Latest Proposal for Hengqin Island: Galaxy Entertainment Resort

Latest Proposal for Hengqin Island: Galaxy Entertainment Resort

Staff March 21, 2014 12:33:10

Galaxy Entertainment has unveiled plans for $1.6bn casino-less resort to be built on the up-coming Chinese Hengqin Island, which is going under major redevelopment. The Island, which is located just offshore to the thriving Chinese gambling region of Macau, is being groomed by the Chinese to become an exciting tourist destination; although there won’t be […]

The Top 5 Places to Gamble in Luxury

The Top 5 Places to Gamble in Luxury

Staff March 19, 2014 16:24:28

Growing numbers of people worldwide enjoy recreational gambling, but where can you place a bet with the most comfort? There are literally millions of casinos worldwide ready and waiting for you to step in and spend a night with lady luck. Choices range from vast, extravagant resorts and complexes, to that shady local establishment where […]

Chinese National Loses Appeal over Gambling and Prostitution Den Sentence

Chinese National Loses Appeal over Gambling and Prostitution Den Sentence

Staff March 19, 2014 14:32:25

An unemployed Chinese national caught running prostitution and gambling den from a United Arab Emirates villa loses his case at the Dubai Appeals Court. The man was operating a brothel and a gambling business inside the villa in Abu Hail, Dubai, until it was busted following a police call to the building. Gambling in the […]

Can Leonardo DiCaprio Beat the 86th Academy Awards Odds and Win His First Oscar?

Can Leonardo DiCaprio Beat the 86th Academy Awards Odds and Win His First Oscar?

Staff February 28, 2014 13:39:47

Leonardo DiCaprio is once again looking to end Oscar-drought and finally pick up a statuette this year. The bookies with entertainment betting odds and especially the ones providing lines on the 86th Academy Awards say that Matthew McConaughey is the favorite to take the Best Actor Oscar home this year. But can this be the […]

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Staff February 25, 2014 15:32:25

Tech advances are making mobile gambling more like the real thing. Lately we’ve been frustrated by the general lack of authenticity found in online casinos in Germany, the UK, US, etc. We love the convenience and low house edge offered by internet games. But for all of their advantages, iGaming just can’t replicate the real […]

Macau’s Visits Up Despite Chinese Civil Service Gambling Ban

Macau’s Visits Up Despite Chinese Civil Service Gambling Ban

Staff February 14, 2014 15:02:58

Even though China is cracking down on its civil servants from gambling or cheating, even on personal time, Macau is still seeing a rise in visits from the Chinese mainland. Chinese gambling laws are extremely tough as it is, and it looks like civil servants in the northern province in Liaoning have been given strict […]

Is There Life for Sochi After the 2014 Winter Olympic Games?

Is There Life for Sochi After the 2014 Winter Olympic Games?

Staff February 14, 2014 13:43:34

What is to be expected for athletes, Sochi region, and Russian gambling industry after the 2014 Olympics. Russia has been anticipating and preparing for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi for 7 years, after the IOC has awarded the hosting rights to them in 2007. It is now certain that Russia, and President Putin in […]

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

Time to Dump Atlantic City?

Staff February 13, 2014 16:22:41

The casino hub’s protection from in-state competition due to expire in 2016 In 2011 New Jersey governor Chris Christie gave Atlantic City five years to get its act together before the state would consider expanding casino licenses to other parts of the state. More than two years after that statement things look worse than ever. […]

Escape from Reality: Gambling Opportunities in Virtual Realms

Escape from Reality: Gambling Opportunities in Virtual Realms

Staff February 12, 2014 16:11:40

Fantasy worlds created by online role-playing games help gamblers escape the harsh reality of anti-gambling laws. During the last few years, massively multiplayer online role-playing games or MMORPGs have become very popular. Since online gambling is illegal in all but three US states, it wasn’t long until a dwarf or troll with a passion for […]