Gambling News
Ladbrokes Coral Share Price Jumps 28% on News of Possible Takeover
Shareholders in Ladbrokes Coral were licking their chops Thursday following news that GVC plans to make a 3.9 billion bid for the gambling company.
GVC Plays Regulatory Roulette With Ladbrokes Bid
Bookmakers adjust the odds to make sure they can make money whatever happens. GVC’s 3.9 billion pound bid for Ladbrokes Coral Group is trying to do something similar, by using financial engineering to hedge the risk of a government clampdown on its target’s business.
Gambling Business Group Backs Consumer Protection Zone
Cross-sector strategic body, the Gambling Business Group, whose members account for a majority share of Gross Gaming Yield, has given its full backing to the introduction of the Consumer Protection Zone, which has been announced for ICE London 2018 (6-8 February, ExCeL London, U.K.).
Breaking Down Supreme Court Sports Betting Case Scenarios
LSR writers Chris Grove, Dustin Gouker and Steve Ruddock do a good job Thursday of breaking down all the possibilities when it comes to the US Supreme Court final decision related to legalized sports betting in the United States.
Oulala Captures Best DFS Product Award at SBC
Hosted by former footballer Luis Garcia and sports presenter Matt Lorenzo, the event featured a full 28 award categories this year – 11 Operator/Affiliate awards and 17 Supplier awards.
Is Vegas Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Behind Trump Israel Move?
Since US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will now recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, many have asked if GOP mega donor and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson might be behind such a decision.
GVC Makes $5.2 Billion Bid for Ladbrokes
Bookmaker GVC Holdings has offered to buy Ladbrokes Coral for up to $5.2 billion to create a global online and high street betting giant able to take on rivals and cope with a tougher regulatory environment.
Online Casinos: Less Bonuses, Less Problems
CalvinAyre.com’s Becky Liggero talks to Simon Dunne of Broadway Gaming about how operators may attract new players and keep the loyal ones without spending too much money on bonus offers.
Five Facts About Poker Great Erik Seidel
Erik Seidel is a living legend in the poker world.
Impeccable Advice On Becoming A Renowned Bookie
If there is a field that you’ll start today and tomorrow to become a star is online bookie software business. It hasn’t been so for long though. When pay per head software was launched, it was evident that the software will help create billionaires.
Entrobet Bites the Dust
An online casino operation considered by many to be “rogue” has apparently gone offline.
Wild Wild Bet Online Casino Review - Launches With Income Access
Curacao-licensed Wild Wild Bet has announced its affiliate program will now be launching on the Income Access platform.
Bitcoin Futures May be the Next Big Short
“It’s not a trade for the faint-hearted,” Basak said. “Bitcoin has surged this year.”
Amaya Former CEO in More Hot Water: Faces Fraud Charges
Baazov and two other men are also accused of siphoning off Sh73 million ($707,000) of funds intended for a charity.
Ace Revenue Casino Affiliate Program Reviews
Gambling911.com, which has been serving the online gambling community since 1999, has your Ace Revenue Casino affiliate program reviews from across the Net.
Bet365 Among Britain's Most Admired Companies 2017
Online wagering firm Bet365 has made the list of Management Today’s Great Britain’s Most Admired Companies in 2017, coming in number four.
Broadway Gaming £100k Bonus Offer Leads to Fine
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £100,000 fine following what it deemed to be a “misleading bonus offer”.
Warning Against Online Gambling Sites Bearing Initial Coin Offerings
Vancouver-based FansUnite is the latest site hopeful of accepting real-money wagers starting next year via a proprietary digital currency it’s calling the FansUnite Token (FAN).
US Shuts Down ‘Fast-Moving’ ICO Fraud
A brand-new cybersecurity unit of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is going after a Canadian man it says is behind a scheme to defraud investors by promising a speedy, 13-fold profit.
High Court Hints it Could Side With State on Sports Betting
In a case being closely watched by states interested in allowing betting on sports, the Supreme Court indicated a willingness Monday to side with New Jersey's effort to permit sports gambling.
Slots Provider Tom Horn Enters Into Deal With EveryMatrix
UK-licensed Slots provider Tom Horn announced a deal to integrate its content onto the EveryMatrix platform this week.
2018 Irish Poker Open Schedule Released
The full schedule of events and structures for the 2018 Irish Poker Open became available this week with the the Main Event promising a massive €1,000,000 guarantee for the same low buy-in as in past years of €1,150.
Freaky Vegas Review: ‘Baptism by Fire’
Freaky Vegas is the new kid on the block. We had an opportunity to meet up with Affiliate Director Lucan Godwin at last month’s SiGMA 2017 in Malta and heard good things about him.
Molly’s Game Reviews Are In: Early 90 Percent Approval
RottenTomatoes.com, the film review aggregate website, has the upcoming poker film Molly’s Game ranked a very impressive 90% on its Tomatometer.
2018 Lucky Hearts Poker Open Kicks Off January 11
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Hosts the Lucky Hearts Poker Open Beginning Jan. 11
Americas Cardroom’s MO MO MO PLO Starts December 7th
Here at Americas Cardroom, our next big promotion is always just around the corner. In fact, arguably our biggest news ever just got released with our weekly $1,000,0001 GTD tourneys that start on January 7th.
Hundreds Come Out to Mourn ‘Poker Queen’
A 42-year-old Bet365.com employee known affectionately as the “Poker Queen” was killed in a Czech Republic crash early last month. Hundreds attended Emma Fryer’s funeral Tuesday morning.
NY Times: Justices Skeptical Over Sports Betting Ban, Brennan Jr ‘No One Side Favored’
In the Supreme Court, a federal law banning sports betting in all but a handful of states faced headwinds. New Jersey brought forth the suit with the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL seeking to prevent legalized sports wagering.
Ladbrokes Losing Customers After Mock Tweet
SPFL sponsors Ladbrokes appear to be losing customers who are fans of Aberdeen following an attempt at humor via the social media outlet Twitter.
Bitcoin Cash CEO ‘We Won’t Need Banks Anymore’
Back in late November, Rick Falkvinge, CEO of BitCoin Cash and founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, joined RT to discuss the cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the banking sector.
