In mid-2010, OPAP, the Greek gambling monopoly started negations with online gambling operators PlayTech and 888 Holdings. The monopoly was looking for help with launching its online gambling division, but the parties could not reach an agreement on the amount of money that would be paid for their services. Now, OPAP has opened up the…
Read moreMany countries across Europe currently have gambling monopolies in place, but several are looking at the option of disbanding them. One such country is Sweden, which is now considering the option of disbanding its current gambling monopoly Svenska Spel. A spokesperson for the ruling political party told a local newspaper that politicians in the country…
Read moreThe biggest obstacles for FIFA and football leagues across Europe are match-fixing and other forms of illegal sportsbetting. For years, these crimes have hindered the development of the industry and Sepp Blatter has had enough. The Swiss FIFA president has announced a $1 billion initiative that would help to develop the game and fight match-fixing.…
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While the events of Black Friday have all but destroyed the online poker industry in America, the market continues to flourish in Europe. Industry experts predicted that the market would go belly-up around the entire world, but players across the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe continue to play at online poker sites, including…
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Last Friday, Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker were shut down by the American government. Players were dismayed to discover that they would be unable to access their accounts and all of their winnings. Fortunately, the Department of Justice is allowing two of the sites to reopen, in order to give players a…
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A new online gaming platform in Belgium will allow for traditional, land-based casinos to enter the online gambling world. Gaming leader ComTrade has teamed up with the local Belgian video game designer Pascual Games to offer land-based casino operators software that will integrate faster and more innovative technology for online players. This occasions marks Pascual…
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On April 15, 2011, three of the most popular online poker sites had their domains seized by the American government. While American players have been forced to abandon their accounts with Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute poker, American companies are willingly severing ties to save face. According to EGaming Review, ESPN has removed…
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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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