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GVC and MGM Enter Into $200M Joint Venture

July 31, 2018

International gaming operators are becoming increasingly interested in America’s online gambling market, and a $200m deal has welcomed one of the UK’s biggest sports betting firms into the country. Recently GVC Holdings (the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral) has entered into a joint venue with MGM, and the two companies will work together to provide players across the country with access to top-quality sports betting systems. The Nitty Gritty The new joint venture will see MGM and GVC come together to create a sports betting platform that will cater to American players. Now that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection… Read More

Slovakia to Relax Online Gambling Restrictions

July 28, 2018

When it comes to online gambling laws, Slovakia is one of the strictest countries in Europe – but this may not be the case for long. Recently, lawmakers in the country have presented a new legislation that would make online casino games legal, allowing Slovakian players to gamble online. Could Be Open Next Year The law would open up Slovakia’s online gambling market to private operators. It would replace the existing legislation, which was passed in 2005, and permit local residents to play casino games from their mobile phones and desktop computer as soon as 2019. At the moment, all… Read More

New Mobile Gambling App Brings Online Casino Games to Washington

July 24, 2018

Washington has some of the strictest online gambling laws around. While states like New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania are making great strides in the online casino market, Washington is standing firm in its position to keep online gambling banned – but a new app could change everything. The Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington is working with developer Playport Systems to develop a new app that will allow players to wager on casino games from their mobile phones and tablet computers. The aim is the circumvent the state’s gambling laws by requiring players to deposit and withdraw by visiting the land-based… Read More

Casino Gambling Legalized in Japan

July 21, 2018

It has been a long time coming, but casino gambling is now finally legal in Japan. The country’s upper house of parliament has passed the bill that will permit three casinos to open as integrated resorts. The decision remains controversial, however, as more than 60% of Japanese residents are against legalizing casinos. Many Rules and Restrictions Apply There are plenty of caveats tat come along with the casino legislation. Operators will have to pay 30% tax on gross gaming revenue, and the casino is only permitted to occupy 3% of the size of the resort. To prevent problem gambling, Japanese… Read More