Archive for July, 2016

Brazil Seeking To Remove Casino Gambling Ban

Brazil Seeking To Remove Casino Gambling Ban

Up until 1946, vacationers and locals could visit a number of casinos in Rio de Janeiro and other parts of Brazil in order to gamble. The Brazilian government subsequently passed legislation to make casinos illegal in the vast country of 200 million people, and so profitable properties, such as...
July 11th, 2016 By Shane Larson
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves First DFS-style License

Nevada Gaming Commission Approves First DFS-style License

At the end of last month, USFantasy Sports made history after the betting site became the first company in the United States to be given a formal daily fantasy sports license. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the site’s application on June 23, 2016, under the provisions of their gaming...
July 8th, 2016 By Lucy Brown
PokerStars Removes Low Stake Cash Games in Belgium

PokerStars Removes Low Stake Cash Games in Belgium

Nano stakes Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold’em games are popular on many online poker sites around the world, especially amongst beginners and recreational players looking to minimize their losses while still enjoying the game. With many poker sites trying to attract recreational players rather than appeal to...
July 7th, 2016 By Stephen Smith
Benefits of DFS Firms DraftKings and FanDuel Joining Forces

Benefits of DFS Firms DraftKings and FanDuel Joining Forces

2015 was a controversial year for daily fantasy sports. In the wake of what equated to an insider trader scandal in the world of finance, the public eye began to scrutinize daily fantasy sports betting and calling for investigations into the industry. This has led to a number of...
July 6th, 2016 By Charles Washington
Australia in the Midst of Major Gambling Overhaul

Australia in the Midst of Major Gambling Overhaul

Australia is in the midst of a major gaming reform, with the government vowing to crack down on many different types of gambling activities within the country of 23 million people. The Australian government has stated that it is motivated by a desire to fight gambling addiction and protect...
July 5th, 2016 By Shane Larson
First Nations Opposes Canadian Law Blocking iGaming Sites

First Nations Opposes Canadian Law Blocking iGaming Sites

Online gambling is legal in Quebec, but the industry is not set up as a free market open to competition. Instead, the only legal company permitted to offer its products in Quebec is Espacejeux, a site that is run by provincial Canadian lottery operator Loto-Québec. Although Canadian law prohibits...
July 4th, 2016 By Adam Brown
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