Children who play “free” online video games are at risk of becoming actual gamblers, experts have warned, adding that parents should look for hidden addictions. Most video games, including those that can be played for free even on social media, offer players to purchase weapons, armour and other items. In […]
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New York Pushes for Sports Betting Legalization
New York became the latest US state to move forward with introducing sports betting regulations within its borders. The new piece of legislation was introduced on March 7 and its purpose is to legalize sports betting activities on the territory of the state. The bill is labeled S7900 and was […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Lays the Groundwork for Sports Betting in New White Paper
Gambling regulators and legislators across the United States are looking into the potential of sports betting in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in the coming few months. In a new White Paper, released Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is also considering the future of this lucrative […]
Sports Betting Tax Code May Cripple West Virginia Coffers
Sports betting has been illegal in most states since 1992, when the “Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act” (PAPSA) that prohibits states from authorizing sports betting was enacted for the first time. Since then, the world has changed a lot and modern people have new interests. Nowadays, gambling is a […]
Sports Betting Bill Sails Through West Virginia Senate
The legalization of sports betting industry across the United States includes a full menu of legal issues, the most discussed of which relates to the states’ rights to establish their own legal framework. But the gambling industry in the U.S. is governed by a complex set of rules. When it […]
British Columbia Launches First Regulated Live Dealer Casino
Online gambling has a firm grip on the gaming industry and it is certainly here to stay. The online casino industry appeared to be a hot topic for regulators and people all over the world. The budding online gambling industry has been criticized by many as people had doubts over […]
Lawmaker Lays Groundwork for Rhode Island to Offer Online Lottery Tickets
The legalization of online lottery across U.S. states turned out to be a hot topic. This Tuesday, a Rhode Island lawmaker announced that she considers introducing a bill that is to allow the state lottery to complement its line of products by offering online products. In a news release, the […]
The Era of Poker Machines in Tasmania is About to End, Study Shows
Gambling is a popular pastime among many Australians. More than half of the population engage in gambling of some kind. Looking at how much money Australians spend on gambling, it is not a surprise that the country is a hotbed of gambling-related problems. Every year, Australians gamble away billions and […]
B.C. Government to Invest C$1.2 Million in Combating Gambling Addictions
Gambling has turned into a preferred hobby for many people as it gives the players a thrill. The majority of people are able to gamble without being obsessed by the tricky hobby. Unfortunately, the adrenaline rush may become addictive to some people. They start to feel unable to walk away […]
Police Bust Illegal Gambling Den in Macau
On 13th December, Judiciary Police raided an illegal gambling den in Macau that live-streamed baccarat games from a casino in the Philippines, local news outlet Today Macao has reported. In the process, nine people were arrested for allegedly participating in illegal gambling activities. The police seized the mobile phones and […]