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Proposed Russian Online Gambling Fines

Proposed Russian Online Gambling Fines

Akos May 11, 2016 09:18:20

Legislators of Russia’s central region prepared a bill that would introduce fines for online casino players. From 2018, users of online casino sites in Russia would be fined for USD 150-300. According to Russian gambling news, the country’s lawmakers have drafted a bill to introduce fines for online gamblers. Deputy Chairman of the State Council, […]

Lindsey Graham’s Fight Against Internet Gambling in the US

Lindsey Graham’s Fight Against Internet Gambling in the US

Akos May 10, 2016 08:03:15

The failed presidential candidate, Lindsey Graham, has managed to slip anti-online gambling language into the Appropriations Bill. Let’s examine the chances for a federal ban on internet gambling in the US. Lindsay Graham is sticking to his plan to ban internet gambling in the US. According to US gambling news, the failed presidential candidate has […]

Three Crazy Gambling Stories

Three Crazy Gambling Stories

Akos May 9, 2016 09:59:30

Three regular guys and their crazy gambling stories that will remind you to never give up. Almost everybody knows some crazy gambling stories about big wins, losses, or something awkward that should’ve stayed in Vegas. However, only a few of such stories have become legends in gambling circles. The following list is a small of […]

Unibet Comments on Lithuanian Casino Blacklist

Unibet Comments on Lithuanian Casino Blacklist

Akos May 6, 2016 06:13:08

Unibet’s inclusion on the Lithuanian Casino Blacklist was due to advertisements targeting the country’s citizens. Amendments to Lithuanian gambling laws came into effect on January 1, 2016. The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority (GCA) was granted more power to take down unlicensed gaming sites in cooperation with Internet service providers. By the end of January, the […]

Bet365 Bulgaria Takes Gambling Commission to Court

Bet365 Bulgaria Takes Gambling Commission to Court

Akos May 3, 2016 11:07:30

Bet365 Bulgaria was heard by the Administrative Court of Sofia on the base of their appeal against the State Commission on Gambling. In 2014, Bet365 applied for a license in Bulgaria, which was granted a year later by the State Commission on Gambling. Shortly after, the gaming regulatory body changed its decision and revoked the […]

AGs Discuss Online Gambling in the US

AGs Discuss Online Gambling in the US

Akos May 3, 2016 09:40:48

Former attorneys general and the representatives of private and government gambling organizations discussed the future of online gambling in the US. A panel of gambling experts and attorneys general discussed the dangers of online gambling and its impact on brick-and-mortar casinos at The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort. The USD 240 billion online gambling in […]

In-Play Betting in Australia Remains Illegal

In-Play Betting in Australia Remains Illegal

Akos May 2, 2016 11:02:01

The legal loophole that enabled online in-play betting in Australia will be closed by the Federal Government.   In-play betting in Australia is only legal over phones, but overseas companies offered similar services through their click-to-call apps. Such applications allowed bettors to place their wagers by an online voice call. The Federal Government announced that […]