Italy is one of the latest countries in Europe to open up its online gambling market. Like France, Italy received an influx of license applications, and the country will soon be handing out its first set of licenses to online gambling operators from around the globe. Previously, there was a monopoly on Italy’s online gambling…
Read moreNow that online casinos have broken into the iPhone market, operators are looking for other outlets through which to appeal to gambling fans. Now, sights are set on Android phones, which are becoming increasingly popular among mobile phone users. Full Tilt Poker has just announced the launch of its brand new application for devices…
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Ireland is currently one of the few countries in Europe that has yet to consider any form of gambling regulation. In fact, the country’s laws are more than 50 years old, and have never been updated to keep up with the industry. It is only now that Ireland has decided to look into gambling legislation,…
Read moreThe new Apple iPhone 4G has garnered a great deal of attention from online gambling operators, as it presents a much more efficient interface for playing mobile casino games. Paddy Power and Betfair were the first operators to launch iPhone App, and now online sportsbetting giant Bwin has announced the launch of its new online…
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Popular online sportsbook operator Sportingbet has confirmed that it has been in talks with its former Rival Unibet over at potential £600 million merger. More talks have been schedule in the coming weeks, making the merger seem like a very likely possibility. Following the announcement, Sportingbet’s stock prices increased by 5%. Mergers seem to be…
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As a Microgaming-powered online casino, All Slots is always releasing new games to keep its players interested. Coupled with the release of its new games, All Slots has launched its popular Prize Patrol promo, awarding players a share of a $10 000 prize pool. The new games at All Slots are: Reel Gems, Robin Hood,…
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In the world of online gambling, there are several leaders in terms of software development. Companies like Micrograming and Playtech have stayed ahead of the game by staying up to date with the technological demands of society. The most recent demand has been mobile gambling, and the two companies jumped on the bandwagon quickly, offering…
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According to a new study from Concordia University, 70% of Quebec residents gambling, and more than 40 000 are pathological gamblers. Conducted by Concordia University over a 5-month period, the study set out to examine the prevalence of gambling in the province in addition to behavioural problems associated with the activity. It sound…
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The World Series of Poker (WSOP), Europe edition, is going to air on ESPN at the end of January. Fans of the tournament will get to watch it from beginning to end, 10 hours at a time. There are also several smaller tournaments held before the main event that are to be aired first. …
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Earlier this year, Bwin and PartyGaming announced that they would, indeed, be merging. The online gambling industry rejoiced at the news but details of the merger have been kept quiet. It was only recently that the two companies issued a statement, stating that the deal was “on track”. Industry professionals have made their thoughts known…
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