The Alabama Senate Marketing and Tourism Committee is to vote on a new bill that could lead to the legalisation of lottery and casino gambling in the US state. Put forward by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, the amendment would create a state-wide lottery and bring casino gaming to the four dog racing tracks in Alabama. The bill would also issue the state’s Governor with the power to negotiate a gambling pact with the Parch Band of Creek Indians. Money from a lottery would be placed in a trust fund while gaming revenue would be taxed at a rate…

Japan has taken a step closer to introducing a legalised gambling market after a bill to allow the opening of casino-based Integrated Resorts was submitted to the country’s parliament. According to the PokerNews.com website, if approved the bill could lead to the creation of one of the world’s largest gambling markets, third only behind Macau and the US. The bill has gained support from a number of political parties in the country and is expected to be both discussed and passed by August – when the current parliament ends. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has also voiced his backing for…

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…

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…

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 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