Overview of The Remote Gambling Association (RGA)

Currently, there are thousands of gaming sites online run by dozens of reputable corporations and other entities acting independently. With so many businesses operating in their respective field, they need a union of sorts to act in the industry's best interest.

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) represents many of the world's largest stock-market listed and licensed remote gambling companies. Their goal is provide the entire industry with one, strong voice on every important issue, including regulatory measures, legislation in various territories, and other key decisions that will affect the industry.

The Remote Gambling Association doesn't accept membership from just anyone. In order to qualify and be considered for a full membership, all applicants must be officially licensed for gambling activities and operational within the EEA (European Economic Area), the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.

The RGA states that this does not mean all gambling activities must take place within these areas, only that some of them do. In order for gambling software suppliers to qualify for membership, they must be licensed with or directly supply a member of the RGA. All application forms can be filled out on the RGA home site.

There are many aims and objectives of the Remote Gambling Association. For starters, the group sets out to provide a legitimate and reputable organization for the benefit and service of all remote gambling operators within the UK and EEA, and other registered jurisdictions.

The RGA makes it a goal to also undertake collective negotiations on behalf of its members and organizations affiliated with its members. Furthermore, the association strongly encourages high standards, social responsibility and integrity both with players and operators. Other aims and objectives of the association include operating within the legal parameters of the jurisdiction and only acting in the best interests of the industry.

Like many unionized efforts, the Remote Gambling Association makes it known that awareness is the key to gambling responsibly. To that end, they're willing to help players in any way necessary to stay fully aware of the resources available to them.

If a player is experiencing any signs of gambling addiction, they can seek help through the RGA; or if a player would like to know information on the subject beforehand, it's readily available through the association's homepage.

All members of the RGA have signed up to ensure that social responsibility and age verification are factors taken seriously in gambling. The RGA has well-established methods to ensure that operators are enforcing the high standards.

The RGA also has backing support from reputable organizations such as GamCare, the Responsibility in Gambling Trust, and Gordon House. Together, these groups work to ensure that online gaming sites are only offering fair and honest games, and that all gamers are made fully aware of the risks involved with gambling.

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Gambling In Japan And The Development Of The Japanese Hanafuda "Flower Card" Deck

There has always been a conflict in Japan between the desire of the authorities to ban gambling and a determination among people of all classes to gamble. Horse racing, boat and bicycle racing are popular forms of gambling, along with playing pachinko slot machines and mahjong.

Gambling with cards also takes place, although it does not seem to be so popular as it was in former times.

Although the ancient Japanese aristocracy used to entertain themselves with card games, they did not tend to play for money, and the games did not spread to the lower classes.

However, in 1549, when Francis Xavier landed in Japan, the Portuguese crew of the ship he sailed on introduced the 48 card Portuguese deck to the Japanese. This sparked a fashion for gambling with playing cards in Japan until 1633, when the authorities cut off all contact with the outside world, and banned foreign imports and influences, including European-style playing cards.

Various home-grown card decks were produced, grew popular and were then banned by the authorities in a continuing attempt to prevent gambling.

It was out of this period when the legitimacy of playing cards was contested by the state that the Hanafuda style deck was developed, consisting of twelve suits of four cards each. Instead of being based on a European-style number system, the twelve suits are each governed by a particular flower that is associated with a month of the year - hence the name, "Hanafuda" or "Flower Cards".

In the Meiji Era (1862-1912) the government adopted a more permissive attitude towards gambling and gaming. Then, in 1889 the Nintendo corporation opened its doors and began to produce hand-made Hanafuda cards, and later on, mass produced cards, which they continue to produce to this day.

The most popular game played with Hanafuda cards is called Koi Koi. Players compete to match cards in their hand with cards on the table and get bonus points for making special combinations. However, as the game does not readily lend itself to gambling, a faster game was developed by the Yakuza, and their gaming parlours became popular resorts for urban gamblers.

However, towards the end of the Meiji era, government policy changed and gambling was once more made illegal.

The ban on gambling was even more strictly enforced during the Second World War but no sooner had the war finished than various forms of gambling began to flourish again, including games using the Hanafuda deck.

One example of such a game occurs in the first volume of the Gambling Legend Tetsuya comic series by Sai Fumei and Hoshino Yasushi (Shonen Magazine Comics, Kodansha, 1997). Tetsuya, the mahjong-playing hero of the series, begins his gambling career by playing a Hanafuda card game at night in an illicit gambling den in the chaotic aftermath of world war two Japan. In the game he plays, called "Uichokabu," the cards are assigned number values according to their designated month of the year. Cards for November and December are omitted and the object of the game is to get closer to "9" than the dealer. The player places bets at a level of his choice and gets to call for another card or to stick, just as in Black Jack. The dealer plays four players at a time, each gambling on his own cards.

Tetsuya soon moves on to playing mahjong, and the rest of the series is about the vicissitudes of his fortunes at the mahjong table. It seems that the post war mahjong boom put Hanafuda gambling in the shade.

Today, with the emergence of video games and other forms of entertainment, traditional Hanafuda card games like Koi Koi are played less often than before, and mostly as a form of entertainment at home or with friends. Nevertheless, Nintendo continues to produce a range of Hanafuda decks alongside its range of video games products.

A typical Hanafuda deck consists of 48 cards which measure about 55 x 35 mm in size, considerably smaller than European playing cards. A typical Hanafuda card is made of paper pasted onto card. The back of the card and the frame on the front is either in black or red ochre. Nintendo's highest quality set, the "Daitoryou" deck, comes in a smart plastic box with a picture of Napoleon on the top.

Many Hanafuda fans now play various video game versions of the game, including those produced by Nintendo. Moreover, the popularity of the Internet has now made information about Hanafuda more widely available, with Google recording over 150,000 pages related to Hanafuda at the time of writing this article.

David Hurley lives in Hiroshima, Japan, where he teaches English and writes about manga, mahjong, hanafuda, shogi and other Japanese games. He also runs a website which ships Japanese games, manga and other goods to customers all over the world. For more details visit: http://japanese-games-shop.com

Gambling And The 20th Century Rulers Part 2

Adolph Hitler

(1889-1945)

Adolph Hitler (Schicklgruber) was born on the 20th of April, 1889, in a small town of Braunau on the border of Austria and Germany. The phenomenon of Hitler is still under study by historians and politicians but there are still a lot more questions than answers to them.

Really, political feeling, iron will, rare talent of an orator-demagogue, finally, need on the part of the hosts of Germany - all this helped him make himself a breath-taking career. Starting with a might-have-been artist and resigned soldier of the First World War to Fuhrer of the Third Reich and organizer of Holocaust. The history testifies that the bloodiest tyrant of the 20th century was an extremely venturesome gambler, but like Lenin, only in politics. Though Hitler was more loyal to gambling industry than a lot more of his other companions-in-arms.

In Fascist Germany officer casinos were very popular. However, a few people know that in those casinos people did not play but simply had a rest from everyday military fuss. There was a bar, billiards, music in casinos - a close club for officers in a way. Access to such establishments for outsiders was forbidden, and if officers played cards, then only for each other's money - it was forbidden to organize games and gain profit for them.

Hitler was a frequent visitor of such casinos, moreover, during the war on the occupied territories, it was he who allowed arranging casinos for a rest, in which officers of the German army usually played different card games. In such entertainment establishments the most beautiful girls of the captured towns and villages "worked".

When Adolph came to power in 1933 there were already no gambling-houses in the country. All of them were closed down still in 1872 under the Kaiser Wilhelm I. One of the first decrees in addition to the law about special authority entrusting Adolph Hitler with unrestricted power in the country, was the decree about permission, as exclusion, of operation on the territory of Germany of the most famous casino in Baden-Baden. It happened in many aspects due to the fact that the country urgently needed money, and Hitler marked for himself that Germans had better lost their money in Germany than in neutral Switzerland. A little later, in particular in 1938, when Germany captured Austria and German legislation started to be legal on its territory prohibiting activities on organization of games and bets, casinos were closed there as well. However, there was an exclusion made for one gambling-house situated in the town of Baden, 26 kilometers from Vienna.

On the 30th of April Hitler committed suicide like a real "keen player" of boulevard novels, having lost all his wealth, and at night, on the 9th of May, 1945, in Berlin complete and unconditional surrender of Fascist Germany was signed. Where do you think it took place? In the capital district of Karlshorst in the building of the previous officer casino...

Benito Mussolini

(1883-1945)

Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was born on the 29th of July, 1883, in a small Italian town of Dovia. The most well-known Italian statesman of the 20th century, chief (duche) of the Fascist party of Italy. Having realized "a crusade to Rome" on the 28th of October, 1922, Mussolini captured power in the country and on the 1st of November, 1922, headed the government of Italy.

Mussolini was a rather venturesome person, but preferred political games and wanted to play them only in accordance with the rules invented by him personally. These rules were quite cruel, and those who refused to follow them, Mussolini threw away as as not wanted from his life. Similarly to Adolph Hitler, his main virtue which helped him to achieve self-actualization on the arena of politics, were his oratorical abilities, charisma and skills to show himself to the audience. Alas, unfortunately for Italians of those years, great Duche produced his endorphins not at the card table, but in constant unrestrained desire to possess absolute power over everything and everybody.

Having come to power, the first thing of Mussolini to do was to take under control, exile and subject to repressions leaders of the opposition.

The founder of Italian fascism had a rather negative attitude towards gambling industry. On the 16th of July, 1923, Mussolini banned gambling games in Italy except for lotteries.

In 1926 Mussolini destroyed the remnants of opposition: there were laws adopted according to which all the political parties, except for the fascist one, were banned and dissolved.

However, Mussolini was a far-sighted politician and understood rather well that Italians could not do without gambling games, they would surely get to them - they would go to France, Monaco or Switzerland. He was aware that prohibition of games had a negative impact not only on his personal popularity, as well as on the well-being of the "weak" national economy.

Mussolini made a significant for gambling industry decision. Henceforth casinos were to "cover" the borders of the Italian state hindering from export of monetary resources abroad. In 1927 gamble was officially allowed in in San-Remo. Casino was made the property of municipality of San-Remo, and its management was only carried out by the most loyal to the dictator people.

Italian authorities behaved very consistently and decisively, having allowed organizing of only one casino, they refused to any other requests about a possibility of organization of gambling-houses.

Mussolini declared that gambling industry in Italy was prohibited, existence of a casino in San-Remo was an exclusion which was presupposed by serious political and economic factors, however, the given exclusion only confirmed the general rule. The intention of the dictator was to turn the town of San-Remo into another Monte Carlo, but the dream never came true.

Despite his declaration on prohibition of opening of new casinos, Mussolini changed his decision to some extent as the time went by. During his rule two more casinos appeared. In 1933 there was opened a gambling-house in the Italian enclave Campion created still in 1917. And in 1937 gambling was allowed in Venice. All the casinos belonged to the municipalities of the corresponding towns. Games were only stopped there during the Second World War.

In 1943 previous associates foreseeing the military collapse of Italy, "put" Mussolini on the retired list. However, he didn't give in, and as a most venturesome gambler tried to win back with Hitler's help, still being the head of the fascist puppet government in the town of Salo for some time. However, the system he had been building for 20 years, fell apart within a few months. Cliché of a gambler let him down at that moment. Mussolini didn't bring himself to put a pistol to head. In 1945 he was captured by Italian partisans and executed, and after a year, in 1946, gambling industry returned to Italy again, and casinos opened their doors which Mussolini was no longer able to enter.

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Gambling Establishments Negatively Affect More Then Just The Compulsive Gambler

At one point in time people welcomed the gambling establishments in hopes that they would help revive their community, increase jobs and increase economic development. As each placed opened, it did just that. They created jobs, increased revenues for local businesses and created construction jobs as they began to grow. It was a positive influence in the community, but as time went on more and more people began to spend their money on a chance to win, the gambling establishments grew and local businesses began to suffer.

People never realized the negative affect the gambling establishments created because local politicians supported these places. People were not given all the facts.

There are states that had the statistics, but still went ahead and welcomed the gambling establishments with open arms.

The gambling ling establishments attracted a large percentage of their employees from an estimated fifty mile radius negative affecting local business establishments.

The gambling establishments are able to have better benefits and hourly wages then local businesses.

Communities hear that a thousand construction jobs have just been created due to the local gambling establishment's expansion. What people don't realize is this new expansion once completed will take more jobs from our local businesses. One place grew so big they began to transport employees by bus that lives over fifty miles away.

No one ever took the time to realize that these places could not expand if people didn't lose their money gambling. These places are parasites and leeches that have no concern for those lives and businesses they have destroyed.

The gambling establishments are here to stay as long as local governments depend upon them for tax revenue. Once gambling hits epidemic proportions where tax payers and businesses can no longer make their tax payments nothing will ever change. It's unfortunate the governments are playing a wait and see game before they will react.

Mr. Howard Keith has an extensive background in dealing with compulsive gamblers, relatives and friends of gamblers and teenage gamblers. Mr. Keith believes there are many alternatives to aid in the recovery of a gambling addiction verses a twelve step program. A large percentage of his emails were from compulsive gamblers looking for an alternative to Gamblers Anonymous and twelve step programs. Gamblers Anonymous also helps a significant number of people each year but there is a large percentage that they are unable to reach.

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Gambling - Going For Broke

Ever been in that self-destructive cycle of needing that win to make up for, and cover up all the stupid, mindless losses? Ever felt like you have to keep going?

You feel so sure that any minute now, you'll get that big win you so desperately need and deserve. But it doesn't happen. So you throw more money after bad. You still don't win, so you try again and again, and again...

And you so deserve a bit of luck. Just for once, to have some money that you haven't had to work your balls off for. That the tax man hasn't already helped himself to. That the bills haven't already wiped out. Some relief from the endless struggle to keep on top.

But it's just an illusion. And sooner or later we're forced back to reality and the consequences of having lost yet again...

When I started gambling, it seemed harmless enough, but I have to admit, over time it's got more and more out of hand. When I stopped to think how the picture would look in another 10 years time, I felt physically sick. I imagined losing my house, my wife, my children, my job... Friends will have long left the scene...

I'm not making a mountain out of a mole hill. It's what happens to people who don't know how to stop online gambling or any sort of gambling, come to that. There was no reason to suppose my future would be any different. I was already out of control. My internet gambling addiction was a reality. I was on my way.

And that's when I knew I had to do something about it.

Fortunately for me, a friend (yes, I've still got them) pointed me towards Sounds Positive's website. And there I found their self-help Stop Gambling product. Sounds Positive, based in Henley on Thames, says that it uses NLP, EFT and hypnotherapy for gambling addiction and to help people help themselves. Well, I had nothing to lose, did I?

And I couldn't believe the difference it made. I just don't gamble any more. I really am a changed man. I shudder to think how much money I wasted. Nor will I take my family for granted again. What would have happened to them if I hadn't got treatment for gambling? Doesn't bear thinking about.

Looking at the information on Sounds Positive's website started me looking at why we like to gamble so much and why for so many of us it becomes a destructive lifestyle we can't control.

And I came to the conclusion that there was no point in beating myself up about what I'd done and what I couldn't change. But I also realised that I could decide what happened next and that was a real turn-around for me and something I got from Stop Gambling.

Stop Gambling consists of 2 audio tracks and also written material (all instantly downloadable from the Sounds Positive website) which use hypnotherapy, EFT and NLP to help you create a new, healthy life. Sounds Positive's technology does all the work for you. All you have to do is relax.

Now I get very angry at betting companies taking advantage of people like you and me. I lost a lot of money. But that's all I lost, thank God. I've still got my family and my job.

You've got to look ahead and see what life you're creating for yourself and those you love. And if you can't stop on your own, then get Stop Gambling. Maybe, for you too, that's all you need for a new future.

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Gambling Advice

Gambling is fun, challenging, and in some cases addictive. There are games of skill, luck, and probability that will entice an individual to keep betting and betting. However, there are certain pieces of gambling advice that can go far when it comes to helping a person understand the rules in gambling. There are many types of gambling games, and while there is specific advice for poker, slots, and card games, there is some general advice that can help an individual, regardless of what type of gambling game they are interested in pursuing.

The first piece of advice is very simple, but very important. A person should not gamble with an amount that the individual does not know they can live without. It is important that people not spend any money they cannot afford to lose, because it is very possible that they may lose this money and not hit their dreams of winning a jackpot or large amount in the gambling games in which they take part. As a result, a person who gambles more than they can afford can lose not only their money and possessions, but also the people and things that are most important to them if the addiction is too strong. Not all gamblers are addicted to gambling, but it can take over a person's life, if they are not careful. Moderation is the key when it comes to gambling.

In addition, it is very important, even for casual gamblers, to be able to understand the statistics that are involved in individual games. Knowing about the odds and probabilities can help a person have a more well defined strategy. Like most things in life, information is a part of preparation. When it comes to gambling, the more prepared a person is, the most successful they will be, thanks to their knowledge of the game. This is why it is very important that individuals spend some time researching the game, before they eventually decide to invest.

Practice makes perfect. Once an individual spends time learning and preparing, it is important to practice the game. Rarely are individuals able to win without practicing and making progress. There are relatively few individuals who are able to walk into a casino and walk out with immense winnings, without having spent time preparing and practicing. Gambling can be a lot of fun, and it can also be very lucrative, but only if an individual knows what they should be looking for when they start to play.

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Gambling Heroes

Gambling is one amongst the most eminent sources of entertainment today. It is also the cause of livelihood for many people. Gambling is all about wagering money usually to acquire more wealth or even things of material significance. Nowadays the enticement of gambling is at a surge. This is why apart from ordinary people it is commonplace to see celebrities gambling in some or the other big casino.

Broadly speaking gambling is of two forms. One that relates to playing casino games and the other to bets on various sports. For instance betting on horse race, car races, sports betting are all different types of gaming because in these cases too a person puts an amount of money at stake, calculates the odds etc. Besides this there is gambling related to gambling tables, deck of cards, slot machines and the like. This sort of gambling can be within the four walls of a casino or at home. Few decades from now, gambling at home meant lot of expense and work. For a person had to collect various ingredients such as cards, table, dice, coins etc. to play. But today with the advent of online gaming any gambling aficionado can relish gaming while relaxing on his couch. Moreover with the arrival of online gambling, gaming has reached in every corner of the world.

Some of the most common gambling games are poker, baccarat, blackjack, video poker, slot machines etc. People cherish these games across the globe. Poker is the well-known game of skill. In poker players make wagers into a central pot with fully or partially concealed cards. The winner of the game (who has the best combination of cards) takes away this pot. Blackjack is the game of card counting. It's also known as twenty-one and pontoon in British English. Blackjack is popular for card counting, a skill with which players can turn the odds of the game in their favor by making betting decisions based on the values of the cards known to remain in the deck. The game of video poker is quite popular in Las Vegas. It is played by placing a bet of one or more credits and by inserting money into the machine. After this the 'deal' button is to be pressed to draw the cards. Then the player gets a chance to hold or reject one or more of the cards in exchange for a new card, which is drawn by the player from the same virtual deck. This is followed by a machine evaluation of the hands. If the hand matches one of the winning hands in the posted pay schedule the machine offers a payout.

All these games have different rules and regulations. Prior to playing any game it is better to get acquainted with its rules first. Internet is a good way to know about these moneymaking games. it provides a rule book for almost every game.

Though gambling is also a good source of revenue yet is proclaimed illicit in most parts of the world. It is legalized only at few places such as Las Vegas. However all the players should take gambling in a sporty spirit only. Its addiction can be disastrous to the concerned person as well as his entire family.

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The Effect a Gambling Addiction Treatment Center Has on Gambling Addicts

The brain has a lot to do with the addiction to gambling. When the brain is constantly thinking of the negative habits that relate to gambling, it creates an excitement that can only be quenched by carrying out that particular action. The gambler feels that they have to release their money to try to win more. They have a mindset that is unlike any normal person. They believe that working at a normal job is only temporary and that their gambling addiction is what will release them from this kind of bondage. A normal person does not think such thoughts, but that does not mean that the addict cannot act as if things are normal. The gambler is a good actor or actress. This is a person that can keep their addiction a secret for a long time especially if they don't have anyone to be accountable to. If there is a spouse or partner in a relationship, then it will be much harder to get away with spending money out of a bank account without the other person knowing about it.

Some addicts will indulge in their obsessive behavior for the specific reason of having something to look forward to or that acts as a challenge to them. They want to satisfy the need and excitement that they feel when they think about winning. The lottery is a prime example of an addiction to gambling. Coworkers will pool their money together every day or every week for many years to see if they can become winners of the big prize. They will continue to do this consistently and will even add other coworkers to the group if they want to increase their odds of winning.

Of course, each time, they will feel frustrated and disappointed as the years go by. Gambling addiction treatment centers have programs that can help these individuals as a group or personally to get over this problem. For the big casino owners, gambling is a profitable business. The gaming industry pulls in billions of dollars on an annual basis. The lottery, for example, is initiated by the government as a means for providing funding to schools. This might seem fine on the surface, but it does create other problems that affect society as a whole.

There are many people who will go on cruises to keep on gambling. This provides even more excitement to them because they can do it without their loved ones knowing about it. It also provides a form of relaxation and vacation time for them. People who love sports will want to bet on who will be the winner of specific games. This has become quite a gambling feat as discovered by many gambling addiction treatment centers. This kind of gambling is also infectious and stimulating. It makes the person sit on edge because they do not know what the outcome will be.

It may start out as fun, but this type of thing can get addictive as well. Gambling addiction treatment centers reveal how many people start out innocently, yet end up in treatment because they did not take it that seriously.

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New Year's Eve Compulsive Gamblers Stop Their Gambling Addiction

Each years as New Years Eve approaches, compulsive gamblers search to find a solution to their gambling addiction. Their number one goal is to face their addiction and finally change their life to a less self destructive mode. Most compulsive gamblers often know how self destructive their life has become as their gambling addiction intensified. These people know they have a problem and truly want to stop their addiction.

Fortunately the compulsive gambler's today the internet offers a wide array of stop gambling addiction websites. Through educating oneself the compulsive gambler can stop their addiction. The I Stopped Gambling website has been very successful in helping gamblers to move forward. These gamblers get to chat privately with other gamblers twenty four hours a day seven days a week who can relate to what they are now going through. Along with an optional self help stop gambling addiction book, recovery seems to really accelerate. This is one of the most confidential and alternative websites available through out the world. People come from all walks of life to share their situation in hopes to stop their addiction. Through this experience gamblers for the first time in their life are able to understand what they have been going through and most of all beat their addiction.

There are other programs available that may be more suitable to your taste. For example Gamblers Anonymous holds weekly meetings. I have heard of quite a few success stories come out of Gamblers Anonymous. The problem most noted about this program is, is it really confidential and private since you are actually going to meeting sitting face to face with other gamblers. Those who do not care who knows that they have a gambling problem this program may be just right for you.

What's most important is to give compulsive gamblers alternatives that they can relate to so that they can stop their gambling addiction.

As this New Year approaches compulsive gamblers will be surfing the web for ways to stop their gambling addiction and start a clean slate. If you think you have a gambling problem take the time to educate yourself. Through this education you can develop skills to lead a more productive life.

Isn't it time to stop your gambling addiction?

The choice is yours to make. As New Years Eve approaches set goals for the upcoming year.

If you know someone who has a gambling addiction there are resources for family members at both the I Stopped Gambling website and The Gamblers Anonymous website.

As January approaches take the time to make you a better person for all to see. Set your goals and take the first step on your road to recovery. As time passes your self esteem will increase as you meet the new positive challenges life has in store for you.

Happy New Year and may all of your dreams come true.

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How Is Online Gambling Regulated in Australia?

In Australia, online gambling laws are quite complex. Although the activity is incredibly popular among residents, the government has strict rules dictating who is allowed to play at online casinos and which companies are allowed to offer online casino services to residents.

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 regulates all forms of online gambling in Australia. According to local politicians, the law was enacted in order to protect residents from the harmful effects of gambling. After ten years of being enforced, however, the government is thinking of amending the Act in order to bring it up-to-date with other countries' views on online gambling.

TabCorp is one of the few companies able to offer Australian residents online casino services. Through TabCorp's website, Australian players can access a wide range of sports betting and wagering services. Over $1 billion has been wagered on TabCorp's internet gambling services thus far, making it the most popular online gambling website in the country. Players who take part in these activities do not face legal penalties and nor does the company itself for offering its services to citizens.

Offshore gaming operators should be wary, however. According to the Interactive Gambling Act, offshore operators are not allowed to target Australian players. They could face significant penalties for doing so, including fines up to $1.1 million. On the other hand, the law does not affect citizens. Australian residents who take part in offshore online casino games cannot be prosecuted by law.

As such, the Australian government has reprimanded very few online casino operators in the online gambling market. According to sources, offshore operators should not be worried about providing their services to Australian residents. So long as they are not obviously targeting the country, it seems that the government will go easy on them.

While the Interactive Gambling Act has been in place for quite some time, politicians are now considering revising the law. With many countries around the world legislating and regulating online gaming, it seems that it is about time for Australia to adopt a more modern perspective on the activity.

The government is currently accepting submissions for review. Researchers and operators can submit papers to the local government, providing information about the online gaming market. Topics include the growth of online gambling worldwide, development of internet gambling technologies, regulatory approaches and harm minimization. While the review has yet to be conducted, this seems to be a step in the right direction for the Australian gambling market. With a such a large population of casual gamblers, it would be an incredibly wise decision for the government to regulate offshore online gambling.

- Jake R. Taylor, Australasian Gambling Specialist

Online Gambling Payouts

Online payout rates are the percentage of money that is paid out as winnings by the casino out of the incoming cash flow. This means that the casino earns some percentage of the money that is betted. This rate is important because the winnings of a person directly depend on such rates. This is because the higher the rate, greater will be the winning amount. Thus, a high rate is an important prerequisite for selecting an online casino.

These rates usually change from month to month and typically hover around 95 to 96%. Online payout rates are to be watched very closely since many online gambling associations or companies indulge in fraudulent activities. Such activities include advertising false payout rates, which do not match the real ones. Thus, an unsuspecting customer stands to lose in the end if proper care is not taken while studying payout rates.

Some sites offer online gambling payouts as an incentive to new players in order to attract more customers. Usually online gambling casinos require a new gambler to deposit some money and a percentage of this is paid out to the gambler. However, different casinos have different rules regarding this policy and the same should be verified before gambling.

Some online casinos and gambling sites insist on a certain method of payment without which the gambler cannot play on the site. European countries require the player to make payments through credit or debit cards. However, this is not always true with American customers since the laws in the US are different compared to other countries.

An independent body called the Online Players Association regulates these payout rates and the rates slightly differ from casino to casino. These rates also differ according to the game and a poker game will have slightly different rates compared to roulette or blackjack.

Thus, the payout rates are the most important factor that influences the winning amount of any gambler, be it a land based casino or an online one.

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Gambling From the Gladiator Fight to the Computer

People have gambled from ancient times and continue to do so today. In ancient Rome, people bet on sports and spectacles such as gladiator fights held in the Roman Coliseum. In the middle ages some famous kings and queens of Europe were gamblers and some became addicted to the extent that they nearly bankrupted their own countries.

Today there are plenty of opportunities for gambling. People can try their luck out at casinos scattered around the world and bet at sports events eg horse racing at the TAB or race track, which are found everywhere. But with today's technology of the computer, gambling has taken a place online and has become one of the most popular ways to gamble. This is because you can gamble online anywhere eg home, office, holiday, as long as there is a computer or laptop and an active internet connection you can use. And you do not need to travel to gamble.

There are many forms of gambling you can do online, from sports betting websites to online casino websites. All you need to do is sign up for free, use your credit card to add to your account the amount of money you want to use, place your bet and play the casino games or watch you sports event.

But there are pitfalls of online gambling to watch out for.

One pitfall is that not all gambling websites are legal or legitimate. Some websites are only after your personal and credit card information. So make sure that the gambling website you are interested in is legitimate and offers secure transactions.

Another pitfall could be that your computer is not secured from viruses and spyware. So make sure you have installed some anti spyware and antivirus protection. After all, without this, people can hack into your computer and grab your personal and credit card information.

The most important pitfall is that gambling is addictive offline and online and a great amount of money can be lost. The best way to stop this happening is to think of gambling as entertainment and set a limit on how much money you are prepared to lose. If your goal is to win a certain amount of money then this is unreasonable and you are bound to lose. Should you win, then this is a bonus and a good place to stop.

Whatever form of gambling you like, remember the pitfalls and enjoy this form of entertainment. Gambling from the gladiator fights to the computer has given many people plenty of pleasure.

If you interested in trying your luck be sensible and have fun.

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Online Gambling

Online gambling is hot. In fact there are websites popping up everywhere with new gambling options. Living near a gambling casino is no longer important if for individuals who wish to gamble a lot of money or just a little. You can feel safe in most of these places as well. And, with all of this comes the convenience of being at home or at your office. No need to fly to a remote destination in order to play a couple of games of blackjack. Online gambling is everywhere. Online gambling is fast becoming a hot commodity as well.

Some of the best websites for online gambling are right at your fingertips. One such site, http://www.vegaslightscasino.com is a great place to start. There, you will find that the site was voted best online gambling site in 2002 and 2004. You can download games, get information and preview games. You can play online gambling games such as roulette, black jack, slots, war, and more. This is only one site of many available at your fingertips. You can also find a great e-book at this website called, "Secrets to online casinos: how you can even the odds and beat the casinos"!

Another site that you may want to visit when looking for online gambling is http://www.casinodowntown.com where you can find as much fun and play as the last. Any and all of these sites can provide a great outlet to relieve stress and frustration. Of course, you can win big money as well! Why not take the time to visit either or both of these online gambling sites and see what they have to offer? Online gambling is a fun way to spend your time and increase your chances of winning big right from your home!

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More On Gambling Systems - System Black Box

In my last article, "Gambling Systems" I talked about gambling systems that involved the actual physical aspects of the games such as the white ball in roulette and the dice in craps. Now I will deal with betting systems that can actually be used in any of the games, except poker.

With the advent of on-line casinos, a whole new world opened up that allowed anyone, anywhere, to gamble. With this phenomena also came a flood of on-line gambling systems. One of these is the very popular, "System Black Box" that capitalizes on the fact that some on-line casinos will offer free gambling "chips" to anyone that signs up with their casino for play. "System Black Box" is designed strictly for on-line casino play. While there are live casinos that have similar offers for free play, it is most often a "match-play" situation in which you must use some of your own money along with the free-play coupon. In other words the coupon is worth $1 if you also play a real dollar with it. Should you win that first bet, you then immediately bet the $2 that you just won, putting the newly acquired house money in play and taking back your $1 original bet. (The $1 coupon is taken, win or lose. It is only good for one play.) If you are considering gambling on-line with any of the games offered, I would encourage you to look into "System Black Box" as a possible tool.

Another very popular betting system is "Betting For Profit" and is also available on-line. The difference is that "Betting For Profit" can work with both on-line play and live play. This system is a bit more in depth and involves an increasing bet according to the last play you made. It is a very good system and also includes what the author calls his "Seven Cardinal Rules Of Gambling." In "Betting For Profit" you learn how to treat gambling as a business, not as a recreational activity. It is a very realistic approach and can work if you follow the guidelines that are set forth in the method, which is what "Betting For Profit" is actually called. Both "System Black Box" and "Betting For Profit" are what I would call methods as opposed to systems as they both do not deal with the physical aspects of the games and concentrate on betting strategies. I have found, through my extensive experience that betting methods and strategies are really the only valid ways of creating a winning trend in casino gambling. I compare this type of method with playing the stock market, which is of course, just another type of gambling. With the stock market, when someone can double their money, it is a significant gain. With casino gambling, if you want to be successful, you must enter in to that kind of mentality. In "Betting For Profit" the author tells of ways to begin to treat gambling as a business and not as entertainment. This is how a professional gambler approaches gambling. To me, it is akin to guerrilla warfare and in fact must be followed if you are serious about winning. A professional gambler sees gambling as "going to work" instead of entertainment. To gamble professionally you must lose the kind of attitude that puts you at a casino game for fun. That is not to say that you cannot enjoy what you are doing. But you must remember that you are there to make money, not lose it while you are playing and entertaining yourself.

I short, I find that both "System Black Box" and even more so, "Betting For Profit" can actually work for the gambler. With "System Black Box" the player need not know a great deal about the game he or she is playing but must at least know the general rules of whatever game that might be. "Betting For Profit" assumes that the reader is aware of at least some good basic strategy for the chosen game. So the conclusion is that a betting method or procedure can be a valid tool to enable a player to win at casino gambling while the "system" type of play simply does not work and is not really valid. Let me repeat here that when I was working in the casino business, we used to laugh at system players and considered them no threat, while the smart, tough player that knew how to manage his or her money and was able to walk away a winner would more times than not, take a small bite every time that he or she played, and sometimes even a big bite! For more information you can refer back to my previous article, "Gambling Systems".

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Gambling Demographics in New Zealand

In New Zealand, gambling is considered an economically-significant industry. Residents spend over $1 billion on gambling activities each year, marking its popularity in the country. The demographics reached by gambling operators in New Zealand are wide-ranging, as both men and women and individuals belonging to varying age groups take part in gambling activities.

According to studies carried out by Statistics New Zealand, over 90% of residents over the age of 18 participated in gambling activities at least once in their lives. Over 80% admit to gambling at least once a year. 85% of New Zealanders play the local lottery on a regular basis while 77% choose to take part in other forms of raffles. Additionally, instant lottery games and electronic gaming machines are played by over half of New Zealand residents.

Gambling preferences seem to vary among age groups. Residents aged 25-34 are the most likely to take part in gambling activities while younger New Zealanders, aged 18-24, are less likely to gamble. Of the younger population, those that do gamble mostly take part in Instant Kiwi games and informal monetary wagers with friends. Residents aged 25-34 are most likely to play poker machines and casino games. Middle-aged and senior residents are the most likely to play the lottery.

Additionally, gambling behaviour differs between genders. Gambling was previously an activity dominated by males, but recent years have seen more and more women getting involved. In a study conducted in 1991, 699 100 men gambled, compared to about 349 500 women. In recent years, however, things have evened out with about half a million men and women both taking part in land-based gambling games and online casino activities.

More women than men play the lottery, bingo and Instant Kiwi games. 80% of women compared to 70% of men play the lottery, 23% of women compared to 15% of men play bingo and 53% of women compared to 43% of men play Instant Kiwi games. However, men outnumber women when it comes to sports betting as 12% of males compared to 5% of women wager on sports. An equal portion of men and women take part in poker machines (18% each) and casino games (15% each).

Rates of problem gambling also vary among demographics. 34% of women are suspected to be problem gamblers, compared to 46% of men. Also, residents over the age of 40 are considered to be the most likely to develop unhealthy gambling habits, as 43% of players aged 40-49 are potential problem gamblers.

- Mitchell Hughes, New Zealand Gaming Specialist

Gambling Greed, Have You Really Thought How To Double Your Bank?

Have you ever seriously considered how to make money. Not just wished to make money but actually thought of the process involved. I have made my money through gambling. Everyday on the Internet people are buying the next gambling system, horse racing system, roulette strategy or poker book to find the way to instant gambling riches.

I am certain that some of these gambling systems work. But what does it take to make them work long term. Lets assume you find a football betting system. You try this particular football system for a day or two and it works. It produces consistent results.

You find that your gambling is now paying and you have a betting system and strategy that you can win with. What do most people do. They get greedy. I have personally won over £1 million pounds gambling. I don't say that to be flash, I say it because it is true, and anyone can do it. What does it take, it takes discipline.

If we take you back to your system, we know it works, we have tried it, so now we want to use it more. This leads to more bets being placed. All of a sudden the flaws in the gambling system appear. You are having more bets but the strike rate drops and you start to lose money. What is the synopsis. This gambling system is rubbish. " I tried that xyz football betting system and lost a fortune".

I look at it this way, a Nike golf club in my hands, is completely different to the Nike driver in Tiger Woods hands.

A betting system in my hands is completely different to a betting system in average joe gamblers hands.

Where money is involved at times all brain power goes out of the window.

If we go back to that same football betting system, we used it once and know it worked. We will now turn the mentality round, rather than use it more and make more money, (which we know fails because you will get more losing bets), lets use it less and make more.

HOW?

The power of 3%. Once we know something works we can use it once a day and make money.

If you have a bankroll of 100 units be it dollars or pounds or yen it does not matter, and you grow that bank by 3% every day, IT DOUBLES EVERY 24 DAYS. I can do this with almost any gambling system.

That is right, so 100 units in 240 days becomes over 100,000 units.

I can do this with one spin of a roulette wheel a day, i can do it with one horse racing bet, one tennis bet, one football bet. I can repeat it across four or five systems a day every day. That is how I make a million gambling.

How many people do you know can spin the roulette wheel once and walk away. Not many huh.

Yes you will have the odd loser so lets say that adds 30 days onto your quest. You can truly turn 100 units into 100,000 plus units tax free in a year, if you have discipline and any gambling system that works just a little.

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The Attraction Of Online Gambling

Although the USA has taken a hard line on internet gambling, outlawing it completely in October 2006, most European governments have adopted the totally opposite approach and are continuing to liberalise online gambling legislation; making it a lucrative market for online gambling operators.

Even though Britain has one-fifth of the population of the USA, it spends as much as Americans on gambling, according to figures issued by the Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC). And much of that UK spend is now taking place online. So, what attracts online gamblers and are there are any dangers involved?

The basis of America's ban on online gambling stems from a report issued by the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in 1999. The major finding in that study highlighted the fact that 'the presence of a gambling facility within 50 miles roughly doubles the prevalence of problem and pathological gamblers'. Obviously, with the rise of online gambling that 'gambling facility' is sited within the home. So - the argument goes - that gives rise to more gambling opportunities and therefore the possibility that more people will become compulsive gamblers. They are obsessed with gambling, and winning doesn't minimize that compulsion; the more they win, the more they play. Worse still, the more they lose the more they play to try to recover their losses until the point where their habit becomes unaffordable, and they go under financially.

But, despite the dire warnings from the USA, the vast majority of people who participate online can control their gambling and play comfortably within their means. For most, online gambling is a form of entertainment from which they get a buzz and occasionally a win. The fact that games can be played in the comfort of the home obviously adds to the attraction. Sophisticated software can now replicate the casino experience; full-colour graphics and convincing sound putting the player in the heart of the action, even if in reality they are in front of their computer screen. And because of the rapid uptake in online gambling, revenues are increasing allowing a percentage of it to be returned to players as bigger jackpots and prizes, which in turn attracts even more players.

As well as the comfort and convenience factor, another issue that has lead to a massive uptake in online gambling is the introduction of a ban on smoking in all public places. Rather than head off to their local bingo hall or casino and have to endure the rain and cold while they smoke, many UK punters have opted to stay at home and play online. That is a significant factor driving an increasing number of women to sign up to online casino and bingo games. Online gambling may be illegal in the USA, but evidence from Europe is that it is here to stay and will continue to thrive into the foreseeable future.

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance author from Scotland. He is a keen rugby player and enjoys travelling.

Online Gambling Offers

Online gambling offers are not only restricted to poker, sports betting, and bingo but also include card games and other "fun" games that are offered free of cost. Online poker rooms usually offer games such as Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and Seven Card Stud. The rules and regulations of the game remain the same as in a land based poker game.

Many online casinos offer other games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps. These are played against the "house" unlike poker games in which players play against each other. Therefore, the "percentages" are with the casino, which means that the casino has a distinct advantage over the players in such games. Other popular gambling games include sports betting and online bingo.

Sports betting has gained popularity over the years since they not only provide the player with gambling thrills but also offer the enjoyment of the sport. This makes it an even more appealing to gamblers who want something more out of the activity. Bingo is another popular multi million-dollar game that can be played on the Internet, and in land based casinos. The online versions of these games use Flash and Java software and may require players to download the software before playing.

Although there are free games available, the players are required to sign up for a paid account in order to start playing online. Almost all of the sites offer e-funding options such as PayPal, Neteller, and Prepaid ATM. Some sites will offer matching bonuses to players who deposit money through the above-mentioned options. European gamblers can fund their online accounts by using debit or credit cards.

Since Internet has expanded drastically over the years, the numbers of people who gamble online are continuously increasing. Political boundaries are dissolved because gamblers around the world can gamble without worrying about laws and regulations. Some countries even provide tax-free benefits and such offers are contributing to the further expansion of Internet gambling activities.

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Gambling for a Living - What It Takes to Become a Professional Gambler

While most people view gambling as an exciting form of entertainment, others view it as a terrible practice that is a waste of time and money. No matter what the various opinions are, however, there are actually people who gamble for a living. Are these types of people the luckiest people on the planet? Not at all. In fact, there is much more involved in gambling than most people realize. We will take a look at some of the main aspects of professional gambling and get some insight as to how professional gamblers make their living against the odds.

There are many forms of gambling, and it goes without saying that some forms are easier to profit from than others. For example, someone who is very interested in sports might find it easier to make money from sports betting than from playing blackjack at a casino. On the other hand, someone who is good with numbers will find it easier to profit from blackjack or poker. No matter what the game is there are several essential factors that need to be mastered and perfected, and luck is not one of them.

The first and most obvious factor of professional gambling is "Knowledge of the Game." It isn't enough to know a little about the game. It isn't enough to know a lot about the game. You need to have a total and complete knowledge of whatever game it is you decide to play. You need to be a perfect player. However, in most forms of gambling being a perfect player will only give you a 50/50 chance of winning at best. You've no doubt heard of the dreaded "house edge." If being a perfect player gives you a 50/50 chance of winning, think of what the odds are for 99% of the people that walk into a casino. They're just there to have a good time, and their lack of knowledge puts them way below a 50/50 shot of winning. So if being a perfect player only gives you at best a 50/50 chance of winning, there has to be more to professional gambling. Right?

Bankroll management is easily the most important aspect of professional gambling. Your "bankroll" is the chunk of money that you use to gamble with. Not only do you need the proper amount of money, you need to know how to handle this money as things get hot and sticky. You need to know what to bet when you win, and what to bet when you lose. You can not approach a game with 50 dollars and expect to walk away with 200. You need to be realistic, and set realistic goals for winning. Most professional gamblers are happy with a 10% return. This sounds drastic to someone who gambles for the fun of it, but when it becomes a business things get both serious and realistic.

Discipline is also a top priority when it comes to gambling for a living. You need to know when it's time to walk away. You need to be able to set a limit on your losses, and not go for broke like everyone else around does. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. Gambling from day to day will involve swings both in the positive and the negative, and you need to be able to handle those swings without losing your mind or getting upset. Once your emotions override reason and begin to affect the way you play a particular game, you can kiss your money goodbye.

Experimenting with different systems can be very beneficial. Do your homework and figure out what works best. Learn to look for the trends in the gambling world. They are all over the place. No one can explain why trends happen, but they do. For example, flipping a coin gives a 50% chance of heads and a 50% chance of tails. And yet flipping that coin 1000 times you will see trends of results such as 4 heads followed by 2 tails, rather than an even heads and tails alteration. Don't commit the "Gamblers Fallacy" and assume that because there has been 5 heads in a row, tails is more likely to come next. Each flip is independent of the other, and this is a big key in the gambling world. Most professional gamblers would advise you to follow the trends, not play against them.

These are just some of the basic factors involved in gambling for a living as a professional. If you want to see if you have what it takes, practice at a free online play money casino. Practice and perfect the big factors, such as knowledge, bankroll management, and discipline. Don't make the jump to gambling for a living until you are sure you have what it takes to do it day in and day out. As it is said, "It's a hard way to make an easy living."

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Gambling Participation in New Zealand

It is a well-known fact that New Zealand has a burgeoning gambling market. Thanks to pokies and other electronic gaming devices, a vast portion of the population takes place in gambling activities every year. While the activity is incredibly popular throughout the country, few studies have been conducted which truly examine gambling behaviour and statistics. Recently, a new study has shed light on the issue, delving into demographics in the country's gambling market.

A study titled "New Zealand's Participation in Gambling" was recently published by the Health Sponsorship Council. The research aimed to obtain more information on the risk of developing gambling problems and overall frequency of participation by New Zealand citizens.

According to the study, most New Zealanders take part in high-risk forms of gambling less frequently. Less than 20% of participants admitted to playing pokies in a club over the course of a 12 month period. 10% played pokies in casinos while just 3% played table games at casinos. These statistics confirm that pokies continue to be the preferred activity of players in New Zealand, illustrating that club pokies are still more popular than casino pokies.

Lottery and scratch cards are more frequent forms of gambling among residents, as 60% of individuals take part in these activities. The study also found that older individuals are more likely to take part in these activities than their younger counterparts. 72% of those over the age of 45 take part in lottery activities while just 38% of 18- to 24-year-olds play lottery games.

A surprising finding uncovered by the study is that women seem to be more likely than men to take part in gambling activities. Women outnumbered men in a wide range of activities, including the lottery, instant Kiwi and raffles. However, men were more likely to take part in casual wagers with friends, casino table games and sports betting. Both groups presented similar statistics for bingo games and New Zealand online casino games.

The number of individuals who refrain from gambling activities is also quite interesting. 20% of men do not gamble, compared to just 18% of women. The age group 18 - 24 is the least likely take part in gambling, despite casino operators' efforts to draw in a younger crowd. As such, individuals over the age of 45 are the most likely to gamble. When it comes to ethnicities, Asians are the least likely to gamble (with 38% refraining from the activity) while those of Maori descent are most likely to take part in gambling activities (80%).

- Mitchell Hughes, New Zealand Gaming Specialist

Gambling - On Being Legal Or Illegal

When the issues on gambling are being raised, the issue on its legalization will never be silenced. There are loads of debates about it weighing which is of really weight: the advantages or the disadvantages of having gambling legal in countries.

Well, there are points to count on and these points come from both sides.

There are claims that when legalized, illegal gambling that lures people to be addicted and have miserable lives would be ignored. For those who believe in this thought, they think that legalizing gambling and whatever forms of it would lead to a more regulated system in a country. Another thing they want to raise is that if legal gambling is established, there would be government-owned gambling venues; this would pull people to support legal games than those that are not permitted by the government. The angle of incurring taxes from gambling would definitely be a help as believed by its proponents.

On the other hand, even though how these contentions try to become strong arguments, there are destroyers of these.

In other countries that do not believe on the benefits of legalizing gambling, they stand with the arguments that if the government opens the door to legalizing gambling, it would just be like teaching citizens to really be into gambling, no matter how legal or regulated it is, it would not lose the fact that it is still gambling, a means of asking people to venture on what they have and try their luck by betting their money or other possessions. This is also a means of luring people to gamble when normally they do not.

There are loads of loopholes pinpointed by those people who are against the existence of the so-called legal gambling. The biggest loophole is that legalizing gambling is like legalizing greed. A government that would allow this to happen would be a very irresponsible one. Instead of encouraging its citizens to be productive in such a way that they would realize what the dignity of work is.

There are portions of the world that embraces legal gambling, there are those which do not believe in the benefits it could give. The choice of being into gambling lies in you as a citizen, as an individual.

Weigh things wisely.

Mrs. Pat Valentina

Online Casino Gamble

Looking to revel in the thrill of an online casino gamble, but you can't get to Vegas? why not try your luck at online casino gamble. The online casino gamble community has evolved to become a large slice of the gambling pie.

Millions of gamblers turn to online gambling as a safe and fun way to spend a few bucks, with a chance to get hundreds or thousands $$$$ in return.

Online casino gambling and working are two different things. In casinos, there is the element of chance. You may get lucky once you learn a few strategies, but to earn a living from online casino gambling is totally out of the question.

Online casino gambling is just as safe for your money as playing in a regular casino. Except it's easier and usually free to set up an account, after that you deposit as much or as little as you'd like using debit or credit card to fund your bet's.

Internet security is even safer and online casino gamblers can feel much safer as there are now extra precautions to ensure your money, and your winnings, are protected.

The games available for online casino gambling are even more varied than those in traditional casinos. You will find virtual tables and rooms for dozens of types of poker: stud, Video Poker, Texas Hold 'Em, Three-Card Poker and just about any poker variation you can think of.

You can even play online slot machines, blackjack, roulette, or any of hundreds of fast click-and-win games. The online casino gambler looking for a challenge will enjoy Baccarat.

By developing a good strategy for the game you are going to play you will be miles ahead of most who play online casinos. Participate on online gambling forums where you can learn from experienced players. As the famous saying goes: "Fools learn from their own mistakes; wise men learn from other people's".

While Black Jack, Slots and Roulette give you the smallest possibility to predict the game's outcome, there are reputable strategies for Poker, Craps and Baccarat.

Blackjack is a very popular start to online casino gaming often, the best strategy is to stand depending on your hand and the dealer's up card. The chance of the player winning a hand is independent of what happened before. Mathematically, players lose more when the "up card" the dealer has is an Ace or a 10.

You could try and master the Blackjack card counting strategy, which was derived by Edward O. Thorpe's in 1962 with his revolutionary book "Beat the Dealer".

Using his techniques He proved that "depending" on what cards had been played, one could determine what cards were left and this would dictate how the player should play his hand.

If for example more cards were left that favoured the player, the player had an advantage and could raise the bet size to capitalize on his advantage.

If you're looking for a hand of Blackjack, a game of dice or a spin on the Roulette table Online Casino Gamble can be fun and profitable at the same time!

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In Lieu of US Ban on Online Gaming Transactions, Trinidad & Tobago moves to Ban all Gambling

The Caribbean twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago is about to ban online and land-based gambling and has already banned casino slot machines with almost immediate effect after Prime Minister Patrick Manning said that they encouraged vice. Mr. Manning said at his recent budget proposal speech that gaming activities are a 'great concern' to the country. He announced that he would also discontinue the Republic's national lottery and declared that slot machines and casinos were illegal with immediate effect.

It seems that, unlike the US, Mr. Manning has no intentions of supporting land based gambling activities, especially the state lottery, which in many countries is the source for billions of dollars worth of revenue each year to support the building and renovation of schools and other necessary state expenses. Countries such as the US and Germany could not afford to fund many state expenses in the interest of their citizens without their state lotteries for revenue income.

In the US, state lotteries in 38 states support the funding of new schools, institutional, and educational expenses and in Germany, the million euro state lotteries mostly fund the country's military expenditures. These are only a few examples.

No final date of implemetation was given for the Internet and online gambling ban by Mr. Manning. This development, which has surprised many in the country, comes just one week after the U.S. passed legislation to prohibit US based players and gamblers from using credit cards, cheques and electronic transactions to pay and play at online gaming establishments mostly based outside of the US.

Although the US has made it only illegal to transfer funds to online gambling sites, with yet the final bill to ban online gambling in its entity still to go through with George Bush's final approval and signature, and which is expected in just a few weeks, the US has in no way made it illegal to gamble on land. In effect, the US government is forcing its citizens to spend their hard-earned income on US land based gambling such as race track, lotteries and brick and mortar land casinos.

According to the US Government Code Section 8880.5 "the use of (state) lottery funds are limited to instructional purposes and states that"...no funds shall be spent for...any other noninstructional purpose." Currently, the support budget of the California State University is represented by the four "Program" categories of INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT SERVICES, and INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. Lottery-funded instructional costs can best be defined as the program categories included in INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT and in very limited instances to INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, since they represent costs most directly related to classroom instruction and system wide implementation costs".

In the US state of Oregon, "Oregonians vote to approve the broad categories that may receive Oregon Lottery funds, and have approved Constitutional amendments allowing Lottery funds to be used for economic development (1984), public education (1995) and natural resource programs (1998). Then, every two years, Oregon's Legislature and Governor decide which specific programs and projects within those categories receive Lottery profits. During the biennium (2001-2003), almost 63% of all Lottery profits, nearly $430 million were going to public education. The remainder goes to economic development, parks and natural resources, and problem gambling treatment programs".

38 US states all have and will continue to have state lotteries; mostly supporting various types of educational funding and where voters can also apply for funding via application to each state.

Mrs. Manning, the Minister of Education of Trinidad & Tobago and the wife of the Prime Minister Mr. Manning, seems to have in no way tried to have influenced the Prime Minister in his decision to stop the state lottery rather than direct it towards the country's own educational and institutional funding purposes. Trinidad & Tobago has apparently only recently opened a new University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) which could have well made more than sufficient use of the state's lottery funds.

On further investigation of Trinidad & Tobago's state lottery system however, it was not clear that the state lottery supported any public funds as is typical in most countries which operate state lotteries as a means of revenue. In countries where state lotteries are regarded as meaningful revenue, citizens are given the democratic right to gamble, if only to support state institutions; in essence, 'vice' is turned into 'the good'. Through such methods, gamblers are free to engage in a 'vice' on their own responsibility whilst supporting state funding for much-needed education and state construction.

To date, our team has not been able to decipher whether the Trinidad & Tobago state lottery was ever mandated to report on its income and what the funds from the lottery were directed to achieve as a beneficial goal to the country's citizens.

The opposition party in Trinidad & Tobago, having already delivered its' response to Mr. Manning's apparently shocking budget decision via Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, apparently did not comment on the issue of the intent to make internet gambling illegal as well as to stop all land casinos, gambling for monies 'paid to the house' and the state lottery from operating within the country.

Indeed, the Prime Minister seems to be on a hard line political drive to make it illegal for many of the country's citizens to even gamble at their own homes without question as to the true reasons why other countries, with particular emphasis on the US, may be moving so aggressively against online gambling.

Needless to say, Mr. Manning has appeared to have taken his cue from an apparent incorrect perception of the real reasons why the US is presently cracking down on online and internet gambling (not house gambling); that is, essentially to keep it's citizen's money in its own 'house' together with all of the $12 billion dollars worth of yearly US dollars in profits which presently go out of the 'house' door to foreign-based online gaming companies.

Such a political move which the US has recently implemented has been criticized by many worldwide and in the US, to be fundamentally non-democratic and even socialist.

Many, including Americans, are beginning to ask themselves the question of what the Republicans would request of US citizens next; perhaps forbidding them to drink alcohol or to spend their hard-earned money for 'foreign' holidays on 'local' soil. Mr. Manning, along with his Budget speech, also delivered his intentions to raise serious taxes on smoking and alcohol products.

What with these new world developments, one is reminded in uncanny fashion of Adolf Hitler's methods to encourage the German people to promote healthy lifestyles, engage heavily in sports, non-alcoholic consumption and to not partake in all forms of 'vice' which affect the body and mind and prevented one from becoming the 'perfect race'. Hitler also encouraged his citizens to spend holidays on German territory and the like.

Many also expect that political moves such as the complete banning of state lotteries will further encourage governments to get their money from other sources because they are suddenly not able to earn sufficient revenue from its citizen's activities, and are therefore far more likely to acquire much-needed funds through more illegal channels. In effect, as we have read on one site "such moves may lead to more state-controlled white washing of criminal money".

It does not take much common sense to know that smoking in open areas on beaches, in parks and in cities much polluted by continuous industrial activity is far less likely to harm the collective health of all US citizens whilst the US government simultaneously moves to lessen or annihilate the much-needed political pressure on oil, gas and industrial companies to finally assume responsibility and finally and literally, pay the costs of cleaning up their immediate environmental pollution.

It does seem, however unintentional, that the politics of some countries seem to create and move more criminal activity into the forefront than foster new opportunities, desperately needed revenue and a basic freedom of choice in the interest of their public and the citizenry of their countries.

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The Gambling Fix Can Be Fatal

Have you got the gambling fix? Do you have that magnetic attraction to gambling that arises every time you have money? Does this attraction drive you to spend all your extra money... and your bill money? Has your phone or hydro been cut off? Did you lose your house because you spent your mortgage money on gambling? Be careful... gambling can be fatal!

Gambling can lead to many unsavory things. People who gamble usually lie continuously. They lie to their spouses, their parents, their kids and their friends about how they spent their money. They will exaggerate about how much things cost. People who gamble will make every excuse to the phone company, hydro company, or even the bank as to why they can't pay their bill when it is due. They are really good at coming up with sob stories in hopes this will buy them some time. Time enough to gamble some more and hopefully win enough money back to cover their bills. If you're a gambler, eventually you will run out of excuses. People will no longer believe your sob stories. What will you do then?

The thought of never being able to gamble again can be depressing, because it is the only thing that seems to make you happy. You love gambling but you have to admit it's ruining your life. You miss time from work because you skip work to gamble. Maybe you even lose your job! What do you do now! With no job you can no longer gamble. Now the depression sets in because you can no longer enjoy the only thing that made you happy. What do you do now?

You begin to think about all the money you lost. You also begin to think about the friends you lost. Maybe you even lost your family! The reality begins to sink in. You have sunk to the bottom! The depression worsens. Now you're feeling suicidal. So now the question is: do you do it or not? Do you just end it? Maybe everyone would be better off without you! You feel like such a screw-up anyhow. This is how your gambling fix can become fatal!

At this point you can succumb to these feelings or you can turn your life around. You still have the choice. Don't end your life. Stay for awhile. There are many things you can do to overcome this depression and your gambling habit. You can go for counseling or join a 12 Steps program. Start to read Self-Help books. Learn how to meditate. Incorporate positive affirmations into your life. Journal every day. If you put as much energy into becoming well as you did into gambling, you will overcome this addiction.

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New Zealand's Participation in Online Gambling

New Zealand and Australia are popular destinations for online casino and online gambling developers. These two countries present a market full of existing gambling fans, and online companies want to capitalize on the opportunity. Internet gambling has already become quite popular in New Zealand, but few facts are known this particular market, as the activity has yet to be fully regulated.

The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand has delved into the issue, publishing a fact sheet which illustrates the popularity of online gambling in the country. According to the report, 8% to 10% of New Zealand residents take part in some form of online gambling. This includes playing casino games on the internet or via mobile phones. Television gambling is also included in the category.

Very little is known about New Zealand's online gambling market at the moment, but some studies have revealed a bit of insight. For example, it seems that Maori individuals are more likely to gamble online as 17% of all online gamblers in the country are of that particular descent. Other studies indicate that young males of Asian descent are also likely to participate in online gambling.

The country's current online gambling laws state that the only companies which are able to offer internet gambling services to residents are those regulated by the government. As it stands, the only two operators allowed to do so are TAB Corp and the New Zealand Lotteries Commission. It is not illegal for residents to take part in online roulette, online slots and other casino games offered by international operators, but those operators could face fines for offering their services in the country.

While New Zealand seems to have very strict guidelines about online gaming, things seem to be changing. For years, TAB Corp was the only company licensed for online gambling in the country, but the government has recently allowed the New Zealand Lotteries Commission to launch its own online gaming website. The New NZ Lotto website allows players to purchase tickets online and play other online casino games, a huge step forward for the New Zealand gambling market.

There is no word yet on whether or not the country will begin licensing foreign operators, but many residents continue to access offshore gambling websites. In an industry worth millions of dollars every year, it may be a wise choice for the New Zealand government to consider regulating all forms of online gambling activities.

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Online Gambling

Online gambling is hot. In fact there are websites popping up everywhere with new gambling options. Living near a gambling casino is no longer important if for individuals who wish to gamble a lot of money or just a little. You can feel safe in most of these places as well. And, with all of this comes the convenience of being at home or at your office. No need to fly to a remote destination in order to play a couple of games of blackjack. Online gambling is everywhere. Online gambling is fast becoming a hot commodity as well.

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Gambling Temptation

It is considered the gambling Mecca and the Disneyland for adults. Bright lights and big city action could only mean Las Vegas. In every corner of the city there is some form of gambling available. From slot machines to Roshambo, there is more ways to gamble than one can imagine. The atmosphere spells "fun" for most adults. However, this atmosphere can lead to a fever and later sickness. Before you truly realize the impact, you are living a constant hell of gambling temptation.

The consequence for falling into the gambling cycle can be immense. Defining a gambling cycle is really quite simple. It is based on a feast or famine theory in terms of addiction. Addicted gamblers often spend more money than intended resulting many times in a dramatic loss of funds. This is the feast as all available money is squandered carelessly. In return, the individual's cash supply is depleted until perhaps their next payday. Depending on the pay source, this may take up to one month. The long break from the gambling rush is popularly known as a famine. This theory remains one of the driving forces in a gambling addiction.

Gambling has been recently labeled as the fastest growing addiction inside the United States. It has been a long known fact that some gamblers wager their car titles or even house mortgages. Because of these reactions, gambling has proven itself to be a very potentially dangerous addiction. Like all major addictions, it also has its own "trigger" point for the victims. In other words, gambling possesses a climax of satisfaction for its patrons. For example, an alcoholic's trigger point is achieving a constant state of euphoria. The uniqueness of a gambling addiction is the floating trigger point. Unlike other vices where the climax is somewhat preset, wagering has a constantly raising level of satisfaction. Basically the more a gambler wins the more he or she wants. The addictive ingredient in any gambling establishment is simply adrenaline. Every player receives a rollercoaster rush whether they are winning or losing. This rush is what ultimately turns plain fun into pure addiction.

As gambling becomes a bigger and more popular source of entertainment, addictions will inevitably increase. There remains no real safeguard against this growing horrible sickness. Families and lives will continue to be crushed until definitive action is taken. This measure of action can only be taken from an individual stand point. Productive members of society must stay firm to protect themselves from the long term gambling wreckage. Perhaps in time this will serve as inspiration for a complete and utter halt to the gambling industry.

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Gambling Casinos - Chances Are You Will Enjoy Them

Gambling casinos are establishments that provide accommodation for individuals to engage in gambling activities as well as to entertain themselves through concerts, sporting events and stand-up comedy, among many others. These establishments were created to keep gambling off the streets and to be able to control some individuals from taking advantage of those who are into betting and taking chances. These include card games such as poker and black jack, horse racing and lottery to name a few. The amount of betting may start from a very small amount perhaps a dime to a dollar but can rise to thousands of dollars.

The origin of gambling can be traced back to the Chinese in 2300 BC but it was believed that every society had its own form of gambling during the ancient times. Dice are considered to be the oldest form of gambling which were originally used for fortune telling in ancient Egypt. These were made of bones and teeth of animals while the shape of dice we know today was created in Korea and used in the Buddhist game called Promotion. Subsequently games using dice were brought and developed in different countries such as Rome where even children were taught to gamble and throw dice.

Another integral part of gambling similar to the dice is the deck of playing cards. Its origins can be traced back from the Chinese Turkestan in the 11th century but it was the French who were credited for the invention of the playing cards in 1387. These already had the suits we know from the playing cards of today which are the spade, club, heart and diamond. Johann Gutenberg of Germany was the first to print a full deck of cards in 1440.

Gambling casinos, on the other hand, began in Europe where the term casino meant a small villa or summerhouse which was usually built on the grounds of large Italian homes or palaces. Subsequently, in the 1600s different forms of gambling found their way in the United States through immigrants who introduced various kinds of games. In the 19th century public buildings where gambling and sports took place were called casinos as well as riverboats on the waters of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in early 1800s.

Gambling casinos became illegal due to professional gamblers who resort to cheating to make money. This made gambling in general immoral and professional gamblers were blamed for curtailing the economic growth and endangering the streets because of numerous crimes they committed. However, this did not stop gambling casinos to go underground and gaming operations for organized crimes were created. The 20th century witnessed the building of the first of many casinos in Nevada which were believed to be financed by mobsters such as the Flamingo in Las Vegas which was opened by known New York mobster, Bugsy Siegel in 1947.

In subsequent years gambling casinos, even though tinged with concerns on the morality of gaming and betting, were legalized in different states such as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Monte Carlo among others. The reason leading to the legalization of gambling casinos was to help revitalize the economy of different states and cities.

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