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4 Reasons for Ultra HD Casinos and 4 Reasons why not

4 Reasons for Ultra HD Casinos and 4 Reasons why not

Rab April 11, 2014 20:35:17

Ultra-HD technology is just over the horizon, and with recent developments in live dealer casino games 4D Casinos can’t be too far off. Wait, hold on a minute. Didn’t we pretty much just get settled into High Definition? Well, although it may seem like that, it’s been about 10 years since HDTV became the standard. […]

4 Things Casinos have in Common with Dungeons and Dragons

4 Things Casinos have in Common with Dungeons and Dragons

Rab April 11, 2014 20:10:11

For most, Role-Playing-Game Dungeons and dragons will have very little connection to Casinos; here are four things both have in common. To most people, casinos will be placed somewhere on their list of ‘cool things’ while Dungeons and dragons will most definitely not make any appearance on the list; or in-fact be anywhere near the […]

Kenyan Petition Against 20% Tax on Gambling Winnings Dismissed

Kenyan Petition Against 20% Tax on Gambling Winnings Dismissed

Rab April 10, 2014 19:41:22

The Association of Gaming Operators-Kenya has filed a petition challenging the manner in which winnings from gaming and betting are being taxed. The first petitioner, the association, is a registered society and the umbrella body for companies involved in the gaming industry in Kenya. Gambling news reports that the petitioners were opposed to the introduction […]

Gambling-Fueled Illegal Street-Races Happening in Malaysian State

Gambling-Fueled Illegal Street-Races Happening in Malaysian State

Rab April 10, 2014 17:01:45

Illegal motorcycle races, fueled by competitive gambling, are becoming increasingly prevalent in Kuching, Sarawak. In the Kampung Semadang-Bau area of Kurching, the most populated region of Sarawak, Malaysia, locals are taking to the streets and holding dangerous illegal street-races. The races, usually held throughout the night until about 4am during weekends, threaten public safety and […]

Could Challenging the UK POCT Have Dire Consequences for Bookmakers?

Could Challenging the UK POCT Have Dire Consequences for Bookmakers?

Rab April 10, 2014 16:38:45

The introduction of the UK’s Point of Consumption Tax in December has met objection from bookmakers; but the vocal resistance could limit their possibilities elsewhere. As of December 2014, all online and mobile betting operators based outside the UK who are selling their services to UK residents will be forced to pay a 15% tax […]

Unibet signs Sponsorship Deal with Stockholm Marathon

Unibet signs Sponsorship Deal with Stockholm Marathon

Rab April 10, 2014 16:33:19

Online gaming operators Unibet have signed a deal to become sponsors of the 2014 Stockholm marathon in Sweden. The company operates online and provides an array of gambling services and also offer mobile casino service options for users. Unibet will become of the race’s main sponsors and will benefit from various branding opportunities around the […]

CG Technology Expand into Latin America with Mexican Casino Deal

CG Technology Expand into Latin America with Mexican Casino Deal

Rab April 10, 2014 16:00:30

Gaming solutions company CG Technology, has agreed to supply is sportsbook system to the eight casinos of Mexican entertainment and gaming operator Logrand Group. This marks the first time CG Technology, formerly known as Cantor Gaming, have made a licensing deal in Latin America. Under the deal, Logrand Group will also be able to utilize […]

South Korean Gambler told there is No Need to Re-pay Gambling Loan

South Korean Gambler told there is No Need to Re-pay Gambling Loan

Rab April 10, 2014 15:44:56

The Seoul Central District Court has ruled that a gambling loan of over $10,000 doesn’t need to be repaid, since it was lent for gambling activities. The South Korean court decided that there was no requirement to repay the loan on the grounds of moral standards and social ethics. Judge Shim Chang-seop said: “money purposely […]

Technology and Casinos: How Casinos are Making Their Lives Easier with Modern Tech

Technology and Casinos: How Casinos are Making Their Lives Easier with Modern Tech

Rab April 9, 2014 19:17:02

Modern technology is used everywhere, and all the time; usually it’s utilized to make life easier, and modern casinos are no exception. Technology itself is an interesting concept. The very word technology will probably conjure up sci-fi inspired images of futuristic worlds, where all and every want is taken care of by some robotic servant. […]

Ladbrokes Step-up Safety Measures Following Morden Murder Campaign

Ladbrokes Step-up Safety Measures Following Morden Murder Campaign

Rab April 4, 2014 16:10:12

Resulting from Sutton Guardian newspaper’s SafeBet Campaign, following the murder of Ladbrokes shop owner in Morden, Ladbrokes have announced new safety measures to be implemented. The local newspaper initiated the SafeBet campaign, which called for increased safety measures for betting shop workers, after Andrew Iacovou, a man working in the Morden branch of Ladbrokes, was […]