The online casino industry continues to thrive in the Czech Republic despite the introduction of new regulatory restrictions in early 2017. The legislation, which imposed significant tax increases on gaming companies operating within the country, did not lead to a mass exodus of leading gaming firms as first feared. Royal Panda exited early, but significant… Keep Reading
Bitcoin’s popularity and adoption rate have seen a significant increase in particular, with the price climbing by over 340% this year alone. This rise has drawn the attention of thousands of people and with them, hundreds of new services. It comes as no surprise, given the trustless nature of Bitcoin, which makes it more secure,… Keep Reading
AskGamblers has reached yet another milestone and surpassed everyone’s expectations. Namely, this online casino portal has managed to return a whopping $10,000,000 of delayed and unfairly declined or confiscated money to players so far – all through their Casino Complaint Service! For the sake of comparison, just at the beginning of 2017 the total amount… Keep Reading
Gambling in one form or another was present in humanity’s life since before history has been recorded. It was always a tool for spending time and taking risks, which – once it has taken organized forms – has represented a source of income both for the state and the people offering the service (and sometimes… Keep Reading
The history of the debate over lax or tight regulation is not new in the Czech Republic. Yet, the recent tighter regulations have brought it to the fore again. There have been serious disagreements between the city officials and the Finance Ministry over this issue. In fact, Prague’s municipal police in 2007 went so far… Keep Reading
Only a few weeks ago, Prague Post published an article regarding the iGaming industry and its progress so far, given the introduction of new Czech gambling regulations only this January (even though the bill was passed in 2016). The article discussed the fact that gaming software powerhouse Playtech signed a deal to bring their extensive… Keep Reading
Last month, the online gaming software company Playtech signed a deal to bring their wide range of games to the Czech Republic for the very first time, leading to speculation that this could herald an exciting new chapter for iGaming in the country. The deal means that people will now be able to join much… Keep Reading
Since the first online casinos opened, there have been “no deposit bonuses.” If you’ve been playing online for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard the term numerous times already. It’s also likely that you have accepted a no deposit bonus. But for those that are new, let us explain. It is exactly how it… Keep Reading
City authorities lose out in battle to prevent licenses for online gambling at bars City officials in Litvínov, north Bohemia, are dismayed over gambling parlors, or hernas, mushrooming along their streets, and are pointing the finger at the Finance Ministry for issuing licenses despite their objections. Litvínov officials recently made headlines for striking a “breakthrough… Keep Reading
Only a new social partnership can stop an orgy of speculation The figures are unimaginable. Untold billions are being wielded by unscrupulous speculators to make massive gains in stock markets and off the backs of commodities, like food and oil. I used to call it casino capitalism until I realized that gambling is better regulated… Keep Reading
