Archive for the 'Gambling law' Category


Online Gambling Still Going Strong

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

You might have thought that the online gambling boom had come to a standstill and that the number of online gamblers was slowly but certainly declining. Actually, its the other way around. Although the growth has certainly been halted by anti-gambling laws and the like, poker rooms and online casinos still enjoy both a healthy influx of newcomers as well as regulars who return to enjoy one of their favorite pastimes.

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Who Dares Challenge the UIGEA?

Monday, September 10th, 2007

While individual players are not targeted by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, online casinos and poker rooms most certainly are. Some of the biggest names in the online gambling industry have pulled out of the US market, with huge losses in short-term revenue as a direct result. (more…)

The Downside of an Indisputable Downside

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Certainly, online gambling has its downside. No one tries to deny that. But what’s all the fuss about?

The heap of groups fighting over the issue is growing like a pot in aggressive big-bet poker. (more…)