Judge Upends Expanded U.S. Prohibition on Online Gambling
USA - U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro ruled on Monday that the recent move of the U.S. Justice Department to prohibit interstate online gambling under a 1961 law only applies to sports betting. Judge Barbadoro’s ruling brought relief to interstat
Gambling Psychology: Understanding How a Gambler's Mind Works
Nearly three-quarters of the British population engage in some form of gambling. This is true despite the fact that most people know that regardless of what kind of betting game they play, the odds will be heavily stacked against them. It would seem
Casinos Worldwide are Going Green for Nature’s Sake
Everyone is getting on the green bandwagon and it’s a good thing. With climate change proving to be more real than some people make it out to be, going green is the only option people, as well as companies, have to do their part. Worldwide, particula
Nintendo Recalls Two Kids Games in Belgium Due to Gambling Regulations
Belgium - World-renowned video games maker Nintendo has pulled two children’s games - Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes - from the Belgian market after regulations in the country likened some elements in the games to gambling. However, critics wer
Poker Club Faces Disciplinary Hearing After Gambling Addict Commits Suicide
NSW, Australia - A poker club in Australia is in hot water as it faces a disciplinary hearing for allegedly failing to heed responsible gambling practices, which resulted in the death of Gary Van Duinen. Van Duinen reportedly killed himself last yea
UK's Brexit Struggles Leads to Bet365's Decision to Transfer Operations to Malta
Gibraltar - Renowned online gambling operator Bet365 is preparing to move most of its operations to Malta from Gibraltar in the hope of helping the company elude many of the possible issues that will arise with the completion of Brexit. The company’
Italian Gambling Regulator ADM Develops New Online Gambling Framework
Italy - An anti-gambling coalition government has established in Italy since early last year. However, the administration before that reorganized the online gambling licensing framework in the nation before leaving power. The restructuring was appli
Greece Bares Proposal That Would Change the Expenses Associated with Acquiring Online Gambling Licenses
Greece has modified its initial draft proposal for how it seeks to regulate the online gambling industry in the country. This new draft, which was pushed forward by the Ministry of Development and Investment, actually has some good news for operato
Blueprint Gaming and NetEnt Pen Deal for Land-based UK Machines
With the restrictions imposed on credit card use for online gambling, it is no wonder that some online gaming providers would shift their focus to land-based options. This may be one of the reasons why NetEnt, a leading provider of online gambling co
New National Strategy Aims to Address Problem Gamblers in the UK
London, England - On April 25, the UK Gambling Commission launched an initiative that aims to address the problem with gambling and the harm it brings. The initiative, called the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms, is a three-year strategy th