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'I Lost My Job, Marriage and £750000 to Gambling' - Former Addict Tells All

'I Lost My Job, Marriage and £750000 to Gambling' - Former Addict Tells All

The Government is to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals from £100 to between £2 and £50.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/31/2017

Are Live Casino Games Slowly Taking Over?

The online gaming universe expands at such a high rate that it’s almost impossible to anticipate what a year ahead of us – let alone a decade – could bring forward.

Not even the most passionate gaming enthusiasts could have predicted that the gaming segment would see such a rapid growth over the past decade which has, in all honesty, left the land-based industry trailing in its wake.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/30/2017

Business as Usual at Crown as Casino Rigging Probe Continues

Business as Usual at Crown as Casino Rigging Probe Continues

It's "business as usual" for Crown casino until the Victorian regulator finishes a probe into allegations of machine rigging and money laundering, state Gaming Minister Marlene Kairouz says.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/30/2017

Pennsylvania's Ugly Budget Fight Nears Unsatisfying End

Pennsylvania's Ugly Budget Fight Nears Unsatisfying End

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives had passed an aggressive, bipartisan gambling expansion bill an hour earlier when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's top budget adviser walked by the chamber's Democratic leader in the Capitol's ornate rotunda.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/29/2017

Online Gambling Bill Nears Vote in Pennsylvania House After Passing in Senate

Online Gambling Bill Nears Vote in Pennsylvania House After Passing in Senate

The Pennsylvania House returned to session Thursday to continue debating a just-unveiled plan to expand casino-style gambling to truck stops, online portals, airports and 10 new mini-casino sites.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/26/2017

Genting Re-Sign With FSB in Long-Term Sports Betting Solution

Genting Re-Sign With FSB in Long-Term Sports Betting Solution

Sports betting platform provider FSB has renewed a multi-year deal with their longest standing partner, Genting (GentingBet).

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/26/2017

Online Gambling on Verge of Becoming Legal in PA: Passes Senate Late Wed

Online Gambling on Verge of Becoming Legal in PA: Passes Senate Late Wed

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a plan to expand casino-style gambling to truck stops, online portals, airports and 10 new casino sites, in an effort to break a four-month budget stalemate.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/25/2017

The Fine Art of Gambling: Gut Feeling or Strategy?

The Fine Art of Gambling: Gut Feeling or Strategy?

Is gambling the thinking person’s game? It’s an undeniable fact that when it comes to decision-making, your first instinct is to trust your gut.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/25/2017

Online Casino Warning: WinnerMillion Casino Caught Offering Pirated NetEnt Slots

Fake games, a dubious license and predatory T&C has online casino watchdogs on high alert with a particular focus on WinnerMillion.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/24/2017

What Kinds of People Play on Bingo Sites?

What Kinds of People Play on Bingo Sites?

If we think about the kinds of people that play on bingo sites, you may have a stereotype in mind. It’s easy to generalise and believe that the profile of these players would fall into this stereotype, but new research has found that this may not be the case.

Who are Bingo Players?

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/23/2017

Gambling Tycoon Retreats From Japan Casino Plans

Gambling Tycoon Retreats From Japan Casino Plans

Tycoon James Packer Monday said plans for gaming empire Crown to expand into the lucrative Japanese market were "off the table" as the company focuses on developing a flagship Sydney casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/23/2017

Crown Casinos Facing Money Laundering Charges, Accused of Machine Tampering

James Packer’s Crown Resorts is facing investigations by federal money laundering authorities and casino regulators in at least two states, the Guardian and other media outlets were reporting Thursday. 

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2017

Online Gambling Still in Limbo in PA

Online Gambling Still in Limbo in PA

Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled House of Representatives advanced its latest deficit-financing proposal Tuesday night that revolved around elements the House previously had rejected in a protracted budget standoff with the Senate and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2017

Missing Security Guard Shot During Vegas Mass Shooting Resurfaces on Ellen

Missing Security Guard Shot During Vegas Mass Shooting Resurfaces on Ellen

The Ellen Show has released a snippet from a widely anticipated interview she conducted with Jesus Campos

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2017

Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting

Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting

Jesus Campos, the Mandalay Bay Resort security guard shot by Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, is reportedly in touch with that casino’s parent company, MGM Resorts International.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2017

MGM Buys Professional Sports Team, Relocating to Vegas

MGM Buys Professional Sports Team, Relocating to Vegas

Another professional team is set to move to Sin City after being purchased by casino company

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2017

Macau Gaming Revenue Rises in Quarter 3

Macau Gaming Revenue Rises in Quarter 3

The Asian gambling Mecca of Macau witnessed a steep rise in revenue during Quarter 3 with revenues of MOP67bn ($6.2bn) from July to September 2017.  This amounted to a rise of nearly 22% on a year-on-year basis

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2017

Teacher Accused of Gambling Away Homecoming Fund: $90K on Penny Slots

A high school teacher has been accused of gambling away thousands of dollars from a school fund designated for the annual homecoming dance.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/16/2017

Clown With Hammer Robs Casino

Clown With Hammer Robs Casino

Manhunt continues for man described as tall, slim and in his late teens to early 20's.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2017

Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter

Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter

Since a gunman opened fire on thousands of people attending an open air country music conference in Las Vegas two weeks ago, authorities appear no closer to determining a motive.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2017

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 7.9 Percent in September

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 7.9 Percent in September

The resort’s seven remaining casinos saw gambling revenue, including internet gaming, increased nearly 8 percent in September compared with last year, according to state gambling figures released Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

In Las Vegas, Excess and Fantasy Bleed Into Tragedy

In Las Vegas, Excess and Fantasy Bleed Into Tragedy

Rather than deal with their lapses – moral, financial, marital – there’s a ready-made marketing slogan to fall back on: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

Betway Casino Review – A Quick Look at an Established Brand

The highly competitive online casino industry has been dominated by a handful of names. One of the chief among those online casino sites is Betway Casino, which has been around since 2005.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

Best Casinos in Southeast Asia

Best Casinos in Southeast Asia

 

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

The Optimum Basic Strategy for Online Blackjack

Blackjack is arguably the most popular casino game of them all, with a history stretching back over hundreds of years. It is a deceptively simple game, which is why it tends to attract both veteran casino players as well as newbies with only a basic grasp of the fundamentals. However, it’s simplicity should not lead to this game being dismissed as easy to play.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

Web Casino Welcome Bonuses Detailed by LiveCasino.com

Web Casino Welcome Bonuses Detailed by LiveCasino.com

Most folks seeking out a Web casino base their decision, not just on the games being offered, but also on the casino welcome bonuses. 

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

Gambling Firms Must Clean Up Their Act or Face New Laws

Britain published proposals on Wednesday for a levy on social media firms and internet providers to help fund its online safety strategy, designed to tackle bullying, abuse and other risks for children and vulnerable users.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2017

Disney Determined to Keep Out Gambling

Disney Determined to Keep Out Gambling

In August, Disney double downed on its push to prevent gambling expansion in the Sunshine State by pumping $500K into the effort.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2017

1000 Leads Later Authorities Still Stumped by Vegas Shooter Motives

1000 Leads Later Authorities Still Stumped by Vegas Shooter Motives

More than a week after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history investigators are stumped about the key question: What led a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler to kill 58 people and wound hundreds of others at a country music concert?

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2017

Vegas Shooter Shot at Fuel Tanks to Divert Attention

Vegas Shooter Shot at Fuel Tanks to Divert Attention

The gunman who killed 58 people in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history targeted aviation fuel tanks, stockpiled his car with explosives and had personal protection gear as part of an escape plan, the Clark County sheriff said Monday.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/09/2017

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