The reason behind Spain’s delay was explained in an announcement last week, where it was stated that regulators required more time to review the license applications. Well the intentions of the country may be great but this will also mean that online gambling enthusiasts will have to wait until June 30 at least for the new online gambling regulations to be put into effect. The new gambling laws were actually passed in February 2011 and 61 operators had submitted applications before the December deadline. Some applicants include big players like Poker Stars, bwin.party, 888, Ladbrokers and Groupe Bernard Tapie who is completing the purchase of Full Tilt Poker. While the Spanish government sorts out business, players will just have to remain patient and hope for the best.

A download link to this information was posted by an anonymous user, but was taken down after a mere eight minutes of going up. Unfortunately in this age of super fast interconnected information, even during these few moments the information had been downloaded many times. This leaked data included such information as full names and addresses, birth dates, email and IP addresses, telephone number, and even account balance. Thankfully no bank account information was included thanks to that data being stored by third party payment processors.

Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker together make up the Cereus Network. The company is now just about defunct ever since the U.S. Department of Justice seized their domains and the majority of their assets. Since then most of the players haven’t been in a position to convert their winnings into cash, while some non U.S. poker players have in some cases been able to withdraw small amounts.

It has been speculated that the two poker rooms collectively owe approximately $54 million dollars to their players. If this is correct then they simply don’t have the money available, with as little as ten percent of this sum being available. Recently the Kahnawake Gaming Commission who issued their online casino license released a statement indicating the Cereus Network is considering the option of liquidation to pay the ammount owed to players. It is to be noted that only Ultimate Bet members are affected by the leak of data, but they are warned to be cautious of phone calls and other unsolicited contact.

10: When the dealer tells you that that he won with a six-of-a-kind against your full house.

9: If you find some players playing “Will it Float?” with a sack of fertilizer.

8: When you find a children’s table between the high stakes and low stakes table.

7: If your casino has a banner reading no gambling.

6: If you find an advertisement that says that the slots are as loose as your girl.

5: If it says free buffet and the only thing offered is lemon wedges.

4: If your one spin of roulette lasts for the entire week.

3: If their headlines say something about a cadaver being their new promotions manager.

2: When a pack of rats join you for a friendly game of poker.

1: If you find the word “Trump” on the casino.

Parents these days are happy about the benefits the internet provides but are also fearful of all the adult content that can be accessed by their children. A study reveals that that 12 % of parents in the U.K. and 23 % in Northern Ireland think the risks related to surfing the net are significantly greater than the benefits. A way to protect children from adult content is by using the parental controls that screen and block certain content, such as pornography and online casino games. Offering proper guidance and education about the risks related to adult content web sites must be included in the teaching of internet search skills.

Internet gambling sites are extremely diligent when it comes to maintaining their websites and preventing underage gambling. Online gambling sites have strict protocols that prevent underage gamblers from accessing their sites. If online gambling sites are not careful they risk losing their license and reputation and hence they provide no risk to the youth

With regards to the current economic climate, the article confirms that the sports gaming industry employs over 800,000 people and generates an incredible amount of for the government. Malta is a sovereign nation in the Mediterranean and has a population of just below 500,000 people. It has long been a hub for online gambling companies with many different firms licensed by the local Lotteries and Gaming Authority.

As is already a well known fact to our readers, we are only interested in the promotion of online casinos and sports betting operators who abide by the rules and have a lot of integrity. If and when you find yourself choosing an online sports betting operator to play with, make sure you find one which is regulated and certified by independent authorities such as Malta’s LGA.

Mark Shuttleworth is the founder of Thawte that came into existence in 1995. Thawte is the first certificate authority outside the United States that specializes in SSL certification and can credit itself for issuing more than 945,000 SSL and code signing certificates that are used to protect player identities and transactions in more than 240 countries. One of Thawte’s main functions would be to secure the financial, accounts and transaction details of a player, for identity theft. Even though Thawte was acquired by VeriSign Inc, in 2000 it still functions as an independent agency of certification. 2004 saw Thawte becoming the first certificate authority to recognize international domain names.

SSL certification by Thawte involves three levels and these three are approved by Thawte seal. You can find the seal of approval in an online casino in the payment information section or your deposit and withdrawal information pages. So the next time you look at a Thwate seal you will understand that there is more behind this seal of approval than what meets the eye.

eCOGRA, which was established in the year 2003 works closely with operators and affiliates to ensure high standards and player protection in the industry. The eCOGRA Safe and Fair seal is something that players look for and believe in when venturing into online gambling activities. Players know for sure that if the online gambling casino has the eCOGRA Safe and Fair seal then they are in good hands.

Chief Executive, Andrew Beveridge and his team, have big plans for eCOGRA in the near future. eCOGRA is working towards becoming an indispensable entity that will in help shape new online casino gaming regulations, offer specialized advice and assistance to existing and emerging jurisdictions and be the vanguard of establishing industry standards.

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eCOGRA is all about giving the seal of approval only to the best of online casinos, poker rooms and sportsbooks that meet the highest of standards in this industry. For an online casino to be approved by eCOGRA they have to first show how they simulate the odds that are found in a real land based casino and should also exhibit their safety measures to keep players personal and bank details confidential. As for Microgaming this is a double honour as they themselves are a recipient of eCOGRA for their state-of-the-art software. For players who opt for an online casino that is recognised and certified by eCOGRA, you are safe and your account is absolutely secure.

McLean further stated that if the gaming websites were allowed to be hosted and licensed in Jersey it would result in millions of ponds being brought into the local economy of the State. Looks like the State has recognized the immense benefits and economic advantages that regulated e-gaming can bring to the Sate. McLean stated that e-gaming was worth about GBP50 million to the Guernsey economy in 2009. These figures had considerably increased from 2007 when it was about GBP7 million.