Archive for 2017

Armed Services Mull Screening for Gambling Addiction

Armed Services Mull Screening for Gambling Addiction

When you think of the U.S. military, gambling probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind; however, gaming has long been a tradition within the U.S. Armed Forces. Stories of American soldiers playing craps during World War II have become so legendary that there is even a form...
March 8th, 2017 By Adam Brown
French Online Poker Market Needs an Overhaul

French Online Poker Market Needs an Overhaul

France legalized and began regulating online gambling back in 2010, and since then the industry has seen some successes and some tribulations. The latest numbers from France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité de régulation des jeux en ligne, or ARJEL, provide a clear illustration of this. Sports Betting Up 18%...
March 7th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
888poker Main WSOP Sponsor for Third Year

888poker Main WSOP Sponsor for Third Year

Registration is underway for the 2017 World Series of Poker, with details of the world’s most prestigious poker tournament series now released. Once again, 888poker will be the main sponsor of the WSOP, with the online poker operator having been its primary sponsor since 2015, and furthermore, the 2017...
March 6th, 2017 By Charles Washington
World Biggest Gamblers by Country in 2016

World Biggest Gamblers by Country in 2016

Gambling is legal in many countries around the world, and its popularity is on the rise, with the global gambling industry having generated $385 billion in profits last year. So which country’s players are spending the most on gambling? A recent report from H2 Gambling Capital breaks down the...
March 3rd, 2017 By Shane Larson
Can MGM Turn Around Borgata’s iGaming Fortunes?

Can MGM Turn Around Borgata’s iGaming Fortunes?

MGM Resorts International now fully owns and operates the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, but its acquisition of the East Coast gambling venue has many industry insiders wondering whether the company’s new ownership will be able to reinvigorate the struggling casino. As a well-known brand that has managed to...
March 2nd, 2017 By Adam Brown
Findings of Massachusetts Gambling Study

Findings of Massachusetts Gambling Study

Massachusetts opened its first casino called Plainridge Park back in June of 2015, and since then it has been very careful and deliberate in its approach to the state’s nascent gambling industry. Wanting to be prepared to address social concerns that may arise due to the legalization of casino...
February 28th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
Nevada Lowering Gambling Age an Uphill Struggle

Nevada Lowering Gambling Age an Uphill Struggle

At most casinos across the USA, those people gambling at the tables and slot machines are at least 21 years of age, which is designed to coincide with the minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcohol. That includes the most popular destination for gambling in the United States, Las...
February 27th, 2017 By Charles Washington
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