Monica E.

Crown Resorts Revenues Grow, but Results are Still below Expectations

Crown Resorts Revenues Grow, but Results are Still below Expectations

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:57:39

Despite the fact that revenues went up, Crown Resorts officials say last year’s results are “below expectations”. Last year’s financial reports are finished and representatives of the Australian casino developer are disappointed. “Overall, we have seen weak consumer sentiment that has adversely impacted trading at both Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth,” chief executive officer Rowen […]

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Ladbrokes Reports Disappointing Financial Results, but Remains Optimistic

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:46:48

The British bookmaker’s digital division has had a bad financial year, with profits dropping more than 74% in 2013. Online and mobile betting company Ladbrokes admits to be disappointed by last year’s financial results, but claims it remains optimistic about 2014. In 2013, the company’s net revenue dropped by a mere 0.6%, to GBP 1.1 […]

7 Things Swedish Bingo Can Learn from Bingo Rimér

7 Things Swedish Bingo Can Learn from Bingo Rimér

Monica E. February 25, 2014 14:20:59

The Swedish photographer’s impressive career hides valuable lessons which could inspire gambling business owners. In Sweden, almost all forms of gambling are controlled by the state, through the Svenska Spel monopoly, but bingo is one of the few exceptions. The game is very popular among locals and there are around 100 bingo halls across the […]

Police Shut Down Ten More Illegal Gambling Clubs in Russia

Police Shut Down Ten More Illegal Gambling Clubs in Russia

Monica E. February 24, 2014 17:44:16

Russian authorities recently discovered and closed ten illegal gambling venues in Moscow. A report issued by the Russian Interior Ministry announced that Moscow’s police officers recently shut down ten illegal gambling clubs. Each of them was making a profit of around $3,000 per day. Following the arrest of a Moscow police district deputy, who was […]

Bonnier Gaming Signs Deal with Metric, to Offer New Live Mobile Betting Platform

Bonnier Gaming Signs Deal with Metric, to Offer New Live Mobile Betting Platform

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:45:59

Bonnier Gaming will be offering live sports bets on mobile devices, through Metric Gaming’s SuperLive platform. With mobile betting on the rise across all of Europe, Malta-based Bonnier Gaming has entered a partnership with Metric Gaming to use their SuperLive sports betting platform. The software is optimized for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, offering […]

What Cheap Smartphones Could Mean for African Gambling

What Cheap Smartphones Could Mean for African Gambling

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:35:56

There is a great demand for mobile Internet access in Africa, but locals still can’t afford to buy expensive smartphones. Despite its slow infrastructural and social development, Africa has a flourishing gambling market. Over the past decade, the industry has grown and gained a lot of popularity. Several countries allow land-based casinos and gambling machines, […]

Borgata Casino Launches Website to Recruit Online Affiliates in New Jersey

Borgata Casino Launches Website to Recruit Online Affiliates in New Jersey

Monica E. February 24, 2014 15:01:14

Borgata casino has partnered up with Income Access to improve its online gambling affiliate programme. Ever since American gambling laws gave the green light for internet gambling, the online casino market has been growing. Now, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa resort in Atlantic City is launching an affiliate recruitment programme targeted at New Jersey’s […]

Real Gaming’s New Online Poker Site Also Available on Mobile Devices

Real Gaming’s New Online Poker Site Also Available on Mobile Devices

Monica E. February 24, 2014 14:09:57

Real Gaming becomes the first online operator in Nevada to allow locals to play poker on their mobile devices. Real Gaming goes live with a new online poker site in the US state of Nevada. Formerly known as South Point Poker, the Las Vegas-based company will be the first operator to offer mobile gambling in […]

Mr. Green Scores Big on Scandinavian Market, as Profits Double in 2013

Mr. Green Scores Big on Scandinavian Market, as Profits Double in 2013

Monica E. February 24, 2014 12:37:03

Scandinavian online casino operator Mr Green has doubled its earnings over the last financial year. Internet gambling operator Mr. Green has had a very good financial year, with profits for its online casinos in Sweden growing significantly. In fact, the company reported earnings have more than doubled in 2013. Although year-on-year profits saw a drop […]

PokerStars Gets Approval for Bulgarian License and Becomes First Authorized Poker Site in Bulgaria

PokerStars Gets Approval for Bulgarian License and Becomes First Authorized Poker Site in Bulgaria

Monica E. February 21, 2014 19:14:41

The Bulgarian gambling authority has licensed PokerStars and now the company will offer the first legal poker site in the country. After officials approved a more reasonable tax system under Bulgarian gambling laws last December, major operators are looking to enter the country’s online gambling market. PokerStars recently announced that the Bulgarian State Gambling Commission […]