The online gambling market in the United States is predicted to be one of the most lucrative in the world but, the recent ban on the activity has forced many European-based operators out of the country. However, the United States seems to be getting closer to online gambling regulation, and many European operators are positioning…
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A recent attempt to regulate online poker in the state of Florida failed by a 2-2 tie in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. The bill introduced by Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla (R-Miami) would have regulated online poker by allowing Florida residents to play each other operating out of pari-mutuel card rooms in existing…
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It was recently announced that the 16 states that comprise the country of Germany decided to disband the currently online gambling monopoly. While it was originally thought to be good news for online casino operators, it was discovered that things were not as beneficial as they appeared. One of the biggest problems was revealed this…
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During the first quarter of the year, the amount of money that players wagered on sports online dropped by 26.5%. Analysts predicted that the French online gambling market would see some difficulty as a result of its strict taxation policies and they have been proven correct. Many online casinos and online gambling operators made their…
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According to a recent report by Gartner Inc, the Google Android Operating System will have obtained 49% of the mobile gaming market share by the end of 2012. The statistic was concluded as a result of the upward trend that Android has been demonstrating in recent years. In 2010, Android has just 22% of the…
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In a special feature by EGR Magazine, Stephen Carter examines Europe’s shift from dot.com to dot.country licensing in the online gambling industry. This has become a very important issue, as an increasing number of countries are using the dot.country scheme to get operators to obtain local gaming licenses. Under the dot.country licensing regime, operators must…
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Yesterday, German politicians from across the country gathered to discuss the legalization of online gambling. After a long debate, it was finally decided that online gambling would become legal in the country of Germany, however, many online casino operators are not pleased with the details of the new legislation. Bwin.party has stated that the new…
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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…
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According to a recent report in Dutch News NL, the government has prepared a blacklist of illegal gambling sites and is advising banks to refuse credit card transactions with websites that do not operate under a Dutch license. A corroborating report from the ANP news agency confirms individual banks in the Netherlands currently have the…
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Across the world, individuals use the internet for a wide range of purposes, including school work, professional work and keeping in touch with friends. In recent years, gaming has taken over a great deal of internet usage, and a new study shows that the amount of time spent playing online games is on the increase.…
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