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The World’s Top Gambling Destinations

The World’s Top Gambling Destinations

Jonathan May 15, 2024 03:14:19

Travelling the world, visiting the top gambling destinations is the life of the super rich or professional gambler. For those with the funds, it's a great way to expereince intercontinental travel, whilst at the same time expereincing the thrills of the casino gaming floor.

The Sad But Inevitable End Of Horse Racing In Macau

The Sad But Inevitable End Of Horse Racing In Macau

Jonathan April 3, 2024 17:13:14

Though horse racing has a long history on the former Portuguese colony of Macau, recently it's faced an uphill struggle paying it's considerable debts. Many members of the prestigious Macau Jockey Club blame poor management for its demise. However, the current political views coming from China sealed the fate of the race track.

Can You Legally Take Part In Online Betting In Singapore?

Can You Legally Take Part In Online Betting In Singapore?

Jonathan November 15, 2023 09:56:00

Although Singapore appears at first to be a modern forwards-looking society, if you scratch the surface you'll find it's actually very rigid when it comes to enforcing laws againgst anything deemed anti-social. This goes for gambling. Even though the government has its own platforms, for both its own citizens and visitors, the whole online iGaming industry is very tighly controlled to the point that all offshore sites are banned.

Most Popular Gambling Destinations In the World

Most Popular Gambling Destinations In the World

Eniko April 4, 2022 21:51:18

There are several special places you can visit if you’re a big fan of gambling. In these locations, you can play all kinds of games from slot machines to poker, and bingo to dice. Most of them you’re surely aware of like Las Vegas and Monte Carlo. But you might find some surprising names in our list of the most popular gambling destinations in the world below. 

Singapore Gambling Market Witnessing a Steady Decline

Singapore Gambling Market Witnessing a Steady Decline

Shiza November 19, 2019 12:00:30

Singapore is a flourishing tourist state which contributes 4% annually to economic growth. The tourism sector in Singapore gambling market has a rather modulating effect on the governance of the state. The introduction of the gambling industry has become a popular tourist attraction. It is yielding positive outcomes for the past decade. However, the promising industry is witnessing a rather challenging period which is producing adverse effects.

The 7 Best Casinos On Earth In Which To Hide From Halloween

The 7 Best Casinos On Earth In Which To Hide From Halloween

Nich Moore October 13, 2018 11:21:56

Whilst for those will remain at home this Halloween (running the usual gamut of carving pumpkins, watching your children eat their own bodyweight in candy and seeing your adult neighbors dressed up in naff rented costumes that make them look more ridiculous than scary) there is always Bovada, one of the best online betting sites in the United States at present, but for those that wish to escape the kid-centric horror here’s the 7 best casinos on Earth to visit.

Be Optimistic And Bet On The Next Prime Minister Of The UK

Be Optimistic And Bet On The Next Prime Minister Of The UK

Nich Moore May 11, 2018 03:50:27

Political gambling has taken on a whole new edge in the era of Trump. What were once pedestrian predictable wagers on the winds of political change are now subject to a baffling array of influences that no longer need have any basis in reality whatsoever. The fiction of truth was pretty much all politics had […]

Can Brendon Hartley Beat The US Grand Prix Odds Against Him?

Can Brendon Hartley Beat The US Grand Prix Odds Against Him?

Nich Moore October 18, 2017 05:37:57

Lewis Hamilton may well have the F1 World Championship all wrapped up following his win in the Japanese Grand Prix that put him 59 points ahead with just four races left to go, but this IS Formula one. Anything could happen. The current US Grand Prix odds indicate that the race is still on, however […]

Was Your Bet On Vettel Thrown Away In Singapore?

Was Your Bet On Vettel Thrown Away In Singapore?

Nich Moore September 21, 2017 05:15:01

From the very first race of the season we always knew it was going to be a tough year in Formula One as Ferrari, long off the pace of Mercedes, announced their resurgence with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel, and the battle between he and Hamilton has bubbled away every race since with the tension […]

China’s Lottery Betting Bonanza Belies Gambling Desires

China’s Lottery Betting Bonanza Belies Gambling Desires

Nich Moore September 15, 2017 07:23:30

The illegality of gambling in China is well known, and their highly publicized crackdown on the numbers of junkets to the oasis that is Macau has underlined this as much as the high profile arrest and jailing of Jason O’Connor of Crown Resorts, but are the authorities simply papering over the cracks as numerous Chinese […]

Casino Operator Coup Complete As Wynn Chaperones RNC Cash

Casino Operator Coup Complete As Wynn Chaperones RNC Cash

Nich Moore February 2, 2017 13:34:17

Whilst the headlines are full of temporary bans on refugees and whatever insanity Sean Spicer has had to say today behind the scenes Donald Trump has been putting another casino operator into the sort of quiet position of power that consolidates his grip on the former democracy they call America. With Sheldon Adelson at his […]

Gambling Horoscope This Week: November 21st

Gambling Horoscope This Week: November 21st

Amanda McWallace November 21, 2016 12:57:01

A quick glance at the stars tells us everything we need to know about our future so let’s take a look what they have waiting for you in the coming week. Aries March 21 – April 19 Your lucky online gambling sites this week PokerStars NetBet Casino Coral Sportsbook Bingo Sky Aries Jackie Chan may be […]

Cheating In Sport Hits Home In Holland’s Eredivsie

Cheating In Sport Hits Home In Holland’s Eredivsie

Nich Moore February 17, 2016 18:45:10

Dutch Match Fixing • KNVB announce details • Seven years later • Kargbo banned (again) Corruption and cheating in sport are now hitting the headlines so often that they’re leaving bruises that may never heal. What was once seen as just a few bad apples now appears to include most of the orchard, many of […]

Finnish Racing Drivers Past, Present & Future

Finnish Racing Drivers Past, Present & Future

Nich Moore September 16, 2015 14:39:13

This weekend sees the environmental disaster that is Formula One arrive in Singapore where the air quality is already so bad no one will notice. Singapore is a night time street circuit and it’s likely to produce some great racing, but lets not forget that F1 is the summit of a big mountain and Raikkonen […]

Finnish Racing Drivers Past, Present & Future

Finnish Racing Drivers Past, Present & Future

Nich Moore September 16, 2015 14:39:13

This weekend sees the environmental disaster that is Formula One arrive in Singapore where the air quality is already so bad no one will notice. Singapore is a night time street circuit and it’s likely to produce some great racing, but lets not forget that F1 is the summit of a big mountain and Raikkonen […]

Sands Bethlehem Stadium Gambling Innovation soon on the Market

Sands Bethlehem Stadium Gambling Innovation soon on the Market

Petar September 5, 2015 13:10:52

The Sands Bethlehem project is expected to attract new gambling audiences and bring considerably higher profit for Sands Casino. Sands Casino announced that yesterday they were granted with a state approval that allows them to become the first casino in Pennsylvania to have stadium gambling. The multi-million project they are involved with, is supposed to […]

A Gambler’s Odyssey

A Gambler’s Odyssey

Vera T. June 23, 2015 06:34:51

Thirteen high roller destinations, thirteen places to get your money’s worth of the best gambling joints, restaurants and shows. Close your eyes and point to a location. It all starts with a love of gambling and the desire to take a journey of a lifetime. • Go worldwide • Play, eat and stay with the […]

Corruption Crackdown Causes Record Drop in Macau Casinos’ Income

Corruption Crackdown Causes Record Drop in Macau Casinos’ Income

Bence March 5, 2015 06:37:56

Macau casinos’ income has decreased by 48.6% due to the policy of the Chinese Government which aims to put a stop to corruption. According to Macau gambling news, betting players spent 38 billion Macau patacas (EUR 4.27 billion) in February 2014 while one year later they spent almost half of it, 19.5 billion patacas (EUR […]

Singapore Starts Blocking Gambling Sites

Singapore Starts Blocking Gambling Sites

Frederick H. February 3, 2015 07:37:31

A new law is passed in Singapore making all online gambling and mobile access gambling illegal for reasons of protecting the public from the harmful effects of gambling  Singapore gambling news reports that a new law has caused hundreds of gambling websites to be blocked from public access in order to halt unlicensed online gambling […]

Could Caesars Entertainment Demise be Due to its Absence in Asia?

Could Caesars Entertainment Demise be Due to its Absence in Asia?

Phyllis F. January 22, 2015 06:58:25

Since filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy deal Caesars is caught up in harsh deadlock with creditors. As Caesars Entertainment Corp files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the big question in the back of some people’s mind is “Why didn’t Caesars venture into the Asian Market?”, especially for a corporation that boasts of being “the world’s most […]

Junkets Hit Hard as House of Cards Fall Down in Macau

Junkets Hit Hard as House of Cards Fall Down in Macau

Phyllis F. January 19, 2015 10:44:40

Junkets first became popular in Macau thanks to a now obsolete law prohibiting casinos from lending money. Macau’s gambling industry continues its steady stream of decline with Macau’s fourth quarter VIP revenue down 29% and mass market revenue down 16%. And who or what is responsible for this slide? Speculations are that on the one […]

Mega Resorts Coming Back to Las Vegas

Mega Resorts Coming Back to Las Vegas

Frederick H. January 13, 2015 12:33:24

Genting and Crown Resorts will build mega casino resorts in North Vegas in hopes to take advantage of the upswing and economy and offset disappointing Asian markets. There was hope in the Vegas air last summer as expectations of new mega resorts were on their way. We were told that Genting Group would start construction […]

Can Casino Checks Catch Crafty Criminals?

Can Casino Checks Catch Crafty Criminals?

Nich Moore December 18, 2014 14:22:56

With information on customer behavior important in every business Crown Casino find themselves having to monitor even more closely There isn’t a business in operation anywhere that doesn’t pay close attention to the spending patterns of it’s client, customers or users. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a retail outlet in New Jersey, an architects […]

Can Casino Checks Catch Crafty Criminals?

Can Casino Checks Catch Crafty Criminals?

Nich Moore December 18, 2014 14:22:56

With information on customer behavior important in every business Crown Casino find themselves having to monitor even more closely There isn’t a business in operation anywhere that doesn’t pay close attention to the spending patterns of it’s client, customers or users. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a retail outlet in New Jersey, an architects […]

Is Money Laundering Related to the Decline in Macau Casino Revenues?

Is Money Laundering Related to the Decline in Macau Casino Revenues?

Alex Nevsky November 10, 2014 10:42:51

The decline in Macau’s revenues may have been caused by something else than general decrease in gambling worldwide. The recent increase in Chinese authorities’ efforts against illegal gambling and money laundering across the country may have played a part in Macau’s dropping revenues. The enclave is officially part of China, but adheres to its own […]

Singapore Politician Slams Gambling

Singapore Politician Slams Gambling

Nich Moore October 7, 2014 18:38:07

As casinos around the world find themselves coming under the economic pressures of increased competition Singapore’s parliament debates a new gambling bill. As the US gears itself up for the mid-term elections this November and the future candidates for president of the most powerful nation on Earth all jockey for position well before the starting […]

Japan Should Recall its Long History and Opt to Legalize Casino Gambling

September 25, 2014 18:41:37

Japan has always effectively balanced acceptance of modern realities with staying true to its national culture. It can do the same while allowing casinos to operate in the country. The Asian island nation of Japan is one of the world’s oldest and most proud civilizations. Once an isolated kingdom of peasants, then a mighty empire, […]

When Anti-gambling Ad Actually Encourages Betting: Singapore World Cup Debacle

When Anti-gambling Ad Actually Encourages Betting: Singapore World Cup Debacle

Alex Nevsky July 10, 2014 15:13:54

Anti-gambling by the National Council on Problem Gambling of Singapore backfires after Germans beat Brazil. While gambling regulators and agencies aiming to fight gambling addiction are certainly needed in today’s world, they really should do better jobs than the National Council on Problem Gambling of Singapore. The body which operates in full compliance with Singaporean […]

Global Gambling’s Focus Moves East

Global Gambling’s Focus Moves East

Nich Moore June 26, 2014 17:27:36

From Hong Kong to Singapore, from Vietnam to Malaysia nations across the Asian Pacific region are gearing up for the fierce competition ahead in the global gambling market. When Macau overtook Las Vegas as the largest gambling hub in the world back in 2013 the writing was on the wall. An inevitable shift of gambling’s […]

Malaysian Casino Group Berjaya Applies for Gaming License

Malaysian Casino Group Berjaya Applies for Gaming License

Toni June 25, 2014 07:42:39

Tan Sri Vincent Tan favors business opportunities in Asia, as he seeks to obtain gambling permit for his casino firm Berjaya Group. The founder of the Berjaya group, Tan Sri Vincent Tan, intends to submit a license application for a proposed casino in the lush area of Pahang, Malaysia. The project is set to incorporate […]

Will the Japanese Casino Talks Lead to Eventual Gambling Legislation?

Will the Japanese Casino Talks Lead to Eventual Gambling Legislation?

Iva P. June 20, 2014 20:16:06

The gambling bill debate in Japan started officially this week and the initial plan was that gambling will be allowed in the country by the end of this summer legislative session on June 22nd, but all investors and casino lovers might have to wait a bit more. Naturally, investors were the most impatient actors, as […]

Police Arrest 18 Suspects in Illegal Betting Syndicate in Singapore

Police Arrest 18 Suspects in Illegal Betting Syndicate in Singapore

Jennifer W. May 20, 2014 16:22:54

In Singapore, police have arrested 18 suspects and have seized SGD 1.4 million in the bid to crack down on an illegal betting syndicate. The sixteen women and two men, aged between 30 and 65, were arrested after the police undertook multiple raids all over Singapore, seizing accessories such as mobile phones, incriminating documents and […]

Malaysian Casino Junkets, Used for Money Laundering

Malaysian Casino Junkets, Used for Money Laundering

Monica E. April 10, 2014 17:28:16

A senior police officer claims organized crime syndicates use casino junkets for money laundering. During a two-day seminar organized by the Attorney-General’s Chambers in Malaysia’s federal administrative centre Putrajaya, senior investigation officer DSP Foo Wei Min revealed details about a complex money-laundering operation involving casino junkets. The topic was widely covered in local gambling news. […]

Macau Continues to Bring Great Profit to Casino Operators

Macau Continues to Bring Great Profit to Casino Operators

Iva P. April 4, 2014 14:08:44

Casinos in Macau are flourishing and making fantastic revenues in the world’s number one gambling hub. Macau’s gambling revenue for March was $4.44 billion, which is 13% higher than the same time last year. This was the reason why the stocks of various casinos like Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands and Melco Crown Entertainment went […]

Casino Openings in Singapore Might Lead to Other Openings across Asia

Casino Openings in Singapore Might Lead to Other Openings across Asia

Toni March 26, 2014 18:16:20

Singapore’s integrated resorts and casinos might create a chain reaction across Asia, as other casinos are set for tentative developments. Initially, two separate corporations came together to invests in the Korean casino business. Genting Singapore and a Chinese property developer teamed up to start developments on a $2.1 billion investment in Jeju, the special autonomous […]