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One of the main attractions of the online poker offering is that you are not playing against a machine. When you play blackjack at an online casino you are playing against a machine (unless you are playing live dealer games). Online poker presented an opportunity for players to play against other real people, all be it via a virtual medium. But the chatter in poker rooms amongst seasoned players that bots are becoming more prevalent is getting louder and louder. And this could destroy the 'real player comfort' of many customers...read more Just last month, a report into US gambling laws undertaken by the European Trade Commission has concluded that US online gambling laws are discriminatory, lacking in justification and in breach of international free trade undertakings by the US...read more Playing slots online - are returns any better? Slots are one of the few casino games where return to player rates are actually predetermined by operator to tend to a set return over a given period. This begs the question, which pays out more - online slots or slots at traditional land based gaming venues and casinos. Our analysis might surprise you...read more WTO Interim Ruling Against U.S Internet Gambling Restrictions The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been at the center of an ecommerce challenge between the tiny Carribean Island nation-state of Antigua and Barbuda and the U.S since March, 2003. The tiny island depends heavily on online gambling to fund its struggling economy which relied heavily on internet gambling after the nation’s original economic staple, sugar exportation, took a devastating decline in the 1960’s. The new-found economy was hit hard by restrictions made by the U.S in recent years. ...read more It’s
the fastest growing online gambling sector, and soon, even mums and
dads will have an opportunity to share in the spoils of this
gambling juggernaut if one of the industry’s giants goes public
later this year in an IPO that is sure to make waves. ...read more Online
casinos…to swap or not to swap With
over 1,500 online casinos to choose from, finding one that suits
your playing habits and preferences can seem a really daunting task.
I mean they sound so fabulous and enticing, offering to
provide you with a gaming experience akin to being transported to
some far-off exotic location, amongst luxurious surrounds, golden
sunsets, beautiful people and the promise of the potential to win a
fortune. ...read more Chasing winnings...a smart play or recipe for disaster? One of the age-old questions raised and speculated on time and time again is whether a skilled player can beat the casino over the long term. You might have found a system that is touted as a sure-thing that guarantees long term winnings. Heck, you don’t have to search very hard online to find a litany of web sites peddling their sure-fired, can’t lose, guaranteed to work (but no refunds, sorry) betting system that has made the inventor millions and had the casinos begging for mercy. ...read more Security issues playing online One of the key reservations any new players have in gambling online, is security of their deposited funds and transaction details. Many people have concerns offering their credit card details to even the most reputable e-tailers, let alone those operating in an industry (gambling) that is commonly considered to be a favoured domain of unsavoury elements. So should you be concerned offering credit card details, or depositing generally with an online casino? ...read more 2004
- The year of the High Roller The
financial results of Australian media and gambling company PBL
Limited have revealed a substantial dent in casino earnings for year
to December 2004. And the main reason for the reduced revenue was winning
streak enjoyed by high rollers just before Christmas. ...read more
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