Finding Online Casinos with Google TV
June 5, 2010
Google has always been a gamblers best friend when it comes to finding online casinos and advice on every aspect of online gambling. Last week the internet search authority announced that it would be expanding into the world of television in partnership with Sony and Logitech with the launch of the Google TV feature, which means that finding the best online casinos on the internet will be that much easier and a whole lot more fun!
This application enabled via special devices will allow viewers to access the internet via their televisions through the Google Chrome web browser. This means that you’ll soon be able to play all of your favourite online casino games on your high definition television. TV accessible gambling is already available in a variety of countries across Europe and most popularly in the United Kingdom, where Netplay, an interactive television gaming company presents their product offering. It is safe to say that if Google TV is a success (and it is very likely to be given Google’s track record), the phenomenon of gambling online via TV sets will spread to millions across the globe.
According to Google, the Google Television devices will be on sale in the United States by this autumn, and will be compatible with both standard and high definition TV sets as well as Blu-ray players. We can’t wait for it to reach us but until then you can still find the best places to play right here at bettingcorp.com
Betstopper.ca puts Online Gambling at Bay for Minors
July 23, 2009
It’s old news that online gambling has been a source of concern for many parents, especially those that don’t gamble, because of the potential risk of access to websites that offer online gambling by their children. Though online sites try their best to prevent minors from registering gambling accounts by implementing their own fraud checks, children who are under the legal age to gamble still manage to infiltrate these fraud barriers. It is advertised that online gambling in Canada is illegal but yet still according to statistics, the number of online gamblers who are minors and online gamblers who are adults are quite staggering. A “2006 DeCode Research Study” shows that 2% of Nova Scotian adults gambled online that year versus 6% of Nova Scotian minors. According to a study called “Internet Gambling Among Youth”, 9% of high-school aged teens and 6% of University students, who are all under the legal age to gamble, do play online for money. Of these minors, 70% reported gambling online on a weekly basis. This includes playing for fun and playing for real.
Betstopper.ca is a content blocking software that parents can install on their home computers to prevent their underage children from accessing gambling websites. It was designed also for the purpose of preventing gambling addiction with the current generation. According to the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC), Betstopper.ca was “vigorously tested”, however, they admit that it is still not 100% fool proof because “parents and caregivers are always encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity, regardless of whether they are using any additional tools such as BetStopper”. However, according to a study by “Young Canadians in a Wired World Phase II”, only 13% of children are supervised by a parent when they go online. With these facts in mind, the question still remains is Betstopper effective enough to prevent minors from accessing online gambling websites and preventing problem gambling.
The bottom line is that we want to keep our children safe. If we wouldn’t take our children into a land-based casino, then why would we want them visiting a casino online? Although we realistically cannot monitor our children’s every move, we can try our best to keep them from harm’s way. Betstopper does provide that extra bit of comfort and puts us more at ease when our children are online. So, in a nutshell, it is effective to a point because it does what it was created to do - helps to keep minors out of the way of problem gambling by blocking access to Internet gambling sites and content.
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Gambler Sues Casino for USD$16 Million Dollars
May 19, 2009
Melbourne Australia’s Crown Casino faces charges of taking advantage of a known gambling addict. The Plaintiff, 42-year old Harry Kakavas, a wealthy property developer, reportedly lost 2 Million Dollars (roughly USD$1.5 Million) playing at Crown’s card tables in less than 1 hour - 43 minutes to be exact! The incident is said to have taken place back in August of 2006.
So, how does USD$1.5 Million jump to a whopping USD$16 Million? Do the math! Between 2005 to 2006, Kakavas had gambled over USD$1.1 Billion. His individual bets were somewhere around USD$230,000 per hand! With this ’special’ treatment, Kakavas could not say no. He went on to play and eventually lose more than USD$230 Million, which leads us to present day and the pending lawsuit that Kakavas and his attorneys filed against Crown Casino and its executives for roughly USD$16 Million citing that Crown had knowledge that he was a problem gambler.
Law enforcement officers in Sydney had banned Kakavas from attending the local Star City Casino around the same time and Kakavas argues that the ban should have been enforced country-wide, as he is locally recognized for his pathological betting. Neil Young, attorney for Crown Casino, counters that Crown in no way attempted to “lure” Kakavas back to their gambling establishment in order to take advantage of him. It was noted that Kakavas was banned from the casino in August 2006 after he lost the reported USD$1.5 Million. Kakavas, however, says that Crown repeatedly left him thousands of dollars in “lucky money” to patronize the establisment. Crown also faces a fine of USD$540 Million if they are found to be in breach of the Casino Control Act.
At this stage of the court case, it is difficult to determine how the sequence of events played out or who will have the last laugh. One thing is for sure, somewhere along the line, the lightbulb went on in Harry Kakavas’ head that he should have quit when he was ahead. Or, since he’s such a bad gambler and would most likely not have been ahead EVER, he should have quit after he lost the first USD$1.5 Million! It will be interesting to see how this case progresses - stay tuned for the latest scoop.
France imposes new gambling regime
May 19, 2009
The Palais du Luxembourg hosted a conference, which was sponsord by the Government, to discuss the liberalization of France’s gambling market, a venture that is slated to take place starting January 1st 2010. The event was hosted at the Palais du Luxembourg and involved topics such as taxation, addressing problem gambling and problem-gambling-related issues, which was announced would be the responsibility of the state and not of the gambling Operators. Minister Eric Woerth, who is responsible for the liberalization, stated that regulations would be put in place to prevent money laundering and maintain transparency with the Operators’ business transactions. He said that prospective Operators would not be able to ‘influence neither the form nor the timetable for reform’. Disciplinary action will be taken against those Operators who operate without a license, including blocking their website access and access to their financial transactions.
Offshore companies, Unibet included, and local Operators were asked to discontinue their online gambling campaigns, which, Woerth warned, would lead to their demise and, quite possibly, prevent them from acquiring a license when the new regime is at the helm.
In closing he left this message with the attendees, “Restez Calme”, which means “Remain Calm”, as reform is on the way.
€6.3 Million Mega Moulah Progressive Jackpot Winner!!!
May 13, 2009
Coffee: €1. Burger and Fries: €3. A spin on Mega Moulah slot machine €5. Winning the largest online jackpot ever, PRICELESS!
It’s no joke, readers. Someone actually won the €6.3 Million Mega Moulah Progressive Jackpot at River Belle Casino! And with only a €5 bet! Greek Player Georgios M. was in shock when he saw the jackpot appear as a win on his PC screen. The father, husband, and business owner telephoned Riverbelle to confirm his winnings and were told by Staff that he was indeed a lucky winner. Not only that; he will get his payment in one lump sum from the Microgaming Progressive Network. Microgaming is the software provider for River Belle Casino. Said Tim Johnson, CEO of Belle Rock Entertainment, the parent company of River Belle, “It is an amazing accomplishment…enjoy your winnings, Giorgios.” Quite frankly, I don’t think Giorgios really needs anyone to tell him to enjoy that jackpot money. He’s probably made his Christmas list to Santa for the next 20 years.
However you decide on spending your winnings, Giorgios, the entire Team at Bettingcorp is extremely happy for you and wish you all the best.
Riverbelle’s Progressive Jackpot, despite the huge win by Giorgios, still stands at over €2.6 Million. See what else River Belle Casino has in store.
PartyGaming Pays $105 Million to US Government
April 15, 2009
Eight days ago, PartyGaming Plc announced that an amicable resolution was reached between themselves and the US Government regarding their court battle over the conducting of online gambling in the United States. PartyGaming agreed to pay $105 Million to the US in exchange for no prosecution. Jim Ryan, PartyGaming’s CEO, noted that the decision was made in the best interest of their shareholders. He went on to say, however, that he hopes that the new Obama administration will take the necessary steps to regulate online gambling. While some anti-gambling lobbyists feel that the US Government could have haggled for more money, in reality, the US hasn’t done too badly where court settlements are concerned with PartyGaming. Earlier this year, Anurag Dikshit, one of the founding members of PartyGaming, agreed to pay to the US a staggering $300 Million after he plead guilty to offering illegal gambling services in the US.
Ryan is not the only Operator who would like to see this hope come to fruition. Several other online gambling businesses had to pull out of the US when the UIGEA came into effect in 2006; however, they are still waiting in the wings should the legislation be overturned. Barney Frank, the House Finance Committee Chairman, has long been fighting the UIGEA and has announced introducing legislation to overturn the UIGEA. However, given the current economic situation in the US,the Bill has been put on the backburner.
PartyGaming has the option of paying the agreed $105 Million in 8 semi-annual installments. The potentially good news here is that if, and when, the US changes their online gambling laws, PartyGaming will be a candidate to receive licensing and re-enter the US market. So, despite all odds, there is a light at the end of this very expensive tunnel for PartyGaming after all.
Read about PartyGaming’s illegal activities that landed them lawsuits with the US Government.
Online Gambling Legal In the US?
February 20, 2009
Do my ears deceive me or is the US looking to legalize online gambling? Word on the street has it that Barney Frank’s office is currently drafting a bill that is presumed to be similar to HR 2046 and that will license and regulate online gambling in the US. Readers and Internet gambling fans should remember HR 2046. This bill was introduced in the US in 2007 and focussed on licensing and regulating online gambling at a federal level.
It was said that Barney Frank does have this bill as a priority as it was mentioned as part and parcel of his legislative priorities in a press conference on Tuesday. This goes hand in hand with Frank’s view that adults should be able to spend their money as they see fit, within reason.
While this may all sound promising to many starved Internet gambling allies in the US, it isn’t likely that, in these desperate economic times, the bill or the possibility of the reintroduction of Internet gambling will be a priority at the federal level any time soon. But it would be interesting to see how things progress this year.
Victory (for now) in the Gambling Industry!
January 29, 2009
The USA state of Kentucky appeals court pasted a ruling in favor of the Gambling Industry! It ruled a 2-1 vote in favor of online gambling sites as not a gambling device. They said that domain names are not defined as gambling devices under state law. The evidence was not contested that demonstrates the illegal and unregulated activities happening and that millions of dollars is lost as a result.
Why would the state use so much time and resources to hijack domain names, is beyond the understanding of the average taxpayer’s reason. They are calling and outraged and pleading with the commonwealth to not invest another dime in what they call “quixotic” case.
There are now ground rules laid down if the state wants to proceed with their arguments in a higher court. Instructions were given to either change the law, or to have the domain names included as a gambling device.
Let’ see how the new government under Obama respond to this ruling.
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