Archive for the 'Gaming' Category
Casinos Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Responsible Gaming Education Week
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007The American Gaming Association (AGA), National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) and more than 100 casino and gaming companies across the country are mobilizing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual Responsible Gaming Education Week.
world Poker Association Issues Ethics Code
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007The World Poker Association (WPA) has announced the release of a poker Ethics Code, intended to form unified standards for poker tournaments.
Psychology of Gambling Is A Safe Bet for UK Students
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007A Level students will learn about the psychology behind gambling addiction as part of a new course drawn up by exam board OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA.
eCOGRA Survey Justifies Internet Gambling Forums
Sunday, July 8th, 2007According to a recent online gambling survey, up to 40 percent of players use independent Internet message boards for a variety of reasons including finding the best bonuses and investigating gambling venues before playing.
Ontario Lottery Releases New Regulations
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007The Ontario government in Canada is establishing new regulations designed to strengthen the integrity of the provincial lottery system and protect consumers.
Global Gambling Revenue to Climb to $144 Billion by 2011
Monday, June 25th, 2007Despite the online gambling ban in the U.S., gambling revenue is estimated to rise around the world, reaching $144 billion in 2011.
“The Great Gambling Auction” Takes Place June 16, in Las Vegas and on ebay
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007The legendary Sidney H. Radner Gambling Collection and Book Collection go on the block.
Joe Hachem Joins Board of the World Poker Association
Monday, May 21st, 2007Australian poker pro Joe Hachem, winner of the 2005 World Series of Poker, will head 2007 membership drive and serve on the WPA Board of Directors.
Gambling Addiction Causes Minnesota Man to Steal Silver
Monday, May 21st, 2007A gambling addiction caused a Minnesota man to steal $500,000 worth of silver from his employer.
Biggest Online Casino Jackpot Won at Intercasino
Sunday, May 20th, 2007The world record for the biggest online casino jackpot was broken last week when a player at Intercasino won a massive jackpot of $5,898,352. The previous world record was about $3 million.