Cyprus Delays Poker Ban For EU Decision
(Reuters) - Attempts by Cyprus to ban online gambling have suffered a brief delay after feedback from the EU and member states pushed back a decision on the proposed ban by three months.
The east Mediterranean island is attempting to regulate gambling to prohibit online poker, slot machines and other casino games. Lawmakers say the practice has an estimated turnover of 2.5 billion euros per year.
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.
Nevada In The Toilet
The unemployment rate in the casino rich state of Nevada has now hit 14.3 percent and things do not seem to be getting much better. The percentage rose from 14.1 in October.
Australian Gambling Sports Betting Ads, Promos Cop Heat
G'day casino and gambling millionaires, billionaires, media moguls, sports nuts, entertainment news junkies, insiders, outsiders, politicians, journalists and everyone else. Today we probe the proliferation of sports betting, casino and gambling mentions and themes in the Australian media, sports and entertainment business.
No Jailtime For PartyGaming Co-Founder Anurag Dikshit
The co-founder of PartyGaming and one of India’s richest men, Anurag Dikshit, will not have to face jail time after settling with the US government.
New Jersey Likely To Advance Internet Gambling
TRENTON — (Associated Press) - Bills to allow Internet gambling and help subsidize race horse breeders are expected to advance in the New Jersey Legislature.
New Provision in Online Poker Bill Keeps Full Tilt, PokerStars Out For Two Years
$8 Billion In Pork: But Will There Be a Beef With Online Poker Earmark?
Republican Ron Paul Does Not Rule Out 2012 US Presidential Run
An advocate for legalized online gambling in the United States told CNN Tuesday night he has not yet ruled out running once again for President in 2012.
Paul ran a successful Internet-based grass roots campaign in 2008. Since that time, the Texas Congressman has gained substantial support from the Tea Party. His son, Rand Paul, was elected as Senator for the state of Kentucky.
