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Chuck E. Cheese's Accused of Providing Gambling to Children
Chuck E. Cheese’s is known as a family-friendly chain of restaurants filled with arcade games that keep kids entertained. However, one California woman believes that the chain is actually teaching kids to gamble at an early age.
According to Debbie Keller, a real esta...
Paper from Freakonomics Author Finds Poker a Game of Skill
The battle over whether poker is a game of skill or one of luck has been one of the chief arguments over the legalization of online poker in many jurisdictions, including the United States. A new paper by Freakonomics author Steven Levitt has attempted to answer that question,...
Live Poker Rooms Report Modest Gains After Online Shutdown
It appears that the recent actions by the US Department of Justice have led to a significant – but not overwhelming – increase in the number of poker players who are turning to live poker rooms in order to get their gambling fix. According to a report by CardPlayer...
Raynham Park Poker Room Closes Amid Legal Questions
A poker room being run at a former dog track closed its doors Thursday, after questions arose about the legality of the room’s operations. The room was closed voluntarily, and not by order of the Attorney General’s office.
The poker room was located at Raynham P...
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Loses $139.5 Million in 2010
NCAA Basketball Tournament Takes Center Stage for Gamblers
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins Thursday, and with it will come a slew of betting opportunities that will attract both basketball fans and those who have never seen the sport alike.
The most common form of “gambling” on the tournament known as ...
Study Suggests Tired Gamblers at Higher Risk
Many gamblers have pulled all-night runs at the craps or blackjack tables, and marathon poker sessions have become tales of legend. But new research suggests that if gamblers want to make the most of their time in the casino, they might be better served by getting a good night...
Las Vegas May Soon Offer Event Wagering
Las Vegas bookmakers may soon be able to book prop bets and other non-sports wagers, thanks to an amendment to the Nevada Gaming Commission’s regulations.
The new regulations have opened the door for what’s known as “event betting,” or wagering on ou...
Some Poker Cards Found to Contain Dangerous Levels of Chemical
Gambling is often a large part of how many people celebrate the Chinese New Year. However, Taiwanese officials have a warning for those who might choose to play poker during the festivities: the cards you play with might be hazardous to your health.
A recent study found tha...
Newcastle United Owner Mike Ashley Loses £1 Million Playing Craps
There are high rollers, and then there are whales. And then there are those like Mike Ashley, who lost nearly £1 million in just a couple of hours of gambling at the Aspers Casino in Newcastle.
Ashley is the owner of Newcastle United, a football club that currently fi...
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