Last week saw the highest court in Europe rule that member states may ban the operation of online groups within their countries, if this is in line with their efforts to prevent crime and fraud. The large blow came following the challenge initiated by two of the United Kingdom’s largest betting firms, Betfair and Ladbrokes, when they were restricted from operating in The … [Read more...] about European Court of Justice ruling on the future of Online Gaming
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Heavy losses for Loto-Quebec in France
On 11 June, the Quebec government has adopted the budget for the current fiscal year and prepares the annual report on the Loto-Quebec. This results in a significant decrease in revenues was also accompanied by a base of earnings, reduced by 7.9%. It seems according to an analyst that the lack of rigor in expenditure, coupled with an investment losing $ 58.2 million in France. … [Read more...] about Heavy losses for Loto-Quebec in France
The French market for online games
After the opening games in France with amenities with 17 licenses for 11 operators, the French market remains the least exciting of Europe for the organizers and gaming operators. This is the result of a study done just after the opening games. The major weakness of this market is particularly strict regulation and high taxes, is what explains Francis Merlin's delegate … [Read more...] about The French market for online games
Platforms for gamblers
In a previous article, we have developed an idea Switzerland which showed a high rate of players addicted to gambling. A hotline has been set up as advertisements for a week devoted to this scourge. It is the turn of another European country to set goals to this major problem. France has therefore decided to create a website to help people addicted to gambling. This decision … [Read more...] about Platforms for gamblers
New record for the Lottery
Despite strong competition in the field of gambling, the lottery has just recorded a new record low against the profit generated. This is the Loterie Romande has made this new performance with 192.6 million Swiss francs for the year 2009. Loterie Romande is managed by a Swiss company established in its territory. Despite the financial crisis affecting many gambling … [Read more...] about New record for the Lottery
Igaming Super Show will be held in Prague!
cA showroom for gambling on the Internet will take place in the coming days. The place has since been revealed to be held in Prague from May 25 to 28, 2010. Igaming Group, which publishes magazines on-line interactive games, hopes to see more than 2,500 members. A multitude of vendors, event organizers or new entrants in the field of gambling can be discovered and, why not get … [Read more...] about Igaming Super Show will be held in Prague!
IPAD can become a platform for gambling
A few weeks ago that the new jewel from Apple was released in the U.S. and the popularity of this new toy is impressive. IPAD has sold more than 700,000 items in a single day! But the issues raised, goes to the games monies. Is it possible to take advantage of online casinos or a poker room on the new Apple product? After exploring the various features of IPAD, many … [Read more...] about IPAD can become a platform for gambling
Les Bleus can not bet during the month of June!
Following the opening of the market for gambling and the World Cup Soccer 2010, the French population will for the first time in its history, the chance to bet on football matches by means of site de paris sport legal. But not everyone has that chance because the players of the team of France will ban betting on a formal matches of the 2010 World Cup. This is the French … [Read more...] about Les Bleus can not bet during the month of June!
Opening the market for online games in Belgium
A few days after the validation of the draft law regarding opening of the market for gambling line in France, it's time for Belgium to take his players so their offer Online Games and legal. The House of Representatives voted, days ago, the famous law opening the market to This competition on the web. A law that will be active until the end of 2010 and will make Thousands of … [Read more...] about Opening the market for online games in Belgium
FDJ is diversifying for the arrival of competitors
There already announced several days, opening the market for gambling will shake up the monopoly held by the French's Games (FDJ) and the PMU. Therefore, these two giants will have to build many partnerships in order to stand up to large groups arriving fast. As you know, the deadline for market opening is expected in June 2010. It is for these reasons that the FDJ is about to … [Read more...] about FDJ is diversifying for the arrival of competitors