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Ladbrokes Launches a New Committee to Oversee Responsible Gambling Practices

Ladbrokes Launches a New Committee to Oversee Responsible Gambling Practices

Toni July 12, 2014 08:31:25

In response to multiple concerns in recent times, mobile gambling firm Ladbrokes creates a committee to promote socially responsible gambling. Gambling news reports that John Kelly, senior independent director, will serve as the head of the newly established committee while non-executive director Christine Hodgson, chairman Peter Erksine and chief exec Richard Glynn will form as […]

Neymar Opted to Play Poker instead of watching the final Minutes of the Semi-Finals

Neymar Opted to Play Poker instead of watching the final Minutes of the Semi-Finals

Toni July 11, 2014 14:43:41

To help him cope with the enormous grief of suffering through a humbling game versus Germany, Neymar decided to play poker and not watch the final minutes of the match. Neymar’s back injury prevented him from helping his country fight for the final. Instead, without the talisman striker the hosts suffered a humiliating 7-1 loss […]

Online Gaming Provider Pinnacle Sports Takes Bets of $1 Million for WC Final

Online Gaming Provider Pinnacle Sports Takes Bets of $1 Million for WC Final

Toni July 11, 2014 13:17:59

In efforts to appeal to a niche market that deals with high rollers, American online betting firm Pinnacle Sports is ready to facilitate that need for the final of the World Cup. There are several prominent online gambling sites that offer players the chance to bet big on matches. However, according to gambling news, Pinnacle […]

SABMiller Agrees to Sell Interest in South African Tsogo Sun Holdings

SABMiller Agrees to Sell Interest in South African Tsogo Sun Holdings

Toni July 10, 2014 12:05:06

Brewing company SABMiller ready to let go of massive stake in South African hotel and casino for over $1.1 billion. SABMiller is the parent company of Miller Lite which has a long standing tradition in the brewing industry. Gambling news reports that it is considered to be the second-largest producer in terms of sales. The […]

Argentina Trade Association Seeks to Make Online Gambling a Regulated Market

Argentina Trade Association Seeks to Make Online Gambling a Regulated Market

Toni July 9, 2014 15:43:57

In efforts to alleviate the congested online gambling system in Argentina, a non-profit association intends to provide assistance in regulating the market. The Board of the Association of Lotteries, Pools and Casinos (ALEA) is ready to submit a proposal that would see the regulation of online gambling sites in Argentina. ALEA is a non-profit organization […]

Russia Announces Approval for Gambling Zones in Crimea and Sochi

Russia Announces Approval for Gambling Zones in Crimea and Sochi

Toni July 9, 2014 13:50:46

Crimea and Sochi set to become new gaming destinations for tourists, as Russian government grants them special gambling zones. The Russian parliament has received a draft bill from President Vladimir Putin indicating the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea as a legitimate gambling area. The local governments of the respective regions will be in charge of determining […]

Crystal Palace Football Club Strikes New Sponsorship Agreement with Neteller

Crystal Palace Football Club Strikes New Sponsorship Agreement with Neteller

Toni July 8, 2014 20:55:07

South London football club Crystal Palace agrees to bear the Neteller name across their shirts, as part of a two-season sponsorship deal. Online processing company Neteller will appear on Crystal Palace shirts starting from next season in the Barclay’s Premier League. The football club has penned a two-year deal with Neteller’s parent company Optimal Payments. […]

Betfair Plans to use Google Glass Technology as Part of New Gambling Service

Betfair Plans to use Google Glass Technology as Part of New Gambling Service

Toni July 8, 2014 20:19:27

In light of recent technological innovations, Betfair seeks to make use of Google Glass technology to deliver a higher standard of betting to customers. Gambling news reports that Barry Orr, Betfair spokesman, wore the Goggle Glass headset while reporting from Leicester Racecourse live. The company has also indicated they plan to optimize their current service […]

World Cup Semi-Final Games Pose a Headache for Betting Operators

World Cup Semi-Final Games Pose a Headache for Betting Operators

Toni July 8, 2014 19:13:34

World Cup semi-final odds prove to be a challenging task for William Hill, as there are three big nations holding the same odds. Gambling news reports that online betting firm William Hill has not been able to split the odds between the favorites going into the World Cup semi-finals. All three main teams have been […]

Nearly 4,000 Arrested for Ties to Illegal World Cup Betting in Malaysia

Nearly 4,000 Arrested for Ties to Illegal World Cup Betting in Malaysia

Toni July 7, 2014 16:34:11

Malaysia sport gaming activities continue with reported large number of arrests, despite heavy measures in place against illegal gambling. The Malaysian authorities have been monitoring illegal mobile betting sites for quite some time. Since early June police have initiated a big operation that would see them put a stop to illegal gambling. However, despite the […]