After months of debate, the Polish government is finally ready to move forward with new gambling regulations. The Polish Gambling Act approved in its final form on July 20, 2016, is slated to take effect on January 1, 2017, with the new legislation to result in many changes to...
September 9th, 2016 By Adam Brown
Europe is still reeling from the announcement that the UK will be departing from the European Union. The British exit or Brexit was put to a vote on June 23, 2016 and passed by a narrow margin of just 53.4% to 46.6%. The move will impact every industry in...
September 8th, 2016 By Shane Larson
As hackers become more sophisticated, websites have had to become better and better at stopping their traditional attacks. While hackers hoping to profit from illegal online activity may choose to target any type of website, last year it was the online gambling world that became the center of a...
September 7th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
Last year, Alex Dreyfus announced to the world that he intended to turn poker into a spectator sport with the launch of his Global Poker League (GPL). With a draft that included flashy team names, an all-star lineup of professional players, and wildcard picks such as Aaron Paul of...
September 6th, 2016 By Charles Washington
In mid-August, the Dutch gambling regulatory authority known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued two separate statements declaring online esports betting and skin betting illegal. While the news itself is not surprising when one considers the current legality of online gaming in the Netherlands, it does, however, shed some light on...
September 5th, 2016 By Adam Brown
Gambling on the Internet continues to evolve, with new ways in which to win money being developed at a lightning pace. Daily fantasy sports, esports betting, and skin betting that involves wagering virtual items during esports have all emerged in recent years, and are posing difficulties for regulators. With...
September 2nd, 2016 By Charles Washington
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