Monthly Archives: March 2006
People who gamble on the Internet may tend to have more serious gambling addictions than people who wager in other ways, according to a study released Sunday. The report, published by the American Psychological Association, focused on visitors to dental and medical clinics. “There is a significant gambling problem among people who visit medical and […]
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 28 June 2001 and was given Royal Assent by the Governor-General on 11 July 2001. The passage of the IGA was an important element of the Government’s policy of preventing the escalation of the harmful effects of gambling on the Australian community. […]
Many kids enjoy using the Web to find entertaining activities like online games. Sometimes when searching for a new game site they may also find gaming and gambling sites. While most games and activities are legal for minors, gambling is not.See below for tips about how to help your kids avoid online gambling.What’s the difference […]
Legislation focused on cracking down on the thriving business of online gambling was introduced in Congress this week to tighten existing laws that outlaw the practice in the U.S. The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, sponsored by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Rick Boucher (D-VA), would update the U.S. Wire Act, which prohibits gambling over telephone […]
Over four million Britons are regular internet gamblers according to research from online measurement firm Nielsen/NetRatings. The National Lottery website is the most popular, with 1.4 million visitors in an average month. Well-known high street brands such as Ladbrokes and William Hill are also in the top ten sites. A new government bill will require […]
Bingo casinos – bingo is a very simple game and is usually offered by all casinos. Unlike slot machine, it has being played since a long time. Each bingo player is given a card that is marked with a grid containing a unique combination of numbers or blank spaces. The winning pattern that is to […]
A survey examining cyber-addiction in the workplace found that a remarkable 25 percent of employees responded in the affirmative when asked about whether they indulged in an addictive Internet activity form workplace. When asked about what forms of Web activities, they believed were most addictive, online gambling was rated as the fifth most addictive activity […]
What does the term meanThe word virtual gambling is actual a bit of a paradox, as it can be defined but yes experienced!!Understanding what gambling means in word is something like this: the word virtual suggests something that is almost real but nevertheless is only an illusion. But however in this type, that is virtual […]
Chicago is the largest city of Illinois, in the northeast part of the state on Lake Michigan. It is also a major port and a commercial, financial, industrial and cultural center of the Middle West. It is the third largest U.S. city. It was nearly destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1871 and has a […]
As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald: “The Bracks Government’s bid to maximise returns from gambling in Victoria is gathering pace with the release of four issue papers for the review into the gaming machine, wagering and Club Keno licences. “Victoria’s Gaming and Racing Minister, John Pandazopoulos, called for submissions from industry stakeholders and members […]
Bingo casinos – bingo is a very simple game and is usually offered by all casinos. Unlike slot machine, it has being played since a long time. Each bingo player is given a card that is marked with a grid containing a unique combination of numbers or blank spaces. The winning pattern that is to […]
Paddy Power, Ireland’s largest bookmaker, today launched betting on Europe’s oldest poker tournament, the Irish Open. The tournament, being held in Dublin from 15-17 April 2006, is one of the richest in Europe with a ?1 million guaranteed prize pool and ?50,000 added by the sponsors, paddypowerpoker.com Continuing a tradition of great value, innovative and […]
GameTech International, Inc., a leading designer, developer and marketer of electronic bingo equipment and bingo systems, today announced financial results for the Company’s first quarter ended January 31, 2006. Net income totaled $839,000 or $0.07 per fully diluted share compared with $1,000, or $0.00 per share in the same period in 2005. Revenue for the […]