Twinspires.com is a website where horseracing enthusiasts can go to place bets. It is operated by the owners of the Kentucky Derby, who claim it is a legal gambling operation. Within their FAQ page, they cite a provision that was added to the anti-gambling laws in the year 2006. They interpreted the provision as protecting […]
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Superstitions are common among game-lovers. They are particularly common in gambling games and sports. There is a story behind every superstition—whether unique and personal or ordinary and widely practiced. Take a moment to think of some of your own. If your superstition is a common one, do you know how it originated? If it […]
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 […]
Just as you read facial expressions and body language of your poker opponents, there are signals to be aware of while playing poker online. Chances are if you don’t know how to read an “online poker face” you are sending telltale signals subconsciously to your opponents. Through your experiences in the game of poker, […]
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 […]
Poker is a favorite among gamblers and is, therefore, the most debated. Various courts around the world rule it unlawful because it is a game of chance. Other courts rule that it is a game of skill. Why the confusion? It shouldn’t take a genius to figure out that poker is a game of skill. […]