News Archive for April 2014

Apr 30 2014

Mongolian Government Considers Legalisation of Horse Racing and Gambling

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The Mongolian government is to propose laws which would allow the creation of a professional horse-racing league and legalize betting. The aim is to try and compete for a share of the lucrative Chinese gambling market. Culture Minister Oyungerel Tsedevdamba said, “Our priority is to make the legal environment for a Jockey Club operation so
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Apr 30 2014

Unregulated Online Gambling Operators Thrive in Poland

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While Poland has a regulated online gambling industry, the majority of gambling revenues are disappearing into the unregulated market. The market is now worth €1 billion a year in Poland, however, the country’s four licensed operators account for just 9% of it. This is largely because the country’s regulation only allows internet sports betting and
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Apr 30 2014

Net Entertainment to Supply Full Tilt with Casino Games

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Net Entertainment, a leading supplier and developer of online casino gaming systems, has reached a deal with Full Tilt to provide both mobile and desktop casino games. The deal comes just four months after the Rational Group launched roulette and blackjack on Full Tilt Poker. Commenting on the deal the chief of GMO and MD
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Apr 30 2014

California May See Online Poker Regulation Next Year

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It seems that online poker is unlikely to come to California this year, but is a very real possibility for 2015. That is according to information heard at last week’s informational hearing in Sacramento before the California Assembly’s Committee on Governmental Re-Organization. Furthermore, it is thought that if it is legalized in California then other
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Apr 29 2014

PPA Demands Answers from Lock Poker

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The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has published an open letter to the poker operator Lock Poker requesting that its respond to inquiries. It is thought that up to fifty players have been waiting for over a year in order to receive a withdrawal from Lock Poker. There are cash-outs still pending from November 2012 and
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Apr 29 2014

eSports Stadium Construction Underway in China

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Major League Gaming has begun work on the world’s first 15,000 seat stadium dedicated to eSports. The stadium, which is located on Hangqin Island, China, is set to be completed by 2017. The stadium is part of a large development called the ‘V-Zone’. It has been dubbed a ‘Creative Culture City’ and is being headed
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Apr 29 2014

Judge Rules Poker Playing is not Gainful Employment in Child Support Case

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A professional poker player from the UK has won a legal battle not to have to use his winnings to support his children as the money does not come from “gainful employment”. Three judges of the Appeal Court agreed that Tony Hakki’s poker playing was not structured enough to count as a trade, business or
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Apr 29 2014

Enterra to Launch Bitcoin Poker Network

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Enterra, the online poker software provider, is set to launch a new bitcoin network that will come packed with features such as the option to run poker rooms that accept bitcoins. The network is designed to give clients a low cost and fast method of entering the bitcoin online gambling industry. In a press release
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Apr 28 2014

Understanding Horse Race Betting

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The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching and with it will come a number of newcomers to horserace betting. The race is the US’ third most popular sporting event after the Super Bowl and March Madness. For those new to betting on horses, it is good to understand the differences between betting on horses and sports.
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Apr 28 2014

Boston Anti-Casino Group Claims Host City Status

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Opponents to a casino in East Boston have backed Mayor Martin Walsh’s view that Boston should have a greater say over the two casinos proposals on its border. The opponents, a group called “No Eastie Casino”, argue that the projects would depend heavily on “the city’s brand” to attract customers. The group has come out
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