Archive for June, 2017

A Look at Malta’s Taxation Regime

A Look at Malta’s Taxation Regime

In the fall of 2000, the government in Malta passed legislation that allowed online betting centers to be set up on the Southern European island that is part of the British Commonwealth. Coupled with changes in the Income-tax Act meant for international companies, this legislation also made Malta a...
June 21st, 2017 By Adam Brown
A Tour Of Macau’s Cotai Strip

A Tour Of Macau’s Cotai Strip

The Cotai Strip is a piece of land found on the Chinese island of Macau, that is packed full of hotels, casinos and other such entertainment venues for visitors to enjoy. It originally received its name by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, a US casino company that has played...
June 20th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Illinois Awaits House Decision on Online Gambling Bill

Illinois Awaits House Decision on Online Gambling Bill

At the end of May, the Illinois Senate voted to regulate and legalize online gambling and daily fantasy sports, but those living in the Prairie State are not getting too carried away with the news having experienced similar situations in the past. In 2016, for instance, the Senate passed...
June 17th, 2017 By Shane Larson
High French Taxes Strangling Sports Betting Market

High French Taxes Strangling Sports Betting Market

Last month, ARJEL, the French regulator for online games, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2017, and the news shone a positive light on the industry. For the first three months of the year, the market had risen by 23% to €633 million, compared to the...
June 16th, 2017 By Charles Washington
Skill-Based Slots Era Upon Us

Skill-Based Slots Era Upon Us

The days of the classic slot machine may be soon be numbered, as a variety of futuristic and innovative products have become commonplace on casino gaming floors with both casinos and developers alike over the past year. Casinos are slow to change, so the seismic shift won’t happen right...
June 14th, 2017 By Lucy Brown
US Sports Betting Ban Should Be Overturned

US Sports Betting Ban Should Be Overturned

At the beginning of 2017, the Supreme Court justices surprised novice and expert sports gambling enthusiasts alike. Rather than simply denying the appeal from New Jersey in regards to the state’s sports gambling case, the Supreme Court offered the acting Solicitor General a chance to comment on the matter,...
June 13th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
PokerStars New Rewards Program Somewhat Confusing

PokerStars New Rewards Program Somewhat Confusing

PokerStars has launched its new rewards program in Denmark and Italy, with its gradual roll-out in other countries expected to take place over the summer and fall of this year. The new system called Stars Rewards is part of a total departure from the brand’s previous rewards system that...
June 12th, 2017 By Shane Larson
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