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Canadian Pediatric Society Warns Against Teen Gambling

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Canadian Pediatric Society Warns Against Teen Gambling
With online gambling becoming much more prevalent around the world over the past decade, children have been more susceptible to gambling problems than ever before. Lawmakers in dozens of jurisdictions have been balancing the line between gambling expansion and problem gambling.Now, the Canadian Pediatric Society has released an opinion that is warning parents and legislators about the dangers of allowing children to gamble, even in a friendly atmosphere with no money at stake. The dangers, according to the group, run deeper than just addiction.”If children are playing cards or dice games for money, even if it’s with their family members, then they are gambling,” said Dr. Jorge Pinzon, in a press release. “It seems harmless, but as kids get older, these behaviors can develop into more serious gambling activities. And far too many youth develop problems with gambling.”That opinion is not knew among doctors, as psychiatrists have been warning about the dangers of adolescent gambling for years. The difference, however, is now the children have gambling much more readily available with the Internet gambling boom hitting a fever pitch in recent years.”When I was young, you couldn’t go on the Internet and create accounts to gamble,” said Warren Combs, an Ontario resident. “These days, the kids can get their hands on a parents credit card, and off to the computer they go. Sometimes the parents don’t find out until after their next credit card bill. In some cases, I bet they don’t find out at all.”There are safeguards in place at most online casinos that will keep children from gaining access to the cash sites. Online poker has become one of the hottest ways to gamble online, with many countries regulating the industry over the past five years. Even with regulation, the Canadian Pediatric Society believes more needs to be done.”In this increasingly web-based and networked era, a new frontier has evolved and to date, the impact of new technology on this significantly ‘risky business’ has not been elucidated. Research into online gambling is needed to better support our youth, particularly males, who engage in this type of practice.” May 8, 2012Posted By April GardnerStaff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.comSubmit News!

“Black Friday” Anniversary

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Black Friday Anniversary
One year ago, the DoJ seized the domains of several well-known online poker sites and handed down several indictments. Later it was dubbed Black Friday by the online poker industry. The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) reminded U.S. online poker players of this anniversary by putting out this video titled the Players Will Never Fold. John Pappas, PPAs executive director said, Its been a full year since the rights of millions of American poker players were trampled and we are calling on congress to reverse this wrong and reinstate our basic freedoms. Since that day, the PPA and the American Gaming Association (AGA) has lobbied hard against state by state online poker in favor of a federal law regulating all online poker in the United States. Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., AGA president and CEO reiterated last week why the AGA is in favor of regulation, As long as these sites are operating outside the reach of U.S. law enforcement and with little to no regulation, Americans who continue to patronize them will be at risk of being defrauded. Related posts: Professor I. Nelson Rose Take on Black Friday 10th Anniversary of iNetBet Online Casino BLACK MARKET ON THE CARDS FOR ONLINE GAMBLING INDUSTRY? NO BAIL UNTIL AT LEAST FRIDAY FOR DAVID CARRUTHERS FRIDAY THE 13TH BUSH SET TO SIGN INTERNET GAMBLING BILL INTO LAW This entry was posted on Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 2:08 pm and is filed under Online Casino News and Information. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Manitoba Lottery to Provide Online Gambling

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:36:10 +0000

Manitoba Lottery to Provide Online Gambling
BCLC released a press release showing that it is headed in a new direction concerning its online business. It is partnering withManitoba Lotteries to provide the people of Manitoba, Canada online gambling. We launched online gaming in British Columbia to provide a secure and legal option for people who play online and to keep revenues in the province that otherwise would be going to illegal gambling sites, said the Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister Responsible for BCLC. We are pleased to share our expertise with Manitoba to strengthen regulated online gambling in Canada. BCLC provides regulated online gamblingto British Columbians since 2004 through theirPlayNow.com website. Innovation is key to growth in any business, said Michael Graydon, President and CEO of BCLC. We are creating a new revenue stream for BCLC by leveraging our experience and the expertise of our best-in-class vendors and providing these services to another jurisdiction. The website is expected to launch in 2013 and will be developed, designed, tested and mostly managed by the BCLC. It is suppose to start out with casino and poker games and a possibility of sports betting and bingo. The site will be regulated bythe Manitoba Gaming Control Commission. Read the entire press release here. Related posts: ANTIGUA AMBASSADOR THINKS NEW US CONGRESS MAY PROVIDE HOPE FOR ONLINE GAMING French State Lottery Going After Gambling Execs Pennsylvania Lottery: Online Poker Bill Could Decimate Sales UIGEA Causes New Hampshire Lottery to Lose Millions Confused Kentucky Rakes in Millions on Lottery Win! This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 10:39 pm and is filed under Online Casino News and Information. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Android Air Launched by All Slots Casino

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:54:25 +0000

Android Air Launched by All Slots Casino
All Slots Casino already has a very popular mobile casino that both veteran All Slots players use, as so new mobile casino players. The All Slots Mobile Casino has announced the launch of the Android Air application that will offer mobile casino players who use Android mobile devices some vast improvements. The new Android Air app for the All Slots Mobile Casino is available for those who are running the version 2.2 and newer on their Android mobile devices, the Android smart phone or the Android tablet. Mobile casino players who use this new app should expect to have better high definition graphics and clear sound effects. Those who download the new app will immediately have 22 available mobile casino games that range from roulette, and blackjack to video poker and mobile casino slot games. The new app runs on Adobe Air and players can use either Wi-Fi or a 3G connection to download the app. The quick download allows players to enjoy a better user experience, with no waiting time to play games and a more efficient interface. As an added perk, All Slots Mobile Casino is awarding all those who download the app and register with the mobile casino, a free $5 bonus. The All Slots Casino Vice President of Player Affairs, David Brickman, said: As people migrate into using their mobile devices more often, we find that mobile phones are not only a means of communication but also a source of entertainment. All Slots Casino is excited about this new mobile casino platform for Android and were looking forward to seeing how our players respond to this advanced casino experience. All Slots Mobile Casino and the All Slots Online Casino are both powered by online casino software created by Microgaming, the leading online gambling software provider. Related Posts Jackpot Capital Casino Slots Winner Kentucky Domain Names Ruled Forfeited Mr. Green and Microgaming Agreement Karate Pig Slot Soon at Microgaming Playtech Releases Good 2011 End of Year Results Share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…

Blacklisted Casinos

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Blacklisted Casinos
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ACC Tourney Betting Preview: Hurricanes And Seminoles Quarterfinals

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:00:09 +0000

ACC Tourney Betting Preview: Hurricanes And Seminoles Quarterfinals
The ACC is considered by most to be the best college basketball conference in the country. Bettors routinely have a hard time picking winners in a conference that sends an average of five to seven teams a year to the NCAA Tournament. This season, the league will again send that many teams to the Big Dance, but which teams go is the surprising part.The Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes have been brought to the ACC with the hopes of building the conferences reputation in football. Over the past couple of years, however, the Hurricanes and Seminoles have shown that they can also build competitive basketball teams.Florida State has been to the NCAA Tournament several years in a row, ironically, with former Miami Coach Leonard Hamilton. The Seminoles coach again has his team headed towards the tournament, with a #16 ranking coming into the ACC Tournament this week.Miami is a different story. They have not been to the NCAA Tournament since 2008, but by most accounts, this year’s team is just one win away from ending that drought. The Hurricanes smoked Georgia Tech in their ACC opener, and now face rival FSU with a spot in the tournament semi-finals on the line.The Seminoles are the betting favorites in the game, but that should not deter the Hurricanes. The last time the two teams met, it was Miami that walked off the court winners. The team that survives tonight will most likely be looking at a third match-up with Duke in the semis. The Seminoles and Hurricanes have both beaten Duke this season.North Carolina has already advanced to the conference semi-finals with a win over Maryland this afternoon. Duke will be taking on Virginia Tech, and North Carolina State and Virginia will do battle to determine the other two teams that will join Carolina and the FSU, Miami, winner, in the semis on Saturday. March 9, 2012Posted By Vincent Tapoglia IIIStaff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.comSubmit News!

Online Gambling and Women in the UK

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:00:21 +0000

Online Gambling and Women in the UK
There has recently been a survey undertaken by an online consumer search and behavior organization, Hitwise. The findings of the research were publicized by the Belle Rock online casino group. The research showed the updated statistics regarding women and online gambling in the United Kingdom. Interestingly, the survey found that the number of female online gamblers in the UK has risen to nearly 50 percent. The Hitwise survey took into account all UK- based online casinos, not only those that form part of the Bell Rock group of online casinos. There was a similar survey done in 2007. Between 2007 and 2010, the number of women participating in online gambling in the UK has increased fourfold, bringing the actual numbers to nearly as much as the men who are gambling online. As of 2011, women now constitute 48.38% of the UK players, with 51.62% being male. The survey notes that this increase in numbers is likely because women feel safer being able to gamble online from the comfort of their own homes, rather than at land based casinos. Many online casino sites and online bingo sites have noticed the trend that more women are taking part in online gambling, and have made sure to offer games and chat rooms that are specially designed with women in mind. There are also whole online gaming sites that have been designed with women in mind. The survey shows that men seem to vary the kind of online gambling that they take part in , and that women tend to stick more to one choice. Men are likely to play online poker, sports betting, online roulette, and other games, while women are more drawn towards games such as online casino slots and also online bingo games. Female bingo players already outnumber the male bingo players by a huge margin. Related Posts Manhattan Slots March Promotions Paddy Power Promo InterCasino Hosts Marvel-ous March Promo Mobile Gaming on the Up and Up Fire Opals Online Slot from WagerWorks Share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…

Casino payouts aren't worth the ante

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Casino payouts aren't worth the ante
Casino payouts aren’t worth the anteSource: The Globe and MailThursday 15th March, 2012To meet their revenue needs, governments often turn to gambling as a desirable alternative to raising taxes.The process is well-scripted.First, announcements are made, often shrouded in business-speak, as if government were investing in a new manufacturing plant for the good of the economy.Then the corporate social responsibility messages kick in… …Read the full story at The Globe and Mail

Microgaming Wins Casino Software Award

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:36:20 +0000

Microgaming Wins Casino Software Award
Microgaming has released a Press Release announcing a recent exciting win that the company has achieved in the online gaming world. The company is known to be the largest provider of online gaming software worldwide, and is also known to be trustworthy. It seems that not only do the online gaming operators like and appreciate Microgaming, but those who play in Microgaming powered online gambling sites do too. The award that Microgaming won is the award for best casino software from the Gambling Online Magazines Readers Choice Awards. This means that it is the readers and players who have voted Microgaming to the top spot for the best casino software award. This is the eighth time that the Readers Choice Awards has taken place, and Microgaming has now won the same award both last year and this year. Because the people, rather than the gaming industry itself, is voting for a winner, it is often felt that this collective voice should be listened to, because when it comes down to it, these are the end users who have chosen the Microgaming online gaming software provider above the other software providers. There are of course other excellent online casino software providers in the industry, however, according to popular opinion, Microgaming has come out on top again this year. The Microgaming Chief Executive Officer, Roger Raatgever, had the following to say: Microgaming prides itself on being an industry leader, and always striving to stay one step ahead in developing casino software, so we are extremely pleased to have won this award. Mr. Raatgever further noted: We work hard to not only maintain but build on our strengths in the e-gaming sector and the fact that we have won this award again is a testament to our commitment to providing unsurpassable software. The fact that we were chosen by readers makes this achievement even more satisfying as our end goal is always to create the best possible gaming experience for the players. Related Posts Microgaming Releases Nine Games this February Beach Life Slot Hit at Over Five Million Roxy Palace Online Casino Offers No Deposit Bonus Neteller Upgrades Features to Improve Service Casino Grand Prix Promo at All Slots Casino Share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…

Grand Monaco Casino is Newest from Microgaming

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Grand Monaco Casino is Newest from Microgaming
July 28 marks the launching of Grand Monaco Casino, a brand new venue from Microgaming. The Grand Monaco Casino will be a welcome addition in the small pool of Microgaming licensed online casinos. It appears that the world’s largest online casino software provider has strengthened its efforts into maintaining its widely successful licensees in their campaign for increased market shares. The breadth of the company’s efforts also indicate that there is an intense focus on taking the casino platform to new heights, creating a bigger challenge for its competitors. Grand Monaco Casino is run by one of the best teams of online casino executives to be put together. The key members of the Grand Monaco Casino team boast of being involved in the founding of some of today’s most successful online casino operators. With this, players are assured all-new and groundbreaking gambling experience, combined with faultless service while being based on the most exhilarating online gambling platform available in the market. Online Gambling Insider, a leading online gambling portal, is welcoming the addition of the Grand Gaming Group into the gambling industry. Ryan D, co-founder end chief editor at Online Gambling Insider, said: “We are delighted with the arrival on the scene of The Grand Gaming Group and their first online casino, Grand Monaco. We are convinced that online casino enthusiasts around the world will realize from the second that they visit the website that they are dealing with a highly professional group.”