Casino News PokerStars and Run It Up Present Chat Plays Poker 888 Concludes Acquisition of AAPN Tunf Launches New Online Casino Finder in the UK and Europe Latest News Kentucky Lawmakers Place Their Bets on Sports Betting February 22, 2019 Sports betting in the United States has been a hotly debated issue for a very long time but since the landmark Supreme Court ruling of May 2018, things have changed for the better with the states being allowed to decide on whether they prefer to have sports betting industries or not. For a number of […] Smartphone Gambling More Dangerous than FOBTs, Study Reveals February 22, 2019 According to a recent study, mobile gambling apps are way more capable of exposing people to gambling-related harm when compares to fixed-odds betting terminals. The study explains that is especially true for problem gamblers and gambling addicts who are now able to easily get opportunities to lose money using their smartphones. Mobile casino games and […] Chicago Cubs Backs Action Network Inc. for $17.5 Million February 22, 2019 New York-based sports betting startup, The Action Network Inc. on Thursday announced that it had raised a whopping $17.5 million in series B funding. According to a statement released by the startup were the owners of the Chicago Cubs as well as other team owners from basketball, baseball, hockey and even the former owners of […] JenningsBet to Relaunch its Online Offering with FSB Tech February 21, 2019 Independent British bookmaker, JenningsBet has recently confirmed that it will be relaunching its online betting platform with the help of London-based iGaming platform provider FSB. The latter’s platform provisions will be utilized by the legacy bookmaker as it strives to revamp its digital profile with the main aim being to reconnect with the UK betting […] Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Coming to Liverpool in May February 21, 2019 Every avid poker player in the United Kingdom will be aware of the highly acclaimed Grosvenor UK Poker Tour which is arguably one of the biggest poker tournaments on the planet. As expected, with the beginning of a new year, poker players get to be treated to a series of fun and exciting events and […] Sports Betting in the US and Its Impact on the UK February 21, 2019 The past year has been great for sports betting especially in the United States where after years of federal resistance, the country’s Supreme Court finally lifted the federal ban on sports betting by abolishing the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). As it stands, a total of 8 states have legalized sports betting with […] RGSB Unveils Proposals for UKGC Problem Gambling Strategy February 20, 2019 Just recently, the UK Gambling Commission called for advice from various industry stakeholders as part of its bid to advance its consumer protection agenda. The commission has reportedly received lots of feedback and is currently reviewing them. One of the proposals that have been welcomed is from the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB). According to […] Sky Bet Moves Forward with More Safe Gambling Strategies February 20, 2019 More and more companies are jumping onto the responsible gambling train in the United Kingdom as the country’s regulator also makes efforts to ensure that the industry is safe for everyone. Renowned European gaming operator, Sky Bet is one of the companies that have a long history of advocacy for safe and responsible gambling and […] 276 Foreigners Arrested in Filipino Online Gaming Raid February 20, 2019 On Tuesday, February 19, Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration continued in its crackdown on illegal immigrants who have been working on online gambling platforms. According to a report published by a local news outlet, during a raid at Makati office, the bureau managed to arrest a total of 276 foreigners. The raid was organized following reports […] Swedish Gaming Operators Asked to Improve Marketing Practices February 19, 2019 Operators that have been licensed by the Swedish gaming regulator have been asked to improve their marketing practices preferably by reducing their aggressive marketing tactics. Failure to do will result in the introduction of even stricter regulation which will be accompanied by related legislation that is set to be introduced by the country’s government. According […] Old News Next News
