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Gibraltar Raises Tax Levies On Internet Gambling Firms
The Internet gambling haven of Gibraltar, long known as a tax haven, has decided to raise tax levies. Beginning in 2011, it will impose a standard 10 percent tax.
Grand Privé Captain Shockwave Video Slot a Shock to Online Casino Affiliates
Ladbrokes Looking To Buy 888.com
After a failed attempt to acquire mega online casino company 888.com four years ago, The United Kingdom’s biggest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is trying once more.
It was revealed Sunday night that Ladbrokes is offering around £240m or 70p a share. That is nearly half of what they offered four years back but the industry is in constant flux and online casinos in particular have been battered by the current economic crisis.
No More OTB in NYC? Last Minute Reprieve Could Happen
OTB or Off Track Betting has announced it will cease to exist in New York City as of this Friday December 3, 2010. But could the troubled 40-year-old betting firm get a last minute reprieve?
Senate Democratic Leader John Sampson of Brooklyn will be calling the Senate back into session on Tuesday in order to consider a bill that would save the OTB. Any shutdown would result in 800 employees losing their jobs.
New York Governor David Paterson has also stepped in to try and find a last minute solution.
Betfair Accused of Robbing Hundreds of People Through “Happy Hour” Promo
The largest betting exchange in Europe, Betfair, has been accused of “robbing” players during a recent online casino “Happy Hour” promotion.
Crown Casino Hammered: 24-Hour Gambling Binges, Machine Urination Alleged
Atlantic City Casino Reform, Internet Gambling Won’t Work Claims Moody’s
Mobile Betting Boosts Sportingbet Profits
(The Press Association) - Online bookmaker Sportingbet said it has seen an increase in punters gambling on-the-go amid the growing popularity of smartphones.
Crown Casino Accused of Allowing Desperate Gamblers to Urinate on Machines
Motley Fool Looks At Potential Players In Legalized US Online Gambling Field
Harrahs IPO Cancelled
Harrahs, the Las Vegas casino operator and sponsor of the World Series of Poker, has cancelled its IPO on Friday, citing declining marketing conditions.
News of the Initial Public Offering being scrapped comes one day after General Motors returned to the stock market surrounded by plenty of hoopla. While the GM shares did not deliver a huge punch over the price of the initial public offering, there was still a 3.6 percent rise in the stock price.
