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LawGambling 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. France To Open Market For Online Gambling Firms The online gambling market is set to open up in France towards the end of 2009 following recent discussions between the government and the European Union. Smoking Ban Affecting Germany's Casino Industry Casino visitor numbers in Germany have reportedly been falling since an enforced smoking ban came into play in the country.ASA Decision 'Will Act As Reference Point For Gambling Firms' Other gambling companies may take note of the decision by the Advertising Standards Authority to ban a recent William Hill advert that was deemed socially irresponsible. PPA Continues Poker Fight Poker players at the World Series of Poker have the opportunity to put their message across to authorities and get their voices heard by the game's policymakers. US Casino Changes Age Restrictions The slots and blackjack games at a casino in Spokane, Washington, can now only be played by guests aged 21 years and upwards following a change in the gambling venue's rules. Resort casino could still head to Blackpool There is still scope for a resort casino to be constructed in Blackpool despite February's decision by the House of Commons that ended the town's chance of getting Britain's first supercasino. Online Gambling Complaints 'Down' Online gambling disputes and player complaints were down year-on-year in the first quarter of 2008, according the latest data provided by the independent player protection group for the industry. Money Launderers Using Casino Slot Machines To Clean Cash
British Columbia Solicitor General John van Dongen has voiced concerns that criminals are using casinos to launder cash through slot machines, claiming the money as 'winnings' to make it legitimate.
Bingo's Double Tax 'Puts Pressure On Industry' Despite the global credit crunch and the recent implementation of a nationwide smoking ban, it is apparently dual taxation that is affecting the bingo industry more than anything else. 2 Killed In SoCal Casino Shootout
Deputies shot and killed two people during a shootout at an Indian casino in Southern California earlier this week.
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Casino visitor numbers in Germany have reportedly been falling since an enforced smoking ban came into play in the country.
Other gambling companies may take note of the decision by the Advertising Standards Authority to ban a recent William Hill advert that was deemed socially irresponsible.
Poker players at the World Series of Poker have the opportunity to put their message across to authorities and get their voices heard by the game's policymakers.
The slots and blackjack games at a casino in Spokane, Washington, can now only be played by guests aged 21 years and upwards following a change in the gambling venue's rules.
There is still scope for a resort casino to be constructed in Blackpool despite February's decision by the House of Commons that ended the town's chance of getting Britain's first supercasino.
Online gambling disputes and player complaints were down year-on-year in the first quarter of 2008, according the latest data provided by the independent player protection group for the industry.
Despite the global credit crunch and the recent implementation of a nationwide smoking ban, it is apparently dual taxation that is affecting the