By Samantha Williams Contrary to what other people may think, there’s not much money in poker, compared to other casino games, such as baccarat, the game of the elite, and blackjack. In fact, you’re losing more. You may ask then, “Why are there so many people who are still willing to gamble in poker such […]
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By Samantha Williams Come on, admit it. You have either played the game or have thought of playing the game. After all, the game of strip poker is not limited to rowdy college students who got down on their luck at Vegas and are just consoling themselves with their losses, or who just want to […]
By Samantha Williams Today, online gambling is on its peak point and proving very harmful to most of the families as children log on without their parents permission and losses thousands dollars without any safeguards or protections. Online gamblers have targeted young kids and their population is thrice the gambling problems in the adults. Online […]
By Samantha Williams Gambling gives thrill and ego satisfaction that the winner is above the rest of others in the group. The prizes apart, it is the feeling of elation one experiences at the time of winning that kindles the spirit to indulge in gambling on innumerable varieties, sizes and specimens. Gambling is a game […]
By Samantha Williams Famous gunfighter, John -Doc- Holliday, who is best known for being one of the good guys in the gunfight at the OK Corral, once said that “poker is an honest trade.” Holliday knew this well. A former dentist, Holliday had to quit medicine because of tuberculosis and thus made his living playing […]
Land-based casinos are changing their wagering methods to non-cash systems. This will ensure a safer environment, and faster paced wagers. This seems like a great idea, but is there a double standard here? Cash Systems, Inc. now has a new payment method called Powercash. Casino clientele must register for the casino player’s club card with […]
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to address the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The hearing took place on November 14 as a result of lobbyist efforts from the Poker Players Alliance. The purpose was to discuss methods of regulation vs. prohibition and to define what is legal and what is not. Since the […]
There was a disturbing article in Cleveland, Ohio’s Plain Dealer on October 11th. Very often there is more to a story than what is reported, and I hope that everyone (or at least most people) can read in between the lines. This story is about prohibiting cash-paying games, such as the video “tic-tac-toe” machines […]
Have you ever gathered your friends together for a gambling party? Has it ever turned sour or produced hard feelings among your guests? One way to avoid this is to throw an online gambling party. Set up a time and place as you would any gambling party, and tell your friends to bring their […]
Why is there so much controversy about online gambling, and why is the Unites States Government attempting to stifle or even ban participation from its citizens? After the introduction of the UIGEA, it is illegal in many states to open an account for online gambling. At land-based casinos, you can pull money out of […]