Monica E.

Slotland Sends Lucky Player to Tropics with Near-Record Jackpot

Slotland Sends Lucky Player to Tropics with Near-Record Jackpot

Monica E. November 24, 2014 17:09:33

It’s not even December yet and Carol S. already got her Christmas present after winning more than $200,000 at Slotland. The woman hit a near record-breaking progressive jackpot playing Treasure Island. The $207,008 payout marks the biggest prize offered by the online and mobile casinos operator this year. Casino manager Michael Hilary told reporters: “We […]

Pala Tribe Launches Online Gambling Site in New Jersey

Monica E. November 21, 2014 15:54:28

The first tribe-run internet gambling site in the state of New Jersey went live this week, but only as a test site for now. Lawmakers may have put the issue of internet gambling in the US on hold for now, but New Jersey is not giving up on its online casino market. The state just […]

Rumors of New Formula 1 Site in Johor Are Unfounded, Officials Say

Rumors of New Formula 1 Site in Johor Are Unfounded, Officials Say

Monica E. November 21, 2014 12:37:28

Don’t believe the hype; officials say the Ramsar wetlands sites won’t become home to a new Formula 1 circuit or a casino anytime soon. Under the current Malaysian gambling laws, the country has just one brick-and-mortar casino, so rumors that a new gambling venue and a Formula 1 circuit were going to be built in […]

UK Gambling Authority Warns Football Association against Unlicensed Operators

UK Gambling Authority Warns Football Association against Unlicensed Operators

Monica E. November 21, 2014 12:09:46

The Premier League could lose GBP90 million a year in sponsorship money after it was revealed that its chosen partner doesn’t hold a UK license.  It’s been about three weeks since the newBritish gambling laws have come into force, but it looks like they’re already causing a lot of trouble. The local gambling regulator has […]

$450 Million Casino Coming to Philadelphia

$450 Million Casino Coming to Philadelphia

Monica E. November 19, 2014 21:32:17

A new gambling venue will be built in Pennsylvania after local regulators gave the green light for a $450 million project in Philadelphia. This week brought good news to another casino investor, as Pennsylvania regulators approved a new license in Philadelphia. Located just a few hours away from the struggling Atlantic City, the city will […]

Local Authorities Still Struggling to Bring Casinos to Japan

Local Authorities Still Struggling to Bring Casinos to Japan

Monica E. November 18, 2014 16:13:10

Japan’s largest cities are looking to revive the economy with the help of a “casino special zone”. It’s been over a year since Tokyo was chosen to host the 2020 Olympic Games and Japan has still not made its mind up about casinos. A new bill to lift the ban on gambling in the country […]

NHN Forced to Modify its Gaming Offer on its Online Gambling Site in South Korea

NHN Forced to Modify its Gaming Offer on its Online Gambling Site in South Korea

Monica E. November 17, 2014 15:41:52

Next Human Network Entertainment could have its online poker operations in South Korea suspended by authorities. When it comes to gambling, South Korea has a strict policy. Casinos are allowed, but only one of them is open to local players. Playing for money is only allowed among friends and family, provided the amount of money […]

El Gordo Could Offer the World’s Biggest Lottery Prizes this Christmas

El Gordo Could Offer the World’s Biggest Lottery Prizes this Christmas

Monica E. November 17, 2014 15:10:15

The countdown has begun: in about five weeks, Spain will hold its famous Christmas lottery. Selae, Spain’s state gambling agency, is preparing for Christmas. Santa will bring a few lucky winners a lot of money this year, because the lottery operator is giving away up to EUR2.24 billion in this year’s Lotería de Navidad, an […]