Michael F., Author at GamingZion

Japan Considers Changing Gambling Laws, Allowing Casinos

Michael F. December 17, 2010 13:25:35

Almost every form of gambling in Japan has been illegal since 1882. There are a few exceptions to this rule, like the national lottery and certain forms

Illegal Online Gambling Operation Shut Down in Sundsvall, Sweden

Michael F. December 16, 2010 12:44:04

The Swedish gambling board has closed down two illegal internet gambling operations in the town of Sundsvall. Located in western Sweden along the

New Spanish Gambling Laws May Threaten Sports Sponsorships

Michael F. December 15, 2010 10:41:34

Spanish officials are meeting later this week to discuss a draft bill that will regulate and tax internet gambling in Spain. Some believe that the proposed

First Regulated Online Poker Network Launches in Canada

Michael F. December 14, 2010 12:02:15

Gamblers in the Canadian province of Quebec can now play poker online, thanks to a joint effort between Loto-Québec and software provider

Cyprus Nervous About Online Gambling Ban

Michael F. December 13, 2010 12:06:37

Last month, the Cypriot government announced their intentions to ban online gambling in the country. Since then, officials have been working hard

Irish Internet Betting Tax Approved

Michael F. December 11, 2010 14:17:28

The Irish Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, announced during his Budget speech on Tuesday that changes will soon be made to Irish gambling laws

Changes to Slovak Gambling Laws May Block Mega Casino

Michael F. December 10, 2010 13:10:53

Since late 2009, there has been talk in Slovakia about building Europe’s largest casino complex not far from Bratislava. While the plans had

French Online Gambling Regulator ARJEL Disciplines Online Casinos

Michael F. December 9, 2010 15:04:23

After a December 03 meeting of the Sanctions Committee of France’s national online gambling regulator ARJEL (L’Autorité de régulation des jeux en ligne),