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EC challenges Greece’s online monopoly plans
Industry
The European Commission has delayed Greece’s adoption of amendments to its Gambling Law which would restrict online betting and most other online games to monopoly OPAP until 2020.
Greece’s ...
Sands’ Adelson attacks igaming, urges federal ban
Industry
The chairman and majority owner of the world’s largest bricks ‘n’ mortar casino group has launched a bitter and largely baseless attack on online gambling, urging US federal ...
Betfred rapped over “risk free” bet ad
Industry
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Betfred ad for a “risk free in-play bet” for not making “significant conditions” of the offer sufficiently clear to ...
How to Bet: Horse Racing Betting Guide from Casino Choice
Guides
Introduction to betting
There’s nothing like the rush in the last few furlongs of a horse race. The cheers ripple through the crowd like a wave, everyone willing their favourite to ...
Genting ups stake in Echo
Industry
Malaysian casino and resorts giant Genting has increased its stake in Australian casino owner Echo Entertainment, two weeks after James Packer’s Crown disposed of its shares.
Genting, ...
Royal Ascot Etiquette: Tips and Taboos
Guides
With traditions stretching back to the 18th century, Royal Ascot has become a quintessentially British occasion, filling every summer with the thrill of winning and of course high fashion. ...
Bulgarian ISPs given 24 hours to block leading sites
Industry
A Bulgarian court has given internet service providers 24 hours to block local access to 19 websites, including the main dot.com domains of Bet365, 888, Betfair and Ladbrokes.
The Presdent ...
Bet365 adds iOS live blackjack, baccarat
Games
Bet365 has gone live with Playtech’s brand new Ultimate Blackjack and Mini Baccarat games for Apple’s iOS mobile platform, the first operator to do so.
The development of these ...
Caesars takes ownership of WSOP social apps
Industry
Caesars’ interactive arm has acquired intellectual property rights and ownership of the World Series of Poker social poker apps from developer Electronic Arts.
Caesars Interactive ...
Stars chairman pays $50m to settle Black Friday claims
Industry
Mark Scheinberg, chairman and sometime CEO of PokerStars, has agreed to pay US authorities $50m to settle claims he received “distributions” that were subject to forfeiture ...
Bulgaria threatens to block leading online operators
Industry
Bet365, 888, Betfair and Ladbrokes were among 20 names on the Bulgarian Gambling Commission’s first blacklist of websites offering online gambling without a local licence.
Following ...
Dafabet replaces Genting on Aston Villa shirts
Industry
Asian-facing betting operator Dafabet has been confirmed as the main shirt sponsor of English Premier League club Aston Villa.
The operator, which holds licences in the Philippines ...
Racing gross win down 30% since 2009
Industry
Gross win from betting on British horseracing fell to £710m in 2012 from more than £1bn in 2009, according to estimates published by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) yesterday.
The ...
Foxy live with new iPad app
Industry
Foxy Bingo has launched the brand new iPad app developed by 888’s Dragonfish division, the first site on the 888-owned bingo network to do so.
Dragonfish head Yaniv Schwartz said ...
Gambling included in EU Parliament anti-mafia plan
Industry
The European Parliament today approved a resolution aimed at fighting “mafia-style crime” in the EU, which included recommendations for several actions in relation to betting ...
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