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South Australia Gets Rid of Poker Machines

South Australia Gets Rid of Poker Machines

Monica E. May 26, 2014 18:04:34

South Australian authorities are trying to reduce the number of poker machines across the country. More poker machines will be withdrawn from use in South Australia. According to a statement of Business Services and Consumers Minister Gail Gago, the Government remains committed to reducing the number of pokies after a round of entitlements trading at […]

Willie Brown Joins Adelson’s Side in the Battle against Internet Gambling

Willie Brown Joins Adelson’s Side in the Battle against Internet Gambling

Monica E. May 25, 2014 02:25:09

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown will lead the California branch of the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. Earlier this year, lawmakers have announced their intentions of legalizing online poker sites in the US state of California. But things might take a surprising turn, as elections are coming and the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling […]

FA Sets New Rules to Prevent Betting Corruption

FA Sets New Rules to Prevent Betting Corruption

Monica E. May 23, 2014 14:28:54

The English Football Association has introduced a worldwide ban on betting for certain people participating in English football. New betting rules were set in stone at the Football Association’s (FA) 11th Annual General Meeting held at Wembley Stadium . The English football authority has ratified a ban affecting all those involved in the Premier League, […]

New Crown Resort Has “Spectacular Design”, but Needs to Be “More Than a Casino”

New Crown Resort Has “Spectacular Design”, but Needs to Be “More Than a Casino”

Monica E. May 23, 2014 14:13:20

Australia’s growing casino market was a hot topic at the Tourism and Transport Forum’s Outlook conference in Sydney. Speaking at the forum, Accor Asia Pacific CEO Michael Issenberg said casinos are a “megatrend that cannot be ignored”, adding that local developers should take note of the “new wave” of gambling venues coming to Asia. “In […]

Formula 1 Betting: Will Hamilton’s Winning Streak End at Monaco?

Formula 1 Betting: Will Hamilton’s Winning Streak End at Monaco?

Monica E. May 23, 2014 14:05:49

Having won four races so far, Lewis Hamilton is at the top of the championship table. Will he win the most glamorous Grand Prix? Formula 1 fans might remember how Lewis Hamilton used to grumble about the performance of his car, both with McLaren and Mercedes. This season, though, he has no reasons to complain. […]

Legislators Propose New Guidelines for Online Casinos in US

Legislators Propose New Guidelines for Online Casinos in US

Monica E. May 19, 2014 18:52:02

A national group of legislators from states where gambling is legal is recommending standards that states considering legalizing Internet gambling might adopt. Ever since the first online casinos in the US went live last year, internet gambling has been a hot topic in America. As more and more states are considering regulating the virtual casino […]

Police Stops Illegal Poker Ring in Marbella

Police Stops Illegal Poker Ring in Marbella

Monica E. May 19, 2014 14:23:38

The police found and confiscated EUR8,600 worth of gambling tickets, 432 packets of cards and a professional gaming table. The table was set up at an establishment in Avenida de Prado in Nueva Andalucia. The room was protected by a sophisticated security system, with controlled access and a security guard. Eight people were involved in […]

UKIPT’s First PLO Event Hosted at the Hippodrome

UKIPT’s First PLO Event Hosted at the Hippodrome

Monica E. May 16, 2014 18:04:45

A new record was established last week at Dusk Till Dawn and now the PokerStars UK team is preparing for its first ever PLO event. The next stop for the PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) is the Live Room at the Hippodrome Casino in London. The fancy British poker room will be hosting […]

Poker Props: Here Are Your Options for Betting on the 2014 WSOP

Poker Props: Here Are Your Options for Betting on the 2014 WSOP

Monica E. May 16, 2014 16:35:56

The 2014 World Series of Poker kicks off in less than two weeks, but betting on the event has already started. On May 27, one of the most famous American poker rooms in Las Vegas will welcome thousands of professional poker players from all over the world to the 45th Annual World Series of Poker […]