Category ‘Gambling news’

Harrah’s Interactive division chief Mitch Garber has indicated in an interview that his company is seriously considering expanding the World Series of Poker franchise beyond the current Las Vegas and London offerings to France and Italy, where liberalised laws have expanded possibilities in dedicated and regulated markets.
Speaking to the publication Inside Poker Business, Garber hinted [...]

The Cyprus Mail reports lawmakers on the Mediterranean island discussing a draft bill to regulate online betting were left flummoxed this week by signals that the governing administration, which had appeared to be set on banning the pastime, might instead prefer some sort of compromise.
Whilst Cyprus is home to many online gambling companies, the legal [...]

As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “Casino operators in Pennsylvania pay some of the highest tax rates on their revenues in the nation, a fact many of them point out to state legislators as the General Assembly considers bills to legalize — and tax — table games.
“While Pennsylvania’s 55-percent gross tax rate is in line [...]

The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT) London Main Event has smashed records for the biggest poker tournament ever held in the UK with a starting field of 730 players. The record numbers staggered players and media alike and exceed last season by over 100 players.
The attendance for the 2009 PokerStars EPT London is also more [...]

As reported by My Fox 9: “A Republican state legislator says allowing more slot machines is the best option for raising money for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
“A new Vikings stadium would cost an estimated $950 million, with the team possibly needing $700 million from the state.
“Rep. Tom Hackbarth of Cedar, Minn. said Monday he [...]