Summit demands reform The UK government has come under pressure to tighten up its gambling laws from politicians, campaigners and sportspeople at a gambling summit held in Westminster, London. Most of the proposals targeted gambling advertising specifically. A succession of campaigners called on Lisa Nandy, the Labour government’s culture secretary, to impose new restrictions on…
Month: September 2024
Malta Court Upholds Sentencing of ex-MGA CEO Connected to Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Suspect
Murder suspect link Malta’s Court of Criminal Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the ex-CEO of the Malta Gaming Association (MGA) connected to Yorgen Fenech, the man awaiting trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. head’s-up on an anti-money laundering review On Tuesday, Justice Neville Camilleri ruled in favor of the…
Singapore Allowing Cashless Gambling at Casinos Except for Cryptocurrencies
Singapore lawmakers have changed the nation’s Casino Control Act to allow cashless gaming at the two casinos in the city. The only exception is that cryptocurrencies are not permitted due to the possible money laundering risk, so people will have to stick with virtual credit cards and e-wallets. The Minister of State for Home Affairs…
Will Lee Carsley’s Decision Not to Sing Affect His Chance of Being England Manager?
Southgate’s successor… When Gareth Southgate called time on his tenure as England soccer manager, it triggered a scrum of epic proportions. There always is when the England manager’s job is vacant. Eventually, from that scrum will emerge a new, permanent England manager. But between now and when the white smoke finally appears emerges from the…
Brazilian Gambling Operator Protests Innocence After Owner’s Arrest
CEO and wife arrested The legal director of Esportes da Sorte (EdS) has insisted the company is not guilty of any wrongdoing after the owner and his wife were arrested by authorities last week. an arrest warrant was issued amid allegations of money laundering and illegal betting EdS CEO Darwin Henrique da Silva Filho and…
Common Misconceptions About Target Satellites
Bad timing My co-author Barry Carter tells the story that on the day he and Jared Tendler published their first book “The Mental Game of Poker,” Black Friday happened. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s the day the feds in the US swooped and shut down the two biggest poker…
Six Reasons Why Mystery Bounty Tournaments Are Bad For Poker
Mystery bounty poker tournaments are becoming more prevalent, and it’s not difficult to see why. Recreational players seem to love them, and they produce big, exciting moments for social media clicks. Almost all online sites now offer them, and they’re taking up an increasing percentage of the live tournament schedule too. However, mystery bounties may…
Joe Stapleton Is Trapped: PokerStars Commentator Launches New Poker Graphic Novel
Hoisted by your own petard At the beginning of “Trapped,” the new graphic novel featuring a fictional version of poker commentator and stand-up comedian Joe Stapleton, we are told that the best feeling in poker is when you have a hand so big that you should slow play it. To do otherwise would be a waste,…
Ohio iGaming Bill Introduced but Online Casinos Have Powerful Opponents
An Ohio lawmaker this week filed legislation in the Columbus capital seeking to legalize online casinos with interactive slot machines and table games. Upperclassmen at Ohio State University can already place legal sports bets on their mobile devices. A state lawmaker wants to expand the online gaming offering to include iGaming with slots and table…
Martin Franke von Zweigbergk, Father of The Festival
Franke The first time I met Martin Franke von Zweigbergk was at a Unibet Open in Bucharest. Franke, as he is generally known, was the loudest and most inebriated man in the room, as he often is. He was on his umpteenth bullet in the side event we were playing, as he often is. After…