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Gambling Articles | Jan - Mar 2006 Articles

Gambling in our Nature - March 30, 2006
Do people love to gamble because of a gene inherited from their parents or did they learn to love the game on their own? Is gambling addiction a personal predisposition? Who is at risk and what can we do about it? read full article

Microgaming's March Releases - March 30, 2006
Microgaming has introduced four fabulous new games this month. Three slot machines for players to enjoy and another 100 hand video poker. Players will love the engaging graphics and advanced features of these games. The slots have a hill billy, Middle Eastern, and Native American theme waiting to spur your imagination. read full article

PayPal is Back in the Game - March 23, 2006
PayPal has started allowing internet gambling deposits for players residing in the UK and mainland Europe. Betfair, an online sportsbook from Britain, has convinced the reticent alternative deposit method that with UK regulation it's ok go back to depositing. This opens the door for other online gambling operators to have PayPal as their payment solution as well. read full article

The Truth on Gambling Systems - March 23, 2006
There are marketers out there looking to find someone who is willing to spend money on their get rich quick schemes. These schemes offer guaranteed wins just by following a method of betting. However, the only one getting rich on the scheme is the casino. read full article

Should Congress Ban Internet Gambling - March 13, 2006
The Wall Street Journal posted a poll, which is a normal enough thing to do. Only this time the poll was about internet gambling. The results were staggeringly against banning internet gambling, not a surprise considering that stocks are just another form of gambling. The comments, however, were the best thing about the poll. read full article

Microgaming Releases 4 New Games - March 6, 2006
Microgaming has released four new wonderful games in late February. Two new video slots games, a video poker game with amazing odds, and a multi-hand blackjack game. Each of these games has special features players are bound to enjoy. read full article

Internet Sports Betting Advertiser Convicted - March 6, 2006
In October 2005 a web portal owner was convicted of hosting a sports betting site in New Jersey. The site owner pled guilty and was convicted. All of this happened because he told an undercover officer about his affiliate program. He never hid what he was doing, as he didn't think it was illegal. read full article

PartyGaming Bought Empire Online - February 27, 2006
The saga which played throughout the last half of 2005 is finally over. PartyGaming has bought Empire Online for a fraction of their original offer. Empire Online, in turn, has dropped the lawsuit pending against PartyGaming. The news was published on Valentines Day, how fitting. read full article

An Honest Gamble - February 27, 2006
Finding the right place to play can be a challenge. Where can a player find an honest game? There are plenty of honest internet casinos out there, if you know what to look for and do your research. read full article

Legal Requirements and Internet Casinos - February 20, 2006
My least favorite internet casino, Bella Vegas, has gotten themselves into some hot water on the message boards. Had this player done proper research before depositing they would have known better than to play at Bella Vegas. It's not that the site is evil; it's just that they have terrible customer service. It all started with an issue of age. read full article

January Microgaming Games - February 20, 2006
Microgaming introduced four new exciting games in January. Players will have a great time with Harveys, a gourmet video slots game. Mardi Gras is a 1-payline slot which puts you in the heart of the party. Deuces Wild 100 Power Play video poker gives the players more options to win with twos being wild. The Bonus multi-hand blackjack game also gives players more chances to win. It's all about the player with Microgaming powered casinos. read full article

The Internet Gambling Industry While I Was Away - February 16, 2006
The world continued to spin on its axis while I was away on maternity leave. Gamblers continued to punt and the industry basically stayed the same. This is me catching up on what I've missed while resting with my new born. read full article

2005 Online Gambling Year in Review - January 26, 2006
An interesting thing (or two or three) happened this past year to the internet gambling industry. I went through my mental check list of the things which stood out the most and made the inevitable Year in Review for 2005, the good, the bad, and the ugly. These are the five main things which stood out to me this past year. read full article

Super Bowl XL is Going to be the Most Bet on Game in History - January 25, 2006
The Super Bowl XL is expected to become the most bet on game in history due entirely to the internet which brings gambling possibilities into the home of millions of Americans through online sportsbooks websites. read full article