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Ray-Bans, iPhones, Omega watches: how bookies’ gifts are fuelling a crisis The case of Martin Sargeant, who was jailed for five years for stealing church funds, is highlighting efforts to learn more about gambling-driven crime Police in England and Wales to screen suspects for signs gambling addiction is driving crime To clergy and parishioners, senior

Police in England and Wales to screen suspects for signs gambling addiction is driving crime Forces are increasingly aware that high-stakes betting is a form of addiction and a driver of crime similar to alcohol or drugs Ray-Bans, iPhones, Omega watches: how bookies’ gifts are fuelling a crisis Criminal suspects will be routinely screened for

The Wei Wei Markham Mansion and Casino On July 23, the York Regional Police, with tactical officers from the Ontario Police and Durham Police, descended on the 20,000 square foot $9 million mansion property in Markham, located on Decourcy Court near Warden Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive East. The secret mansion casino was busted and

Our guest this week is Alex Kane of Sport Trade.  Sport Trade is a betting exchange run very much like a financial market.  rather than betting with a bookmaker, players bet against each other.  Currently they are only available in New Jersey.  [00:00]  Introduction of Alex Kane of Sporttrade [00:44]  Alex’s educational and sports betting

Gambling in the Netherlands – History & Legal Situation In order to give you a full perspective of the issue, we’ll review it in detail and look at the topic from all aspects. We’ll discuss the history of gambling in the Netherlands, the current legal situation and will review the future predictions of how the

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. A.C. says: Poker has been the basis for many new games, with video poker being, by far, the most successful of them. This article provides a good

In Las Vegas blackjack circles, the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas is well-known for having a decent single-deck game — aside from the fact that they are extremely quick to pull the trigger on kicking players out. Several blackjack teams send their new players to play there, knowing they’ll be kicked out fairly quickly,

The History of the Mohawk Racetrack in Canada Established in 1963, the Mohawk Racetrack in Canada is one of Ontario’s oldest harness racing tracks. It is owned by the Woodbine Entertainment Group, formerly the Ontario Jockey Club, which was founded in 1881 to improve the horse racing industry in Toronto. As it is one of

Germany is well-known for its healing hot water springs, and Bad Fussing is one of the 3 spa destinations of the so-called Lower Spa Triangle. The term refers to 3 wellness towns in southern Germany that offer a holistic approach to health through various spa services. The Bad Fussing casino opened in 1999 with the

Overview of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Contrary to initial impressions, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s activity is not limited to drinking and playing slots. In fact, this institution has the unenviable task of making sure that certain vices are safe for the general public to take part in. Here is

With the new agreement, Saskatchewan is the third province to welcome PlayNow.com. The casino and betting website also operates in B.C. and Manitoba, where it avails hundreds of betting markets to millions of fans. BCLC is Thrilled by the Move According to Pat Davis, the CEO of BCLC, his corporation is thrilled to launch legal

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We had so many questions last time from our listeners that we had to ask Bob back for another round. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast – https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/ners12222022 Show Notes [00:00] 

In this blog, we will go over the key moments in the history of charity lotteries in the Netherlands, which date back to the 1700s. Read carefully because, in recent times, there have been some updates to the online gambling laws made by the Dutch Gaming Authority and not just those for charity gaming. In

Today’s column is less technical and more about “how I do things” that aren’t specifically related to video poker. Most of you have heard of Adele, one of the premier singers of our time. She is performing a series of concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and I was invited to receive two tickets.

Review The Queen of Spades review – thrillingly addictive tale of gambling and sin Thorold Dickinson’s 1949 Pushkin adaptation is a glorious melodrama about an ambitious Russian military officer and a countess who sold her soul to the devil in exchange for the secrets of a card game Ambition, sin and horror are the keynotes

Texas is certainly not a gambling-friendly state. Most of the traditional casino games are illegal and prohibited for both Texas residents and visitors. These include slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, sports betting, etc. There are merely a few legal gambling activities in the state, among which are the state lottery and charitable gambling activities. Read this

Canadian players were not allowed to enter land-based casinos and gaming establishments because the anti-COVID regulations didn’t allow the gathering of people in public places. Casinos were considered places where people should not gather together, thus trying to limit the spread of the pandemic. Now, the major question is “when will Manitoba casinos open”. As

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. A.C. says: The author references Steve Cyr’s interview in Cigar Aficionado. For those who don’t know, Cyr is the subject of our book Whale Hunt in the

Our guest this week is a sports bettor named Amber Gamble.  Amber has a stats background and started her sports betting journey just a couple years ago. [00:00]  Introduction of sports bettor, Amber Gamble [00:40]  How did Amber get into the gamblng world? [02:05]  Did dealing blackjack pique her interest in playing? [03:53]  Moving to

Casino Poker Etiquette – The Basics In general, poker etiquette means a set of unofficial rules that players are expected to follow during gameplay and on the poker table. While not following most rules will not get you disqualified or asked to leave the table, it will show a lack of respect and sportsmanship towards