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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.

Multi-Bet Baccarat

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:18:08 +0000

Multi-Bet Baccarat
32Red Casino unveils a new multi-bet baccarat game. This game is powered by an industry leader in the gaming software development – Microgaming, and is a great new additional to 32Red gaming selection.As it sounds, Multi-bet baccarat allows you to place more then one bet on the table at the same time, with anything from 1 to 9 hands on each game. The game is being played with eight decks of cards, and boasts a number of new features that boost your chances of winning big. How to play Multi-Bet Online Baccarat In a case that you are new to Baccarat, then you will be glad to know that you can find Baccarat rules displayed within the game itself to ensure that you know how to play this simple game. Key things to know about Multi-Bet Baccarat include the following: Multi-Bet Baccarat allows Card Peeking, which allows you to rotate, twist and peek at the cards dealt As mentioned above, Players are able to bet on a minimum of 1 hand, and a maximum of 9 hands If the banker or you have a total of an 9 or a 8, you will both stand Side bets pays out 11:1, while Tie bets will pay out 8:1 If your total is 5 or less, you will hit, but if you have anything above 5, you will stand Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings all have a card value of 0 Aces have a card value of 1, while cards from 2-9 are worth their face value The hand with the highest total will win the game For more information on Multi-Bet Baccarat Gold go to 32Red Casino Release Date: 25 September 2011 More Microgaming Software New Casino Games Multi-Player Roulette Triple Pocket Hold’em Poker Deuces Wild Level-Up Video Poker Jacks or Better level-up Poker French Roulette Gold Subscribe to this new casino games feed

Manitoba Lottery to Provide Online Gambling

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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

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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…

Online Progressive Slots for Microgaming Platform

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Online Progressive Slots for Microgaming Platform
Online Progressive Slots (Microgaming Platform) (Part 2) Written by: BondedCasinos.com StaffDate: 23 June, 2008 Both land-based and online casinos have progressive versions of many of their games. Especially slots and video poker. But slots lovers will quickly learn the jackpots are much bigger at online progressive slots due to the simple volume of people playing the games. Software providers incorporate the play from all the casinos to which they provide the games into the progressive jackpots so they get much bigger and payout more often. Huge money jackpots are hit regularly and paid out providing you’re playing at a reputable casino. Progressives are also offered in other game types that won’t be found at most land-based casinos. Not too mention even if you did find them they won’t have near the size jackpots that online progressives accumulate. Online slots games both progressive and not .. offer automatic play meaning you can set it to spin with settings that allow for the game to be stopped after a big win, a set amount of money is won … or lost. Progressive slot games found online offer a variety of credit values … so there are games to fit anybody’s budget though those games that cost less to play seldom boast the sizeable jackpots that the higher stakes progressives will payout. Keep an eye on the progressive games and over a short period of time you’ll get an idea at what amount they tend to payout thus giving you the advantage of knowing when to play that respective game. On an ironic note … there have even been players that have hit progressive jackpots twice in the same day or within a short period of time between the two wins. ……. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better! If you would like to read more about online slots you can read the previous article about the general aspects of microgaming casino slots by clicking here.

Online Gambling and Women in the UK

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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…

How profitable is online poker?

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How profitable is online poker?
WagerX Online Poker Reviews How profitable is online poker? Written for WagerX.com July 2008 With so many new online gamblers drifting over to the poker rooms to try and win some money, several players are asking the question; how profitable can online poker be?Poker is far different to the majority of casino games because instead of playing against the house, you are playing against the other players at the table. The house or poker rooms are obviously profiting from your play through the rake they take from each pot, but the odds of each situation will not be in favour of the house, because any money that you win or lose will not directly come from them but from your opponents. This means that poker can actually be a profitable game in the long run, whereas in other games like craps and roulette, there is no possibility that you could be a long-term winner.As with most casino games, there is an element of luck incorporated into the game of poker. However, there is also a vital element of skill that you can manipulate by the way you bet your hands. Therefore some players can make better decisions than others, and so they will be able to win more money from the game. The more you improve your skill in the game of poker, the greater opportunity you will have to win money and make profitable decisions at the table. So with the correct knowledge and ability, there is no reason why any gambler cant win money from poker on a regular basis.Now this is where the interesting question arises how much money can potentially be won from poker? The amount you can win from the game is almost limitless, as there are numerous poker pros making hundreds of thousands of dollars everyday from simply playing cards. If you dont believe me, head over to a top online poker room and check out the high stakes tables. It is not uncommon to see pots in excess of $100,000 exchanging hands at peak times.Obviously this is not ideally going to be attainable for the new players to the game, but there is no reason why this level cannot be reached over time. However, to become a successful winning poker player it takes time and effort. You will need to practice regularly and read up on good strategy. Texas Holdem is currently the most popular game as it is easy to pick up, and you should have no trouble finding good Texas Holdem strategy on the Internet and from books. By reading and learning such strategy you can improve your game and learn how make each individual decision at the table profitable.If you are new to the game and you are in full time employment making an average wage, it is perfectly feasible that after a few months of learning, you could be pulling in a couple of hundred every month to supplement your income. The only restraints from making money are the amount you have to gamble with and your ability to play well. As your ability improves, your winnings will increase. Then as your winnings increase, the amount you can play for will increase and so on. With the right amount of dedication and effort, poker could potentially be an upward spiral of success and winnings over time.

U.S. Department of Justice Reverses Stance on Online Gambling

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U.S. Department of Justice Reverses Stance on Online Gambling
Merry Christmas U.S. online gambling!! Last week, right before the Christmas holiday was to begin, U.S. online gamblers got the best present of all. The Department of Justice had changed its stance and is now stating the Wire Act of 1961 only applies to sports betting. Back in July, Senators Harry Reid and Jon Kyl as well as Illinois and New York ask the DoJ to clarify its position regarding online gambling and poker in regards to the Wire Act. With this new official stance, states will now rush to take advantage with new lottery games as well as the possibility of using the same cross state tactics used for the major lottery games to allow online poker back into the United States. According to the office of legal counsel for the Justice Department; We conclude that the Criminal Divisions premise is incorrect and that the Wire Act prohibits only the transmission of communications related to bets or wagers on sporting events or contests. Attorney General Ronald Weich said in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that; in states that ban various forms of gamblingincluding Internet pokerthe Department will be able to investigate and prosecute those gambling businesses under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and other sections of the criminal code. With this new stance, even more pressure is on Congress to have legislation in place to regulate online gambling. This change in stance by the DoJ has cleared a path by which individual states can move forward on setting up their own offerings for online gambling. The Poker Players Alliance released a press release where its executive director, John Pappas applauding the clarification and called for Congress to act now, This is a much needed clarification of an antiquated and often confusing law. For years, legal scholars and even the courts have debated whether the Wire Act applies to non-sporting activity. Todays announcement validates the fact that Internet poker does not violate this law. The PPA commends Assistant Attorney General Seitz for recognizing this. However, this ruling makes it even more important that Congress act now to clarify federal law, and to create a licensing and regulation regime for Internet poker, coupled with clear laws and strong enforcement against other forms of gambling deemed to be illegal. Related posts: Justice Department defends using dated laws in gambling arrests iMEGA Responds, Contests U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal Motion in UIEGA Challenge $470,00 of Seized Online Gambling Funds Go to Police Department Online Casino PartyGaming Volunteers Information to US Dept of Justice Court of Justice Sides with Austria This entry was posted on Monday, December 26th, 2011 at 4:09 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.

Nevada Moving Forward With Online Gambling Licensing

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Nevada Moving Forward With Online Gambling Licensing
The Top Online Casino Gambling News Reporting Organization! The state of Nevada has always been ahead of the game when it comes to gambling in the US. They were the first to build the big, glitzy casino resorts that are now found in dozens of states throughout the country. Nevada also led the way in combining entertainment with casino gambling.Now, as all of the other states are finally catching up to Nevada, the state has taken the next step towards ensuring that they remain the number one gaming destination in the US. This week, according to Poker News Daily, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board announced that they will be taking applications for online gambling licenses beginning in February.This announcement puts Nevada on pace to become the first state in the country to regulate Internet gambling. New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year regulating online gambling, but that legislation was vetoed by Governor Chris Christie, leaving Nevada as the only state which currently has an online regulation law on the books.Existing casino operators have begun partnering this year with foreign online gaming companies. The goal was to partner with a company that already has the technology in place to handle the safeguards that will be required upon gaining a license in Nevada. The Gaming Board has already said that the requirements will be strict, and that only operators who meet these requirements will gain a license.Nevada passed their online gambling law earlier this year, with the stipulation that they would not authorize online gambling until the federal government changed their current laws. That process is underway, with several lawmakers proposing bills that would end the country’s prohibition on Internet gambling. Federal legislators are expected to revisit the issue later this year.In Nevada, competition from other US states, and Macau, has caused a sharp drop in revenue over the past several years. Lawmakers see Internet gambling as a way to help rebuild the ailing casino industry on the Las Vegas Strip. Licensed Nevada gaming operators will likely be the first to have a shot at the new online gambling licenses when they are distributed. November 15, 2011Posted By Tom JonesStaff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.comSubmit News! US Online Gambling Law Change Could Boost Foreign Gaming Stocks