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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
American Wagering, Inc. (OTC BB:BETM.OB) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary AWI Gaming, Inc. (“AWIG”) completed the acquisition of, and commenced operations at, Sturgeon’s Inn & Casino in Lovelock, Nevada (“Sturgeon’s”) on March 1, 2006. The acquisition of Sturgeon’s is expected to be immediately accretive to the Company’s fiscal 2007 operating […]
Records are made to be broken, but the record that Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is going for is one that many thought would stand forever. Rollins is 20 games away from tying the immortal Joe DiMaggio’s 56 consecutive game hit streak. Rollins ended last season hitting safely in 36 straight games, and if he […]
Olympic Sports Data Services, Ltd., known online as Olympic Sports Book, one of the oldest and largest online sportsbooks, announced today it was changing the brand name of its online sportsbook to The Greek Sports Book. The name change to The Greek Sports Book is a natural transition, one which will enhance marketing campaigns, distinguish […]
Attorney General Mike Cox announced today that he has demanded that PowerPick Player’s Club of Michigan, L.L.C., a Grand Rapids based subsidiary of PowerPick America, L.L.C., stop selling subscriptions to lottery-ticket pools for Michigan Lottery games because the business violates state law. “Illegal gambling is just that: illegal,” said Cox. “My office will continue to […]
State Sen. Robert M. “Tommy” Tomlinson, an architect of the Pennsylvania gaming act, will be a featured speaker at the 2nd annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress on March 6-7. Sen. Tomlinson, who engaged in a decade-long fight to authorize slot machines at racetracks, was instrumental in crafting and passing Act 71, which allows up to 61,000 […]
As reported by Reuters: “South Africa’s biggest casino operator, Sun International, posted a 34 percent jump in first-half adjusted headline earnings per share on Thursday but said growth would slow in the second half. “Adjusted headline earnings per share in the six months to end-December rose to 248 cents from 185 cents in the year-ago […]
The Jackpot Factory Group, a leading online casino group that has paid out over $4 billion since its launch, unveiled an enormous slot promotion called “Slot Madness.” During March, the group’s casinos ? All Slots Casino, All Jackpots Casino, First Web Casino, and Wild Jack Casino ? will reward over 1,500 players with cash prizes […]