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Canadian Revenue Stagnant, May Increase With Online Gambling
Canadian gambling figures for 2009 remained close to the numbers produced in 2008, but with online gambling on the horizon in several provinces, the net gambling revenue could increase dramatically in the coming years.

August Gambling Revenue In Macau Jumps Forty Percent
The Macau casino gambling industry is getting so big that their monthly revenue figures are measured in billions. August was another good month, with revenue rising forty percent.

Singapore Government Warns Residents To Leave Gambling To Tourists
The Singapore government sent a message this past weekend that the new casino resorts in the country should be left to tourists who want to gamble. Singapore residents should stay away, was the message delivered by the prime minister.

Saskatchewan Residents Spend The Most Money On Gambling
Saskatchewan leaders are contemplating adding online gambling options for their residents, and that may be good news for revenue. A report released Friday indicated that Saskatchewan residents spend the most money gambling.

Playtech Executive Believes Locals Will Rule US Online Gambling
One of Playtech's executives believes that when the US online gambling market opens up after the laws are changed in the country, it will be the local companies that will rule the industry.

South Africa high Court Rules Clearly Against Online Gambling
The North Gauteng High Court issued a ruling this week that criminalizes online gambling in the country. The ban is being looked at as similar to the ban the US has attempted to implement.

Battle Begins In Saipan After House Passes Casino Gambling Bill
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would legalize casino gambling in Saipan, but the bill is expected to receive strong opposition in the Senate.

Online Gambling May Soon Be Regulated By The Dutch
A Justice Ministry Commission claims that the monopoly on Internet gambling should end for the Dutch and that online poker should be opened up to several companies in the future.

Finance Minister Steele Says Alcohol Addiction Worse That Gambling
Opponents of gambling have become aggressive lately in their efforts to keep online gambling out of Canada, but Nova Scotia Finance Minister Graham Steele believes that alcohol addiction is much worse that gambling addiction.

Online Gambling Companies May Move From Costa Rica Due To Taxes
Costa Rica has long been considered the place to set up shop for online gambling operators, but on Monday, the country announced plans to tax the casino industry. That may prompt online gaming company's to switch locations.

Newfoundland Not Looking To Join Canadian Online Gambling Party
It appears as though online gambling expansion will be rapid throughout Canada, but Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams claims that the province will not be a part of the expansion.

British Columbia Residents Enjoying Relaunch Of Online Casino
The British Columbia government relaunched their online gambling site PlayNow.com on Thursday evening and already hundreds of players have enjoyed the freedom of playing at the online casino.

Vibram FiveFingers Running Shoe May Alter Future Olympic Gambling
Online sports books place odds on all sports events and the Olympics are high on the list for gamblers. The Vibram FiveFingers running shoe is threatening to change the betting odds for future Olympic bettors.

Online Gambling Experts Question Online Casinos In Canada
Now that Canadian provinces have made the move into the world of online gambling, supporters and those opposed are scurrying to find experts to back their argument. Two experts have come forward questioning online casinos.

Mainland Chinese Residents Denied New Zynga Facebook Poker Game
Zynga is making their mark in the online world with poplar games such as FarmVille under their belt for Facebook. Now, the company is launching a beta version of Zynga Texas Poker, in Mandarin.

Saskatchewan Joins List Of Provinces Eyeing Online Gambling
First it was British Columbia, then there was Alberta and Ontario. Now, Saskatchewan appears to be the latest Canadian province preparing for online gambling regulations.

Seventh Grade Ontario Students Learning Of Online Gambling Dangers
Before Ontario even enters the online gambling industry, their children will be taught about the dangers of Internet gambling. Seventh grade students will learn about these dangers as part of their curriculum.

Online Gambling Fever Sweeping Across Canada; Alberta Next?
In recent weeks British Columbia has launched an online casino and Ontario acknowledged that they will soon do the same. Online gambling fever is sweeping across Canada and Alberta now says they want in on the action.

Feds Get Third Online Gambling Guilty Plea In Missouri
Federal prosecutors received their third guilty plea on Wednesday stemming from an online sports betting operation that was being run out of Costa Rica.

Premiere League Betting In US May Increase With New ESPN Deal
ESPN has reached an agreement with FOX for the broadcast rights to seventy-four Premiere League matches this upcoming season. The increased exposure of European soccer in the US may lead to a spike in soccer betting in the country.