The majority of gambling operators across the United States were ecstatic to hear that the Department of Justice had revised the Wire Act to allow certain forms of online gambling. However, Native tribes across the country are unsure how to feel, as some see this as a chance to improve profits while other are…
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A recent study by researchers at the University of Guelph has found that gamblers feel guilt and shame whenever they lose. The issue worsens with the severity of the individual’s habit, the study finds. According to research done by Sunghwan Yi and Vinay Kanetkar, problem gamblers feel more guilt than moderate gamblers when they have…
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Towards the end of the year, Zynga announced that it would be going public. Initially, the company was valuated at over $10 billion, as stocks were supposed to sell for $25 - $75 each. Unfortunately for Zynga, that was not the case, as the company made its debut to a lukewarm response from investors. Zynga…
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Canadian online gambling mogul Calvin Ayre has made his predictions for what will happen this year in the gaming market worldwide. Operating BoDog.com, one of the world’s biggest online gambling brands, Ayre has a great deal of insight into the market, giving him the ability to make informed forecasts for the year ahead. With the…
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The American Gaming Association has stepped forward to voice its opinion about the American Department of Justice’s decision to amend the 1961 Wire Act. While the gaming industry at large was pleased with the decision, the AGA is not completely satisfied. As such, the association has asked for some further details and action. Out of…
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In the months after Black Friday, when three of the top online poker websites were shut down, Canadian poker players were at a loss. They were left without a quality location at which to play online poker games, and had a difficult time filling the void. Soon, however, publicly-traded poker sites came to the rescue,…
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The gambling industry seems to be getting into the holiday spirit, too. Since this is the time for giving, Caesars Casino in Windsor is planning on donating $20 000 to local charities as a holiday gift. The choice was left to the employees of the casino. They were allowed to vote and choose five charities…
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Across America, state governments have been working hard to legalize online gambling in an attempt to increase government revenue. On a federal level, politicians like Barney Frank tried hard to pass a law that would reverse the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Their efforts have proven fruitless over the years, but the federal government is…
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Jonathan Duhamel shocked the gaming world when he won the 2010 World Series of Poker, after being virtually unknown. He has kept a low profile recently, but has made headlines again after his house was broken into. Yesterday, two men broke into his home and assaulted Duhamel. He was rushed to the hospital after the…
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This week, the Manitoba Gambling Research Program was officially launched. The program will provide support to researchers across Canada looking for the resources to explore various aspects of gambling in the country. The program is focused on high-quality research, which looks at gambling addiction and solutions to the problem, including treatment and prevention programs. They…
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