With smart phones and tablet computers becoming increasingly popular, the mobile entertainment market is growing rapidly. As more people from around the world begin purchasing mobile communication devices, the demand for mobile games and applications will continue to grow. The industry is already on an upswing, and 2011 will see the market with a value…
Read moreThe American online gambling industry is predicted to be one of the most profitable in the whole world. European operators are getting anxious, waiting for the country to regulate its online gambling industry. However, some companies are getting a head start – take PokerStars, for example, who recently signed a deal with American land-based operator…
Read moreWhen the iPad was first launched, mobile gamers jumped at the chance to play online applications in a brand new way. However, Apple products aren’t for everyone and RIM (the brains behind Blackberry) is working on a device that appeal to everyone out there that isn’t a Mac fanatic. The new Blackberry Playbook will hit…
Read moreUnder Greece’s previous online gambling legislation, all operators who wish to obtain a license in the country would have to cease operations until they are approved. Now, the government has scrapped those plans, after many industry authorities viewed them as controversial. The plans for a black period were included in the first draft legislation, but…
Read moreThe Netherlands is the latest European country to legalize and regulate online gambling. The market is set to open to local operators in 2012 and will beginning accepting applications from international operators in 2015. The changes to the country’s gambling industry have been put into place by the Netherlands new government. The party that was…
Read moreIllegal online gambling and the competitive environment of the industry are two major concerns of operators and authorities in the market. Khalid Ali, Chairman for the European Sports Security Association, believes that the European Commission needs to address these issues in order to create a safe and fair professional environment for operators in the online…
Read moreThe British Columbia Lottery Commission will be teaming up with Loto Quebec to create a cross-Canada poker network. Now, players on BC’s PlayNow.com and Quebec’s Espace-Jeux will be able to play against each other through regulated online poker systems. There are eight different poker variations available on the network, including Omaha, Hold ‘Em and Stud.…
Read moreWhen Spain’s new online gambling legislation draft was handed to cabinet last week, the bill was criticized for its proposed tax scheme. The Remote Gambling Association suggested that Spanish online gambling market scrap its VAT-like turnover tax in exchange for the more feasible gross profits tax scheme. After some careful consideration, Spain has decided to…
Read moreAccording to a new report by Richard Tyler in the UK’s Telegraph, online gaming innovations have played an important part in the country’s recovery from the global recession. According to Tyler, technological innovation is closely linked to economic growth, and the UK has pushed forward in varying technological fields to help the country distance itself…
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At the end of 2010, Greece announced that it would be legalizing online gambling, allowing online casino operators to offer their services to the country’s citizens. According to the government’s draft online gambling legislation, Greece will be handing out 50 licenses to operators from across Europe. It is believed that by opening up Greece’s online…
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