From Gambling 911 A serious breach of regulations occurred May 25 as it was revealed that a gambling ad had run on both the Turner Cartoon Network and Boomerang Channel.  Worse, they were shown during the prominent viewership period of between 6:42 and 8:42 am. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of Great Britain said Turner had apologised for the error that led to the ad being “inadvertently and incorrectly scheduled” on their children’s channels, blaming an erroneously allocated booking number. A Turner spokeswoman said: “The running of the Coral gambling ad on Turner channels was a genuine mistake and the…

From Forbes While Americans love to wager money, our country has an interesting relationship with legalized gambling.  Though it’s legal in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, many Indian Reservations, and other places in the US, it is illegal elsewhere.  Further, the legality of online gambling sites has also been questioned. Many people who enjoy wagering a few dollars over a game of poker, blackjack, or other game, however, do not have the access or ability to get to a casino.  Others, perhaps, have a bit of time to unwind in the evening, and wish to play but don’t have the time…

From USA Today Struggling to stay afloat, Delaware’s embattled gambling industry has pushed a simple message at state lawmakers here: Help us, or workers will be laid off. But the reality is much more complicated and troubling for Delaware’s casinos. Gaming revenue in Delaware fell sharply in 2012. The first half of 2013 has been even worse. And darker days could lie ahead for the state’s three casinos in 2014 and beyond as competition from other states intensifies. Some degree of layoffs could be inevitable in the near term, no matter what action legislators decide to take. Casino operators have…

The statewide scandal involving internet gambling that led to more than 50 arrests and the resignation of the lieutenant governor is now being blamed for what some call a “bad law,” 9 Investigates learned. Reacting to the Allied Veterans of the World racketeering case, lawmakers passed swift and far-reaching legislation aimed at shutting down internet gambling centers. WFTV investigative reporter Christopher Heath discovered the law is having unanticipated consequences, and sending nonprofits out of the state for fear of prosecution. Earlier this year, the state raided the Allied Veterans of the World gaming center in Seminole County, setting off a…

From Washington Post Cricket is a religion for many Indians. But, of late, this religion has been somewhat soiled by allegations of players working with illegal bookmakers to fix not only the outcome of the matches but also specific bowling and batting action in the game. Now, some Indians are saying that, as a solution, they want the practice of sports betting to be legalized. A survey conducted among 200 businesses by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry reported that 74 percent of respondents voted that “legalizing sports betting will help curb match fixing problem.” Indian law…

From iGaming Business Online gambling operator 888 Holdings has signed a deal with sports event promotions firm Matchroom Sport that will see its 888casino brand serve as the title sponsor for the Champion Of Champions snooker tournament. Set to run from November 19 to 24 from the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and broadcast on UK terrestrial station ITV4 and in China via CCTV, the 888casino Champion Of Champions invitational tournament is due to feature stars of the snooker world including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson. “888 is excited to have the opportunity to continue our support…