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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - March Madness is underway, and according to the American Gaming Association, $2.7 billion will be bet this year on both the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the next two weeks, bars and restaurants will be packed with college basketball fans who have an appetite for watching and wagering. Since 2021, online…
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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling
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Embark on an extraordinary online gambling adventure with Mega Dice, a pioneering platform that seamlessly merges the thrill of casino games and the excitement of sports betting. Operating under the prestigious license of Curacao, Mega Dice is a global sensation accessible in numerous countries, either directly or through the convenience of a VPN.…
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TOO OUT OF IT TO PLAY? CASINO GAMBLING TRIPS GONE WRONG

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC Says: Gambling and drinking. These two activities have gone hand in hand forever and the consensus is it's not a good mix for the gambler. If it were, the casinos wouldn't be offering it.…
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TOO OUT OF IT TO PLAY? CASINO GAMBLING TRIPS GONE WRONG
South China Morning Post

In Malaysia, slot machine players risk losing it all to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling

Beyond two wary doormen and through a plush reception, the "Gold Valley Club" near a Kuala Lumpur shopping centre is doing brisk business, an adult funland of slot machines, where hostesses offer free drinks to gamblers in Malaysia who, for an entry bet of just 50 ringgit (US$10), can stand to win a jackpot. But the majority lose - for some, all…
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In Malaysia, slot machine players risk losing it all to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling
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Belfast man Declan Cregan: £1 slot machine bet turned into 10 year gambling addiction and loss of £31,000 life savings

Belfast man Declan Cregan was just 16 when he placed his first bet. From putting that one pound coin into a slot machine, he went on to spend the next 10 years of his life gambling every day. He lost his entire £31000 life savings and once blew £8000 in an hour - gambling consumed Declan's life. Now in recovery and not having gambled for the past…
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Belfast man Declan Cregan: £1 slot machine bet turned into 10 year gambling addiction and loss of £31,000 life savings
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Groom in 'disbelief'' after winning $1million on lotto ticket the day after his wedding

The 57-year-old groom purchased the Diamonds & Pearls lottery ticket from an E-Z Mart in Prudenville, Michigan and went on to win one million dollars The 57-year-old player bought the Diamonds & Pearls lottery ticket from an E-Z Mart in Prudenville, Michigan One couple in Michigan have hit the jackpot after getting married and one day later winning…
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Groom in 'disbelief'' after winning $1million on lotto ticket the day after his wedding
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Woman wins lottery twice before losing it all and ending up penniless

Evelyn Adams, from New Jersey, won a staggering £3.9 million in 1985, but was hit with a barrage of bad luck which left her penniless and living in a trailer park Evelyn Adams, from New Jersey, first won £3.9 million in October 1985 A woman won the lottery twice in six months, only to lose it all. Evelyn Adams, from New Jersey, first won £3.9…
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Woman wins lottery twice before losing it all and ending up penniless
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Scorpion Casino's Meteoric Rise: The Hottest Token In Presale $1.4 Million Raised

Scorpion Casino ($SCORP) is on a meteoric rise as it becomes one of the hottest tokens in presale after raising $1.4 million. Investors are rushing to this crypto-based casino that shares its revenues with all $SCORP holders on the network. In addition, its deflationary mechanism has investors intrigued about its long-term prospects. The presale is…
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Scorpion Casino's Meteoric Rise: The Hottest Token In Presale $1.4 Million Raised
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Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

Doctors should ask people with a mental-health problem about their gambling habits to identify those who need help, draft health guidance says. It adds that with problem gamblers, GPs should discuss software to limit online gambling and talking therapy treatment at an early stage. Patients can be referred to one of 12 NHS gambling-treatment clinics…
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Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling
The Press Of Atlantic City

Casino tax fund generated record $504M last year

ATLANTIC CITY - The city's casino industry paid more than $504 million in taxes and fees last fiscal year, a record amount that helps fund programs around the state for its most vulnerable residents. Money for the programs is generated from taxing various parts of the casino gaming industry from total gaming revenue to progressive slots. The Casino…
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Casino tax fund generated record $504M last year
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Relax! Casinos With An MGA License Provide Peace Of Mind

Dive deep into the reassuring world of casinos holding the coveted MGA license with this comprehensive exploration, titled "Relax! Casinos with an MGA license provide peace of mind." As online gambling continues to burgeon, the need for reliable regulatory bodies becomes paramount. This piece shines a light on the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and…
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Pair Of Recovering Addicts Take Responsible Gambling Seriously

Geographically speaking, there's an ocean separating Dan Spencer and Greg Weber. But the two stay in touch on a daily basis, and each has turned his pain from gambling addiction into promise through an organization that emphasizes lived experience to reach people. By all appearances, Weber was one of the most successful poker players in New Jersey.…
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Pair Of Recovering Addicts Take Responsible Gambling Seriously
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How to Identify and overcome gambling addiction

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gambling has always been popular, but with sports season kicking off the number of players only increases. "No one could have told me I had an addiction. They may have told me, but it wouldn't have mattered," said "Amy" a woman who has asked to remain anonymous as she is a recovered gambler. "Amy's" addiction started more…
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The Front Page: Is New Zealand being left behind on gambling regulation?

Gambling has shifted from pokies to online. Photo / 123RF New Zealand is "behind the eight ball" when it comes to our response to online betting, an industry watchdog warns. Andree Froude, spokeswoman for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand, tells The Front Page podcast our legislation is no longer fit for purpose and other countries are…
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The Front Page: Is New Zealand being left behind on gambling regulation?
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Casino Zeus’ Choice of the Best Casinos in Canada

The pastime of choice for many Canadians has long been gambling. Casino games, lottery games, sports betting, poker, and online gambling are all included. Several variables, such as cultural influences, the accessibility of gambling alternatives, and the opportunity for financial gain, contribute to the immense popularity of gambling in Canada. The…
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The secret to visiting Vegas without losing your shirt

It's no secret that Vegas hotel prices go stratospheric on Friday and Saturday when domestic tourists flock in for a weekend away. By the same token, rates on Sunday and Monday are often rock bottom. I've seen rooms at the excellent Vdara for less than £150, or the Wynn Encore for £200. Both of them are premium options on the Strip. For years,…
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Nolimit City releases Pearl Harbor slot game

Nolimit City has shaken the bottom with the previous Rock Bottom release to find the prize worth carrying on. Once at the bottom, the only way is up, and the developer is taking to the skies to revisit one of the most important moments in history. After its first cluster game, The Border, released in September, the provider takes a step up with the…
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Nolimit City releases Pearl Harbor slot game
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Recent Slot Releases, fresh industry news

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming! Yggdrasil, and Peter & Sons are sending brave adventurers into the dreary dungeons of Mount Argol in the duo's latest release Dungeon Tower MultiMax™. The high volatility 5×5 slot tells the story of a once forgotten tower filled with creatures that guard hidden treasures of a…
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New supports available for gambling addicts in the North West

As new legislation to safeguard against the devastating effects of gambling addiction are announced, a free, confidential therapy service is available for addicts and their loved ones in Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon. ast week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the Gambling Regulation Bill which he said would create a'modern, robust regulatory and…
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New supports available for gambling addicts in the North West
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Expect the Unexpected with Nolimit City’s Latest Release, Rock Bottom

Nolimit City is still feeling the bizarre effects of their most recent release, Serial. Now, they're gearing up to release yet another unique slot experience, as they voyage deep into the darkest alleyways and shadiest streets. The game provider has had its fair share of eccentric releases this year, with hit slots such as Road Rage and The Rave…
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Expect the Unexpected with Nolimit City’s Latest Release, Rock Bottom
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Nolimit City releases Rock Bottom slot

Nolimit City has released a unique slot experience to take players deep into the dark hallways and shady streets of their worst dreams. After the recent eccentric hit releases like Road Rage and The Rave, the game developer has now pushed the thrill of the game to the verge of insanity with the new slot game, Rock Bottom! Completely different…
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Nolimit City releases Rock Bottom slot
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xCap™: The Thrilling New xMechanic Debuting in Rock Bottom

Nolimit City's much-anticipated slot, Rock Bottom, is out next week! This dark, substance-filled universe leaves nothing on the table - and can only result in total insanity. One of the most thrilling features of the upcoming game is the new'xCap™: Downfall' mechanic. It's a simple yet exhilarating way to reach the max win! Here's how it…
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xCap™: The Thrilling New xMechanic Debuting in Rock Bottom
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in FOUR hours on online slot machines

A hairdresser could not break her desperate betting habit even when she lost almost two years' salary in a ­single afternoon playing ­ online slot machines. Now Christine Tolaini, 39, has come back from the brink and is determined to use her own experience help other female gambling addicts. A disturbing new survey reveals that struggling women are…
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Rock Bottom Slot Review 2022

Rock Bottom will be launched on 20.12.2022, but we've already got some information to share with you. The title is being developed by NoLimit City and once we find out more about it, we'll update the review. So, check back later for updates and keep an eye on the game launch countdown available here. Yes, our site is the place to test Rock Bottom…
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How NZers bought the Lotto dream

This is the fourth story in an investigative series on Lotto. Look out for more next week. Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press releases would go out and the story of the lucky Lotto stores would be picked up by media across the…
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How New Zealanders bought the Lotto dream

This is the fourth story in an investigative series on Lotto. Look out for more next week. Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press releases would go out and the story of the lucky Lotto stores would be picked up by media across the…
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How New Zealanders bought the Lotto dream
Otago Daily Times

How Kiwis bought into the Lotto dream

For years, Lotto pitched certain stores as "lucky". They weren't. In fact, the chances of becoming a problem gambler far outweigh the chances of winning a big Powerball prize. Guyon Espiner investigates. Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press…
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NZ Herald

'Gamblers' fallacy': How we were sold the fiction of 'lucky' Lotto stores

Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press releases would go out and the story of the lucky Lotto stores would be picked up by media across the country. "NZ's luckiest stores revealed ahead of $28 million Powerball draw," Lotto headlined its…
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'Gamblers' fallacy': How we were sold the fiction of 'lucky' Lotto stores
Otago Daily Times

How we bought into the Lotto dream

For years, Lotto pitched certain stores as "lucky". They weren't. In fact, the chances of becoming a problem gambler far outweigh the chances of winning a big Powerball prize. Guyon Espiner investigates. Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press…
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How we bought into the Lotto dream
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How we bought the Lotto dream

This is the fourth story in an investigative series on Lotto. Look out for more next week. Lotto's corporate communications team was on a roll. Year after year, as the Powerball jackpot ballooned out to more than $20 million, the press releases would go out and the story of the lucky Lotto stores would be picked up by media across the…
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How we bought the Lotto dream
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NZ's Gambling Act not 'fit for purpose'

New Zealand's Gambling Act 2003 is "old" and "not really fit for purpose", the Problem Gambling Foundation says. It comes after RNZ on Monday revealed nearly 70% of Lotto shop sales come from the poorest half of the community. Lotto accepts it has too many stores in low-income areas. The Problem Gambling Foundation's marketing and communications…
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NZ's Gambling Act not 'fit for purpose'
Gambling Insider

Operator bet365 introduces Dutch-speaking croupiers to live casino product

In collaboration with partners Playtech, bet365 has introduced Dutch-speaking croupiers to its live casino product. The dedicated Dutch service is available on bet365's live roulette tables, with more live games expected to follow in the near future. "We are thrilled to deliver dedicated Dutch-speaking croupiers to our live casino platform," a…
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Operator bet365 introduces Dutch-speaking croupiers to live casino product
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List Of Casino And Gambling Scenes In Popular Music Videos

As gambling is one of the most popular adult activities on most of the globe, it's no surprise that it managed to make its way across multiple genres with it and casino scenes featuring in music videos Whether you're a big fan of it and explore all UK online casinos or you're a casual player, you can't deny that gambling is everywhere, especially…
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Crash games taking off on APIgrator

Operators need the right gaming content to stay competitive. That's why Slotegrator monitors player preferences in different markets around the world on a monthly basis. One recent analysis found that younger generations are particularly drawn to a specific type of game: crash games. In a new column, Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager…
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Crash games taking off on APIgrator
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I hid my £50k+ gambling debt from my wife'

It wasn't so much about the winning for former gambling addict Ben Melvin, it was the thrill of taking part. Instead of giving his complete focus to a football game, he would be clutching his phone in his hand, secretly stalking the screen for the next notification on his latest bet. The pop-ups fuelled a habit that started at the age of 14 with…
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I hid my £50k+ gambling debt from my wife'
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Features and Benefits of Playing at a Canadian-Friendly Online Casino

The convenience of being able to play on the go, huge game collections, extensive bonus programs, and fast payouts are all key features that Canadians love about online casinos. Thanks to the advancement of internet technology, gambling games have become more accessible to Canadians than ever before. And now you can play your favorite titles,…
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How Heather Tallchief Stole $3.1 Million From A Las Vegas Casino

Most Americans celebrate their 21st birthday by legally purchasing alcohol for the first time. Heather Tallchief had far grander and more illegal ambitions when she moved to Las Vegas, however. After finding work for an armored security company, she stole $3.1 million from a casino - and spent the next 12 years as a fugitive. The brazen 1993…
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How Heather Tallchief Stole $3.1 Million From A Las Vegas Casino
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Female gambling addict lost nearly $500K before getting help

Christina Cook had never heard of gambling addiction. But she was already on her way to being hooked - eventually losing nearly half a million dollars and, almost, her own life. In 2007, at 28, the Tulsa, Okla., native was separated from her first husband, grieving the death of her beloved grandmother and living at home with her mother. Then her…
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Female gambling addict lost nearly $500K before getting help
The Washington Post

In Australia, slot machines are everywhere. So is gambling addiction.

SYDNEY - One by one, the men and women recounted lives ruined, relationships severed, bank accounts emptied. A young father stared at the ceiling in shame as he described another relapse. A burly man's voice broke as he recalled stealing from his sons' piggy bank to fuel his habit. A woman on zoom clutched her cat to her chest as she described…
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In Australia, slot machines are everywhere. So is gambling addiction.
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Calls to CT’s problem gambling hotline up 203% since launch of online gambling

Calls to Connecticut's problem-gambling hotline have more than tripled over the last six months after the state launched a series of sportsbooks and online gambling platforms, a deluge that advocates say has caught them off guard and strained resources. According to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, which operates the hotline, calls and…
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Calls to CT’s problem gambling hotline up 203% since launch of online gambling
Second Wave

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias' initiation into problem gambling began in 2014, when he moved in with an aunt who made frequent trips to the…
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Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling
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Letters: Don't Let Mall Casino Further Pa.'s Gambling Addiction; Bypassing Normal Government Processes; Flushing Democracy

Pennsylvania Is Addicted to Gambling Last Sunday's Super Bowl set a record with Americans wagering nearly $8 billion on the game. This dramatic increase is a direct result of the legalization of sports betting; the matchup between the Rams and the Bengals was the first Super Bowl of the online gambling era. Since online gambling and sports betting…
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Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm

As new research reveals the disproportionate impact gambling has on women's mental health, Stylist speaks to a woman whose casual bingo habit spiralled into a much more serious gambling problem. Up to 1 million women in the UK are at risk from gambling harms leading to financial, relationship, and physical and mental health problems, new analysis…
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Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm
The Press Of Atlantic City

Pandemic doubles down on gambling addiction

The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard. People got sick. Money got tight. Fears rose. Addictions more than tripled. Jayson Diorio relapsed. He found treatment for his substance abuse, but the 50-year-old Northfield salesman could not stop his gambling. Even outside of the casinos, under the pressures of quarantine, internet gambling and sports…
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Pandemic doubles down on gambling addiction
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I have £30k online gambling debts... how can I tell my wife?

Q: During lockdown, I started betting on the football results as a way to break the boredom. I was lucky at first, winning anything from £300 to £700 a month, and I enjoyed the buzz. I started to see it as an additional income and figured the more I put in, the more I'd make, so I started gambling £1000 here and £3000 there until I was spending on…
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I have £30k online gambling debts... how can I tell my wife?
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Las Vegas finishes 2021 with more housing sales records

Southern Nevada ended a year of record-setting home sales with prices at another all-time high, capping a frenzied stretch that defied an economy still badly bruised by the pandemic. The median sales price of previously owned single-family homes - the bulk of the market - was $425000 in December, up 1.2 percent, or $5000, from the record set in…
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Las Vegas finishes 2021 with more housing sales records
High Stakes

Macau Casino Revenue Hitting Rock Bottom

News from the casino industry in Macau over recent weeks has revealed that recovery from the pandemic is still proving difficult. Formerly the world's largest gambling market, Macau now looks to be in a precarious position with many commentators concerned about the future. November 2021 revenue figures showed that only $834 million was brought into…
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Macau Casino Revenue Hitting Rock Bottom
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'I lost £50k in six days after I was lured into the betting world by £1 slot machines'

Record numbers of women are becoming addicted to gambling, statistics show. There has been a year-on-year increase of 132% in women reaching out for help over their betting habits. But gambling charity Gordon Moody estimates that just 3% of female addicts are seeking help. It revealed the figures just months before it is due to open the world's…
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'I lost £50k in six days after I was lured into the betting world by £1 slot machines'
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The Influence of Casinos on the World of Entertainment

It is our nature to have recreation to break us from the monotony of life and to divert our attention to a different phase different from reality which is the reason why people watch movies or television series. People's diversion and lifestyle changed when cinematography was introduced in the 19th century through the aid of technology, moving…
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The Influence of Casinos on the World of Entertainment
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Time2play's Top 10 Budget Gambling Destinations for 2022

SAN GILJAN, Malta, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Time2play.com has published an expertly curated list of the top 10 budget gambling destinations. Price-conscious consumers gamblers looking for a getaway can find out where to get the most for their money. The list features classic favorites, as well as some surprising newcomers. The rankings took…
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Time2play's Top 10 Budget Gambling Destinations for 2022
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The Double-Edged Sword Of App Engagement And Gambling Addiction

Online gambling operators have to be careful about how often they message their customers and what content those messages contain. So say responsible gambling advocates who spoke to Online Poker Report. They point out that increasing app engagement is a double-edged sword. Though it's good for the company, it can also mean inadvertently…
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The Double-Edged Sword Of App Engagement And Gambling Addiction
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Homebuyers squeezed out of Las Vegas market head for Pahrump

PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) - When Teresa Washington was house hunting in the Las Vegas area this spring, she kept striking out at buying a place, no matter how much money she offered. She looked at about 20 homes, and even when she tried to pay $10000 over the asking price, she was outbid by tens of thousands of dollars. Frustrated with the frenzy, the…
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The State of Canadian Gambling: How the Industry is Doing This 2021

Globally, the gambling industry is thriving and each year, it continuously grows as casino gaming starts to be less taboo and more popular than ever. In Canada alone, the growth of the online casino sector alone has reached over 70 percent in the last two years. This makes Canada one of the leading countries in terms of growth in gambling. This is…
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The State of Canadian Gambling: How the Industry is Doing This 2021
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Overview of Jena Choctaw Pines Casino

Jena Choctaw Pines Casino isn't the largest casino in Louisiana by any stretch. However, they offer more than just games of chance, so it's still a good place to go if you're in the Dry Prong, Louisiana, region and you need to curb your craving for some serious casino gaming. Today's post will give you a rundown on all you can play and do at Jena…
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Overview of Jena Choctaw Pines Casino
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Las Vegas rental-home rates climbing at increased speed

Southern Nevada's rental market kept its foot on the gas last month. Rental-home prices in Las Vegas climbed at one of the fastest rates in the nation in May amid strong demand and low inventory and as the economy made up for lost time. The typical rental rate of a Las Vegas-area home shot up 17.3 percent year-over-year in May, up from an 11.3…
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Las Vegas rental-home rates climbing at increased speed
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The Cairo Gaming Plaza at WinStar World Casino and Resort in OK

The Cairo Gaming Plaza at WinStar World Casino and Resort features a few more dining options and amenities than the other gaming plazas. So, if you're looking for a potluck plus a sporty atmosphere in the food and drink realm, plus easy access to the Essentials Gift Shop, make the Cairo Gaming Plaza your preferred destination. Today's post will…
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The Cairo Gaming Plaza at WinStar World Casino and Resort in OK
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Will KY legislature double down on video gambling

Last week, the Kentucky Supreme Court denied the Horse Racing industry's appeal to allow historical horse racing, aka video slot machines, at their six gambling venues across the commonwealth. As a result, the Kentucky state legislature is being pressured to change the definition of parimutuel so that video slot machines can remain. Gambling…
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Will KY legislature double down on video gambling
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Four Best Gambling Movies Made in Canada

Do you love casino games so much that you have some fantasies every now and then about it? For everything, we enjoy doing or we find worth splashing our money on, we always try to find people, things, or even movies that depict what we fantasize about. This is simple logic. A future astronaut will like to watch things related to his or her future.…
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Four Best Gambling Movies Made in Canada