Now that the French online gambling market has opened itself up to international casino operators, the next market to conquer belongs to the United States. PlayTech has already put itself in the opportune position to enter the market, and now others are following suit. The latest company to reposition itself is European Wagering Services, a…
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It is not often that you hear about online gambling companies spending their money on good causes, but it is becoming an increasingly popular trend. Online casinos are some of the most profitable businesses on the internet and operators are discover the value of using their money to help others. The latest organization to announce…
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Next week, the European Court of Justice will decide on the legality of German’s sports betting monopoly. If Germany’s interstate gambling treaty is deemed illegal, German soccer clubs will be able to cash in on the country’s betting industry, which is currently worth $7.8 billion. A decision to overturn the law could boost teams’ income…
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With an increasing number of smart phone users taking part in mobile gaming, the trend of mobile gambling has emerged. Although it is still catching on, industry experts predict that by the 2012, players from all over the world will be playing online slots and other casino games from their phones. Today, mobile phones are…
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iPhones and iPad have been the main focus of the online gambling industry lately, as several online gambling developers have launched casino applications for these devices lately. But there are dozens of smartphones on the market, such as Blackberries and Android. They take up a large portion of the mobile gaming budget, but have been…
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It seems that France’s new online gambling laws have certainly have a positive impact on the industry overall. PokerScout has revealed that online poker traffic increased by 1.3% during the last week of August, indicating that the industry is on an upswing due to the changing online gambling laws in various countries. While the market…
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It is rare that the launch of an online slots game creates a huge buzz in the online gambling world, but the upcoming release of the Lord of the Rings slots has players and operators extremely excited. The game has been set to launch on September 10 at various Microgaming-powered casinos across the web, and…
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Most online casino operators choose to base their operations at offshore locations, like tropical islands. They can avoid paying hefty taxes and circumvent gambling laws in countries like Canada and the United States. However, great risks on involved – as offshore locations are vulnerable to storms that could wipe out entire online gambling operations. This…
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In the online gambling world, banking is always one of the most difficult tasks to carry out. As the laws surrounding the industry are unclear in many countries, financial institutions often block credit card transactions to avoid any legal involvement. But, now MasterCard and InterCash have found a way to circumvent the system with a…
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As the United States get closer and closer to legalizing online gambling, American operators are checking out potential software providers. As PlayTech has recently done a great deal of work with American-based company Scientific Games, it has emerged as a natural first choice for many of the online gambling operators in the country. “We see…
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