Online Gambling Blocking in Quebec in Trouble
In May, the Canadian province of Québec passed its budget bill, Bill 74, which is normally very boring to the average person, but this bill contained a twist that outraged a lot of people. Bill 74 authorized the province to require internet service providers (ISPs) to block any online gambling site that was not licensed by the provincial government. This differs from other laws we are used to in various countries and states that simply say that unlicensed sites are illegal; this is actually a form of internet censorship, deputizing the ISPs to play the role of sheriff. Québec Finance…
Cher Live Slot Machine from Scientific Games
Another vivid and highly entertaining slot from our friends at Scientific Games! We previewed the Cher Live Slot Machine! Our video review includes the Believe bonus round, game play and the Turn Back Time bonus round. Scientific Games says that the Cher Live Slot Machine comes on “…the Pro Series V22/32 platform with a Pro Sound Chair. A Concert Wheel Bonus awards credits and five Free Games bonuses: Believe, Turn Back Time, It’s in His Kiss, All or Nothing, and Strong Enough… “The Concert Wheel Bonus Feature offers chances for the Cash Wheel or 5 unique Free Game scenarios! Stacked…
California Online Poker Dead for 2016
The online poker bill for California has been “bagged and tagged” for 2016, leaving online poker players to wait for next year. Also, online gambling news from Ireland and the Olympics, as well as the Philippines and online gambling. This week’s special offer is from our friends at Intertops!
Philippine President tells People: “Gamble until you die”
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he’s willing to allow a resumption of online gambling in the Southeast Asian nation if correct taxes are paid and gaming parlours are far from schools and churches. The new president added online gambling to his hit list of vices, with the gaming regulator opting not to renew expired licenses of gaming cafes to prevent poor Filipinos from betting. “I will restore online (gambling) provided taxes are correctly collected and they are situated or placed in districts where gambling is allowed, which means to say, not within the church distance or schools,” Duterte…
Irish Athletes Bet on Rio Olympics?
Two Irish boxers have been questioned over betting activities at this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) confirmed the news in a statement, saying that the pair were being spoken to about “inappropriate betting activity”, but did not disclose the identity of the boxers in question. Although it is not illegal for athletes or officials to place bets at the Games, it is against the rules of governing body the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The OCI added in its statement: “The matter is still under review so there will be no further…
California Online Poker Dead for 2016
Momentum to get online poker legalized and regulated within the state of California has fallen by the wayside thanks to the legislative session ending Wednesday. Yet again, poker players have to wait until next year. There was serious progress made in 2016, as California lawmakers figured out a way to appease the racing industry and the tribes on one front by giving the former a nearly $60 million annual subsidy in exchange for not being eligible for online poker licenses. That deal was hashed out early in the year. California’s tracks already offer online wagering, the only form of online…
