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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calvin Ayre, one of the pioneers of online gaming, formally announced today the launch of the Calvin Ayre Foundation web site. The Foundation, which is federally registered in Costa Rica, is active in supporting charitable causes throughout the world. Founded by Mr. Ayre in 2004, the Foundation’s aim is to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements […]
What are the three most important things a professional considers when betting a game? Price, price and price. Getting the best number on every game will turn a 50% handicapper into a net winner and allows a 53% capper to show a handsome profit at season’s end. Every penny you’re able to shave off of […]
Know It AllGambling in Mississippi is some centuries old. Even before Europeans or Africans called the state their home, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other Indian people in the region gambled regularly. Early accounts tell that American Indians were fond of games and gambling. Amongst the popular sports was stick ball, or ishtaboli, which means little brother […]
Although not everyone is ready to see a gay romance dominate the Oscars, Brokeback Mountain is an obvious favorite with both critics and odds makers. Aces.com favors the controversial picture to win at 1-10 odds (odds at Aces.com as of March 2, 2006). Although Aces.com is a little bit of Las Vegas online, they’re offering […]
When Daniel Pfeiffer was 17 years old, he became captivated by a card game his father invented. A mathematician, Arthur Pfeiffer found poker interesting but thought chance played too large a role in the game, so in 1984 he created a version of poker called “Pickem,” which eliminated the element of luck. All cards were […]