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States Struggle to Close Sweepstakes Cafes
Across America a number of internet cafes have appeared in strip malls and gas stations which offer more than just access to the internet. The venues are known as internet sweepstakes cafes and they give punters access to computers which have the look, sound and feel of slot and video poker machines. Both state and
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Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic Begins Next Month
On April 5th the annual Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic at the Hustler Casino will begin. It will run until the end of the month and see seven events take place. Buy-ins for the events are between $100 and $260, there are four single-day events which have guarantees of $20K, $30K, $20K and $25K. However,
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888 Shares Boosted by Excellent Profits
This week saw shares in 888 Holdings rise more than 6% after the company saw profits rise above forecasts and raised its dividend payout to shareholders. Furthermore, the company is also expanding its sports betting business and at present is the only online gaming company to have operations in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware. Before
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Researchers Find Link between Gambling Addiction and Suicide
According to a report from researchers at the University of Hong Kong, around 20% of gambling addicts who sought help at the Caritas Addicted Gamblers Counseling Center had considered suicide. Furthermore, around 22% had thought of killing their families. The study looked at the 3,685 people who attended the center between 2003 and 2012. It
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