The Utah state intends to join forces with Representative Barney Frank to regulate the online gambling industry to protect people against the dangers of unregulated gambling on the Internet. Today any type of regulation that would help filter out the scams that are taking place on the Internet is prohibited by the Unlawful Internet Gambling […]
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Are you the kind of casino player who likes to relax and not have to think about strategy when you gamble? If you are, you probably prefer to play slots, keno or baccarat. Those games have no strategy to them at all, other than trying to find the best payout percentage on a slot game. […]
Just a few days after online Europa Casino slot machine, Bonus Bears, paid out nearly €390,000 to one lucky casino member, another player has reason to celebrate. Europa casino Representatives recently announced that online slots player, Mikhael J., hit the progressive jackpot on Gold Rally, one of the online casinos most popular slot machines, earning him winnings […]
New regulations would bring William Hill, Ladbrokes and Party Gaming back to the U.S., and it could cause a major stock boost to casino companies worldwide. That is according to stock analyst, Peter Fruelins. We could see a substantial increase in US casino company stock if regulations are put in place. There is also a […]
Taiwan’s lawmakers passed a bill that allowed casinos to be opened for the first time. They reached the sensible conclusion that casinos, if carefully planned, could boost the nation’s tourism industry while delivering substantial economic benefits. The legislation, which completed its first reading in 1997, will allow Taiwan’s offshore islands to build casinos on the […]
Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, winnings from lotteries – raffles – horse and dog races and casinos, as well as the fair market value of prizes such as cars – houses – trips or other noncash prizes. Depending on the type and amount […]
France will open up online gambling to private competition from next year, the government said on Thursday, bowing to European Commission pressure to end the monopolies enjoyed by state operators but not going far enough to satisfy the industry. Unveiling long-awaited plans for an online gambling bill that will be submitted to the cabinet at […]
A member of a sophisticated card-cheating ring admitted that he swindled casinos in California and Canada out of some $1 million by bribing card dealers and using card-counting devices, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Tai Khiem Tran, 47, pleaded guilty to conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise that was based in San Diego. Prosecutors […]
Every play of the big game between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers is going to be under the microscope. Now you can play along at home during the live broadcast (Feb. 1, 6:00 p.m., NBC). Some bets are about strategy (pass or run) and some are about results (made or missed field goal). You […]
Online casino operator Bodog Entertainment Group has signed an exclusive brand licensing agreement to use a large portfolio of creative assets and resources from Asian virtual gaming operator Haydock Sports Limited. Manila-based Haydock Sports is the firm behind online casino and sportsbook 9Play.com and has been operating in Asia since 2006 under a license issued […]