Gambling News

Technical Error Costs Foxy

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:09:03 BST

One lucky Foxy Bingo player has received a prize of £50,000, when in fact the winning prize pool was only £500.

Strong Growth in the Casino Market Thanks to Party Gaming

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:58:15 BST

Party Casino revenue 21% increase

World's Oldest Bingo Player Dies

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:45:15 BST

A 106 year old bingo lover has sadly died

Play as you go with Mecca Bingo

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:50:05 BST

Mecca Bingo, one of the biggest online bingo operators has now officially became the pioneer of the mobile bingo in the UK, with the launch of their mobile bingo software.

Gambling Ads Banned for Inappropriateness

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:46:20 BST

The UK ASA (Advertising Standard Authority) has prohibited Paddy Power and Intercasino from airing their commercials, as they were considered to breach different advertising rules.

Ladbrokes gets Madrid License

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:00 BST

Ladbrokes, the online gambling giant that does bingo, sportsbetting, poker and casino, has won Madrid license.

Tavern Owner accused of hosting illegal gambling

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:11:17 BST

Emma’s pub and cantina in the far western suburb of Elburn could be shut down after claims that the owner and her husband, who is also the manager of the place, are running illegal gambling in the house.

Gambling Study Finished

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:33:56 BST

A study which was carried out to explore the social and economical impacts on gambling is finished and will be revealed to government officials at the end of April.

Poland will move to regulate Online Gaming

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:15:43 BST

Poland looks set to regulate online gaming in a bid to stimulate its economy.

Most Winners with Gala Bingo

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:30:00 BST

Gala Bingo has released a statement claiming that they created more bingo winners than any other online bingo site up till now.

Online Betting Lawsuit

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:36:01 BST

Bwin are suing the French Tennis Federation

JAXX signs sponsorship deal with Motherwell

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:54:24 BST

Online sports betting group JAXX have signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Motherwell football club.

New Pills To Help Players Play For Longer

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:33:20 BST

A new drug has been released that can help aid players in marathon online gaming sessions

French gambling market opens up

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 9:55:08 BST

The recent rumors that suggested that French gambling market is about to open up for European countries have now been officially confirmed by the French Budget Minister Eric Woerth.

Gambling: An Essential Pillar of the Entertainment Industry

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:34:59 BST

The Canadian Gaming Association have released a report showing that gambling is Canada's top past time

Huge 30% Revenue Growth!

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:18:42 BST

888's expectations for this year

Gambling - huge contributor in Canada

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:00:39 BST

The report was released by Canadian Gaming Association, which proves that gambling is extremely important for economy in Canada.

"Drugs made me gamble"

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:47:56 BST

A compulsive gambler who just had a successful brain surgery to help his problem, is now thinking of suing the manufacturer of the prescription drug the man believes caused his addiction.

St. Enodoc sells for €42 Million

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:35:54 BST

GTECH Corporation in agreements to acquire 90% of St Enodoc Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries including St. Minver Ltd

Australian Judgement Win for Betfair

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:30:01 BST

Betfair have won a high court judgement concerning their services in Western Australia

Rank and Gala Trademark Row

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:22:15 BST

A dispute has developed between gaming groups Gala and Rank over the letter G.

888 New Signings!!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:18:02 GMT

888's new agreements with NextGen will see new products on the market by November

Platinum Parlay Sponsor The Bingo Summit

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:21:38 GMT

Parlay Entertainment Inc. have signed agreements to become the platinum sponsor of the Annual Online Bingo Summit

Legality of Pools depends on the Players in Colorado

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:28:30 GMT

March Madness Pools in Colorado have a very flexible legal description, which gets influenced by numerous factors, such as the location and the players themselves.

$25,000 Gambling Chip Approved

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:02:40 GMT

The new $25,000 gambling chip requested by Caesar’s has been approved, so that any gambling outlet can now offer a chip with the value of $25,000.

Special Investigation to stop online gambling

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:43:01 GMT

The Department of Social Investigation is focusing all their efforts now to stop the online gambling activity altogether.

Devilfish Gaming Signs With Entraction

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:10:00 GMT

Devilfish Gaming have announced the development of their new poker, casino and bingo products

S. African Online Gambling Bill Heading for Approval

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:57:52 GMT

It looks like an online gambling bill in the South Africa is heading for approval, which means that the day South Africans are allowed to gamble online could be on a horizon.

Furious Bookies Forced To Work On Good Friday

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:44:52 GMT

Over 4,000 betting shops in the UK will open as usual on Good Friday this year

Housing Chief Jailed for Theft

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:25:26 GMT

A "particularly mean" housing chief has been jailed for stealing £100,000 to fuel her gambling addiction

William Hill Vs Gambling Addict: The Verdict

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:45:58 GMT

Graham Calvert’s lawsuit against William Hill comes to a close

UK Gambling Industry Fails Trust Test

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:43:10 GMT

Reports have shown that the online gambling industry is the least trusdted of the e-commerce sectors

New Web Design Company Formed

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:34:50 GMT

Design 19, a new gambling-specific web design company, are set to take the market by storm

888 Sportsbook Now Live

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:44:26 GMT

888Sport is now live in six different markets

Casinos: A Global Strategic Business Report

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:29:58 GMT

A new report has been produced showing the wealth and future of the world's gambling industry

Huge Losses for Neteller

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:17:52 GMT

Neteller's recent reports show massive losses following their settlement to the US Government

Church of England Back Decision Against Super Casino

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:32:05 GMT

The UK Government's decision not to license a regional super casino has been welcomed by the Church of England

Tote Sport Bid from Boylesports

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:53:42 GMT

Boylesports are joining the race as another potential buyer of Tote Sport

Compulsive Gambler Sues Seven Casinos

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:31:43 GMT

7 US casinos are being sued over failing in their 'duty of care'

Online Casino Affiliate Convention 2008

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:18:30 GMT

A look at one of the largest events on the Online Gaming Industry calendar

Party Gaming CEO Quits

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:05:08 GMT

Party Gaming's CEO quits as they return to profit

Gambling DNA software launched to fight online fraud

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:34:07 GMT

In a bid to keep up with gambling fraudsters, a new piece of software has been developed to identify players

European Commission Investigation

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:43:36 GMT

An investigation is to be carried out into bingo and casino monopolisation in Holland and Greece

Rank Takeover Now Inevitable

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:10:56 GMT

Rank have sold off another obstacle for the potential buyers

Las Vegas, Nevada. More Cash, More Problems

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:09:21 GMT

IRS Investigation into cash practices in Vegas casinos

Israel Set To Block Online Gambling Sites

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:54:31 GMT

A look at the proposed bill to block online online poker sites and more

Preparations for China’s Online Gambling Market

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:41:28 GMT

A look ahead of the online gambling regulations in China

Greece and Netherlands receive a final warning about gambling restrictions

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:06:13 GMT

Greece and Netherlands received a final warning from the European Commission on Thursday about the gambling restrictions.

The gambling wife of a policeman is guilty

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:18:34 GMT

The wife of a police chief got a guilty verdict yesterday for stealing cash from the shop where she worked to fuel her gambling habit.

Gambling addict adds personal injuries claim to the case

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:23:51 GMT

Gambling addict suing William Hill for negligence for over two millions, now wants the bookmakers to pay for his personal injuries, his habit resulted in.