It seems there is some good news on the way for 888. Their shares jumped 18.4pc when it was made public there had been a second takeover move by Ladbrokes on the online casino. Nick Batram from Peel Hunt is one of the experts who is downgrading the whole deal stating that 888 had…
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Today, there is a reality TV show that follows the life of just about every type of person: housewives, bakers, polygamists and more. Now, the poker world is making its way to the small screen with a new series called Young Guns. The show will document the lives of four professional poker players living…
Read moreA new discussion paper about the future of online gambling in Ireland has been released. It provides an overview of the options that are available to the Department of Justice and Law Reform, but suggests that the regulation of Ireland’s online gambling industry may be a difficult process. According to the report, the vast…
Read moreGibraltar was previously a tax haven for online gambling companies, offering affordable tax schemes to operators looking for a bit of financial relief. Over the years, many regulated markets across the world have lost their biggest online casino operators to Gibraltar, but the country is now raising its tax regulations. Previously, Gibraltar only required…
Read morePopular UK-based gambling operator Ladbrokes has confirmed that it is currently in the process of negotiating at £240 million takeover of 888. Four years ago, Ladbrokes tried to buy 888 for nearly double the price at £470 million. The deal was not completed, however, as the two companies were unsure of the fate of…
Read moreSpain is currently the latest country to consider the option of legalizing and regulating online gambling in the country, but a recently leaked draft of the legislation has operators across Europe fuming. The draft states that players would have to pay anywhere from 10% to 20% in taxes when gambling online at licensed online casino…
Read moreIt’s that time of year again, when sports authorities rate the best athletes of the past 12 months. SportsNet.ca has nominated 16 athletes from a wide range of sports for its Canadian Athlete of the Year award and some might be surprised to see poker pro Jonathan Duhamel on the list on nominees. This year,…
Read moreIn many countries around the world, online casinos must pay fairly high taxes, which has caused several operators to move to offshore locations. To avoid this situation, Denmark has proposed lower taxes for its online casinos, but the European Union is not pleased with this decision. On Tuesday, December 14, The European Commission started an…
Read moreThe American online gambling market is still an unsure bet for many companies involved in the industry. Recently, many online casino operators have pulled out of the country, fearing prosecution for operating while the UIGEA is in place. Now, an increasing number of payment processors are making their way out of the American online gambling…
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Microgaming is always at the top of its game, consistently releasing new titles every month to keep players at its most popular casinos interested. This month, Microgaming has added four new games to its roster, which will be made available at online casinos like All Slots and Spin Palace. The first new game from Microgaming…
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