The case surrounding NBA professional Jontay Porter, who was involved in far-reaching betting manipulation, made headlines in the spring of this year. It quickly became clear that the matter was not closed with the lifetime ban of the Toronto Raptors' bench player. There was a network of several backers, of whom the one who made the tips has now pleaded guilty. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Following the controversy, major US betting providers have cancelled certain odds on potentially influential players.
Around half of Belgian males up to the age of 21 have already played in an illegal online casino. This is the result of a recent study by the Belgian gambling association BAGO. But why is it that so many young Belgians resort to illegal gambling and what consequences are now planned based on the new findings?
There are various reasons why players contact the support team of an online casino. In this case, users expect to be able to get in touch quickly and expect a competent, helpful member of staff who ideally also speaks German. But how good is the quality of support in German online casinos really?
In China, members of the military were recently officially warned against participating in online gambling. Online gambling is strictly prohibited in the People's Republic, which has a population of around 1.4 billion. Nevertheless, illegal gambling providers are constantly vying for the favour of Chinese players. But why does the military now have to warn its own soldiers about online casinos?
Last Monday, December 2, the Duisburg City Council decided to raise the slot machine tax to 24 percent. This is expected to generate additional revenue of almost 1 million euros per month, which should boost the monthly gaming income to a whopping 4 million euros. Gambling is clearly on the road to success in the city. Surprisingly, criticism comes less from the industry and more from politicians.
Well-known poker events are always enriched by the appearance of celebrities. Boris Becker is no stranger to the scene - in fact, he has already gained some experience at the felt table in his life. After a long break, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced his comeback. Becker will be taking part in the WSOP Paradise 2024. The jackpot of 50 million dollars makes the competition the biggest poker tournament of all time.
Professional casino streamers often play enormous bets and regularly win incredible sums. It's no wonder that the question of whether it can all be real is raised time and again. ROSHTEIN is one of the biggest names in the scene, but he is also one of the most scrutinized protagonists. He has been accused countless times of gambling with fake credits, which he has always denied. Now it seems he may have betrayed himself.
In France, there have recently been clear signals pointing towards the legalisation of online casinos in the near future. However, the responsible budget minister announced a few weeks ago that the amendment to the 2025 draft budget has been withdrawn. This included the legalisation of online casinos. But what are the reasons why France is now distancing itself from liberalisation again?
Christmas is a time of joy and gift-giving for many. German online casinos are also generous during the Advent season and offer players various Christmas promotions. In addition to the classic casino Advent calendar, these also include free spins and reload bonuses. But in which online casinos are the bonus offers particularly attractive?
Since its foundation, Kick has developed into the largest medium for gambling-related streams worldwide. Right from the start, a ‘Gamblers welcome’ sign was put up, so to speak. This quickly led to a questionable reputation: in particular, the fact that minors repeatedly come into contact with correspondingly sensitive content regularly leads to criticism. Kick now wants to improve its image by introducing stricter youth protection regulations. Will the changes really make a difference?
For those who want to know exactly whether a particular gambling provider has a German licence or not, the whitelist of the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) is the first port of call. All legal operators in Germany are listed there in detail with specific company and licence data. However, it was previously difficult to obtain an overview, as the list was only available for download in PDF format. This is set to change with the new, now fully interactive version, which also includes various search filters.
With 19 participating countries and a top prize of 120 million euros, the EuroJackpot is the biggest lottery in Europe. This incredible sum has not been paid out for 17 draws. The next chance comes on Tuesday. What is curious is that the fact that the pot has not been cracked for so long means that there are all the more big prizes. You can find all the information here.
The year is almost over again and the festive Christmas season is just around the corner. The 1st Advent is just around the corner and with it the last month of the year. Software providers have also used the past few months to develop new slot machines. This year, we have once again set out in search of the best Christmas slots 2024.
Alongside the lottery, online casinos and sports betting are the two largest gambling segments in the digital space. So it's no wonder that many operators around the world have both areas in their programmes. LeoVegas.de is no exception, announcing at the end of November that it will now be offering a comprehensive sportsbook throughout Germany. The launch is to be accompanied by an ‘innovative campaign’.
There is an amusement arcade in Frankfurt am Main that is only around 100 metres away from a primary school. Although the city would like to see this arcade disappear, it does not have the legal means to do so. Elsewhere, however, it is sometimes easier for cities to force amusement arcades and betting shops to give up by revoking their operating licences with reference to distance regulations.
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