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Thousands Sign Up for Online Gambling in New Jersey
Tom Ballance, the President of the Borgata Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, has said that uptake of online gambling in New Jersey has “exceeded all expectations”. However, in good news for the city’s casinos, he does not think that it will become a threat to land casinos’ revenues. In a recent interview Ballance explained
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Socially Disadvantaged Neighborhoods More Prone to Problem Gambling
A research team at the University of Buffalo has concluded that those who come from poorer areas are at a higher risk of developing a gambling problem. The team carried out telephone interviews with almost 5,000 people aged 14 to 90 across the United States. They found that problem gambling was twice as prevalent in
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Investigators Hope Camera Footage Will Shed Light on Schumacher Accident
Investigators looking into Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident are hoping to use camera footage to establish the speed he was traveling at when he fell and smashed his head on a rock. Schumacher was wearing a helmet mounted camera which will hopefully provide some clues, as will footage taken by a 35-year old steward who happened
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Thanks to the Masses Macau Enjoys Massive Growth
The world’s number one gambling destination, Macau, had another fantastic year in 2013 taking in $45 billion, 18.6% more than the year before. However, while in the past much of the growth has been thanks to mega-rich Chinese gamblers, last year’s growth was due to the Chinese middle class and their new access to Macau.
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