Monica E.

Tony McCoy All Set for Uttoxeter Race

Tony McCoy All Set for Uttoxeter Race

Monica E. September 10, 2014 15:38:34

With six quality rides, Northern Irish horse racing jockey Tony McCoy is set for another victory at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Bookies will most likely be cleared out once the record-breaking jockey finishes the race at Uttoxeter. The Ulsterman is in great form and could very well break the unprecedented 300-winners barrier by the end of the […]

Politicians Might Ban Online Gambling Sites in Singapore

Politicians Might Ban Online Gambling Sites in Singapore

Monica E. September 9, 2014 10:46:26

The Singaporean Government wants to block online casinos and sportsbooks, as well as payments to these sites. Can Singaporeans bet at Bet365, compete for the big jackpot at All Slots Casino or play online poker at PokerStars? The fate of internet gambling in Singapore will be decided next week, when politicians take a vote on […]

Pro and Anti Casinos: Massachusetts to Decide Whether to Repeal Gambling

Pro and Anti Casinos: Massachusetts to Decide Whether to Repeal Gambling

Monica E. September 9, 2014 10:24:05

Two large gambling companies are fueling the campaign to save Massachusetts casinos from being shut down. In two months, voters living in Massachusetts will decide whether to repeal casino gaming in the state. Opponents and supporters of the idea are preparing for a multimillion-dollar battle, where the pro-gambling side – called the Coalition to Protect […]

Pagcor Spares Big Casinos from Tax Liabilities

Pagcor Spares Big Casinos from Tax Liabilities

Monica E. September 9, 2014 08:49:15

Pagcor’s income is considerably lower after the gaming authority decided to award major casino operators a 10% license fee reduction. While the Philippine Government’s financial resources are shrinking, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is on a very important mission: to try and find ways to increase revenue collection. A big part of these revenues […]

Internet Gambling in the EU Moves Forward, but Still Has a Long Way to Go

Internet Gambling in the EU Moves Forward, but Still Has a Long Way to Go

Monica E. September 9, 2014 08:32:47

Europe’s online casino industry is making some progress, as new opportunities appear on the horizon. With controversy surrounding the new British gambling laws, Hungary banning foreign-based online casinos, Greece increasing taxes, and the European Commission setting new guidelines for player protection, the European internet gambling scene has seen a lot of changes this year. Clearly […]

Tribal Casinos in Idaho Can’t Allow Texas Hold’em Anymore

Tribal Casinos in Idaho Can’t Allow Texas Hold’em Anymore

Monica E. September 8, 2014 19:33:52

A federal judge has forbidden the Coeur d’Alene tribe from hosting games of Texas Hold’em at its casino in Worely, Idaho. Even though American gambling laws allow tribes to operate casinos on their land, US District Judge Lynn Winmill said allowing customers to play poker at the gambling venue in Worely is against state regulations. […]

Australian Newspaper Suspicious about William Hill’s Financial Strategy

Australian Newspaper Suspicious about William Hill’s Financial Strategy

Monica E. September 8, 2014 18:08:45

After looking into William Hill’s financial activity, the Australian media is suggesting international online bookmakers need stricter regulations. William Hill’s decision to enter the Australian gambling market has really paid off. The British bookmaker’s operations in the Land Down Under have been very successful so far; in fact, online gamblers and players who bet on […]

Cryptocurrency Gambling and Bitcoin Casinos on the Rise

Cryptocurrency Gambling and Bitcoin Casinos on the Rise

Monica E. September 8, 2014 12:12:37

With low costs and fast payments, gambling sites using cryptocurrency make a great investment opportunity. Gambling is a growing industry and when it comes to profits online casinos are a big part of the equation. As technology evolves, gambling sites are constantly improving their software, features and offers, attracting more and more players. The constant […]

Illegal Online Betting Causing the Czech Republic to Lose Over EUR 21 Million a Year

Illegal Online Betting Causing the Czech Republic to Lose Over EUR 21 Million a Year

Monica E. September 8, 2014 08:55:40

The Czech Republic Supreme Audit Office warns local authorities about illegal online betting in the country. According to the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ), the country is losing about EUR 21.6 million every year, due to illegal internet betting in Czech Republic. It said many gambling companies are operating without a license, which means the state […]