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 […]
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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 […]
What a tangled mess! The introduction of the UIGEA was a scandal in itself, and the battle over its legality continues around the globe. Now the Unites State’s responsibility to compensate for damages is in the hands of the WTO. Also in question by many is the country’s credibility and poor judgment. Do other countries […]
The United States set themselves up for trouble with the introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006. Finally, the dominos are in place…hopefully all we have to do now is watch them fall. Presently, there are many problems with the current legislation, and these flaws cannot be ignored by any citizen, […]
We all love the game of poker, but for some of us it is becoming increasingly difficult to play the game legally. There has been much controversy over whether skill or chance predominates the game, but most court rulings in the U.S. have labeled it a game of chance. As a way around this skill […]
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 […]