Progress of Gambling and Data Refinement Methods
Sports betting is an area of gambling that attracts a great number of people, as can be seen just by looking at one of the world’s largest betting groups, Paddy Power Betfair. This year, for instance, the company saw around $1 billion wagered on Wimbledon alone. It is not only regular gamers that are participating […]
What Motivated PokerStars to Bail Out PKR Players?
While PokerStars often implements policies that cause mixed emotions from its customers, a decision made recently by the brand has brought nothing but praise from the poker community. In a surprising move which took the industry by surprise, last month, PokerStars announced that it was coming to the assistance of players stung by the bankruptcy […]
State of Internet Gambling Legislation in Africa
Online gambling has proven to be a valuable source of revenue for governments, which is why nations around the world are in various stages of iGaming legislation. Africa is no exception, and a number of the continent’s countries have either already passed iGaming laws, or are in the process of legalizing and regulating online gaming. […]
Genting Group Moving Beyond its Asian Roots
While U.S. based gambling operators are always looking for opportunities to enter new markets abroad, Asian gambling operators are increasingly setting their sights on thriving markets in the United States for expansion. One such operator is the Genting Group, a Malaysian conglomerate that has operated in Asia since 1965, and is now investing heavily in […]
Strict Rules Could Hamper Japan’s Future Casino Industry
In 2016, Japan finally legalized casino gambling, opening the door to a potential goldmine for operators, with experts estimating that gambling could be a $25 billion industry for Japan, whilst creating thousands of jobs that would further stimulate the economy. Despite the financial benefits of legal casino gambling, though, many Japanese lawmakers are worried about […]
Pennsylvania Internet Gambling in Limbo for Now
Pennsylvania’s online gambling proponents received a disappointing blow in mid-July when the state legislature recessed without passing an online gambling legalization bill. At the start of the month, lawmakers and online gambling advocates had been hopeful that July 2017 would be the month when the long-debated matter of iGaming legislation would be settled; however, it’s […]
Challenges of Michigan iGambling Bill
Michigan is aiming to become the next state where residents can legally gamble online, but there are still many hurdles to clear and negotiations to take place before regulated iGaming can become a reality. Consequently, the state recently revised its Internet gaming bill, Senate Bill 203, in the hope of appeasing the 12 American Indian […]
