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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Your experiences with online gambling should be a pleasant one. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you begin. It is important to know how to choose online casinos and payment methods that are best for you. You should also know the tax implications and how to stay in control of […]
If you are a United States Citizen, you know that due to the new laws, it has become very difficult to find online casinos that will accept U.S. gamblers. It is even more difficult to find online banking companies that will service U.S. citizens. But people still want to gamble, and they will find loopholes […]