Gambling firms 888.com and Cryptologic show strong interim results

Gambling firms 888.com and Cryptologic both recorded strong interim results as they continued to recover from the fallout of the US online gambling ban. Operator 888 said turnover was up 7% to $290m (£148m) for the year ending 31 December 2006, from $271m (£138m) the previous year. It cited its mobile casino and sports betting…

Netherlands Government Approves Online Poker

Much to the joy of Dutch poker players, the state of poker is finally improving in the Netherlands. The liberal Dutch government has partnered with Holland Casino in entering the lucrative online casino games market. CryptoLogic, the leading public e-gaming software developer and supplier, will power a new Dutch state-sponsored gaming portal. The site will…

Review of Betus Sportsbook

For those of you that are serious about your sports books, internet poker, casino action, and hot bikini sports calenders then Betus Sportsbook is all you’ll need. An easy to navigate site with an assortment of bonuses, sports betting lines, excellent customer service, and quick payouts. Licensed and bonded in two recognized gaming jurisdictions, Canada…

Democrats voice for expanded gambling | IXGAMES

All six Democratic candidates for governor at an educators’ forum yesterday said they favor giving Kentuckians the right to vote on whether to change the state Constitution to allow expanded gambling in the state. Each also said he would personally vote for the expansion.It was the first time House Speaker Jody Richards of Bowling Green…

European Poker Tour event will be staged in Germany

The first European Poker Tour event will be staged in Germany in March. Not surprising, as poker is booming here. The game has become hip and popular on TV. But critics warn it could encourage gambling addiction. Poker clubs are springing up like mushrooms across Germany. Every week, poker tournaments take place in practically every…

Speculation that British Chancellor will announce Remote Gaming Duty

British finance minister Gordon Brown will reveal a plan in his budget next month to encourage the online gambling industry, according to published reports.He will use the March 21 budget to announce that companies could obtain a British license and still remain based overseas in return for a tax – possibly as low as 2…

Betting on Pride 33 Fighting at Betcris Sportsbook

All the action starts at the fairly typical MMA viewing time of Saturday, Feb 24 at 9:00pm Eastern/6:00 pm West Coast. Most people do not associate the word Pride with fighting.  To the contrary, they associate the word with Saturday-afternoon parades featuring men in G-strings waving rainbow-colored flags.  Now, consider the ramifications of Pride: The…

NUCharge Deposit Available to all U.S. players

One very simple NETeller alternative that I have personally used is the NUCharge service (located at nucharge.net). In fact, NUCharge actually requires less information and takes less time than setting up a NETeller account. NUCharge works through any credit or debit card and you can fund your account instantly with up to $300. New customers…