- America will Regulated Online Gambling Soon| Leave a Comment
A new bill has been introduced in the United States Legislators in the US have proposed a bill which could make online gambling a regulated activity charging the operators a 2% licensing fee on the monthly receipts. Republican Senator Judd Gregg and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden put forth the tax proposal together in the US [...]
- eWallets payment methods| Leave a Comment
The concept of the eWallet is simple – it’s the complete payment solution for personal and business applications: Online interface with funds in multiple currencies Ability to link a number of card products in the eWallet Withdrawal from ATM, POS and purchase online Mobile phone access Deposit funds using a number of load options Loyalty [...]
- Ron Wyden and Judd Gregg Introduce Internet Gambling Legislation| Leave a Comment
In breaking news from Capitol Hill, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) introduced S 3018, the Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Among other topics, the bill establishes a framework to tax and regulate internet gambling in the United States. One of the first entities to report that major legislation had emerged in [...]
- Hawaii may Legalise Gambling| Leave a Comment
Hawaii are considering legalising gambling, transforming the sunny location into a warmer and altogether more tropical Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Times has reported that Hawaii’s billion dollar budget deficit, along with other factors such as employment opportunities, has led authorities to begin discussing the possibilities of legalising gambling in the state. Currently, Hawaii is [...]
- Michel Barnier resolved to settle online gambling confusion| Leave a Comment
All the confusion over online gambling in EU member states is set to be ironed out by new Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier, a move that will be closely followed by Malta. Soon after taking on his responsibilities, Mr Barnier announced he planned to address the matter and instructed the European Commission services to draft [...]
- Biggest win record in Britain| Leave a Comment
A lucky British couple won the country’s biggest ever lottery win standing at a massive £56 million on Friday’s EuroMillions draw. The logic behind internet gambling in Britain and gambling in any form, anywhere in the world for that matter, is to make big money through chance. The idea that one can win more money [...]
- Singapores first casino open| Leave a Comment
Singapore’s first casino, a key part of a drive to boost tourism revenue and please wealthy visitors, opened its doors on Sunday, Lunar New Year – the most auspicious day of the Chinese calendar. Foreigners and a few Singaporeans streamed to card and dice tables and slot machines Sunday at 12:18 p.m. — the lucky [...]
- The ultimate online destination for slots players| Leave a Comment
Super Slots has created its own group of dedicated customer support agents available everyday. The month of February is less than two weeks in and a major Valentine’s day slot tournament is taking place at Super Slots Casino. That has not stopped the casino – however - from looking ahead towards March events. Super Slots [...]
- Beshear makes new appeal for gambling| Leave a Comment
On Thursday, Beshear sent state House members a letter asking them to reconsider his budget proposal which relies on $780 million of gambling revenue from video lottery terminals at horse tracks, something which has not been authorized legally. The reaction he got from legislators seemed lukewarm – kind of like the reaction to his first [...]
- HighRoller Poker Tournament by Pokerstars| Leave a Comment
There will be some special high stakes action in the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) this year: sponsor by Pokerstars. Pokerstars has announced that the US event will include a special $25 000 buy-in High Roller Bounty Shootout to be held at the Venetian in Las Vegas on February 23rd. Played to a No Limit [...]
- Legalize online gambling in U.S.| Leave a Comment
Backed by the online poker industry, U.S. legislators are gearing up for a big push to legalize Internet gambling before the end of a six-month reprieve, according to a report in the Washington Post. After Sen. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) successfully fought for the six-month period to prepare a proposal to regulate the booming industry, which [...]
- Iowa Senators Pushing To Legalize Sports Betting| Leave a Comment
Senators Jack Kibbie (D-Emmetsburg) and Steve Sodders (D-State Center) are currently pushing for the legalization of betting on sports events. In separate bills, the two senators initiated measures to give the state’s Racing and Gaming Commission the authority to offer sports betting to patrons of state-licensed racetracks and riverboat casinos. Currently, Iowa is covered by [...]
- PKR Best Poker Operator Of The Year| Leave a Comment
The most advanced poker room online with 3D effects PKR’s unique 3D graphics, immersive games and enhanced community atmosphere with its new integrated social media platform meant that the site scooped the award beating tough contenders including: Pokerstars, Full Tilt, Party poker, Betfair, Ladbrokes and 888. PKR.com has picked up it’s first award of 2010 [...]
- Etherington beating gambling problem| Leave a Comment
Matthew Etherington is confident he is winning his battle with a gambling problem. Former West Ham man Etherington, who joined Stoke 13 months ago, has been one of his club’s most impressive performers this season. The 28-year-old is playing without the stress of gambling and revealed he is taking steps to manage his addiction, telling [...]
- Gambling revenue hits record| Leave a Comment
Macau’s results were even better than most expected Shares of Macau casino operators rose on Tuesday on reports that gambling revenue in the enclave rose to a new high in January, signalling sustained growth in the world’s largest gambling market. Macau has been thriving in recent months while Las Vegas continues to struggle with the [...]
- Britney Spears is giving back| Leave a Comment
On the heels of Hope for Haiti earning a bundle of money for Haiti relief, Britney Spears is doing her part by auctioning off the dress she wore at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008. Spears will be auctioning off one of the two shimmery silver Versace dresses she wore to the show – [...]
- John Travolta is pitching in to help the people of Haiti| Leave a Comment
John Travolta is helping out the people of Haiti, flying his private jet out and delivering supplies to the crippled country. The 55-year-old flew from Florida to Haiti on Monday night wife his wife Kelly Preston, several doctors and Church of Scientology ministers, as well as relief supplies. The troubling part of this story is [...]
- Games like Blackjack continue to be popular| Leave a Comment
The New Year is off to a great start for a lot of players in the Bodog Casino! David P. from Utah won $30,589 playing online Blackjack, and Tina C. of NJ won a combined total of $25,875 playing Double Jackpot Poker and Bonus Deuces Wild, two very popular online video poker games in the [...]
- Betting For American Players Now At Bodog| Leave a Comment
Playing online is one of the most convenient and flexible ways of getting your hands on all the casino, poker and sports betting action you desire. All you have to do is sit back, relax and download all the online entertainment you could ever wish for. Playing online doesn’t get much better than Bodog and [...]
- Nothing to do with gambling| Leave a Comment
On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Join recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims. Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities. Google will also donate $1 million to help organizations provide relief. The earthquake of January 2010 is the most recent, and possibly most [...]