News Archive: Gambling News, November 2007
Showing all news items for November 2007
19th November, 2007
Ads have been aired in the US state if Florida including in Orlano, promoting gambling.
1st November, 2007
A Parkinson sufferer has won compensation after it was found that his medication caused his gambling addiction.
1st November, 2007
The Australian Open are taking no chances this year with possibel match fixing and illegal betting by hiring a independent watchdog.
1st November, 2007
The social costs on gambling cannot be predicted yet say state officials in USA.
2nd November, 2007
With things picking up at Gaming Alerts, we have a quick review of the goings on at Bookie Alerts.
China is Getting Addicted to Gambling
5th November, 2007
Chinese government is getting ready to take action to stop the development of underaged gambling and compulsive gambling in the country.
Mob man indicted for online gambling
5th November, 2007
A big time mobster has been indicted for running illegal online gambling operations.
5th November, 2007
A former high ranking Macau official is set to go on trial today, Monday 5 November, charged with taking $100Million in kickbacks.
14th November, 2007
The online gaming software provider Microgaming has been licensed out of Malta.
6th November, 2007
The latest survey commissioned by the Gambling Commission has found that online gambling is only set to grow in the popularity.
French Gambling Policies Defy European Commission
7th November, 2007
Authorities meet to negotiate options for French gambling policies to coincide with European Commission standards.
French minister to discuss online betting restrictions
7th November, 2007
The French minister for European affairs Jean-Pierre Jouyet has met with the EU internal markets commissioner to discuss resolving the EU's legal proceedings over France's online sports betting restrictions.
7th November, 2007
A top poker room is sending lucky winners to the Superbowl
7th November, 2007
Paul McKinney was arrested in a raid by police in Tennessee, USA.
French Gambling Policies Defy European Commission
7th November, 2007
Authorities meet to negotiate options for French gambling policies to coincide with European Commission standards.
7th November, 2007
Poker players in the UK are on the up, but we dont love playing for cash!
Antigua goes head to head with US over online gaming.
8th November, 2007
Members of US Congress are heading to Antigua for a business conference and authorities in Antigua intend to raise the sticky subject of online gaming.
More arrests in gambling raids
8th November, 2007
Another undercover sting by US police saw a father and son arrested in Alabama this week.
The answer to gambling addictions?
8th November, 2007
New Zealand think they have found the answer to problem gambling in the form of self exclusion.
EU looks to open up US gambling market
9th November, 2007
After pushing for compensation, Peter Mandelson has said that the US needs to change its law or provide hefty compensation.
22nd November, 2007
US is now considering going back on their decision and let European online operators back into their multibillion-dollar market.
9th November, 2007
Gambling software developer Playtech has announced an 81% rise in revenue.
EU Trade Commissioner Unhappy with US Gambling Laws
9th November, 2007
EU Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, stated that US anti-gambling laws discriminate against EU companies.
12th November, 2007
An Italian Tennis star has been banned from the game for nine months for betting on the game.
12th November, 2007
That is the view of Massachusetts Givernor Deval Patrick who is pushing for the licenses of 3 offline casinos to be built in his State.
EU pressures US into online gaming
12th November, 2007
EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson is putting pressure on the USA to open its doors to European operators or else compensate them for the loss in revenue.
New Orleans casinos back in business
13th November, 2007
More than two years since New Orleans was devestated by Hurricane Katrina, the lights are back on at Hollywood Casino.
Land based Casinos Boom in USA
13th November, 2007
Popularity of land based casinos has doubled in the last decade and the trend shown no signs of slowing.
Costa Ricans face employment crisis
13th November, 2007
The ban on US gaming has caused serious economic problems for Costa Ricans.
A host of casinos but nowhere to gamble
14th November, 2007
South Korea has a number of land based casinos which although may seem tempting to go into, are prohibited if you are from North or South Korea.
14th November, 2007
Red Lounge Casino has launched their very own casino blog.
Gambling Raid nets more arrests
15th November, 2007
23 people were charged when an illegal gambling ring was raided on Wednesday night in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
15th November, 2007
Anti Gambling lobby in new Zealand are protesting against pokies in a bid to get rid of them.
15th November, 2007
The gambling hotspot of Asia, Macau, is considering raising the age limit to 21.
France to legalise online gaming?
16th November, 2007
France could be on a path to legalise online gaming by Spring 2008.
16th November, 2007
The American Legion Post in Daleville, USA is today closing down due to a loss of revenue caused by the ban on gambling.
888.com launch new ad campaign
16th November, 2007
Following a drop in revenue with UIEGA 2006; 888.com are working on turning their profits around with a stunning new advertising campaign.
Ladbrokes announces impressive pre-tax profits
19th November, 2007
Ladbrokes announced a significant rise of 84% in pre- tax profits for the four month period ending October 2007
19th November, 2007
Amid the tennis gambling scandal, the ATP has issued new rules on gambling.
Atlantic City to become world gambling resort
20th November, 2007
A string of new mega-casinos to be built by 2012 will transform the face of Atlantic City into a futuristic new gambling resort.
Danger of Suicide Gambling Confirmed
20th November, 2007
Two researchers from the University of Alberta wrote an academic article that proves the fact that gambling addicts are 3.4 times more likely to commit suicide when compared to the average Canadian.
20th November, 2007
This Monday gone the police of the City division have arrested 8 illegal gamblers and took a lot of objects as evidence, including mobile phones, stake money and the rest.
Suit Filed Against Sportingbet
22nd November, 2007
RotoPlay, a fantasy games company has filed a suit against the British online gambling company Sportingbet plc.
Paid Killer Generation in Online Community
22nd November, 2007
The new generation of gamers are now paid to kill other online players.
Bookmakers may have to up contributions
23rd November, 2007
The British Horse Racing Authority is calling on bookmakers to increase their contributions to teh racing industry.
Manchester could act over Super Casino
23rd November, 2007
Gordon Brown could be hit with legal action over the Super Casino scandal.
Arrrest made after woman found gambling with fake money
23rd November, 2007
A woman was arrested in the USA this week after being found gambling with fake money.
Patients to sue drugs company over gambling addiction
26th November, 2007
Two patients are to sue over drugs that gave them gambling problems.
Rank Rejects Harrah’s Swap Offer
26th November, 2007
US Casino Giant fails to strike a deal with the struggling casino operator Rank.
Genting Reports £130 Million Loss
26th November, 2007
Taxes and Smoking Bans keep bringing down the casino operators.
29th November, 2007
Casino tycoon Stanley Ho is looking to raise $1billion for a stock market move.
29th November, 2007
Norway has moved to block access to online gaming in the past week.
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