Author: Anna Kamber

New Jersey Faltering over eSports

New Jersey Faltering over eSports

Posted by | Jun 11, 2018 | |

Amid the flurry of excitement that has surrounded New Jersey in the state’s defeat of the pernicious piece of legislation banning sports betting, known as PASPA, there have been some downsides. Particularly where eSports betting is concerned. Let’s examine the facts such as they are again. A Look at PASPA’s Repeal On May 14, New Jersey made its final push in the Supreme Court of the United States to repeal the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had been impeding sports betting from taking off in full. Upon the news that New Jersey had done away...

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Sky Bet Bolsters Responsible Gambling Campaign with £1.2m

Sky Bet Bolsters Responsible Gambling Campaign with £1.2m

Posted by | Jun 4, 2018 | |

It’s often quite common for bookmakers and online casinos to be committing a healthy portion of their proceedings into activities that are seemingly trying to snuff out the popularity on both taking a wager and one’s fondness of the video slots. However, this is not exactly the case. The industry, including its operators, are bound by rules of integrity and existing regulations are enforcing a level of moral high ground that cannot be snubbed. This may be part of the decision why Sky Bet, one of the best-known bookmakers overseas, has decided to commit £1.2 million to a new...

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UK MPs Demand Tighter Regulation on Gambling Ads

UK MPs Demand Tighter Regulation on Gambling Ads

Posted by | May 28, 2018 | |

The United Kingdom has long been one of the best places to be a gambler, bet on sports, or generally play the lottery. However, the warmness with which the country has been treating the segment may be growing a bit tepid, as MPs are pushing for stronger warnings about the adverse effects of gambling. In a series of proposed new standards, the gambling industry will be treated in a fashion similar to what tobacco producers receive in the way of regulation. The Proposed Changes Gambling companies may now face the same degree of scrutiny and oversight as tobacco firms....

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Gibraltar May Lose bet365 Over Brexit to Malta

Gibraltar May Lose bet365 Over Brexit to Malta

Posted by | May 21, 2018 | |

One of the world’s largest online gambling operators, bet365 has undertaken a significant reshuffling of its operations. According to sources, bet365 is now mulling a possible shift of its base of operation from Gibraltar to Malta, following the impending divorce between the European Union and the United Kingdom is known as Brexit. The Rumors Continue to Swirl On Sunday, the Times of Malta, a respected national journal, suggested that bet365 may be deliberating a shake-up of its activities, hinting that it had been working on a property development deal. The deal is said to be worth €70 million, and...

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UKGC to Step Up Its Efforts

UKGC to Step Up Its Efforts

Posted by | May 14, 2018 | |

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been one of the most recognizable bodies when it comes to moderating gamblers’ behavior and attempting to uproot, rather successfully at that, destructive practices. After the UK Government has announced plans to tinker with the slot machines located in land-based casinos, now the UKGC believes that operators can rev up their efforts to successfully protect the interests of consumers. Beyond that UKGC is keenly aware of the rising number of individuals who take less-considerate wagers. UKGC executive director Tim Miller has been dropping hints that the organization will step up its efforts in...

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