-betting-on-elections-1492Australia MP Michael Johnson, an Independent candidate for the Brisbane seat of Ryan, is calling for a complete ban on election bettinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-football-club-drops-online-sportsbook-sponsor-for-religious-1491Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:01:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-football-club-drops-online-sportsbook-sponsor-for-religious-1491Spain’s Málaga football club is now owned by Sheik Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani who dropped a sponsorship deal with William Hill for religious reasons.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bill-to-reform-uigea-american-gambling-laws-debated-in-house-of-representatives-1490Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:08:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bill-to-reform-uigea-american-gambling-laws-debated-in-house-of-representatives-1490A hearing was held in the House of Representatives on Barney Frank’s Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act bill.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-rolls-on-chilipoker-launched-everest-poker-sponsors-soccer-team-1489Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:15:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-gambling-rolls-on-chilipoker-launched-everest-poker-sponsors-soccer-team-1489Online gambling news items from France: ChiliPoker launches the Playtech poker network; Everest Poker is sponsoring football club Olympique Lyonnais.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-online-casinos-get-wheels-1488Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:54:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippines-online-casinos-get-wheels-1488Casinos in the Philippines have gone mobile – they are set up in vans filled with computers, giving players access to online casino games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-new-internet-casino-in-canada-be-used-for-money-laundering-1487Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:42:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-new-internet-casino-in-canada-be-used-for-money-laundering-1487British Columbia solicitor-general Mike de Jong worries that the new online casino could be used for money laundering after a FINTRAC report on BCLC.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-basketball-federation-nixes-sponsorship-of-national-team-by-poker-stars-1486Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:43:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-basketball-federation-nixes-sponsorship-of-national-team-by-poker-stars-1486spain, spanish, online gambling, internet gambling, online casino, online pokerhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/centrebet-online-sportsbook-finds-a-home-in-grecce-1485Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:52:45 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/centrebet-online-sportsbook-finds-a-home-in-grecce-1485Australian internet sports betting group Centrebet has recovered two .gr web domains from squatters, giving them a better edge on the Greek market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-state-rep-says-ditch-uigea-end-internet-gambling-prohibition-1484Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:03:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nevada-state-rep-says-ditch-uigea-end-internet-gambling-prohibition-1484Nevada Representative Shelley Berkley wrote a piece for Roll Call stating that UIGEA must end and be replaced with regulation for online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-china-two-charged-with-seo-manipulation-for-online-casino-company-apologizes-1483Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:02:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/in-china-two-charged-with-seo-manipulation-for-online-casino-company-apologizes-1483The Chinese government recently arrested two individuals who worked at search engine provider Baidu in connection with an illegal online casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-online-gambling-monopoly-extends-spanish-football-sponsorship-1482Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:23:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/finland-online-gambling-monopoly-extends-spanish-football-sponsorship-1482Finland’s state-run online gambling monopoly PAF has extended its sponsorship contract with Spanish football club Atletico De Madrid.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-arrested-for-operation-of-rock-paper-scissors-gambling-site-in-japan-1481Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:04:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/three-arrested-for-operation-of-rock-paper-scissors-gambling-site-in-japan-1481Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department made three arrests in a $1.5 million operation of an illegal gambling site providing online rock-paper-scissors.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-notes-objections-with-problematic-polish-draft-law-on-internet-gambling-1480Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:27:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-commission-notes-objections-with-problematic-polish-draft-law-on-internet-gambling-1480Poland’s new draft law on Internet gambling was objected to by the EC; clarification has been requested. The new law would come in on August 16.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israeli-police-order-isps-to-block-online-gambling-sites-1479Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:45:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/israeli-police-order-isps-to-block-online-gambling-sites-1479Several online gambling sites in Israel will soon be blocked by the country’s top ISPs, following demands made over the weekend by local police.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/888-awarded-license-to-operate-online-poker-network-in-france-1478Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:19:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/888-awarded-license-to-operate-online-poker-network-in-france-1478888 has won a license to provide online poker in France. They’ll install a poker network with Microgaming, and SFJI will launch a site on the network.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-columbian-government-opens-north-america-first-ever-authorized-internet-casino-1477Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:05:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/british-columbian-government-opens-north-america-first-ever-authorized-internet-casino-1477The British Columbia government launched its own casino website yesterday in hopes of raising $40 million in revenue in the next yearhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-authorities-resubmit-draft-law-back-on-track-for-regulated-internet-gambling-1476Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:48:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italian-authorities-resubmit-draft-law-back-on-track-for-regulated-internet-gambling-1476The Italian Gaming Authority has resubmitted its draft law to the European Commission and may get regulated Internet casinos by October.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unenforceable-indonesian-internet-filtering-plan-lumps-gambling-with-pornography-violence-1475Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:38:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unenforceable-indonesian-internet-filtering-plan-lumps-gambling-with-pornography-violence-1475Indonesia goes forward with an Internet filtering plan that would block many online casino websites, lumping them in with violence and pornography.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/openbet-gtech-land-contracts-to-provide-online-casinos-poker-in-quebec-1474Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:45:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/openbet-gtech-land-contracts-to-provide-online-casinos-poker-in-quebec-1474Loto Quebec announces the awarding of contracts for casino gaming and poker networking to Openbet and GTechG2’s International Poker Network.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icelandic-firm-betware-goal-supply-online-gambling-products-to-massachusetts-1473Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:46:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/icelandic-firm-betware-goal-supply-online-gambling-products-to-massachusetts-1473Though the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission has no plans for an intrastate online gambling service, Iceland-based Betware will provide one.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/confusion-in-cyprus-as-government-backs-off-hardline-stance-on-online-gambling-law-1472Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:48:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/confusion-in-cyprus-as-government-backs-off-hardline-stance-on-online-gambling-law-1472In Cyprus, the government seems to be backing down from a hardline stance on online gambling. Parliament is working on an draft law to send to the EC.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-police-total-up-illegal-world-cup-gambling-arrests-1471Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:37:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hong-kong-police-total-up-illegal-world-cup-gambling-arrests-1471Hong Kong police released details on a huge sting operation that seized over $1 billion in betting slips and had 93 arrested in Hong Kong and China.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-high-tax-rate-scare-french-players-away-from-online-poker-1470Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:50:10 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/will-high-tax-rate-scare-french-players-away-from-online-poker-1470France is currently imposing a 2% tax on poker websites’ revenue, a rate that could kill the market altogether eventually if passed on to the players.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-carolina-trendy-internet-sweepstakes-cafes-to-be-banned-under-new-law-1469Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:37:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/north-carolina-trendy-internet-sweepstakes-cafes-to-be-banned-under-new-law-1469The North Carolina governor will sign a bill making Internet sweepstakes cafes, a clever way to operate electronic gaming within the law, illegal.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-looks-to-solve-financial-woes-with-regulated-internet-gambling-1466Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:15:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/romania-looks-to-solve-financial-woes-with-regulated-internet-gambling-1466Romanian financial minister Bogdan Dragoi says that online gambling would earn €130 million for the country, and he’s investigating the possibility.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-bollywood-themed-internet-bingo-site-shows-indians-still-gambling-online-1465Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:56:16 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-bollywood-themed-internet-bingo-site-shows-indians-still-gambling-online-1465BollyBingo.com, a bingo site gearing to Indians, is already seeing great success and despite scandals and bad publicity, Indians still gamble online.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-upholds-sweden-restrictive-law-on-internet-gambling-advertising-1464Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:40:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/european-court-upholds-sweden-restrictive-law-on-internet-gambling-advertising-1464European Court of Justice ruled that, while the Swedish government can limit advertising of online gaming sites, they cannot limit other forms.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-belongs-to-internet-dark-side-says-new-australian-pm-1463Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:11:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-belongs-to-internet-dark-side-says-new-australian-pm-1463Australia’s new PM Julia Gillard supports the idea of implementing a nationwide, ISP-level internet filter to block gambling and other illegal content.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-hedge-fund-turns-profits-betting-on-sports-in-the-uk-1462Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:40:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/london-hedge-fund-turns-profits-betting-on-sports-in-the-uk-1462A London based hedge fund has been using investor’s money to bet on sports, and has been turning a steady profit since it started back in April.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-unibet-profit-be-swallowed-by-tax-rules-in-french-gambling-laws-1461Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:57:28 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-unibet-profit-be-swallowed-by-tax-rules-in-french-gambling-laws-1461Unibet posted some nice profit figures for first quarter 2009, but investors are backing off because of high costs from the new French gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2010-wsop-proves-online-poker-in-united-states-is-alive-and-well-1460Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:32:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/2010-wsop-proves-online-poker-in-united-states-is-alive-and-well-1460Attendance at the 2010 World Series of Poker events in Las Vegas are at a record high this year, suggesting that online poker in the US is doing well.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-to-impose-sanctions-on-us-over-unfair-gambling-law-1459Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:01:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/antigua-to-impose-sanctions-on-us-over-unfair-gambling-law-1459Antigua and Barbuda will impose economic sanctions on the U.S. in light of unfair practices in online gambling acts outside the countryhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-expands-official-online-gambling-offerings-1458Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:03:36 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/austria-expands-official-online-gambling-offerings-1458Austria’s primary online gambling site, a joint venture operated by Austrian Lotteries and Casinos Austria, will soon be expanding its online services.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-is-a-game-of-skill-says-dutch-court-1457Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:42:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-is-a-game-of-skill-says-dutch-court-1457A Dutch court ruled last week that poker is a game of skill, not of chance. The game can now be played without restriction all throughout the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-government-rejects-new-gambling-law-proposal-sportsbet-protests-1456Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:31:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-government-rejects-new-gambling-law-proposal-sportsbet-protests-1456The Australian government rejected recent proposals by the Productivity Commission to ease online gambling laws; bookmaker Sportsbet complained.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-police-dismantle-online-gambling-syndicate-1455Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:35:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-police-dismantle-online-gambling-syndicate-1455Another online gambling operation in China has been busted by police. This is the largest one yet, and already more than 100 people have been arrested.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/organizations-file-complaint-with-ec-over-unfair-new-gambling-law-in-belgium-1454Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:47:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/organizations-file-complaint-with-ec-over-unfair-new-gambling-law-in-belgium-1454The Remote Gambling and European Gaming and Betting Associations filed a complaint against the Belgian government, alleging unfair practices.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-year-after-strict-gambling-laws-put-in-place-russians-still-playing-1453Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:57:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/one-year-after-strict-gambling-laws-put-in-place-russians-still-playing-1453One year after the clampdown on all forms of gambling in Russia, the number of gamblers hasn’t changed at all, with gamer associations forming.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-filters-in-turkey-first-gambling-now-google-1452Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:42:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/internet-filters-in-turkey-first-gambling-now-google-1452Turkey’s internet filter now blocks many Google services in addition to sites related to pornography, prostitution, and online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-worst-monopoly-in-europe-for-world-cup-betting-svenska-spel-1451Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:30:24 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-worst-monopoly-in-europe-for-world-cup-betting-svenska-spel-1451a comparison of offers during the World Cup, Swedish monopoly Svenska Spel performed worse, giving 31% less in payouts to punters on average.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-france-goodbye-playtech-1450Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:13:09 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-france-goodbye-playtech-1450Playtech has made a decision to force all of its licensees to stop accepting player from France in apparent support of their new licensing scheme.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/future-online-gambling-law-in-poland-may-hinge-on-sunday-election-1449Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:42:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/future-online-gambling-law-in-poland-may-hinge-on-sunday-election-1449The presidential election on Sunday in Poland between Lech Kaczynski and Bronislaw Komorowski should determine the final fate of online gambling therehttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/july-first-means-new-american-gambling-laws-1448Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:20:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/july-first-means-new-american-gambling-laws-1448July first means new state laws across the United States. Florida, Colorado, Indiana, and Kansas have new gambling related laws coming into effect.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-four-other-gambling-providers-win-licenses-for-france-1447Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:42:26 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-stars-four-other-gambling-providers-win-licenses-for-france-1447After announcing closure of PokerStars.fr last week to cash games, the website will reopen on June 30 with the government issuing a license to operate.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minister-calls-for-legal-sports-betting-in-malaysia-1446Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:10:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/minister-calls-for-legal-sports-betting-in-malaysia-1446In the midst of a struggle to combat illegal sportsbooks in Malaysia, one Minister suggests that sports betting be legalized, regulated, and taxed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-norwegian-gambling-laws-interfering-with-visa-cardholders-1445Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:17:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-norwegian-gambling-laws-interfering-with-visa-cardholders-1445Norwegian gambling laws similar to the USA’s UIGEA put into effect on June 1 have caused problems for VISA cardholders due to automation issueshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sumo-gambling-scandal-plagues-japan-1444Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:05:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/sumo-gambling-scandal-plagues-japan-1444The world of Japanese sumo wrestling has been hit by a scandal as many of the sport’s top wrestlers have admitted to illegally betting on sports.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-commission-internet-gambling-in-australia-must-be-opened-to-competition-1443Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:29:20 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/government-commission-internet-gambling-in-australia-must-be-opened-to-competition-1443The Australian government’s Productivity Commission has just released a report recommending that licenses for the monopolies not be renewed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-coming-to-usa-thanks-to-legal-loophole-1442Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:15:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-coming-to-usa-thanks-to-legal-loophole-1442The US state of New Hampshire has come up with a way to offer online gambling in the United States, though the new system is not as great as it seems.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-archbishop-pagcor-online-gambling-monopoly-must-go-1441Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/philippine-archbishop-pagcor-online-gambling-monopoly-must-go-1441Philippine Archbishop Benigno Cruz has called for the disbanding of the gambling monopoly PAGCOR, which Cruz says is synonymous with corruption.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nfl-betting-lines-and-betting-lies-the-leagues-crusade-against-gambling-1439Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/nfl-betting-lines-and-betting-lies-the-leagues-crusade-against-gambling-1439A brief look at the NFL’s long grudge against Internet gambling on football in the U.S. Wagering on the sport is estimated at $1.5 billion annually.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentina-footballer-juan-sebastian-veron-to-promote-online-poker-1440Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:30:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/argentina-footballer-juan-sebastian-veron-to-promote-online-poker-1440Argentina football star Juan Sebastian Verón has signed an advertising deal with PokerStars and will become the new face of their Latin American market.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-weeks-after-new-online-gambling-law-betclic-breaks-all-its-records-in-france-1438Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/two-weeks-after-new-online-gambling-law-betclic-breaks-all-its-records-in-france-1438After full regulation of online gambling was set in France, Mangas Gaming CEO claims that BetClic has shattered all turnover records in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournaments-not-gambling-says-new-zealand-court-1437Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:43:31 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-poker-tournaments-not-gambling-says-new-zealand-court-1437A court case against a New Zealand television company ended with the judge ruling that poker tournaments are competitions, not gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-court-rules-against-monopolistic-tabcorp-in-victory-for-online-sportsbooks-1436Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:23:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/australian-court-rules-against-monopolistic-tabcorp-in-victory-for-online-sportsbooks-1436An Australian federal court ruled in favor of PaddyPower’s Sportsbet in a complaint against the unfair discrimination awarded Tabcorp by authorities.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-superintendent-among-those-arrested-in-israeli-illegal-online-gambling-sting-1435Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:59 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-superintendent-among-those-arrested-in-israeli-illegal-online-gambling-sting-1435A sting of an extensive illegal online gambling operation in Israel resulted in 28 arrests, including a currently suspended police superintendent.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-online-gaming-jurisdiction-kahnawake-partners-with-antigua-1434Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:19:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-online-gaming-jurisdiction-kahnawake-partners-with-antigua-1434The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, which licenses online gambling sites in Canada, has signed a partnership with the gaming commission of Antigua.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-constitutional-law-makes-for-nice-internet-gambling-environment-1433Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:55:22 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chilean-constitutional-law-makes-for-nice-internet-gambling-environment-1433An overview of Chilean law on online gambling, which is mostly based in the constitution of 1980 and allows players individual freedom and choice.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unlicensed-sportsbooks-in-malaysia-target-students-for-world-cup-betting-1432Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:28:54 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/unlicensed-sportsbooks-in-malaysia-target-students-for-world-cup-betting-1432Malaysian bookies have been targeting students since the start of the World Cup, hiring student runners to solicit bets from their classmateshttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bookmakers-in-romania-on-strike-internet-sports-betting-benefits-1431Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:36:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/bookmakers-in-romania-on-strike-internet-sports-betting-benefits-1431The bookmakers strike in protest of new gambling taxation continues in Romania, with over 96% of bookies closed. Internet gambling is benefitinghttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesia-police-watch-wi-fi-hotspots-for-illegal-online-sports-betting-1430Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:24:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/indonesia-police-watch-wi-fi-hotspots-for-illegal-online-sports-betting-1430Police in Indonesia are watching public Wi-Fi hotspots for illegal sports betting activity, now that the 2010 World Cup is in full swing.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-law-enforcement-rounding-up-illegal-online-gambling-operators-1429Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:45:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/chinese-law-enforcement-rounding-up-illegal-online-gambling-operators-1429Police are attempting to speed arrests of illegal online gaming operators in China during the World Cup. At least 214 arrests have been made so far.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-gambling-laws-backfiring-as-foreign-operated-online=sportsbooks-clean-up-1428Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:26:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/german-gambling-laws-backfiring-as-foreign-operated-online=sportsbooks-clean-up-1428A new study shows more Germans going to unregulated online casinos and sportsbooks. State-run providers have drop €2.1 billion in revenue since 2005.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-employment-law-specialist-advises-on-world-cup-fever-online-gambling-at-work-1427Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:59:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-employment-law-specialist-advises-on-world-cup-fever-online-gambling-at-work-1427UK-based employment law specialist firm Citation gives some advice for dealing with World Cup Fever. £1 billion will be wagered from the UK alone.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betclic-ceo-french-authorities-to-toughen-up-on-gambling-law-1426Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:42:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/betclic-ceo-french-authorities-to-toughen-up-on-gambling-law-1426BetClic CEO Nicolas Beraud stated yesterday that he believes French authorities will soon crack down on illegally operating gambling websites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thai-police-report-259-arrests-for-illegal-gambling-in-first-four-days-of-2010-world-cup-1425Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:38:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thai-police-report-259-arrests-for-illegal-gambling-in-first-four-days-of-2010-world-cup-1425Thai law enforcement has arrested 259 for illegal gambling in the first four days of the 2010 World Cup, 2x the number taken by this time in 2006.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-speeds-up-new-internet-gambling-laws-for-debt-relief-1424Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:25:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-speeds-up-new-internet-gambling-laws-for-debt-relief-1424Due to national debt, the Greek government is hastening new gambling laws into effect; full legalization of internet gaming is expected by May 2011.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/everest-poker-sues-american-gambling-company-harrahs-over-contract-copyright-laws-1423Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:45:44 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/everest-poker-sues-american-gambling-company-harrahs-over-contract-copyright-laws-1423Everest Poker has entered a third lawsuit into its battle with Harrah’s, this one based on illegal trademark use at the 2010 World Series of Poker.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-indonesian-gambling-laws-become-even-more-draconian-1422Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:23:34 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/could-indonesian-gambling-laws-become-even-more-draconian-1422Indonesia may be tightening up its highly restrictive Internet gambling law even further thanks to a recent pornographic video scandal there.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-laws-hit-snags-on-way-to-full-legalization-1421Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:38:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/danish-gambling-laws-hit-snags-on-way-to-full-legalization-1421: The recently unanimously passed new gambling laws in Denmark must now be resubmitted to the European Commission after charges of unfair taxation.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-cypriot-gambling-laws-stall-in-parliament-1420Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:53:35 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-cypriot-gambling-laws-stall-in-parliament-1420New, highly restrictive Cypriot gambling laws have stalled in parliament because they didn’t meet certain European Commission requirements.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-gambling-laws-crying-out-for-reform-in-growing-market-1418Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:14:18 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-gambling-laws-crying-out-for-reform-in-growing-market-1418Canada has one of the most vital gaming markets in the world and provincial monopolies are introducing online games soon. So why still no regulation?http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-online-poker-players-well-represented-in-team-bodog-wsop-qualifiers-1419Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:34:17 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-online-poker-players-well-represented-in-team-bodog-wsop-qualifiers-1419Team Bodog currently consists of 31 Americans going to the WSOP. Ten more places will be filled this weekend in a WSOP Main Event Satellite tournament.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/positive-internet-gambling-reform-in-brazil-may-be-closer-than-ever-1417Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:15:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/positive-internet-gambling-reform-in-brazil-may-be-closer-than-ever-1417A very restrictive bill on online gaming appears to have stalled in Brazil, while positive refinement to gambling law appears to be coming in.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/growth-in-internet-gambling-in-japan-asia-called-incredible-1416Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:20:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/growth-in-internet-gambling-in-japan-asia-called-incredible-1416A poll released at the Global Gaming Expo Asia shows gambling growth in Asia and Japan is incredible. 2/3 polled expects Asia to out-earn America soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thanks-to-new-gambling-laws-swedish-unibet-moves-into-french-market-1415Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:25:33 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thanks-to-new-gambling-laws-swedish-unibet-moves-into-french-market-1415Unibet announced agreements with France Pari, Ongame and Zeturf to provide sports betting, horse race wagering and poker to France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-arrests-3430-with-online-gambling-ties-1414Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:50:53 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-arrests-3430-with-online-gambling-ties-1414China is getting serious about their crackdown on internet gambling, and has so far arrested 3,430 people with ties to unlicensed gambling websites.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-poker-gets-dealt-bad-hand-in-france-1413Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:47:42 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/french-online-poker-gets-dealt-bad-hand-in-france-1413Though issuance of licenses to operate legally in France will be issued on time on June 11 to some, poker licensees will have to wait until June 28.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-online-gambling-decision-any-day-now-1412Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:45:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/ireland-online-gambling-decision-any-day-now-1412The Irish government is wrapping up talks about online gambling, and it is expected that they will offer a final decision on the issue soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-internet-gambling-on-its-way-to-new-jersey-1411Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:37:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-internet-gambling-on-its-way-to-new-jersey-1411New Jersey may become the first U.S. state with a legal intrastate gambling network after state senators passed a bill providing for such on Thursday.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/luxembourg-ejc-rules-countries-can-ban-online-gambling-1410Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:16:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/luxembourg-ejc-rules-countries-can-ban-online-gambling-1410A new ruling from the EJC gives EU countries the right to ban online gambling sites from other EU states that don’t comply with local rules.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-signs-with-iceland-online-gambling-group-betware-1409Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:03:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/microgaming-signs-with-iceland-online-gambling-group-betware-1409Icelandic internet gambling group Betware has signed a deal with Microgaming that will let them offer an extended game selection to their clients.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thai-police-seeking-to-beat-illegal-internet-betting-in-thailand-during-the-world-cup-1408Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:45:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/thai-police-seeking-to-beat-illegal-internet-betting-in-thailand-during-the-world-cup-1408Police official Piya Uthayo detailed plans of Thai police to combat illegal gambling during the 2010 World Cup. Thais may wager $1 billion on the Cup.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-poker-rooms-protected-by-new-luck-ruling-1407Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:17:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/swiss-poker-rooms-protected-by-new-luck-ruling-1407Poker in Switzerland is now officially a game of luck, which means that Swiss casinos are the only entities allowed go offer real money poker games.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-norwegian-gambling-laws-now-in-effect-will-playtech-get-contract-1406Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:35:51 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-norwegian-gambling-laws-now-in-effect-will-playtech-get-contract-1406Norway’s new gambling law restricting transactions involving foreign-owned online casinos took effect on June 1, but liberalization may be coming soon.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-online-gambling-sites-in-greece-to-be-regulated-by-may-2011-1404Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:00:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/opap-online-gambling-sites-in-greece-to-be-regulated-by-may-2011-1404Officials of Greek gaming monopoly OPAP announced that the government would regulate online casino gambling and re launch low-stake slots by May 2011http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-online-gambling-scene-barely-notices-new-uigea-law-1403Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:38:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/us-online-gambling-scene-barely-notices-new-uigea-law-1403In the United States, the UIGEA went into effect June 1, forcing banks to block online gambling deposits. In truth, very little has actually changed.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-dread-england-world-cup-victory-1402Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:42:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-dread-england-world-cup-victory-1402Online sportsbooks in the UK are afraid of England beating Span in this year’s World Cup Final, because this outcome would lose them a lot of money.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-unveil-campaign-against-illegal-internet-betting-in-hong-kong-1401Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:37:27 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/police-unveil-campaign-against-illegal-internet-betting-in-hong-kong-1401In fighting illegal sports betting in Hong Kong before the World Cup, Hong Kong police are using an advertising campaign to increase awareness.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fighting-for-the-right-to-play-online-poker-in-washington-1400Mon, 31 May 2010 12:30:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/fighting-for-the-right-to-play-online-poker-in-washington-1400The Poker Players Alliance recently appeared in Washington Supreme Court to challenge online gambling law in the state on basis of the Commerce Act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-report-calls-for-eu-regulation-1399Mon, 31 May 2010 12:07:43 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/spanish-online-gambling-report-calls-for-eu-regulation-1399Spain has released a report calling for a unified definition of “illegal gambling” across the EU as a step towards EU-wide policy on online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-to-supply-netent-games-for-internet-gambling-in-italy-1398Sun, 30 May 2010 15:23:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/intralot-to-supply-netent-games-for-internet-gambling-in-italy-1398Intralot Interactive announced a partnership with NetEnt software to launch online casinos in Italy on opening of the market, expected later in 2010.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/triogames-becomes-third-licensee-under-new-estonian-gambling-laws-1397Sat, 29 May 2010 15:02:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/triogames-becomes-third-licensee-under-new-estonian-gambling-laws-1397Triogames was recently named the third legal operator of online gaming websites in Estonia following changes to gambling law in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/teen-loses-2-point-3-million-through-online-sportsbook-in-malaysia-1396Fri, 28 May 2010 11:33:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/teen-loses-2-point-3-million-through-online-sportsbook-in-malaysia-1396A 16 year old boy in Malaysia racked up $2.3 million in debt betting on sports over the internet. His millionaire father eventually put a stop to it.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/erasable-pen-helps-uk-bookkeeper-steal-50000-to-bet-on-sports-1395Fri, 28 May 2010 11:16:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/erasable-pen-helps-uk-bookkeeper-steal-50000-to-bet-on-sports-1395A UK bookkeeper used an erasable pen to forge checks and steal £50,000 from his employer, which he then lost betting on sports on the internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-denmark-opening-to-foreign-operators-nears-1394Thu, 27 May 2010 12:27:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-gambling-in-denmark-opening-to-foreign-operators-nears-1394Denmark’s new gambling law starts on July 1, but new licenses won’t be granted until January 1. Some players are concerned about what the law means.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-in-search-of-better-internet-betting-options-1393Thu, 27 May 2010 12:12:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/germany-in-search-of-better-internet-betting-options-1393German gambling laws forbid online gambling. As authorities realize how much revenue they are losing to foreign operators, they are considering change.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-joins-british-online-gambling-sites-leaving-france-1392Wed, 26 May 2010 13:10:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/william-hill-joins-british-online-gambling-sites-leaving-france-1392U.K.-based bookmaker William Hill has pulled its business from France in light of new gambling laws there. It’s the second big name to drop out in the last two weeks after Betfair.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-cracks-down-on-drugs-gambling-prostitution-1391Wed, 26 May 2010 12:55:19 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/china-cracks-down-on-drugs-gambling-prostitution-1391With the World Cup coming up, Chinese authorities fear a spike in crime, and are cracking down on gambling, prostitution, and drug trafficking.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-is-big-business-in-turkey-both-online-and-in-the-streets-1390Tue, 25 May 2010 13:10:58 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-is-big-business-in-turkey-both-online-and-in-the-streets-1390Gambling in Turkey, both online and offline, is theoretically controlled by the government, but the underground gambling industry continues to grow.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-channel-expands-in-argentina-also-south-africa-and-france-1389Tue, 25 May 2010 12:50:29 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/poker-channel-expands-in-argentina-also-south-africa-and-france-1389The Poker Channel moves into Argentina and South Africa in its first expansion beyond Europe, while its French-language programming begins in France.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-stop-ignoring-kahnawake-internet-gambling-says-lawyer-1388Sun, 23 May 2010 15:30:30 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/canada-stop-ignoring-kahnawake-internet-gambling-says-lawyer-1388Online gambling in the Kahnawake Territory in Canada has come under the lens after regulators there applied for a spot in Britain’s “white list”.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-cup-internet-betting-in-hong-kong-attracts-police-1387Sat, 22 May 2010 15:14:11 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/world-cup-internet-betting-in-hong-kong-attracts-police-1387Police in Hong Kong intend to keep an eye on internet gambling during the World Cup, hoping to catch local underground bookmakers that work with them.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/corruption-in-cricket-clearly-not-due-to-indian-gambling-1386Fri, 21 May 2010 15:37:00 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/corruption-in-cricket-clearly-not-due-to-indian-gambling-1386Though betting on Indian cricket events such as the Twenty20 games is higher than ever, relatively little of the gambling action is coming from India...http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-gets-four-year-deal-to-supply-finland-online-poker-casino-games-1385Fri, 21 May 2010 15:23:50 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/playtech-gets-four-year-deal-to-supply-finland-online-poker-casino-games-1385Software giant Playtech signs a four-year contract to supply RAY, Finland’s online gaming monopoly, with its poker, online games and mobile casino.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-betfair-abandons-french-players-1384Thu, 20 May 2010 11:59:32 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sportsbook-betfair-abandons-french-players-1384Betfair is pulling out of the French online gambling market, at least until country’s newly-liberalized licensing system becomes more established.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-police-ready-for-illegal-world-cup-gambling-1383Thu, 20 May 2010 11:39:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-police-ready-for-illegal-world-cup-gambling-1383Though sports betting is now legal there, a special taskforce was formed to find illegal Malaysian gambling operations during the 2010 World Cup.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taoiseach-cowen-calls-for-regulation-to-iris-gambling-laws-1382Wed, 19 May 2010 14:44:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/taoiseach-cowen-calls-for-regulation-to-iris-gambling-laws-1382In order to solve the financial woes of Ireland’s horse racing industry, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has proposed regulation of online gambling in the country.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tiger-woods-offered-100m-sponsorship-from-us-online-sportsbook-bodog-1381Wed, 19 May 2010 11:29:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/tiger-woods-offered-100m-sponsorship-from-us-online-sportsbook-bodog-1381Bodog online sportsbook has offered Tiger Woods a $100m sponsorship deal along with a promise to stick with him no matter how he chooses to act.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-french-poker-rooms-taking-shape-1380Tue, 18 May 2010 14:10:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-french-poker-rooms-taking-shape-1380ew gambling law is coming to France, and companies like PartyGaming, PMU, 888 and Microgaming are making moves to establish French poker networks.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-stanleybet-seeking-15-billion-claim-against-italy-1379Tue, 18 May 2010 10:05:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-sportsbook-stanleybet-seeking-15-billion-claim-against-italy-1379UK sportsbook Stanleybet is today launching a €1.5 billion claim against Italy seeking lost revenue due to their restrictive gambling laws.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-sportsbook-plans-champions-league-strike-1378Mon, 17 May 2010 14:16:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greek-sportsbook-plans-champions-league-strike-1378Agents of Greek’s primary bookmaker OPAP intend to close up shop during this week’s Champion’s League Final in protest of new tax rules.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-us-attorney-stole-650000-to-play-online-poker-1377Mon, 17 May 2010 11:49:56 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/former-us-attorney-stole-650000-to-play-online-poker-1377A disbarred attorney in the US pleaded guilty on Friday to stealing $650,000 from a client to fuel his habit of playing poker on the internet.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-wins-bet-on-his-life-but-dies-before-he-can-collect-1376Sun, 16 May 2010 15:38:48 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/man-wins-bet-on-his-life-but-dies-before-he-can-collect-1376British gambling laws permitted that a man bet would beat cancer at 100-1 odds for a 3rd year to collect a £10,000 jackpot. Unfortunately, he lost.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-canada-wont-save-douglas-rennick-1375Sat, 15 May 2010 15:15:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/legal-online-gambling-in-canada-wont-save-douglas-rennick-1375Canadian gambling law allows many forms of online gambling but Douglas Reddick helped operations get cash into the states and he will be punished.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-legalize-internet-sports-betting-1374Fri, 14 May 2010 15:22:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/malaysia-legalize-internet-sports-betting-1374malaysia, malaysian, internet gambling, online gambling, online sportsbookhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussie-punters-rejoice-fixed-odds-betting-coming-to-iphone-1373Fri, 14 May 2010 15:03:49 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/aussie-punters-rejoice-fixed-odds-betting-coming-to-iphone-1373Australia’s largest bookmaker, Tabcorp, says an upcoming version of their iPhone race betting app will offer fixed odds betting to local punters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/highfalutin-illegal-casino-found-in-russia-1372Thu, 13 May 2010 14:55:14 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/highfalutin-illegal-casino-found-in-russia-1372Russian gambling law outlawed gambling a few months ago resulting in a highfalutin illegal casino, which was busted and caught with $3.2 million.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/peru-mums-celebrate-with-punches-1371Thu, 13 May 2010 11:47:37 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/peru-mums-celebrate-with-punches-1371Mothers in the Peruvian town of Huancayo celebrated their day with a fists-flying boxing match organized by local sports promoters.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/titans-of-gambling-probingly-eye-indonesia-1370Wed, 12 May 2010 16:12:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/titans-of-gambling-probingly-eye-indonesia-1370Marina Bay Sands has set its eyes on a few different goals in Southern Asia including Indonesia which would require changes to Indonesian gambling law.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-may-tax-online-gambling-to-fund-crime-fighting-1369Wed, 12 May 2010 12:54:04 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/costa-rica-may-tax-online-gambling-to-fund-crime-fighting-1369New Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla wants to tax the country’s lucrative online gambling industry to help fund her plans to fight crime.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gambling-in-japan-closer-and-closer-to-reality-1368Tue, 11 May 2010 16:17:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/casino-gambling-in-japan-closer-and-closer-to-reality-1368Japanese gambling law may change in the near future in favor of casino gambling and casinos could be up and running in the span of just a few years.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-revenue-decline-slams-switzerland-1367Mon, 10 May 2010 16:08:05 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-revenue-decline-slams-switzerland-1367Swiss gambling law is open to gambling at this point but revenue suffered a defeat of over 5% possibly due to anti-smoking regulations in casinos.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-gambling-options-available-for-those-in-sweden-1366Sun, 09 May 2010 15:52:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/new-gambling-options-available-for-those-in-sweden-1366The Swedes are lucky with access to all forms of gambling both in brick-and-mortar facilities and online – something that can’t be said everywhere else.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/exciting-hockey-games-going-down-in-germany-1365Sat, 08 May 2010 15:27:06 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/exciting-hockey-games-going-down-in-germany-1365Due to the 2010 IIHF World Championship being held in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, internet gambling in Germany will likely see a surge in the near future.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-in-australia-reducing-government-gambling-revenue-1364Fri, 07 May 2010 12:53:13 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/online-sports-betting-in-australia-reducing-government-gambling-revenue-1364Online sports betting in Australia appears to be drawing players away from pokies, and sending potential tax revenue into offshore accounts.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-general-election-creates-record-business-for-online-sportsbooks-1363Fri, 07 May 2010 12:21:46 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-general-election-creates-record-business-for-online-sportsbooks-1363This week’s UK General Elections sent record numbers of punters to online sportsbooks, where upwards of £40 million was wagered on the outcome.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/granny-and-family-busted-for-illegal-gambling-in-south-africa-1362Thu, 06 May 2010 15:01:01 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/granny-and-family-busted-for-illegal-gambling-in-south-africa-1362Despite ever-more liberal South African gambling laws, there’s still a sizeable gambling black market which lost 4 of its providers to the law this week.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-opens-doors-to-online-gambling-after-ec-drops-lawsuit-1361Thu, 06 May 2010 13:56:12 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/italy-opens-doors-to-online-gambling-after-ec-drops-lawsuit-1361Legal charges dropped by The European Commission against Italy regarding their stance on internet gambling. An agreement has been reached which will see changes made to gambling laws Italyhttp://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/afl-assistant-coach-suspended-for-two-weeks-on-account-of-gambling-1360Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/afl-assistant-coach-suspended-for-two-weeks-on-account-of-gambling-1360Australian gambling law is rather lenient but there are limits. Those who are members or directors of the AFL are punished for betting on it regularly.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-poker-tax-drives-players-online-1359Wed, 05 May 2010 12:30:41 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/hungary-poker-tax-drives-players-online-1359Hungarian poker clubs are suffering due to increased tax, driving players online – but the new government may soon try to stop online gambling.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-trouble-in-vietnam-pinned-on-philippine-nationals-1358Tue, 04 May 2010 14:37:52 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/gambling-trouble-in-vietnam-pinned-on-philippine-nationals-1358Philippine gambling law was apparently not exhilarating enough in their home country so four nationals set up an illegal gambling business in Vietnam.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vermont-to-monitor-state-employees-for-porn-gambling-activity-1357Tue, 04 May 2010 12:53:47 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/vermont-to-monitor-state-employees-for-porn-gambling-activity-1357The US state of Vermont may soon install software on state computers that will block porn and online gambling, and monitor all employee activity.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-will-use-gambling-to-get-back-on-track-1356Mon, 03 May 2010 16:29:02 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/greece-will-use-gambling-to-get-back-on-track-1356Greek gambling law allows gambling in casino environments and will now impose taxes on casinos in order to get the country out of financial trouble.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/game-over-for-uk-snooker-champ-john-higgins-1355Mon, 03 May 2010 11:40:39 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/game-over-for-uk-snooker-champ-john-higgins-1355Snooker champ John Higgins was accused of accepting a bribe to lose frames. He denies the allegations, but a newspaper claims to have video footage.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rightfully-illegal-gambling-activities-stopped-at-mexican-border-1354Sun, 02 May 2010 15:28:03 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/rightfully-illegal-gambling-activities-stopped-at-mexican-border-1354Mexican gambling laws have gone through major changes, mostly in the direction of liberalization but cockfighting has, unfortunately, survived illegally.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-chinese-government-further-tightens-its-reigns-on-gambling-1353Sat, 01 May 2010 15:00:15 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-chinese-government-further-tightens-its-reigns-on-gambling-1353Chinese gambling law is getting steadily stricter and now requires telecommunication and internet companies to assist in blocking the sites indicated.http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/uk-online-casino-ladbrokes-gets-80-million-tax-refund-1352Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:38:23 +0200http://gamingzion.com/gam