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- Betting in Acapulco
08/08/2016Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The seaside resort became a popular getaway destination for millionaires and Hollywood stars in the 1950s and this led to the area’s famous reputation. Today, Acapulco still attracts huge volumes of tourists who come to visit the sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and r......
- Betting in Amsterdam
08/08/2016Casino facilities in Holland were first offered in Zandvoort in 1974 but capital city Amsterdam has since grown to become the country’s leading gambling hotspot. With strict government controls in place, that situation is unlikely to change soon. When arriving in Holland, Gambling enthusiasts encounter their very fir......
- Betting in Argentina
30/11/2015Since becoming free from Spanish rule in the late 1800s, Argentina has established itself as a major power on the South American continent. As residents of a democratic country, the people of Argentina can enjoy a range of betting activities including most popular types of sports gambling. Pari-mutuel horse race gambl......
- Betting in Atlantic City
08/08/2016Atlantic City is a resort town in New Jersey. In 1853, the first hotel was constructed and by 1870, the town had gained notoriety for becoming America’s first seaside “Boardwalk”. In 1921, the Miss America Pageant was founded and then in 1934, Atlantic City inspired the creation of the world famous board game “Monopol......
- Betting in Australia
30/11/2015Casino and bookmaker businesses hold a prestigious reputation within Australian culture; in fact, it has been claimed that the country has one of the largest betting industries in the world. As a result of the countries’ gambling obsession, the amount wagered and the cost of the gambling industry as a whole is beginn......
- Betting in Austria
30/11/2015According to official GDP per population figures, Austria is one of the ten richest nations in the world. In 1955, the country became a member of the United Nations and since 1995 it has been a member of the European Union (EU). In 1999, as a result of its EU membership, the country adopted the Euro as its official cu......
- Betting in Belarus
30/11/2015In 1991, following the end of the Cold War, the landlocked Eastern European country of Belarus achieved independence from the Soviet Union. The republic is governed from the capital of Minsk and now boasts a population in excess of 10 million. In Belarus, most of the legalised gambling facilities are to be found in......
- Betting in Belgium
30/11/2015Belgium may the home of the standard-setting European Union but the country is not proving itself as an ideal role-model when it comes to the field of gaming regulations. As of 2010, Belgium has increasingly become less flexible regarding its gambling rules and this in turn is causing tensions with gambling’s governin......
- Betting in Birmingham
08/08/2016The major city of Birmingham is located in the West Midlands region of England. With a population of 1.1 million, it the second most populous area in the U.K. Historically, Birmingham has seen many transformations - from 6th and 7th centaury settlements to medieval market towns, later progressing forward to become the......
- Betting in Bogota
08/08/2016Bogota city sits on a high plateau in the Andes Mountains. The city is the capital of Columbia and has a population of nearly 7 million. It is the country’s main hub for administrative, political, economic, industrial, cultural, artistic, sports and tourism matters. Bogota is a sprawling city which is split into 20 se......
- Betting in Bolivia
30/11/2015Following its separation from Spain in 1825, gambling was permitted in Bolivia for more than 100 years. However, following the country’s transition to a socialist republic in the 1930s, many industries were nationalised, and by 1938; gambling in the nation became completely illegal. In 2002, following economic reforms......
- Betting in Bratislava
08/08/2016Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic. The city has been known as Bratislava since 1919, making it a relatively young International city. In 1993, Slovakia became independent from Czechoslovakia. Bratislava is the country’s largest city and is the only national capital to boarder two independent countries, ......
- Betting in Brazil
30/11/2015Brazil is the fifth largest country on the planet with ten bordering countries, 26 states and one federal region. The cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are located in the southeast of the country, a region that has the highest population as well as the most wealth. Nearly all methods of gambling were allowed in......
- Betting in Brussels
08/08/2016Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and has a population in excess of 1.1 million. As well as being the headquarters of Belgium’s national government, it is also the seat of the European Union (EU). It is made up of 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels. Brussels most famous landmark is Central Square ......
- Betting in Bucharest
08/08/2016Bucharest is the capital city of Romania. In 1989, the Iron Curtain fell and Romania became independent. However, foreign investment into the country’s gambling industry did not occur until 2003. Together, Liverpool-based Company, Stanley Leisure Gaming Group and Invicta created a new brand of betting shops named Stan......
- Betting in Budapest
08/08/2016The city now known as Budapest was first established by the Celts around 200 years ago and was later occupied by the Romans. The city sits alongside the river Danube and until 896 was part of Bulgaria. When the Principality of Hungary was established, its capital was named “Buda”. On the opposite side of the river, a ......
- Betting in Bulgaria
30/11/2015With the end of communism and the break-up of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, Bulgaria began accepting the customs of the western world. As a result, the Sports and gambling industry became more readily available to Bulgarian citizens. In 1990, a Bulgarian bookie called Eurofootball was set up - aptly named due to......
- Betting in Cairo
08/08/2016Cairo is Egypt’s largest city and also its capital. Situated alongside the Nile River, Cairo was established in 969 CE, near to an area known as “Old Cairo”. Remains of ancient civilizations can still be observed there today. Cairo rapidly progressed to becoming a hub for cultural and political life. It became known a......
- Betting in Cancun
08/08/2016The Mexican city of Cancun is on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula facing the Caribbean Sea. Originally the region was a fisherman’s island covered with virgin forest and undiscovered beaches. The city started life as a governmental funded tourism programme in 1974. This led to Cancun becoming one of Mexico’s most p......
- betting in Cannes
08/08/2016The City of Cannes is located on the French Riviera. Tourists have been visiting the area for hundreds of years and it has become synonymous with the rich and famous. The Cannes film festival has been held here every year since 1949. Cannes enjoys a Mediterranean climate with infrequent rainfall. The Promenade de la ......
- Betting in Chile
30/11/2015In 1810, Napoleon dethroned The Spanish King, giving Chile the opportunity to become an Independent nation. Chile’s government has since undergone many alterations but the country’s independence has always remained steadfast. The military dictator, General Auguste Pinochet took control over Chile in 1973 and ruled unt......
- Betting in China
30/11/2015Many of the gambling activities played around the globe today, actually derived from China. For instance the game called “Keno,” which is a lottery-style game, generated enough profit to help with the building of China’s Great Wall. Dominoes were originally thought up by the Chinese in the 10th century. Traditional bo......
- Betting in Colombia
30/11/2015Columbia is situated to the northwest of Southern America; sharing borders with Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, Panama and Ecuador. Columbia was under Spanish rule from 1525 until 1830, when it was declared as the Republic of Columbia. Gambling existed illegally in Columbia throughout the Spanish colonial years, right up un......
- Betting in Costa Rica
30/11/2015Over the years, Costa Rica - located in Central America - has offered many types of gambling. Christopher Columbus first travelled to the east coast of the country in 1502, after which, the territory was taken over by the Spanish. By the middle of the 19th century, Independence was announced and later in 1889, democr......
- Betting in Croatia
30/11/2015The former country of Yugoslavia comprised of six republics, Croatia being one of them. The government’s gambling regulations meant that citizens could only place one type of sports bet at their state-controlled outlets. This bet involved choosing the outcomes of 13 football games in the same week When Croatia gained......
- Betting in Czech Republic
30/11/2015The Czech communist regime ended in 1989 under the movement known as the Velvet Revolution. Once the Iron Curtain had fallen, the Czech citizens were able to welcome a new democratic parliament. Czech separated from Slovakia in 1993, and officially became an independent state known as The Czech Republic. The current ......
- Betting in Denmark
30/11/2015Denmark joined the EU European Union in 1973. With regards to its gambling industry, bookies from abroad and independent Danish betting organisations are not permitted to trade in the country. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) regulates all state gambling activities and a national organisation called Dansk Spil runs......
- Betting in Ecuador
30/11/2015Ecuador is located in South America and is next to shares its borders with Peru and Columbia. Its gambling industry is considered to be the fastest growing in all of the continent and at the forefront of progression. In 2010, some 160 betting venues throughout the country provided approximately 25,000 full time jobs. ......
- Betting in Edinburgh
08/08/2016Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland which is part of the United Kingdom. The city attracts high volumes of tourists each year and is the second most visited place in the UK behind London. The capital city is also the seat of the Scottish Parliament. In 2014, Edinburgh’s population was reported to be 1.339 million. T......
- Betting in Egypt
30/11/2015Gambling venues have been available in Egypt since the 1950s with lotteries, casinos and sportsbooks proving popular throughout the nation. Six-sided dice found on archaeological digs have proven that games of chance were being enjoyed in Egypt thousands of years ago. Out of all of the Arab countries, Egypt has the mo......
- Betting in Estonia
01/02/2016The Republic of Estonia is located in the Baltic region of northernmost Europe, and shares its borders with Russia and Latvia. The capital city is Tallinn, which faces the Gulf of Finland. Estonia has a relatively small population of approximately 1.5 million, but despite this the country has a large gambling industry......
- Betting in Finland
01/02/2016Gambling in Finland is split into three main categories: bingo, casino and slot machines. All of which are governed under the 1966, Lottery Act. Regulated horse racing and sports gambling are also available and provide funds for non-profit organisations. Oy Veikkaus Ab manages the National Lottery as well as promotin......
- Betting in France
01/02/2016Many types of betting are legal within the realms of the French gambling industry and the country follows a similar model to the UK. The gambling companies available in both countries have many similarities and the punters seem to have similar betting tastes. Pari-Mutuel or PMU betting is apparent within a wide range......
- Betting in Frankfurt
08/08/2016Frankfurt is located in the German state of Hesse. It ranks as the fifth largest city in Germany with a population of over 700,000. Frankfurt is a major epicentre for finance and transport. It is also a hub for culture, tourism, education, trade fairs, festivals, opera houses and museums. Frankfurt provides plenty of ......
- Betting in Germany
01/02/2016Located within Europe, Germany is certainly considered a super power on the continent. The country has an impressive sporting portfolio and a vibrant and lucrative gambling industry. In Germany nearly all sports betting is permitted, which gives the citizens a lot of scope in terms of wagering. This has proven to be ......
- Betting in Gibraltar
01/02/2016Gibraltar is British territory located to the south of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a small land mass of six square kilometres with a population of approximately 30,000, making the city very heavily populated for its size. Gibraltar’s main areas of trade are within the finance sector and tourism. The state currency u......
- Betting in Glasgow
08/08/2016Glasgow is a port city in West Central Scotland situated on the banks of the River Clyde. Glasgow’s GDP per capita is the third largest in the UK behind Edinburgh and London. Glasgow has many manufacturing industries such as engineering, construction, shipbuilding, chemicals, textiles, brewing and distilling, and publ......
- Betting in Goa
08/08/2016Goa is a state in western India with a coastline that runs along the Arabian Sea. It is India’s smallest state by area and has the fourth smallest population in the country. Goa is also India’s most affluent state. Tourists, both domestic and international, flock to Goa for its beautiful beaches, flora and fauna, worl......
- Betting in Greece
01/02/2016The origins of gambling in Greece is extremely stretch back even further than the Olympic Games, which were first held in 776 BC. In Greek mythology, it is said that the gods threw dice to determine which area of the universe they would command. Today, the citizens enjoy playing Backgammon and lottery games machines, ......
- Betting in Hamburg
08/08/2016Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and the country’s biggest port with a population of approximately 1.7 million. Hamburg has played an important role in trading with Europe since the middle ages. It joined the Hanseatic League and free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire, then becoming a sovereign state und......
- Betting in Hong Kong
01/02/2016In 1842, the United Kingdom took control of Hong Kong from China as part of the treaty of Nanking. Until this point in time, the island had been an assortment of fishing villages. Following this, the Kowloon Peninsula was incorporated into the UK colony and in 1898, the whole area known as the New Territories - from K......
- Betting in Hungary
01/02/2016Hungary joined the European Union and NATO after regaining its freedom in 1991. Prior to this, the nation had been part of the Eastern Bloc after Russian were deployed to quell an anti-Soviet movement during the Cold War. In 1991, the Hungarian Gambling Act enabled a state monopoly to govern the nations gambling indus......
- Betting in Iceland
01/02/2016Iceland is located in the Northern Atlantic with Reykjavik, the capital city, being the northernmost city on the planet. Out of all of the Nordic countries, Iceland has the smallest population with approximately 310,000 citizens. However, as an island, it is the 18th largest worldwide. Akureyri and Reykjanebaer are tw......
- Betting in India
01/02/2016In India, all betting activities are strictly regulated with just two of its states legally permitted to promote gambling. Just one casino can be found in the state of Sikkim, while Goa offers seven gambling venues and five casino cruise ships located on the River Mandovi. The nation’s citizens spend over 1 trillion R......
- Betting in Israel
01/02/2016In 1948, Israel officially became an independent state. The country is located in the Mediterranean basin and shares its borders with Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Tel Aviv is the centre of the nation’s finances and Jerusalem is the capital. The parliamentary republic has a population of approximately 8 million ci......
- Betting in Italy
01/02/2016Italy’s gambling history can be traced back to 300BC, when a board game known as “Duodecim Scriptorum” was played. The dice-based game eventually evolved into the popular modern game of Backgammon. The Italian government also authorised the world’s very first casino, known as “The Ridotto”, which was located in Venice......
- Betting in Japan
01/02/2016Most types of gambling are prohibited in Japan, however horseracing and motor racing betting is accepted as they are regarded as public sports. Japan’s government have authorised horse race betting and the country is gaining global recognition in the sport. Horseracing is also enjoyed by the citizens and is a popular......
- Betting in Jeju Si
08/08/2016Jeju Si is the capital of Jejudo, an island off the North Coast of mainland South Korea. The city has a population of roughly 435,413 million citizens. It is a very popular holiday destination due to having warm summers and mild winters, and is often referred to as “the Island of the gods”. The city’s tourism industry......
- Betting in Las Vegas
08/08/2016In 1931, the Nevada State government opened up the gambling market to the general public by legalising all games of chance. Around that time the country was emerging from the Great Depression and it was thought that the promotion of the gambling industry would be advantageous to the state. As a result, Las Vegas grew ......
- Betting in Latvia
01/02/2016Since 1991, when it parted from Soviet Union rule, the Republic of Latvia has been an independent Baltic state. The country is run by a democratic parliament, and in 2004, they became a member of the European Union and NATO. Latvia currently has a population of approximately 2.2 million people. The language widely spo......
- Betting in Leeds
08/08/2016The city of Leeds is located in the English county of Yorkshire. Today, Leeds has a population of approximately 774 million citizens. Originally, Leeds started out as a small village, later growing into a local agricultural market town and eventually progressing into a thriving city and major industrial hub. Historica......
- Betting in Lima
08/08/2016In 1535, a Spanish conquistador called Francisco Pizarro originally founded the city of Lima. Since then it has developed to become Peru’s biggest city and capital. Today, Lima’s population is approximately 8.4 million citizens. Lima spreads throughout the valleys of the Rimac, Chillon and Lurin rivers along the Pacif......
- Betting in Lithuania
01/02/2016Lithuania is located in Northern Europe and is the biggest of the three Baltic States. It became independent from the Soviet Union in 1990. Lithuania is a democratic Republic and in 2004, joined the European Union as a full member. The currency used was the Litas until the recent change over to the Euro. The national ......
- Betting in London
08/08/2016London’s history can be traced back to around 50 AD when the Romans founded a civilian town and named it Londinium. For two millennia, London City has been a cosmopolitan area and a central hub for culture, governance and economics. It is likely that gambling activities were present in the early days of the city due ......
- Betting in Luxembourg
01/02/2016Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, bordered by Germany, France and Belgium. Since 1868, the nation has been run as a constitutional monarchy. It is the last Grand Duchy left in the world, with The Grand Duke Henri acting as head of state. The nation is governed by a Prime Minister from the chosen party of the C......
- Betting in Macau
08/08/2016Macau is situated on China’s southern coast. The peninsula was under Portuguese control until 1999, after which the region gained independence and reverted back to Chinese rule. Thereafter, Macau flourished becoming a popular tourist destination and an international hub for gambling. Business magnate, Stanley Ho is n......
- Betting in Madrid
08/08/2016Madrid is Spain’s capital city and with a population of approximately 3.2m citizens - it is also the country’s largest. Within the European Union, Madrid is the third largest city by population after London and Berlin. The city is divided into 21 districts, which are subdivided into a further 28 wards or barrios. The ......
- Betting in Malaysia
01/02/2016Malaysia gained independence from British rule in 1957. The country is run by a federal government and is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system, left over from the British Colonial years. In 2006, the Malaysian government changed the Betting Act of 1953 to outline gambling as troublesome and not in keeping ......
- Betting in Manila
08/08/2016Manila is the capital of the Philippines and by far the country’s largest city. Originally settled in 1571, the city spent 300 years under Spanish colonial rule and a brief spell under American and Japanese control before becoming fully independent in 1946. Gambling has been permitted in the city since 1976 when the s......
- Betting in Mexico
01/02/2016Mexico has not accepted gambling to the extent of many other Latin American nations; however, it is more tolerant towards the activity than the United States of America. Mexico is strongly connected with the Catholic Church which forbids most types of betting, however, Mexico’s political history has changed over the y......
- Betting in Minsk
08/08/2016A landlocked country in Eastern Europe, Minsk is the biggest city and capital of Belarus. It is located on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers. Minsk has a population of approximately two million citizens and has a major industrial presence within Belarus, contributing to almost half of the Belarusian domestic budget. It ......
- Betting in Morocco
01/02/2016The Islamic nation of Morocco condones many types of gambling, however the country’s gambling industry is relatively small. Lately, it seems that the Moroccan government might be looking to open up the market in view of to maximise tourist revenues and to benefit local companies. In 1956, Morocco became independent, h......
- Betting in Nepal
01/02/2016Nepal is situated in South Asia between India and Tibet and is home to Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the planet. The nation is home to around 30 million citizens of which 80% are Hindu. The national language is known as Nepali. Unlike many other nations in South Asia, Nepal licences and regulates casinos. In orde......
- Betting in New Zealand
01/02/2016Europeans first arrived in New Zealand in 1642 after which, the country became home to many missionaries, merchants and whalers who brought their gambling habits with them. The indigenous Maori people fully resisted any attempts to force European ways upon them and for 200 hundred years, the different cultures continu......
- Betting in Nicaragua
01/02/2016Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America but has a much smaller population than it neighbours, Honduras and Costa Rica. Most of the 6 million residents live in the capital Managua or one of six other major cities where Spanish is the national language and the Cordoba is the currency. From 1502, when Christ......
- Betting in Norway
01/02/2016Gambling in Norway has an illustrious past, similar to that of other European nations. Although it was briefly suppressed in the middle of the 20th century, Norway’s gambling industry gradually recovered, and by 1999, the countries wagering per capita elevated to reach third in all of Europe, with just Spain and Italy......
- Betting in Oman
01/02/2016The Sultanate of Oman is located in Southwest Asia and shares boarders with the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Oman consists of five different areas, Az Zahirah, Ash Sharqiyah, Al Batinah, Ad Dakhiliyah and Al Wusta. There are four administrations, Muscat, Musandam, Dhofar and Al Buraimi. Since 1970, th......
- Betting in Panama
01/02/2016The Republic of Panama is located in Central America and lies between Columbia and Costa Rica. In 1914, a 51 mile-long canal was built to enable ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The official language is Spanish and the currency used is the U.S. Dollar. The Spanish empire ruled Panama from 1538 ......
- Betting in Panama City
08/08/2016Panama City was founded by the Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Davila in 1519. The country had a long and eventful history prior to the completion of the man-made Panama Canal, which opened in 1914. In 1989, the country’s notorious dictator General Manuel Noriega was ousted and martial law was lifted, leading to the ......
- Betting in Paraguay
01/02/2016The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked country which is located in South America. It shares boarders with Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina. The country has 17 provinces and one capital, Asuncion. Paraguay’s population is approximately 6.5 million, the national languages spoken are Guarani and Spanish, and the official ......
- Betting in Paris
08/08/2016Despite the fact that Paris introduced the timeless table games of Roulette and Chemin de Fer to the world, the French gambling scene does not come close to matching the scale of Las Vegas, Macau, or indeed London. In fact, the English capital is home to more Roulette wheels per capita than Paris. In the French capita......
- Betting in Peru
01/02/2016The Republic of Peru is the third biggest country in South America; it is approximately three-times bigger than California. The nation shares borders with Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile. The official language spoken is Spanish and the currency used is the Nuevo Sol. Peru’s population has reached almost 3......
- Betting in Poland
01/02/2016Professional, Totolek and STS are the three major players in Poland’s gambling industry. Between them, these bookmakers manage in excess of 1000 betting shops nationwide. The Polish government has devised its own style of taxation on betting. The industry’s turnover is taxed at 10% and another 10% is levied on winnin......
- Betting in Portugal
07/02/2016In principle, Portuguese gambling laws do not permit games of chance. However, in the country’s former colony of Macau, Portuguese regulations allowed all sorts of gambling activity such as dog racing, Jai Jai and table games to take place for many years. The Portuguese government are of the opinion that such gambling......
- Betting in Posadas
08/08/2016Posadas is a capital city in the Argentine province of Misiones with a population of approximately 324,756 citizens. One might imagine that Buenos Aires, being the nation’s capital is the only place in Argentina to find significant recreational and cultural action but this is not the case. Posadas offers a wealth of a......
- Betting in Prague
08/08/2016Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It has a population of 1.247 million residents and is the 14th-biggest city within the European Union. Prague’s history spans over 11 century’s and has long been a European centre of politics, culture, and economics. In fact, Prague was once the capital of the Holy Rom......
- Betting in Reno
08/08/2016The city of Reno is located in the U.S. State of Nevada, close to the borders of California. Reno is often referred to as “The Biggest Little City in the World” due to its lively gambling and recreational scene which first began in the early 1930’s. The streets are adorned with bright neon garlands which are almost ......
- Betting in Riga
08/08/2016The capital city of Latvia is Riga. It is the country’s biggest city with a population over 600,000 residents. Riga is situated on the banks of the River Daugava, facing the Baltic Sea at the Gulf of Riga. Its ancient port has been a hub for trade since its founding in 1201, and more recently, the city has excelled in......
- Betting in Romania
07/02/2016Romania became free from communist rule with the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1989. The Romanians were then free to enjoy many aspects of Western lifestyles and cultures, which included sports and games. In 2003, government officials were keen to receive more tax revenues, and by allowing foreign contributions to i......
- Betting in Russia
07/02/2016There is much curiosity with regards to Russia’s Casinos and sportsbooks. For many years, Russian citizens were banned from all types of betting, and the same applied to gambling activities between friends. However, in the 1980s, the laws were changed meaning that Russia now enjoys a successful gambling industry. Russ......
- Betting in San Jose
08/08/2016The capital city of Costa Rica is San Jose (Spanish for Saint Joseph). San Jose is the nation’s biggest city and has a population of approximately 288,054 citizens. It is home to the seat of government and the centre of all political and economic matters in the country. San Jose is situated in the Central Valley and i......
- Betting in San Juan
08/08/2016San Juan is the capital and biggest city of Puerto Rico. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States and is officially called “Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista” (Municipality of the Capital City of Saint John The Baptist). The area was first settled by Spanish colonists in 1521, who named th......
- Betting in Santo Domingo
08/08/2016Santo Domingo is located on the banks of the river Ozama, which flows into the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital and biggest city of the Caribbean Nation, the Dominican Republic. The metropolitan population is approximately 2,908 million. Santo Domingo is in fact the oldest constantly populated European community in a......
- Betting in Saudi Arabia
07/02/2016The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is situated on the Arabian Peninsula. Its neighbours include Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia is the 14th biggest country on the planet and the population is roughly 28 million. Riyal is the official currency and the language most ......
- Betting in Seoul
08/08/2016Seoul is the capital city of Southern Korea. The word for capital city in the Korean language is “Seoul”. It is thought that the city was founded in 18BCE on the northern banks of the Han River. However, the city only began to grow into a large metropolis at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Today, Seoul’s population......
- Betting in Serbia
07/02/2016In 1964, gambling was made legal in Serbia (which was part of Yugoslavia) and the first casino appeared in Belgrade. By 1979, Casinos were being controlled by the government. Gambling activity is still permitted today, regardless of the country’s unsettled politics. Yugoslavia consisted of six republics until the 199......
- Betting in Sharm el Sheikh
08/08/2016The city of Sharm el-Sheikh is located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the coastal strip of the Red Sea in Egypt. For many centuries, Sharm el-Sheikh was a tranquil fishing village under Ottoman rule. However, having recognised that the region had a strategic location overlooking the Straits of Tiran at ......
- Betting in Singapore
07/02/2016Singapore became an independent country in 1965, having separated from Malaysia. Gambling activity in the “Garden City” had been an intrinsic part of local life for many years prior to independence. This was mainly because the British colonialists had brought with them the notion of lotteries, horse racing, rugby, foo......
- Betting in Slovakia
08/08/2016The Slovak Republic, also known as Slovakia is located in the East of Europe. The Parliamentary Republic is bordered by the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Hungary and Ukraine. Slovakia’s population exceeds 5 million, Slovak is the official language, and the nation uses the Euro as its official currency. From 1918, S......
- Betting in Slovenia
08/08/2016All gambling in Slovenia was completely banned up until 1989. After the country gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, gaming halls and casinos became available in the bigger cities. Later, in 1995, the Gambling Act authorized regulated gambling throughout the nation. The opening up of Slovenia’s gambling indust......
- Betting in Sofia
08/08/2016Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia, also happens to be the country’s biggest urbanization with a population of approximately 1.26 million citizens. Sofia is situated on the foothills of Mount Vitosha and has been inhabited by humans since at least 7000 BCE. Historical records indicate that a Celtic tribe settled in the So......
- Betting in South Africa
08/08/2016South African gambling activity has been strictly regulated since the late 1600s, and most forms of betting were completely banned in 1965. However, wagering on horseracing was not included in the ban and is still allowed to this day. In areas called Homelands, the construction of casinos took place throughout the 19......
- Betting in South Korea
08/08/2016South Korea divided from North Korea in 1948. Peace between the two countries was not achieved until 1953, although tensions are still present today. The Koreans are fond of Gambling and the country has a long history of betting games. An early form of dominoes known as “fighting tablet” was played in Korea, as were o......
- Betting in Spain
08/08/2016Spain is a country renowned for its love of gambling. In fact, Spain is ranked alongside Italy as one of Europe’s top countries for wagering. The Spanish people gamble twice as much as the British, and spend ten times more on betting than they do on insurance. The Spanish government has never opposed gambling activity......
- Betting in Sri Lanka
08/08/2016Sri Lanka is an island which has been inhabited for approximately 30,000 years. The Dutch and Portuguese began colonisation in the 16th century and later in the 1800s, the British took control of the nation and named it Ceylon. Sri Lanka became a Republic in 1972, and the first constitution was formed in 1978. A Civil......
- Betting in Sun City
08/08/2016Sun City is South Africa’s world famous luxury resort and casino. The city sits within natural landscape in between the National Park Game Reserve and the Elands River. The country’s biggest city, Johannesburg, and the administrative capital, Petoria, are only a couple of hours drive away. Sun City was created in 1979......
- Betting in Sweden
08/08/2016The very first signs of gambling activity in Sweden appeared as long ago as 1020. Around that time, Sweden’s King played a game of dice with the king of Norway as a decider over a piece of land. It is said that the King of Sweden prevailed with a winning pair of sixes. From this point on, gambling has been enjoyed by ......
- Betting in Switzerland
08/08/2016Switzerland is a land-locked country within Europe. Gambling activity was made illegal in 1921. The ban remained in place until 1993 - thereafter, Switzerland gradually became more liberal in its attitude towards gambling activities. The Swiss Federal Constitution arranges the nations gambling activities into two sep......
- Betting in Taiwan
08/08/2016Taiwan (also known as the Republic of China) is made up of many islands situated in the seas of Eastern Asia. Today, the country is run as a unitary sovereign state, and due to the region having been under occupation throughout history, any kind of gambling scene has been difficult to establish. Nearly all forms of ga......
- Betting in Tanzania
08/08/2016The United Republic of Tanzania is located in East Africa. The nation is bordered by Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean. The majority of its inhabitants occupy rural areas. English and Swahili are the official languages, and the Shilling is......
- Betting in Thailand
08/08/2016Gambling is an illegal practice in Thailand, with the exception of a couple of controlled betting activities. A State Lottery is available and managed by the Thai government. The lottery has no connections with sports, but is similar to foreign lotteries. Thailand’s Lottery also benefits the country’s economy. The ot......
- betting in the Genting Highlands
08/08/2016The Genting Highlands, also known as Resorts World Genting is a large elevated resort development in Malaysia. Considering the fact that the Malaysian government prohibited all forms of gambling when the country gained independence in 1957, it is surprising that such a large casino facility even exists. However, it al......
- Betting in The Gold Coast
08/08/2016The Gold Coast is a city located in the State of Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The region is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, surfing, intricate canals and waterway systems, buzzing city, national parks and rainforest. The Gold Coast region is just 58 miles from the state capital of Brisbane, cre......
- Betting in The Philippines
08/08/2016In 1946, the Republic of the Philippines finally achieved independence. For centuries previously, the country had been under Japanese, American and Spanish control. Gambling activity in the Philippines can be traced back to the late 1800s when cock fighting was actually classed as a national sport. Unlawful gambling a......
- Betting in the Port of Spain
08/08/2016Since 1757, Trinidad and Tobago’s capital city has been the Port of Spain. It is the country’s third-largest city, after San Fernando and Chaguanas. The city’s municipal population is approximately 43,396 and its metropolitan population is 128,126. The Port of Spain has the biggest container port on the island and it ......
- Betting in the US
08/08/2016The biggest gambling industry worldwide is in the United States of America. In a typical year the market achieves in excess of $80 billion worth of revenues. The industry creates approximately one million jobs and over $5 billion in local and state tax revenue. The U.S. has 50 states and each one can enforce their own......
- Betting in Turkey
08/08/2016The Republic of Turkey is located to the East of the Mediterranean Sea, connecting the continents of Asia and Europe. The country shares borders with Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Bulgaria. Turkey’s population is approximately 74 million, with the majority of people being of the Muslim......
- Betting in Ukraine
08/08/2016Ukraine achieved independence in 1991, having previously been under Russian rule for hundreds of years. However, even before the end of the cold war, Ukraine had enjoyed a lottery which was called the Molod’SportLoto or MSL. The lottery began in 1973, and is still popular today. Once Ukrainians had gained independence......
- Betting in Uruguay
08/08/2016The Republic of Uruguay is located in South America. The region is bordered by Brazil, Argentina and the Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay has a population of 3.3 million people - with the majority living in the capital city of Montevideo. The official language spoken is Spanish and the local currency is the Peso. During the 1......
- Betting in Venezuela
08/08/2016The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a South American country, bordered by Guyana, Brazil and Columbia. It has a population of approximately 33 million people and the official language spoken is Spanish. The capital city is Caracas and the local currency is the Fuerte. Venezuela became independent in 1811, after m......
- Betting in Venice
08/08/2016Throughout history, Venice has played a significant role in the subject of gambling. During the mid-17th century, Venice became home to the first ever legitimate casino. In the years following Italy’s Renaissance period, gambling infiltrated the rest of Europe, led by games such as Biribisso, Basset and Faro. These be......
- Betting in Vienna
03/09/2016Vienna is the capital of Austria and with a population of approximately 2.6 million, it is also the largest. Overall, it is the 7th-largest city by population within the European Union (EU). The city was home to the well-known psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud and this led to the country being nicknamed the “City of Dreams......
- Betting in Vietnam
08/08/2016After the Second Indo-china War of 1959-1975, Vietnam gained independence as a communist-ruled country. Economic development became the main focus as a lot of post-war rebuilding was required, and gambling was left to its own devices, leading to an increase in underground activity. By the end of the last century, Viet......
- Betting in Yemen
08/08/2016The Republic of Yemen is located at the top of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The region also includes approximately 200 islands. Yemen’s official currency is the Rial and the national language spoken is Arabic. Yemen differs from other Arab countries because it is the only nation in ......
- Betting in Zagreb
03/09/2016Zagreb is the north western capital city of Croatia. In 1991, Croatia became an independent republic. Over the years, the city has grown into a centre of industry and commerce, as well as a hub of manufacturing for items including electrical machines and devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and food and drink......
- Betting Manchester
08/08/2016Manchester is a major city located in the northwest of England. It is home to approximately 2.55 million residents. Evidence suggests that Manchester began as a Roman settlement in close proximity to where the river Irwell and the river Medlock meet. Manchester sits between the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Penn......
- Betting Mexico City
08/08/2016Mexico City is the capital of the Central American country of Mexico. It is the oldest and biggest city in Mexico. It is a federal district which is divided into 16 boroughs, and is also the seat of the federal government. Its metropolitan population is approximately 21.2 million citizens, and it is the largest Spanis......
- Betting Monte Carlo
08/08/2016Monte Carlo is a major district in the small independent country of Monaco located on the French Riviera. Monaco is the world’s second smallest country and gained independence in 1861 following the Franco-Monegasque Treaty. Gambling became legal in Monaco in 1854. Prince Florestan I attributed to the amended law, but ......
- Betting Monterrey
08/08/2016Monterrey is located in Mexico and is the capital city of north-eastern state of Nuevo Leon. As the third biggest metropolitan area in Mexico, it is home to many important industries such as business, steel, glass, cement, brewing and auto parts. Monterrey has a population of approximately 1.136 million residents. De......
- Betting New Orleans
08/08/2016New Orleans is located in the south-eastern U.S. State of Louisiana. The port city sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and has a metropolitan population of approximately 1.167m people. It is known as a city of music and for being the birth place of jazz. The popular colonial-era French Quarter is home to nightc......
- Betting Palma de Mallorca
08/08/2016Palma de Mallorca is located on the south coast of the Mediterranean island of Mallorca looking out towards the Bay of Palma. It is the capital city of Spain’s autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The population of the city is approximately 401,000, and the island’s urban area has a population of 517,285 citi......
- Bettiong in Berlin
08/08/2016Berlin is the Capital city of Germany. During the Cold War, it was divided by a wall and became the focal point of tensions between the Western and Eastern bloc countries. During this time of complication, the city did not attract a huge amount of tourism and was not a destination for entertainment activities. The reg......
