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Assessing the Morality of Casinos and Bookmakers As I sit here to write this, I know that not everyone will agree on the subject. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about gambling, alcohol, video games, sports, smoking, or any activity that we humans embrace (or not); we’re…

Why I’m Glad Sports Betting Is Legal in the US Even Though I Don’t Bet There’s no typo in the title. I’m not a sports bettor. I do enjoy casino games, though. I’ve dabbled at blackjack, Pai Gow, and Caribbean Stud, but the interactions I’ve had with sportsbooks can be accounted for on just one…

3 Ways Technology Made Learning About Gambling Easy I have never been much of a gambler. Sure, I played a few hands of cards with my friends and family every once in a while, but most often, the stake was who had to do the dishes instead of…

Tales from a Gambling Cruise – Reflecting on the Psychology of Gambling and Life in General It was a warm spring evening, not that you would expect anything else in South Carolina right before that time of year when summer evenings are made about unbearable by the heat and mosquitos. I was on a boat bound…

Which US States Will Move First to Legalize and Regulate Online Betting? The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturn of the 25-year-old PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) has prompted discussions and debates over which US punters will soon be able to submit betting slips legally. The federal government has moved the…

My Five Favorite Ways to Spend Gambling Winnings I have learned to enjoy gambling as a hobby, but I wasn’t always a fan of it. For many years, I have worked hard to get to where I am financially, so it isn’t easy for me to flippantly let…

How and Where to Bet on the Royal Wedding Royal betting may bring to mind images of royal flushes on video poker machines or in poker tournaments. But this week, royal betting is in full gear, and it has nothing to do with a deck of cards. We’re talking…

My Top Tips for Spending Your Winnings in Las Vegas Imagine this scenario: you plan a five-day vacation to Las Vegas. It’s your second day in Sin City, and you just won big money in the casino. You decide to cash out while you are ahead, but you still have…

5 Ways Women Gamble Differently Than Men Gambling is traditionally a man's game, but more and more women are entering this man's world to play. Some people still think of gambling as a masculine hobby, but everyone can enjoy gambling. In fact, women and men are drawn…

Technology and the Gambling Industry – What Does the Future Hold? Almost everyone can agree that technology has changed everything. Much like the car paved the way for our current road systems, technology is changing every aspect of our lives. Gone are the days of dial-up internet and palm pilots. The…