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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.

Hill's: Removal Of Gambling Tax Has Increased Opportunities

People keen to back stong favourites like Tiger Woods It has been suggested that more opportunities have been created for punters since the gambling tax was abolished seven years ago.

Oldbury Bingo Hall Wants Slots

Slot machines heading to bingo hall? Another bingo hall in the midlands has opted to apply for an adult gaming licence, which will allow it to place slots on its premises.

Gambling Act Changes Prompt New Poker Player Demographic

Jennifer Tilly - poker player A Scottish newspaper has claimed that more women have taken to the game of poker since the Gambling Act 2005 was amended to allow low-stakes betting in public houses.

Bingo Hall Applies For Adult Gaming Licence

Mecca Bingo - seeking licence A bingo hall in the midlands is one of the first numbers game operators to seek a new gaming licence, which will allow it to place slots on its premises.

San Diego Casinos Being Pushed To Go Smoke Free

It's been 13 years since smoking was banned in most workplaces in California, but there is one place left where many people regularly light up a cigarette – and that's tribal casinos.

UK Government Throws Bingo Halls a Lifeline

Gary Sutcliffe, the Sports Minister, has now announced plans to reverse changes that had been introduced last September. The policy had reduced the limit of slot machines allowed in a bingo club from eight to four.

Bingo Hall Slots Ruling Expected Soon

A source in the industry has said that the government may raise the limit, which currently stands at four 500 pound slot machines per bingo club.

Bingo Announcement Imminent, Says Sutcliffe

Gerry Sutcliffe MP Department for Media, Culture and Sport minister Gerry Sutcliffe is reportedly soon going to make an announcement that will boost the bingo industry in the UK.

Video Poker Businessman Faces 5 Months In Jail

A man from Hope Mills has been sentenced to five months in jail and a further five months of confinement to his home following an investigation into an illegal video poker scheme that he operated in the state of North Carolina.

Seaside Gambling Venues Issued Rules Reminder

Arcades - issued warning Seaside arcades, many of which provide their guests with slots to play, have been warned about the changes to the Gambling Act 2005 as the busy summer season approaches.
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