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Sports Betting Legalization in Vietnam Underway, Industry Takes Advantage
The Vietnamese Government has begun drafting a decree that would effectively legalize sports betting on football and horse and dog races, in order to increase government revenues. Handled by the Finance Ministry, the legalization of sports betting in Vietnam is … Read More
Legal Sportsbook? Canadian government ponders issue.
Around the world, casinos and online gambling sites are being legalized, now the Canadian government are looking seriously at sportsbook gambling. Canada has seen a dramatic decrease in revenues from its casinos and the government sees the legalization of sportsbook … Read More
Objections, but Sportsbetting good for Ontario
Professional sports are loathe to embrace sportsbetting but the fact is that it is the secret force that drives the popularity of sports. The Liberal Party in Canada wants sportsbetting to be legalised in Ontario casinos, the intention is that … Read More
Sports Betting ups the odds in Preseason NFL Gambling
While the NFL may loudly proclaim itself opposed to sports betting, they are secretly very happy with the preseason NFL gambling odds. It is the avid sports betting that keeps millions of viewers glued to their television sets over weekends.… Read More
NBA Czar admits to Gambling
Donaghy pleaded guilty to felony charges during a hearing in a District Court In Brooklyn. His lawyer said that Donaghy is suffering from a severe gambling addiction for which he is currently under doctor’s treatment.
He admitted that he has … Read More
Further arrests of Sports-betting syndicate members
The illegal sports betting syndicate operated from downtown Philadelphia and was closed down last month.
Following a five month long investigation, the total arrested for illegal sports betting is now standing at 16. Police expected to arrest only a couple … Read More
Legal Sportsbook Up and Running in United States
A new online sportsbook, centsports.com which was established by college students and based in Texas, is operating within the Untied States in an entirely legal manner. The method by which the sportsbook wagering is managed is what has allowed it … Read More
Sportsbook Websites Competition Concluded: LinesMover Takes Win
A recent study on sportsbook websites conducted by LineMover, LLC, and headed by Dr. Kenneth Weitzner of Eye on Gambling, has just been concluded and the results released. Taking place over a 30 day period, the in-depth study focused on … Read More
Online Betting to be Legalized in France as of 2009
According to the Budget Minister of France, Eric Woerth, an agreement has been reached between France and the European Union whereby the country will open its doors to the online betting industry as of June 2009. The announcement comes after … Read More
Online Sports Betting Industry Plagues by Match Fixing Scandals
Online sports betting is predicted to exceed the $20 billion mark this year, and with illegal online betting constituting approximately $150 million in the US alone, the industry’s popularity has reached a climax. However, its peaking in popularity has also … Read More
