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Poland’s Brutal New Online Gambling Tax Regime Sparks Mass Operator Exodus
Poland’s new online gambling regime, which is to come into force within days, has prompted a stampede out of the market by operators. Just this week, major online gambling companies like Betfair, William Hill, Bet356,...
UK Triggers Article 50, Offers Reassurance to Nervy Gibraltar
On Wednesday, the UK triggered Article 50, the clause in the Treaty of Lisbon that provides for a member state initiate the process of withdrawing from the European Union. It will take Britain two years...
Florida Senate Passes Gambling Expansion Bill, but House Remains Opposed
The Florida Senate has passed a sweeping gambling expansion bill that would place slot machines at dog and horse racetrack facilities in eight counties outside South Florida. That likely won't sit well with voters nor...
NFL Teams Punt DraftKings and FanDuel Partnerships, as Legalized Sports Betting Gains Support
DraftKings and FanDuel are under siege, and it's no longer only state lawmakers and attorneys general trying to decide the legality of the online contests. With the Oakland Raiders officially cleared for Las Vegas, and...
China Cracks Down on Foreign Operators Marketing Gambling to Its Citizens
China is to tighten the thumbscrews on gambling, with a specific focus on foreign operators that market their services to Chinese citizens, as well as online gaming sites that target the country. The state-run Xinhua...
Wynn Macau Earnings Down 40 Percent in 2016, but Employees Receive Pay Raise
Wynn Macau earnings plummeted more than 40 percent in 2016, but that isn't stopping billionaire owner Steve Wynn from authorizing a salary increase for all eligible employees, excluding senior management. Citing rising costs and the...
Japan Looks to Curb Its Pachinko Problem
As the Japanese Diet prepares a framework of regulation that will pave the way for the country’s first casinos, politicians are also turning their attention to an existing gambling scene long too neglected by regulators....
NFL Still Opposed to Legalizing Sports Betting, Says Goodell
The NFL’s owners may have emphatically approved the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas this week, but just in case anyone was laboring under the belief that the league had gone soft on sports betting, its...
Pennsylvania Gambling Machines Could Soon Cozy Up to the Bar
Pennsylvania gambling machines might soon be welcomed inside bars and licensed liquor establishments, as well as truck stops and off-track betting venues. Though no legislation has been introduced regarding the video wagering terminals, a group...
Nevada Poker Tables Continue Folding Across Silver State, Casino Revenue Falls in February
The total number of Nevada poker tables will shrink once again when the Monte Carlo closes its poker room on April 25 as part of a $450 million renovation that will eliminate the card game...