Gibraltar-based online gambling firm 888 Holdings lost 7.8 percent in value this morning after it was revealed that United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced a reversal on its 2011 Wire Act decision. The Federal (or Interstate) Wire Act, which came into effect in 1961, prohibits certain types of betting across state borders in the United States. However, in…
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How Cash Out and Own Goals Turned a Losing Bet into a Winner
There aren’t too many occasions when your bet wins with one of the selections being a loser and one team winning without having a shot on target. That’s what happened on Saturday January 12 in a bet that’s already a contender for the strangest of the year. Betting has seen many changes in recent years and one of them has…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Breaks Up Mob-Linked Gambling Ring In Rockland County
Three individuals linked to the Italian Mafia have been arrested for running a gambling ring in Rockland County, New York.
Read MoreNew Jersey Regulators Probing Sports Betting Tournament
New Jersey regulators are now investigating timing issues surrounding a DraftKings NFL sports betting tournament.
Read MoreWill Your Manager Be in Charge Next Season?
There’s always a fascination in who will be the next English Premier League manager to leave their club. Many a bet of course was placed on Jose Mourinho this season, but what are the odds-on current managers still being in charge of their clubs on the opening day of next season? How(e) Does He Keep his Job? Ladbrokes have released…
Read MoreZeal Rejects Lottoland Offer Amidst War of Words
It has been announced that Zeal Network has refused a €76 million for its German business, Tipp24.com, by rival lottery giant Lottoland. Explaining the reasons for rejecting the offer, Helmut Becker, CEO of Zeal Network, said “It does not reflect the value of our German business”. Lotto24 It was also suggested by Becker that the attempted purchase was designed to…
Read MoreU.K. Postman Stole Packages To Fund Gambling Habit
A UK mailman has stolen thousands of pounds from packages to fund his gambling habit, and was arrested after a Royal Mail probe.
Read MoreThe Borgata Bets Big On Sports Betting
The Borgata in Atlantic City seems to understand more than most that sports betting will be huge in the United States, which is why they were the first casino in the state to roll out sports betting after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision. It looks like the Bogata is betting even more on that decision, as it plans to…
Read MoreLate Goals Win Punter £1,648 from a Free Bet
It’s good to receive a free bet but you still have to conjure up a bit of magic to receive some cash from it. Brian Shortt was one lucky punter as he did just that on Saturday (January 12) winning £1,648.75 with a free five bet, though going into injury time, the bet looked dead and buried. The fantastic bet…
Read MoreIreland Addressing Mystery Boxes/Gambling Issue
One of the great things about technology is that it allows more people than ever to have a voice and a platform. While the entertainment industry used to be reserved for those of a certain age and opportunities – companies like Youtube now allow individuals of all ages to turn on a camera and gain a substantial following. For example,…
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