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Internet Gambling Industry Stirs - July 2, 2006
While some investors have been worried about a possible U.S. legislative ban, legalization might actually be worse for existing online betting companies. Offshore operators are moving to diversify their offerings, in an effort to attract more business from outside the United States. read full article

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act will set the Wrong Precedence - June 2, 2006
U.S. is turning the world into a replay of George Orwell’s Animal Farm.From the ongoing replay of “Big Brother” by the Bush Administration, and now “Animal Farm”.The U.S. is turning Orwell into Nostradamus. I hope we are not going to wake up one day to the tune “Internet gambling is illegal; Casino gambling is good for the economy.” read full article

Can Internet Gambling be Banned? - May 19, 2006
USA is one of the few countries were you cannot legally set up an Internet Casino. It is no secret that what is at stake is the protection of land casinos.Casinos in the US have become the cornucopia of wealth for the few who can set them up and for the areas where they can be set up. read full article

Gambling Attitudes Need a Shift - April 24, 2006
Why would someone have an issue with gambling? Gambling is simply another form of entertainment. It doesn’t require a substance, nor does it require a huge income. It’s not snobbish nor does it discriminate. If one looks at gambling as a form of entertainment then gambling is as benign as going to a movie. Of course, this isn’t how people who disapprove of gambling look at it. read full article

Online Gambling Good for Science - April 24, 2006
Math students kick ass at gambling. They don't just understand the algorithms behind the games; they are the ones writing them. Random number generators in online casinos are produced by algorithms. Actually, in internet casinos there are algorithms everywhere. Algorithms decide who is getting what bonus, they help find fraud, and they run the games. Mathematicians are typically connected to algorithms. read full article

Wayne's Gambling Habit - April 18, 2006
Wayne Rooney is a soccer player with a problem. He has run up 700,000 pounds worth of debt and only earns 50,000 pounds a week. One would think this would be a good lesson to learn at the tender age of twenty. However, one would be wrong in the case of Mr. Rooney who is spending his time blaming everyone else for his actions. read full article

US Gambling with WTO - April 17, 2006
The deadline for the United States to comply with the World Trade Organization's ruling regarding internet gambling ended on April 4th. Nothing changed. Now Antigua and Barbuda are considering sanctions against the US. read full article

Playtech Goes Public - April 7, 2006
The day before Playtech went public the UK version of Motley Fool published an article claiming that the internet gambling stock bubble will burst soon. Do you think they planned their timing? The Motley Fool had some excellent points regarding the industry, but I still think Playtech is a good buy. read full article

Gambling with the WTO - April 7, 2006
The deadline for the United States to comply with the World Trade Organization's ruling regarding internet gambling ended on April 4th. Nothing changed. Now Antigua and Barbuda are considering sanctions against the US. read full article

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