Social 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,…
Read moreThis 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…
Read moreIn 2007, Anielski Management began its study on the impact of gambling in Nova Scotia. Its goal was to examine the socio-economic effects of the activity. The first draft was delivered to Nova Scotia’s Alcohol and Gaming Division in mid-2009; 6 months later, the research firm invoiced the division for its work but rather than…
Read moreThis 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…
Read moreShortly 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreWith 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…
Read moreThe BP oil spill debacle has been the focus of the public eye for almost two months now, as news stations keep a steady lookout on the situation. Now, online gambling websites are weighing in on the situation, allowing the general public to predict the ultimate outcome of the fiasco. The first option allows players…
Read moreIn the online sportsbetting world, you can place wagers on just about everything: sporting events, elections, celebrity relationships. It seems almost strange that video games have yet to be incorporated into the industry, but Virgin Group is about change everything with its brand new online betting system for tournaments played on the Xbox360 and PS3.…
Read moreMany states across America are considering the possibility of legalizing and regulating online gambling, despite federal regulations that prohibit the activity. While it has become a popular option for generating much-needed revenue for individual states, New Jersey is the only state to write a bill that would allow its residents to gamble at online casinos.…
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