As Loto-Quebec prepares to launch its own internet gambling, the province’s government has put together a panel of experts to study the effects of gambling online. Although Quebec’s government is anxious to launch its new website, which would allow residents to play casino games online for real cash, Finance Minister Raymond Bachand wants to ensure…
Read moreCasino operators aren’t the only ones who are displeased with the new tax regulations for French online poker sites. Players are also upset about the 2% rake increase at many newly regulated French poker rooms, but they won’t take it lying down. Ever since France has opened up its online gambling market to operators based…
Read moreNormally, July is not a popular time for basketball sportsbetting, but this year, as three of the hottest basketball players become free agents, websites like BoDog and Bwin. With all of the speculation surrounding the futures of Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James will end up, online sportsbooks have taken this as an opportunity…
Read morePartyGaming revealed its quarterly results today, and is not pleased with its earnings over the past three months. The company’s poker division has underperformed, earning 13% less than expected, a loss that is largely attributed to this year’s World Cup. “The adverse impact of the World Cup on our non-sports betting verticals was slightly greater…
Read moreWhen the World Cup began, the Chinese police force vowed to crackdown on all of the internet gambling rings in the country. Over the past three weeks, billions of dollars have been seized and hundreds of operators, arrested. However, these were only petty operations in the grand scheme of things. Now, the country’s biggest online…
Read moreThe Tour De France is the biggest event in the cycling world, as dozens of the best cyclists from around the world to compete for glory. This year’s event is expected to be one of the most exciting competitions ever, as titans clash and controversy runs rampant. This year, the big story involves Lance Armstrong…
Read moreFrance’s online gambling market has caused a great deal of controversy throughout the online casino industry. Many operators have decided to withdraw from the market, stating that the country’s regulations are too strict, and now PlayTech has jumped on the bandwagon. On July 29 at midnight, PlayTech banned all French players from registering at playing…
Read moreCalifornia’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…
Read moreFirst 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,…
Read moreSocial Networking is one of the best ways for business owners to network with other major players in their industry. Unfortunately, many affiliates and operators have yet to realize the vast potential there is for networking on social media websites like Twitter and Facebook. Because of their misguided attempts to solicit business using social networking,…
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