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Gambling and the law seemingly have many friction points between them. Gambling is prohibited in some countries but regulated in others. While the law regarding “regular” gambling is more or less clear, this is not the case with online gambling.

We live in a time that has yet defined the bounds and limitations of the internet and all aspects of its impact on our lives, culture and society. This is the time when the future laws will be set all over the world and will determine whether online gambling will face trouble or flourish.

School Board Member Pleads Guilty To Running Illegal Poker Machine Ring

A Pitt County School Board member was found guilty of running an illegal video poker game ring and faces fines and probation.

Scottish Politician Calls For Bingo Tax Change

Westminster to change tax system for bingo operators? Government urged to drop double tax system for sake of bingo venues in Scotland.

Woman Faces Jail For Murdering Poker Pro Husband

The wife of late poker pro William Gustafik gets sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering him.

Casinos Reporting Falling Revenues

Casino managers in Illinois hope that new laws on loss limits and tax rates will help attract more gamblers and make up for fallen revenues.

Centrelink Using Casino Records To Dock Pensions

Australian pensioners have been caught out by relatively new anti-money laundering laws. The new laws allow casinos to hand over information on any ‘suspicious transactions’ to the federal authorities.

Former Casino Owner Faces Prison For Tax Evasion

A former casino owner in San Francisco was sentenced to 15 months in prison for tax evasion.

Poker Networks Begin Blocking Kentucky Visitors

Following the ruling of a Kentucky judge, poker networks and other gambling websites have begun to block visitors from the state of Kentucky.

Man Accused of Rigging Bingo Raffle

A volunteer fire fighter from western Pennsylvania has been accused of rigging a bingo raffle in order to split the $1,500 prize with the winner.

Toronto Police Raid Lucrative Gambling Houses

Police in Toronto recently raided two illegal gambling houses and arrested proprietors and gamblers.

Kentucky Online Poker Hearing Delayed

Judge denies pleas from Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association to dismiss case in which Kentucky governor aims to restrict residents from accessing online poker sites.
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