As reported by Reuters: “Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour on Thursday said preparations for Hurricane Katrina were as good as they could have been, waving off doubts raised by a video showing U.S. President George W. Bush being warned of the severity of the storm the day before it hit. “Barbour also forecast a revival of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “State gambling regulators issued their first licenses of any kind Tuesday — to six companies that can manufacture slot machines to be sold in the state. “…The licenses are subject to 40 conditions set by the board to comply with state gambling law. “Companies receiving the licenses are Aristocrat […]
As reported by the BBC: “The UK’s first gaming academy, to teach trainee croupiers the tricks of the trade, will be officially opened in Lancashire on Wednesday. “Blackpool and The Fylde College has built its own training casino in the resort, earmarked to benefit from the government’s gambling law reforms. “Courses ranging from GCSE to […]
As reported by Reuters: “Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour on Thursday said preparations for Hurricane Katrina were as good as they could have been, waving off doubts raised by a video showing U.S. President George W. Bush being warned of the severity of the storm the day before it hit. “Barbour also forecast a revival of […]
Calvin Ayre, Bodog.com’s Founder & CEO, has gone from the face of online gambling to the face of the world’s ultra-rich. Mr. Ayre is the subject of the cover story in the latest issue of Forbes, the world’s leading magazine for business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.“This feature article in Forbes is good for Bodog.com and […]
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 […]