Monica E.

Robots Replace Humans as Jockeys in Camel Races

Robots Replace Humans as Jockeys in Camel Races

Monica E. January 28, 2014 17:07:56

Equipped with GPS, shock absorbers and a whip, robots are slowly replacing human jockeys. Several years ago, a huge scandal broke out when gambling news revealed that young boys were being kidnapped and forced to work as jockeys in camel races organized in the Middle East. Today, this is not a problem anymore, as states […]

Online Sportsbook Bet365 Does Its Part for the Local Community

Online Sportsbook Bet365 Does Its Part for the Local Community

Monica E. January 28, 2014 15:58:27

Bet365 offers scholarships to encourage university attendance among students from Stoke-on Trent. As online sportsbooks in the UK are becoming more and more popular among bettors, some operators are actually trying to find ways to give something back to the community. British bookmaker Bet365 is setting an example, by handing out GBP 1,500 scholarships to […]

Australians Rush to Make Sports Bets on Big Bash Cricket League

Australians Rush to Make Sports Bets on Big Bash Cricket League

Monica E. January 28, 2014 15:20:55

Australians bet $47.6 million on the match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers. Online sportsbooks in Australia are making big profits from the Big Bash cricket League, as the sports event seems to be a huge success among local bettors. According to bookmaker Betfair, Australian punters have wagered a jaw-dropping $28.1 million per match so […]

Anti-Gambling Campaigners Warn about Online Money Laundering

Anti-Gambling Campaigners Warn about Online Money Laundering

Monica E. January 28, 2014 13:56:23

Opinions on expanding online gambling in the US are split. After the FBI released a warning saying that online gambling sites in the US can be used by terrorists and criminals for money laundering, the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling is asking lawmakers to “protect American families and the innocent bystanders caught up in criminal […]

Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Jail for Illegal Sports Betting

Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Jail for Illegal Sports Betting

Monica E. January 28, 2014 13:16:07

Teddy Mitchell could have received a 25-year prison sentence. Last week, a man was sent to jail for being involved in an illegal gambling and money laundering operation which brought him a yearly income of $900,000. After being accused of breaking American gambling laws in July 2012 and pleading guilty, Teddy Mitchell, a resident of […]

Kentucky Discusses New Gambling Laws to Legalize Casinos

Kentucky Discusses New Gambling Laws to Legalize Casinos

Monica E. January 27, 2014 18:02:27

Politicians believe casinos could be the solution to Kentucky’s financial problems. Gamblers may soon have access to table games and poker rooms in the US state of Kentucky, as local politicians are considering legalizing casinos. The House committee has already received a few proposals. Supporters of the idea have started to make their voices heard […]

Man Steals Personal Data of 20 Million Credit Card Users

Man Steals Personal Data of 20 Million Credit Card Users

Monica E. January 27, 2014 17:26:08

The victims’ personal data was simply copied to a USB stick and passed on to marketing companies. Gamblers are advised to think twice before using their credit cards to bet on sports in South Korea, as local news report that nearly half of the state’s citizens ended up with their credit card information stolen and […]

Macau Slots and TV Accused of Being Socially Irresponsible

Macau Slots and TV Accused of Being Socially Irresponsible

Monica E. January 27, 2014 16:48:33

NMA says Macau Slots is “taking advantage” of its monopoly to tempt bettors. Sport betting monopoly Macau Slot has incurred the wrath of the local community for advertising its services on public television, during live sports matches. A local organization held a press conference to accuse both the betting monopoly and Cable TV of lacking […]

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

Monica E. January 20, 2014 10:03:10

The British bookmaker promises to implement new industry code and warn players how much they gamble away. After recent scandals surrounding fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK caused a drop in company shares, bookmaker William Hill is looking to improve its tainted image by promising to lend a helping hand in the battle against […]

Sporting Data Denies Being Involved in Tennis Betting Fraud

Sporting Data Denies Being Involved in Tennis Betting Fraud

Monica E. January 20, 2014 09:55:19

Daniel Dobson is due to appear in front of the court next week. Daniel Dobson made bail yesterday, after appearing in front of the court in Melbourne under betting fraud charges. After being caught “court-siding” during the Australian Open, the British man was accused of breaking Australian gambling laws. His lawyer says he was merely […]