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Government to Intervene in Atlantic City’s Decline

Government to Intervene in Atlantic City’s Decline

Akos January 29, 2016 16:42:49

Political leaders announced a five-year compact to reverse Atlantic City’s decline and avoid the city’s possible bankruptcy. $240 million in debt and $160 million in tax appeals are just two signs of Atlantic City’s decline. In order to avoid bankruptcy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christine has expressed his support of a five-year compact. Under the […]

Booming Kenyan Gambling Industry

Booming Kenyan Gambling Industry

Akos January 27, 2016 16:47:23

Experts say that the tax revenues from the Kenyan gambling industry could be considerably higher with a clearer framework. Kenyan gambling news report about a blooming gaming industry, however the annual gambling tax revenues point to the opposite. After such contradictions, the Kenyan gambling industry received lots of attention lately. The Kenyan government introduced numerous […]

Portuguese Casino Industry on Rise

Portuguese Casino Industry on Rise

Akos January 27, 2016 14:27:46

Although the growth in 2015 is promising, the Portuguese casino industry is still not back to its former glory. According to Portuguese gambling news, the country’s gambling market has shown a notable increase in 2015. The decline of the once flourishing Portuguese gambling industry began in 2008. Until 2014, the Portuguese Casino Association (APC) reported […]

New Site for Betting on Share Movements

New Site for Betting on Share Movements

Akos January 26, 2016 17:32:51

As stock-market screening is going mainstream more and more people are willing to bet on share movements. Several financial news outlets are reporting about an ex-bankers gambling startup, which he claims is the world’s first online share-movement betting site. An even more interesting fact is that his idea enjoys the full support of the Danish […]

One Step Closer to Regulated DFS in California

One Step Closer to Regulated DFS in California

Akos January 26, 2016 16:54:17

With an unanimous vote the Committee on Appropriations has passed the bill that would regulate DFS in California. AB 1437, the Internet Fantasy Sports Game Protection Act, has been approved by the Committee on Appropriations with a unanimous vote. Previously, the bill was passed by the Governmental Organization Committee by a vote of 17-1. The […]

Win Your Way to CAPT Seefeld

Win Your Way to CAPT Seefeld

Akos January 26, 2016 16:11:11

Play in one of Intertops Poker’s satellite tournaments and win your way to CAPT Seefeld with a USD 3,200 prize package

What Makes Us Play the Lottery?

What Makes Us Play the Lottery?

Akos January 25, 2016 17:11:18

Have you ever wondered what makes us play the lottery? A new study reveals that unexpected positive events, such as an exceptionally sunny day, play a huge role in gambling decisions. New York University’s study analyzed daily lottery purchases over two years. One of their findings is that unexpected sports wins and extraordinarily sunny days […]

Huge NetEnt Slot Winners

Huge NetEnt Slot Winners

Akos January 25, 2016 16:14:22

The EUR 7,4 million that has been collected by three NetEnt slot winners proves that the popular studio’s games are just as rewarding as entertaining. 2016 started with a lucky strike. Previously, we reported about an amazing live roulette win and two impressive jackpot slot wins. Today, we are happy to add three more names […]

New BetVictor Management Team

New BetVictor Management Team

Akos January 25, 2016 15:18:56

Andreas Meinard refreshed the BetVictor management team with new additions and internal promotions. The persistently growing sports betting company hopes to fortify its position by a huge management team overhaul. From the five new senior team members, four are external hires and only one an internal promotion. Sarah Wood, who joined BetVictor in 2015 as […]

USD 100K Spent on Daily Fantasy Sports Lobbying

USD 100K Spent on Daily Fantasy Sports Lobbying

Akos January 23, 2016 16:08:36

Three months of Daily Fantasy Sports lobbying costed USD 100,000 for FanDuel and DraftKings. In the fourth quarter of 2015, DraftKings spent USD 80,000 on lobbying for daily fantasy sports in the US. That’s 89% more on lobbying expenses than in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, FanDuel spent USD 20,000 on the same cause, which is […]