Many states face the difficulty of overcoming tribal casinos’ opposition to legalized internet gambling as they fear it could imperil their land-based casino gaming monopoly in those states. Furthermore, several of these states continue to fight Sheldon Adelson’s attempts at…
Though New Hampshire’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) may not be as stringent, it still leaves online poker in legal limbo. While New Hampshire joined New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s lawsuit to challenge Trump-era Department of Justice opinion regarding UIGEA…
People struggling with gambling addiction may experience denial. They might try to justify their gambling by rationalizing it as fun; however, this path is fraught with danger since attempting to stop the habit without understanding its source cannot succeed in…
One reason some poker games are considered illegal is because they breach laws against “public” gambling, as these games do not invite or monitor by government agencies. Unfortunately, the lines between public and private poker games may not always be…
Once you’ve registered for an account, the next step should be downloading and installing the poker client software from your chosen poker room’s website. After this step is completed, select your game of choice and make your first bet! Be…
“Do poker games without money count as gambling?” is yes; however, playing for fun or social reasons while abiding by local and state gambling laws remains legal. To play for real money it’s best to visit an approved casino or…
Studies have also demonstrated that more experienced players have less risk of pathological gambling due to having greater skill in the game and being able to play longer periods (Laakasuo et al. 2015 and Palomaki et al. 2014). Unfortunately, research…
The NCAA is taking steps to make getting help for gambling easier for athletes. They recently revised their reinstatement guidelines so that athletes who bet on college sports at other schools could face half-season suspension instead of losing an entire…
Notaro joined celebrity contestants Nikki Glaser and Thomas Lennon for this episode of Wheel of Fortune, where she won $2,700 by correctly guessing “THIS ISN’T MY FIRST RODEO”, then identified Kelis’ song line, “MY MILKSHAKE BRINGS ALL THE BOYS TO…
Professional gamblers are defined as individuals who make a living from gambling by developing and implementing winning strategies in games like poker, sports betting and blackjack. They tend to specialize in their chosen field and spend significant time and energy…