Monica E.

Gran Casino Teatro Balear in Mallorca Could Open This July

Gran Casino Teatro Balear in Mallorca Could Open This July

Monica E. February 6, 2014 15:36:24

A petition to stop the casino from being built has been rejected by authorities, so the project is moving forward. While Las Vegas Sands gave up on its Eurovegas project, plans for the new casino in Mallorca are moving forward. Several locations were taken into consideration, including Playa de Palma and Bendinat, but the developer […]

NJ Gets Tracking System to Detect Location of Online Gamblers

NJ Gets Tracking System to Detect Location of Online Gamblers

Monica E. February 6, 2014 13:50:32

Skyhook’s blocking-proof services will be used to detect any illegal online gambling. Internet payment service provider CAMS will be using Skyhook’s Certified Locations to make sure that players accessing online gambling sites in the US state of New Jersey are actually inside state lines. Matthew Katz, chief executive officer at CAMS, announced: “The Skyhook solution […]

Gambling Companies Demand $1.3 Billion from Victorian Government

Gambling Companies Demand $1.3 Billion from Victorian Government

Monica E. February 6, 2014 13:23:15

Tabcorp and Tatts are demanding refunds from the government of Victoria, after their licenses expired in 2012. Two poker machine operators have sued the Victorian Government for over $1.3 billion, claiming that they are entitled to generous payouts under Australian gambling laws. The country’s former regulations, as described by the 1994 Gaming and Betting Act, […]

Study Reveals Gambling is Common among Malaysian Pupils

Study Reveals Gambling is Common among Malaysian Pupils

Monica E. February 6, 2014 12:56:17

According to a recent study conducted by the Gamblers Rehab Centre Malaysia, 93% of primary school pupils have gambled. It seems that playing for money is tempting not only for adults, but for kids too. A study conducted by the Gamblers Rehab Centre Malaysia reveals shocking details about underage betting in the country. A survey […]

Europe’s War against Gambling Monopolies

Europe’s War against Gambling Monopolies

Monica E. February 6, 2014 12:07:14

The European Commission is making sure that EU members grant equal opportunities to all online gambling operators. The online gambling industry is booming in Europe, but it looks like there is still a lot of work to be done on legislation as several countries don’t comply with the European Union’s requirement to grant free movement […]

Killing Business: Romanian Gambling Laws Chase Investors Away

Killing Business: Romanian Gambling Laws Chase Investors Away

Monica E. February 4, 2014 19:05:20

​Less than a year since it has been approved by lawmakers, Romania’s online gambling legislation needs rethinking. After the European Commission has urged members of the Union to clarify their policies on online gambling, the betting industry has gone through a serious reform. Most European states have either passed new laws or are in the […]

Competition Council Fines Romanian Lottery Operator and Partners

Competition Council Fines Romanian Lottery Operator and Partners

Monica E. January 30, 2014 17:33:09

Three gambling companies were awarded exclusive deals with the Romanian lottery. After signing an agreement which would have given them monopoly on video lottery operations, three gambling operators, as well as the Romanian National Lottery were sanctioned by the state’s Competition Council. According to local gambling news, the four companies signed a contract which included […]

Filipino Gambling Profits Lower than Expected

Filipino Gambling Profits Lower than Expected

Monica E. January 30, 2014 11:51:38

While 2013 was a slow year for gambling, PAGCOR is expecting higher revenues this year. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has published its final figures for 2013 and the results are disappointing. The state-run gambling company and regulator has earned PHP 40.52 billion in 2013 and while this makes it the country’s third […]

Thousands of Suspects Detained for Illegal Gambling in China

Thousands of Suspects Detained for Illegal Gambling in China

Monica E. January 29, 2014 16:57:45

The Chinese police have shut down the Mangrove Tree Resort again. After 15 people were killed in a blast at a gambling den, earlier this month, the Chinese police have intensified action against illegal betting. The authorities organized raids and confiscated over 1,000 pieces of gambling equipment, all of which were destroyed. The blast took […]

Coral to Introduce Exclusive Betting Offers for Chelsea Fans

Coral to Introduce Exclusive Betting Offers for Chelsea Fans

Monica E. January 28, 2014 18:03:38

Coral’s exclusive offers will be available online and on mobile devices. Chelsea Football Club has just signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Coral. The British bookmaker will be the team’s new official European online betting partner. This means that Chelsea fans using the online sportsbooks in the UK, as well as in other countries where Coral […]