Online Gambling

The world of gambling got a major boost in player numbers and in popularity since the ascension of the internet and specifically online gambling. The popularity of online poker and the televised tournaments that followed provided an invaluable tool in legitimizing regular poker, online poker, casino games and gambling as a concept in the public eye, and as a normal avenue for fun and excitement.

Online poker today is not considered shady and risky but a sport and a skill based game. While other games do not share this with Poker, it does cast a positive light on the whole online gambling world and make it clearer that casinos have a place in Las Vegas and Atlantic City but also in the vast universe called the internet.

Obama Set To Relax US Gambling Legislation?

Gambling consultant believes the US president will soon loosen restrictions on internet gaming services.

France Set To Legalise Online Gambling

France to free up internet gambling laws

New online gambling legislation on the way in France, says budget minister.

New Online Casino Launched By Isle Of Man Firm

Isle of Man gaming firm receives licence to provide an online casino service with a live dealer.

Problem Gamling Risks Reduced at Online Casinos?

According to a recent report by compulsive gambling expert and social worker Howard Slayton, internet gambling may actually reduce the risk of a person being a problem gambler.

Online Slots Player Pockets Pharaoh's Treasure

Major online slot machine jackpot was the result of Feng Shui, says lucky winner.

New Moves to Legalise Online Poker in the USA

Barney Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, has told one of the major British newspapers that he plans, in the next few weeks, to re-introduce a bill which would establish legal operation and regulation of US online casinos and poker sites.

Two years ago, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), a bill which tightened laws against online gambling, and led to the arrests of some industry executives. The laws were finalized on January 19^th 2009, but companies are not required to adhere to them until the end of the year.