European-based online gambling operators have recently been very careful about their positions in the American market. After the UIGEA was enacted in 2006, many operators form the UK faced legal action for continuing to offer their services to American residents. One such company was PartyGaming, whose forced exit shocked the online gambling world. Now, PartyGaming…
Read moreMovie-themed slots have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Blockbuster movies are always the subject of online slots machines, like Lord of the Rings and Terminator. Now, the latest Star Trek movie is being made into an online slots game that will debut at Virgin Casino this month. Designed by International Game Technology…
Read moreAccording to a new report by Juniper Research, mobile entertainment will be worth $54 billion by the 2015. The development of mobile gambling, music streaming and other social applications will contribute to this growth. Over the past year, media consumers have quickly adapted to new and emerging forms of rich media, fostering a great deal…
Read moreBritish Columbia’s tactics for the prevention of underage and problem gambling in the province have recently come under fire for being insufficient. A recent report in the Toronto Sun shows that several infractions where retailers sold lottery tickets to minors last year, indicating that the government is not taking the necessary steps to stop minors…
Read moreRecently, South Africa has been struggling with its gambling laws. The government wants to discourage players from taking part in online casino games, but has had a great deal of difficulty enforcing these laws. Now, politicians in the country are considering imposing steep taxes on gambling winnings to help fight excessive gambling among players. Starting…
Read moreThree-dimensional multimedia seems to be the future of the entertainment industry. 3D movies have just made a comeback and now sales of 3D TVs are through the roof. It was only a matter of time before online casinos got in on the action, and 888 seems to be the first as the company has just…
Read moreWhile dozens of countries across the world are looking for ways to legalize and regulating online gambling, some countries are taking the opposite approach. Currently, Cyprus is in the process of trying to close a loophole that allowed online gambling operators to offer their services to residents of the country. In response to this news,…
Read moreIt has recently been leaked that the Netherlands is currently thinking of auctioning off licenses to online casino operators interested in taking part in the country’s industry. If the government choose to go this, Holland will be emulating France’s regulation process, which was met with a great deal of disdain from European gambling operators. What…
Read moreLas Vegas and Atlantic City are home to the world’s biggest gambling capitals. Recently, Macau in Asia has risen to the kind of ranks that rival the notoriety of these established gambling hubs. The next location on the world map to see similar development will be Spain, as Las Vegas Sands has announced its plans…
Read moreAfter four years of enjoying its small but comfortable home in London’s Empire Casino, the WSOPE is moving to France for the 2011 competition. The new location will be the Casino Barierre de Cannes Croisette in the beautiful Southern France region. While previous WSOPE events experienced great success, Caesars Entertainment felt that the competition could…
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