Michael F., Author at GamingZion

Swedish Laws Change to Combat Underage Gambling

Michael F. October 19, 2010 10:21:05

As of the first of October, nobody under the age of 18 will be able to buy scratch cards from Sveksa Spel, the state-owned lottery monopoly in Sweden.

Netherlands Antilles Online Gambling Hub Is No More

Michael F. October 18, 2010 11:37:42

The Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist on 10-10-10. Last week, the country consisted of five islands, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba,

South Africa ISPs Battle Online Gambling Board

Michael F. October 16, 2010 13:56:21

The Gauteng Gambling Board recently changed South African gambling laws and declared online gambling illegal. The regulator is now under fire from

Spanish Online Gambling Reform Slow to Progress

Michael F. October 15, 2010 11:46:20

Three years after provisions were made to liberalize internet gambling in Spain, the country’s regulatory framework is finally beginning to solidify.

Two-Thirds of Bolivian Game Rooms Violate Gambling Laws

Michael F. October 14, 2010 11:41:59

The Attorney General of Bolivia estimates that 69% of all gambling houses in Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz operate illegally.

Swedish Online Sportsbook Svenska Spel Accused of Cheating

Michael F. October 13, 2010 11:35:21

Swedish gambling and sports betting monopoly Svenska Spel has been accused of changing odds when high rollers show up in an attempt to cut their own losses.

Greek Intralot to Offer Online Sportsbook in France

Michael F. October 12, 2010 11:07:53

Greece's Intralot is prepared to continue its aggressive global expansion into a new decade, and will gain momentum through a new deal made with ARJEL

German Court Ruling Causes Gambling Law Confusion

Michael F. October 11, 2010 11:37:08

On September 8, the European Court of Justice, in a case involving Carmen Media, ruled that the country’s sports betting monopoly was unlawful

Czech Online Sportsbook Fortuna Going Public

Michael F. October 8, 2010 11:08:06

The Czech Republic based Fortuna Entertainment Group is one of the largest sports betting operations in Central Europe. While the majority of their business