Tag: gambling
The 3 Stress Relief Benefits Of Online Gaming
If you have ever had a stressful day at work or just want to come home without having to worry about any important tasks ahead, there is nothing that can help you relieve stress quite like some time with an online video game. Online video games, whether they are at an online casino canada or any other type of multiplayer game, can provide you with numerous stress relief benefits. While there are many people who may want to drive an attack campaign against video games, the fact of the matter is that video games can provide a variety of long…
Swedish regulator reports first-half losses
iGaming Business – Swedish gambling regulator Lotteriinspektionen has reported that the country’s regulated market shrunk by more than 3% during the first half of 2014. Total revenue for the six-month period amounted to SEK19.3 billion (€2.1 billion/$2.8 billion), which is down more than SEK1 billion on the previous year. The revenue figure also represents the fourth consecutive year of decline in the Swedish national market. Svenska Spel, the largest operator in the country, reported sales of SEK10.7 billion in the first half, which is a drop of almost 5% on the same period last year. The operator suffered losses in…
A Look at Topless Casino
The online gambling world welcomed a new player to the market recently after toplesscasino announced that it would be launching a VIP platform in the coming weeks. As its name suggests, the main premise of this platform is that its dealers are topless. Of course, in a market that’s currently approaching saturation point, this appears to be an interesting concept, but is it something the industry really needs? A Slew of Questions As yet the main features are being kept under wraps, unlike its dealers, but what we do know is that you’ll need to be given an invite to…
Samoa to open first casino
Samoa is to open its first casino. It will be at Aggie Greys Resort at Mulifanua, near the international airport, and employ 100 staff. The Prime Minister, Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, says the first casino will create more job opportunities and attract more tourists into the country. Tuila’epa has told reporters in his weekly radio programme the idea behind the government’s decision for a casino is for tourists to spend more days in Samoa and spend their wealth. At the same time the prime minister says more money will be pouring into the local economy. SOURCE
Kentucky casino supporters are increasingly silent
Courier Journal – Support for a constitutional amendment on casino gambling appears to be waning, even among those who are for it. Champions of casino gambling aren’t saying much, although the issue is unlikely to disappear completely from debate without being put on the ballot. The reasons are varied: • More racetracks are embracing the slot-like Instant Racing game as an alternative to casinos. The Kentucky Equine Education Project, once the leader of the horse industry’s pro-casino effort, spending about $1.4 million during the 2006 legislative session alone, says it is focused on other issues — though it remains pro-casino…
Bitcoin Betting
The internet has always been a catalyst for change…. but Bitcoin betting? Well, you needn’t look past any industry to see the effect it has had in bringing change about. Television has been revolutionized by web-based players, the music industry has had a complete overhaul to deal with downloads and now we are starting to see the emergence of Bitcoins. So what is a Bitcoin? A Bitcoin is a virtual currency used to procure products and services online via a peer-to-peer marketplace – effectively circumnavigating a centralized bank. This direct marketplace between producer and client helps to diminish financial costs…