Iva P.

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

Iva P. February 13, 2014 18:20:21

FOBTs continue to cause serious problems in the UK and North East Lincolnshire is the most current example as it turns out that GBP 34 million were spent on these machines in one year. “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) have caused countless zealous discussions among authorities, bettors and gambling opponents, since their introduction in the […]

EPT Advertises the 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo

EPT Advertises the 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo

Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:17:49

European Poker Tour announced the details of 2014 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo and organizers are expecting that it will be “the biggest and best ever.” This festival, which will follow all Monaco gambling laws will happen over 11 days, between 23rd April and 2nd May, and will hold a total of 48 events, […]

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Kazakh Player Wins $500,000 in a Week From Poker tournaments

Iva P. February 13, 2014 17:00:36

Man from Kazakhstan won almost $500,000 in one week, participating in two PokerStars’ online tournaments. Kazakh gambling laws do not restrict playing at foreign online casinos, therefore the winner had the opportunity to participate and he managed to get to the finals of the Red Spade Open, which had more than 32,000 participants. He finished […]

Casino Operators in the USA Declare War to Disney in Florida

Casino Operators in the USA Declare War to Disney in Florida

Iva P. February 13, 2014 15:37:44

American Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, opens fire against Walt Disney Co. by sending more than 100 lobbyists to the Capitol in an attempt to bring Las Vegas gambling to Florida. Walt Disney Co., which operates some of the largest amusement parks and resorts, having one of their most famous […]

Merulla Wins the 2014 World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Poker Open

Merulla Wins the 2014 World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Poker Open

Iva P. February 13, 2014 13:50:01

Anthony Merulla won the 2014 World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Poker Open’s Main event and earned $842,379. The 39 year old financial specialist beat the enormous crowd of 1,229 entrants at the $3,500 no-limit hold’em main event, which was held according to all American gambling laws. In addition to the money prize, he earned 1,440 […]

Liv Boeree Has a Lot to Offer at The Male Dominated Poker Scene

Liv Boeree Has a Lot to Offer at The Male Dominated Poker Scene

Iva P. February 13, 2014 13:30:06

Liv Boeree is currently one of the most successful women playing poker professionally. She is 29, smart and attractive poker player. Liv was born in Maidstone, Kent and walked a long way from the classroom to the most prestigious poker tournaments. Boeree always had a competitive personality taking part in different academic and sport contests. […]

The First Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines Tournament Takes Place This Weekend

The First Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines Tournament Takes Place This Weekend

Iva P. February 13, 2014 12:32:02

The inaugural Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines tournament, which is expected to be the biggest summer event in New Zealand, is taking place this weekend, 15 – 16 February. The excitement is amazing, especially after bookmakers’ adjustment of their odds induced by surprising team performance. The world’s greatest Rugby League show will be broadcasted live […]

The Odds of Winning the Lottery in Singapore

The Odds of Winning the Lottery in Singapore

Iva P. February 12, 2014 14:50:41

There are numerous betting opportunities in Singapore which makes the country an attractive tourist destination, but lottery and internet gambling still seems to be more appealing to the local people. Singapore gambling laws allowed casinos in the country in 2006 and currently there are two mega resorts – Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, […]

Problem Gambling and its Severe Consequences

Problem Gambling and its Severe Consequences

Iva P. February 12, 2014 13:54:33

Problem gambling is a growing problem of the society nowadays, which needs to be taken into serious consideration and treated with care. People can easily develop different kinds of addictions like alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc., which can have devastating effect on their lives, families, friends, work. Gambling addiction may often be mistaken with passion for […]

World Cup Betting Story – Before and Now

World Cup Betting Story – Before and Now

Iva P. February 10, 2014 17:06:03

The world will soon be talking only about football. The reason for this is the 2014 World Cup, which will take place in Brazil between 12th June and 13th July. Keeping in mind that this football tournament takes place only once every four years, it is not surprising that it always brings a lot of […]