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Success for online casinos despite recession - Thursday, January 29 2009

Sixty jobs created by online casino, with gamers winning a share of £2m

Recent news has suggested that online casinos have seen a significant rise in revenue, despite the current recession in the UK and economic concerns around the world.

A total of 60 jobs have been created by one online casino

Online casinos welcome poker ruling - Thursday, January 29 2009

Poker players and online casinos agree as judge deems Texas Hold 'em legal

Online casinos and gamers have welcomed a ruling by a US judge who confirmed that Texas Hold 'em is legal.

Online casino favourite Texas Hold ‘em was put under scrutiny

Could online casinos sink the cruise industry? - Thursday, January 29 2009

Ships losing business to online casinos

While many casino players like to go on holiday, most would rather enjoy online casinos from the comfort of their homes, it has been found.

Online casinos are proving to be more popular than cruise ship casinos

Online casino market grows considerably - Wednesday, January 28 2009

Revenue increases alongside heavy investment in the online casino industry

Online casino gaming is proving to be good for business worldwide after industry reports of significant growth in 2008.

Increased online casino investment has led to growth in revenue

Online casino domains returned to original owners - Wednesday, January 28 2009

Kentucky judge overturns government ruling that online casino domains are illegal

A US court has ordered that Kentucky government officials must return 141 online casino domains seized from their owners.

The online casino domains were seized after being ruled “gambling devices”

Differing fortunes of world casinos - Thursday, January 22 2009

Taiwan legalises casinos while Polish casinos face new tax

Casinos may soon be legalised in Taiwan after the country's parliament voted through a bill allowing land-based casinos to be built on its surrounding islands.

Taiwan legalises casinos

US casinos face different struggles - Thursday, January 22 2009

Indian tribes see casino projects expand, while Vegas casinos suffer from failing economy

Indian tribes in Florida have begun negotiations with the authorities in an effort to enlarge their gaming operations in the state, a newspaper has revealed.

Indian tribes expand casinos despite US economic downturn

Casino projects around the UK gather steam - Thursday, January 22 2009

Yarmouth close to developing a new casino while Manchester considers super casino options

Landmark plans to build a casino complex in Yarmouth are reported to be entering their final stages, with four developers bidding to construct a gaming hall in the Norfolk town.

Four developers are being considered for the site in Yarmouth

Las Vegas battles against economic downturn - Thursday, January 22 2009

Las Vegas casino project delayed amid US economic woes

It has been reported that the development of a casino complex on the Las Vegas strip has been delayed due to a slump in the casino and housing markets.

The $11 billion project is set to open in December 2009

Online casinos spur local economies - Tuesday, January 20 2009

Czech Republic and Isle of Man welcome online casinos

A new report has revealed that online casinos are the fastest growing economic sector in the Isle of Man. Since online casinos were allowed to operate on the island, more than 360 jobs have been created.

The Czech Republic have granted five new online casino licences

Online casinos benefit as Chinese gamers flock to internet cafes - Tuesday, January 20 2009

New survey reveals playing habits of Chinese gamers

The majority of Chinese gamers play online games in communal areas such as internet cafes, a new study has found.

The survey looked at Chinese online gaming habits

Online casinos contribute to UK sport drive - Monday, January 5 2009

Funding from online casinos goes to develop grassroots games in UK

UK sport benefits over other European countries because of the funding it receives from regulated online casinos, a new report published by the European Gaming and Betting Association has found.

UK sport benefits from online casino funding

Online casino ban criticised by gaming lawyer - Monday, January 5 2009

Online casino law is "unworkable" according to expert

Federal organisations in America have not done enough to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, a senior lawyer has said.

Expert Nelson Rose thinks the law is unworkable

South Korean baseball stars arrested for illegal online casino gaming - Monday, January 5 2009

Baseball players were playing baccarat illegally online

Sixteen professional baseball players in South Korean are being investigated by police over suspicions of illegal online casino gaming.

The players play for three of South Korea’s biggest teams

Online casino poker players share their secrets - Monday, January 5 2009

Online poker gamers questioned for new study

The playing habits of online poker players have been revealed by an online casino survey from a university in the United Kingdom.

Men outnumber women in online poker 3-to-1

Online casino tax debated in Ireland and South Africa - Monday, January 5 2009

Ireland chooses to delay taxing online casinos

It was reported this month that the Republic of Ireland will not start taxing online casinos, although a ruling from South Africa has said that the government there will begin the taxation of the online casino industry in 2009.

Republic of Ireland grant tax-free year for online casinos

Online casino calls in Poland - Monday, January 5 2009

Polish casino asks for online casinos to be legalised

Poland should legalise online gaming, according to one of the country's leading officials in the casino industry. Zbigniew Macioszek, a board member for one of Poland's largest group of land-based casinos, said the Polish government should legalise online casinos as the current set of regulations governing the Polish casino industry are outdated.

Polish Casino asks for the legalisation of online casinos

Online casino players reveal all - Monday, January 5 2009

Online casino gamers surveyed for new study

Women play more frequently in online casinos than men, according to a study from a university in the United Kingdom.

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