Taiwan is studying the possibility of ending its ban on casinos

Taiwan is studying the possibility of ending its ban on casinos so as to boost its tourism industry, a move others such as Singapore have already taken to exploit the boom in Chinese travel overseas, an official said Thursday. The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) is evaluating the impact of lifing the exiting…

European Union effects on US Internet Gambling Law

The Commission for the European Union (EU) today demanded that countries who do not allow out of country sports betting, or Internet gambling activities, yet promote in-country gambling such as government run lotteries and casinos, must open up their borders to gambling or the EU can take them to court. The Commission explained that these countries,…

Nuns playing slot machines and blackjack at a gaming fair in Manila

Three nuns have been photographed playing slot machines and blackjack at a gaming fair in Manila, Philippines, embarrassing Roman Catholic bishops. The church holds a firm stance against gambling of all forms and has announced that it will launch an inquiry and says that the nuns could face implications if they are found to have…

Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Lindland scheduled for April 14

April will turn out to be one of the biggest months in Mixed Martial Arts history with two big events (UFC 69 and 70, respectively) slated for the month and Bodog-Fight’s much anticipated matchup between Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Lindland scheduled for April 14. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations will showcase…