To find new things, take the path you took yesterday.
—John Burroughs
19th July 2018  
 
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The Story

The search engine giant has updated its policy page in accordance with Italy’s so-called Dignity Decree and its prohibition on nearly all forms of gambling advertising and sponsorships.

 

Internationally-licensed operators rises to top of search results

The decree won’t fully take effect until January 1, 2019, but Google’s notice has already resulted in Italian-licensed operators dropping down local search results, while international operators that serve the market without a local license have risen to the top, according to reports.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

iGB Live! 2018 day one recap

CalvinAyre.com's Becky Liggero takes us to the first day of the inaugural iGB Live! at the RAI Amsterdam. iGB Live! is considered to be the biggest conference and expo of the year for the online gambling industry.

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Making a move to the American market with Keith McDonnell

Keith McDonnell of KM iGaming shares his knowledge with companies eyeing to put up a U.S.-facing online gambling business.

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Roger Ver: Bitcoin Cash is money for the world

In this coinversation with CoinGeek’s Stephanie Tower, Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver explains what merchants and consumers need to do for Bitcoin Cash to become “cash for the world.”

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  ASIA
PAGCOR owes Philippine gov't $393M, state auditor says

PAGCOR's “excessive” spending has caught the state auditor’s attention. In its report, the Commission on Audit flagged the unauthorized allowances, cash grants and 18-karat gold rings that PAGCOR gave its employees.

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China’s sports lottery demolishes World Cup sales record

China’s sports lottery sales hit RMB46.34b (US$6.9b) during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, nearly quadruple the 2014 event's sales, despite the 2015 ban on online lottery sales.

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  EUROPE

Dutch minister supports licensing for sanctioned gambling sites

Netherlands justice minister has pushed back against desire to prohibit sanctioned international gambling sites from applying for new Dutch online licenses.

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Evolution Gaming’s live casino tables keep printing money

Live casino specialists Evolution Gaming report revenue, earnings and profit are up more than one-third in Q2 as company preps launch of new studio in New Jersey.

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  MEDITERRANEAN

Melco’s Cyprus casino picking up; Turkish Cypriot casino confusion

Melco International says attendance at its new ‘pop up’ casino in Cyprus is “accelerating” after last month’s disappointing opening results.

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  FACT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 

Poker was first played with a 20-card deck with four players. They are dealt with five cards and then bet on who had the best hand. It was in 1834 when the 52-card deck in poker was first mentioned.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

888 chooses MuchBetter gaming wallet as new global payment option

MuchBetter offers integration with mobile and balance between usability and security, with the service incorporating many modern mobile features such as biometric authentication. It charges operators on a net-deposit basis every month according to the monetary value of each player.

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Congratulations to Justin Bonomo, who won the Big One for One Drop for $10m. This win takes Bonomo's 2018 earnings to the $25m mark, and replacing Daniel Negreanu as the All-Time Live Tournament Money Earner with close to $43m.
 
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