Judge Upends Expanded U.S. Prohibition on Online Gambling
USA - U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro ruled on Monday that the recent move of the U.S. Justice Department to prohibit interstate online gambling under a 1961 law only applies to sports betting. Judge Barbadoro’s ruling brought relief to interstat
Gambling Psychology: Understanding How a Gambler's Mind Works
Nearly three-quarters of the British population engage in some form of gambling. This is true despite the fact that most people know that regardless of what kind of betting game they play, the odds will be heavily stacked against them. It would seem
Casinos Worldwide are Going Green for Nature’s Sake
Everyone is getting on the green bandwagon and it’s a good thing. With climate change proving to be more real than some people make it out to be, going green is the only option people, as well as companies, have to do their part. Worldwide, particula
Nintendo Recalls Two Kids Games in Belgium Due to Gambling Regulations
Belgium - World-renowned video games maker Nintendo has pulled two children’s games - Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes - from the Belgian market after regulations in the country likened some elements in the games to gambling. However, critics wer
Poker Club Faces Disciplinary Hearing After Gambling Addict Commits Suicide
NSW, Australia - A poker club in Australia is in hot water as it faces a disciplinary hearing for allegedly failing to heed responsible gambling practices, which resulted in the death of Gary Van Duinen. Van Duinen reportedly killed himself last yea
UK's Brexit Struggles Leads to Bet365's Decision to Transfer Operations to Malta
Gibraltar - Renowned online gambling operator Bet365 is preparing to move most of its operations to Malta from Gibraltar in the hope of helping the company elude many of the possible issues that will arise with the completion of Brexit. The company’
Italian Gambling Regulator ADM Develops New Online Gambling Framework
Italy - An anti-gambling coalition government has established in Italy since early last year. However, the administration before that reorganized the online gambling licensing framework in the nation before leaving power. The restructuring was appli
Gambling Problems: How to Tell If You or Someone You Know is Afflicted
If you know how to listen to your instincts, it will rarely lead you astray. This is why mentors often say you need to “listen to your heart” or “follow your gut”. So when you start feeling that something’s not quite right with someone you know, do y
Advantage Gambling: Can You Profit From It?
It’s a well-established fact that a lot of online players — in the long run — lose their money from casinos and sports betting. The reasons are quite clear – the gambling operators already have a well-established advantage. The average user just cann
High Cost of Living Forces Students to Gamble Their Loans
UK – According to a recent NUS (National Union of Students) survey, around 10 percent of students, or one in ten, have taken to gambling in order to supplement their income. This is to meet the rising costs of living which the government has failed t