Author: Anna Kamber

Connecticut Legislation Plans to Bring More Casinos

Connecticut Legislation Plans to Bring More Casinos

Posted by | Mar 12, 2018 | , |

Connecticut lawmakers are looking to up their game by taking a closer look at the possibility of a new gambling legislation that could expand the number of casinos in the state. Just a year ago, a new tribal casino was approved near Massachusetts border. And now, Connecticut lawmakers want to up their game by considering expanding gambling proposals. The General Assembly Public Safety and Security Committee is scheduled to have a hearing on this particular bill on Tuesday. There are legislators who want to allow tribes and non-tribal developer to submit their own proposal for a new casino. If...

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Raiders Club Plans to Appeal Fine for Not Spotting Gambling Problem

Raiders Club Plans to Appeal Fine for Not Spotting Gambling Problem

Posted by | Mar 5, 2018 | |

Just when does gambling actually become problematic? Does it become problematic when you lose $200,000 in one night? Or maybe, it only becomes problematic when you no longer have the resources to cover for your compulsion? In fact, problem gambling is quite easy to tell. A person who develops a habit that they can’t control, this can easily be considered an addiction. And sadly, gambling is a highly addictive activity. But if you will ask employees who work for Canberra Raiders Club, they are actually adamant that there was never a sign of any gambling problem on a woman...

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2018 Unibet Open London

2018 Unibet Open London

Posted by | Feb 26, 2018 | |

One of the most exciting poker games in Europe already started. The 2018 Unibet Open London £990 Main Event started off quite well with 202 players in action. And with all the action, it was surprising to see some names for the second day. Notable Players for Day 1a The Day 1a was quite interesting with a prize pool that was set with £314,100. It gets even more interesting from here since the top 47 sports will be able to share with the minimum prize of around £1,870. As for the winner? The winner is expected to go home...

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Britain Is Putting a New Limit to Terminal Stakes to Two Pounds

Britain Is Putting a New Limit to Terminal Stakes to Two Pounds

Posted by | Jan 22, 2018 | |

Gambling can be fun but it can also be addictive and be problematic. For this reason, the stake on gambling machines in British betting shops has been significantly reduced to just £2 to £50 according to reports. The government already made an announcement in October that it would reduce the top stake on machines. From £100, it has been reduced to £2 to £50, which was the limit that was agreed upon during the consultation last Tuesday. During the consultation, Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports mentioned that the aim of this measure is to bring down the...

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Ireland Could Enforce New Gambling Laws Before the End of the Year

Ireland Could Enforce New Gambling Laws Before the End of the Year

Posted by | Jan 18, 2018 | |

Ireland’s minister of state at the Department of Justice and Equality, David Stanton, recently provided details of plans to make amendments to the country’s gambling laws. The reforms that have been proposed are expected to streamline existing fragmented and long-established gambling laws that are currently being implemented in Ireland. According to Dubin-based gambling law expert Dermot McGir, the reforms further seek to establish a new licensing scheme. This is not, however, the first time that there are plans to update the Irish gambling legislations – reforms have been proposed to amend the laws for quite a number of years...

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