Author: Pal Hastings

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California’s Gambling Bill Rejected; Looks to New Jersey for Guidance

News June 30, 2010 by

California’s online gambling legislation has been a hot topic for Online Casinos Pro, as we fully supported the initiative. However, the bill was rejected after Senator Roderick Wight cancelled the Senate Governmental Organization Committee’s vote. While online gambling legislation in California generate a great deal of much-needed revenue for the state, the bill met with…

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British Columbia First Nations to Start Gambling Commission

News June 29, 2010 by

First Nation groups in British Columbia are taking a cue from the Kahnawake natives in Quebec. By opening their own regulatory body in the province, their goal is to reclaim some of the gambling market share, which is currently dominated by British Columbia’s government. Over $1 billion was earned by the BC government last year,…

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Italy’s Loss Upsets The Online Sportsbetting World

News June 25, 2010 by

This year’s World Cup has been full of upsets by underdogs, and no one in the sportsbetting world knows what to think about the results. Handicappers and oddsmakers are at a loss, especially after Italy’s abysmal performance in yesterday’s game against Slovakia. World Cup 2010 has become one of the most talked about events this…

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World Cup 2010: The Year of Underdogs and Red Cards

News June 23, 2010 by

This year’s World Cup in South Africa has been full of surprises, as millions of football fans around the globe have been shocked out of their seats at the number of upsets that have taken place. Online sportsbooks are especially frustrated at this year’s results as they are losing quite a bit of money. The…

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More World Cup Gambling Arrests Made

News June 22, 2010 by

Shortly after China announced its crackdown on World Cup gambling, Malaysia has taken a similar route, arresting hundreds of people for taking part in illegal soccer betting since the tournament began two weeks ago. Malaysia’s blitz has not yet reached the height of China’s but it is expected to get more serious and vigorous over…

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Harrah’s Leads The Way For Online Gambling Lobbyists

News June 21, 2010 by

The passing of Barney Frank's online gambling legislation was expected to be a sure thing, but as the bill gets closer to becoming a law, more land-based casino operators are voicing their opposition. However, one operator is showing its support and has no been shy about it - Harrah's, one of the biggest casino operators…

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Kahnawake Gaming Commission Reacts to Provincial Gambling Websites

News June 18, 2010 by

With all of the talk about provincial governments regulating online gambling, Canada’s own regulatory body, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, has been completely ignored. Kahnawake already does a remarkable job in keeping Canadian online gambling websites safe for players, but provincial governments have taken the regulatory body for granted. As a result of this neglect, the…

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