Archives for May 2008
Number of gamblers fall, shows study
London: Problem gambling in Britain is not getting worse, a study showed yesterday, but spread betting and video machines are now the biggest areas of concern.
The long-awaited report from Britain’s Gambling Commission showed that 0.6 percent of those surveyed were problem gamblers.
The number equates to around 250,000 adults in Britain and is little changed from […]
China: Online champions shine
The top three Chinese online game firms, NetEase, Shanda and The9, have all reported better-than-expected fiscal results.
This again proves that the online game market is on song, and one of the most vibrant and profitable sectors in the country.
This report previews the Chinese online game market for 2007 and addresses the big questions: Which kind […]
History of gaming in Michigan
The expansion of gaming in Michigan has paralleled national social trends in gaming acceptance. Parimutuel horse racing was legalized in 1933, followed by the legalization of a state lottery in 1972 and the explosion of gaming activity on Indian reservations in the 1980s. By the end of 1996, seven Indian tribes were operating 17 casinos […]
Northern Marianas: Case against Lina’La Sin Casino now moving forward with scheduling
The slander case filed by a Hawaii resident against Jackie Marati and Lina’La Sin Casino is moving forward with the court’s order requiring both parties to submit a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan by March 17.
District Court of Guam deputy clerk Francine Diaz has set a scheduling conference for the case on April 1 […]
Aruba: Travis “TravestyFund” Rice Wins the Ultimatebet Aruba Poker Classic
BEACH - The last round of poker lasted 12 hours. At 12 noon on Saturday, October 6, 2007, Raymond Travis Rice, from Texas, Brad Smithson, Wisconsin, Nick Blackburn, Ohio, Jordan Rich, Oregon, James Mordue, California & Jason Grey, Oregon, sat down on the Miramar North seaside lawn at the Radisson Aruba Resort & […]
It’s A Slam Dunk! The BetEagle.com Free Million Dollar March Madness Bracket Contest Is Live
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, PRNewswire — Since opening the doors in 1997 BetEagle.com has been a top seed for recreational gamblers wanting to bet on the NCAA Basketball Tournament. For the 2007 Madness, BetEagle.com is posting up a $1,000,000 first prize to the fan that completes a “perfect” bracket.
Entry to the contest is free so […]
Internet Casino CEO Says Industry Not Threatened by U.S. Crackdown
San José, Costa Rica (AP) - Canadian billionaire Calvin Ayre, founder and CEO of Internet casino Bodog.com, said the arrest of a U.S. online gambling executive will not threaten his industry and his business will operate as usual.
But the U.S. crackdown on online gambling prompted concern Tuesday among government officials in Antigua, which has become […]
Azerbaijan: One more unauthorized casino found in Baku
Officers of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Taxes have made a raid on a further unauthorized casino which was operating illegally in Yasamal District of Baku.
The ministry public affairs office said Ganbarov Nizami Huseyn ran the casino in a basement at 43, Islam Safarli Street without registering for tax.
In accordance with Article 50 of Tax Code, Ganbarov […]
U.S. Links San José Casino Owner With Calls Fraud
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Jaime Ligator, owner of the Horseshoe casino in San José, detained last May 18, contributed financially to the opening a call centre that was presumable used to defraud dozens of Americans with false prizes.
Jaime Ligator was arrested in Costa Rica on May 18, 2007, […]
Gambling Establishments moving out of Armenian Cities
Beginning with today gambling establishments are being moved out of Yerevan and Armenian cities due to implementation of the law on “Casino and games with prizes.” As deputy minister of finance and economy Davit Avetisian told “Arminfo” agency, 22 firms have addressed the ministry making requests for continuing operation at another addresses, 3 casinos and […]