Monica E.

New Russian Gambling Law to Allow Casinos in Crimea

New Russian Gambling Law to Allow Casinos in Crimea

Monica E. July 25, 2014 15:34:23

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on the latest regulations establishing new gambling zones in the country. Great news for casino developers, Russia is open for business! According to a statement published on an official website, the updated Russian gambling laws will allow a whole new industry to flourish in the country. In addition to […]

Authorities Step Up Their War Against Internet Gambling in Turkey

Authorities Step Up Their War Against Internet Gambling in Turkey

Monica E. July 24, 2014 16:41:27

Turkey’s Telecommunications Authority and Lottery are doing everything in their power to purge the country of online casinos. A recent report released by Turkey’s Telecommunications Authority (TIB) and published in local newspapers shows just how adamant authorities are about their rules against online casinos. The document says officials have blocked 110 internet gambling sites over […]

New Rules for Gambling Operators: UK Makes Risky Move with 15% Tax

New Rules for Gambling Operators: UK Makes Risky Move with 15% Tax

Monica E. July 24, 2014 14:44:24

Will Gibraltar-licensed gambling operators pay the 15% point of consumption tax or just pull out of the UK market? Whether you’re a businessman or just a person who likes to gamble on the internet, you probably know by now that the world’s largest online casinos and betting sites are hosted remotely. Isle of Man and […]

Lottery Scheme: How a US Family Appears to Be the Luckiest Lottery Winner

Lottery Scheme: How a US Family Appears to Be the Luckiest Lottery Winner

Monica E. July 24, 2014 07:49:04

One family in America, the Brudnicks, have cashed in hundreds of scratch tickets worth more than $440,000. Over the past few years, one family has caught the attention of Massachusetts Lottery officials. Robert Brudnick, an insurance agent, has cashed in 140 winning tickets worth over $1,000 each. His daughter, 25-year-old Ashley, has another 100 wins. […]

Robbers Target Atlantic City Casino and Get Away With It

Robbers Target Atlantic City Casino and Get Away With It

Monica E. July 23, 2014 21:50:02

Armed robbers broke into Caesars Hotel and Casino, took $180,000 in cash and then managed to escape by car. Two gunmen robbed the Caesars casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local gambling news say the masked men broke into the venue and took more than $180,000 with them. A bulletin distributed by the police explained […]

Why Antigua Is the Perfect Home for Your Gambling Business

Why Antigua Is the Perfect Home for Your Gambling Business

Monica E. July 23, 2014 15:10:24

With a beautiful view and a solid gambling policy, Antigua and Barbuda are as close to Paradise as you can get. The exotic islands of that make up Antigua and Barbuda are like paradise for casino lovers. All forms of gambling are legal in the small Caribbean country. There are six land-based casinos here, as […]

Could Non-Gambling Businesses Save Atlantic City?

Could Non-Gambling Businesses Save Atlantic City?

Monica E. July 21, 2014 21:02:17

Thousands of workers are worried about their future, but rebranding Atlantic City might just be the answer to all of their problems. The fall of Atlantic City might just be the most debated topic this month. Online gambling sites in the US state of New Jersey are doing fine, but profits made by land-based casinos […]

Online Sportsbooks in Australia Competing for the AFL Sponsorship Deal

Online Sportsbooks in Australia Competing for the AFL Sponsorship Deal

Monica E. July 21, 2014 18:06:13

Industry experts predict a shake-up of AFL’s gambling partnerships, as officials are considering a new approach. The exclusive betting sponsorship agreement between Tabcorp and the Australian Football League (AFL) ends this year and rumor has it officials are looking for a better deal. Matt Tripp’s rebranded Beteasy and William Hill Australia, with its new chief […]

Former Utah Attorney Generals Arrested for Helping Illegal Poker Businesses

Former Utah Attorney Generals Arrested for Helping Illegal Poker Businesses

Monica E. July 21, 2014 11:29:56

Recent news say there are 23 charges of corruption against former Utah Attorney Generals John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff. Charges include bribery, unreported income and destruction of evidence. It is said that the defendants had ties to Jeremy Johnson, a suspicious businessman, SunFirst Bank and companies processing payments for online poker sites in the US, […]

Foosball Pro Aiming for the WSOP Champion Title

Foosball Pro Aiming for the WSOP Champion Title

Monica E. July 20, 2014 13:51:37

Without any professional poker experience, Billy Pappas has a good chance to make WSOP history. An exceptional foosball player, William Pappaconstaninou had little idea what he was getting into when he joined this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP). The man had no professional background in poker and this is no child’s game. But the […]