Casino gambling site setting charitable example through China earthquake aid efforts.
Online gambling site, Backgammon Masters is helping to change the face of online gambling through its generous charitable initiatives. The site is donating a generous portion of its revenues towards the victims of last month's earthquake which has claimed the lives of approximately 87,000 people.
Online events
The gambling site has introduced a series of charity gaming events including online blackjack and
poker tournaments where all the prize money is donated directly to UNICEF and
their efforts to aid child victims of the earthquake. Backgammon Masters has
also pledged to match $5 for every $1 donated from this month's tournaments.
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Although not traditionally associated with corporate responsibility, it is not uncommon for
online gambling operators to contribute during times of crisis. A recent
example is Hurricane Katrina in the US where many online casinos did not
hesitate to offer financial assistance to victims of the devastating storm.
Charity stakes
One website has gone
even further by basing their entire premise along charitable lines. Charity Stakes
is a membership based gambling site that allows users unlimited monthly access
to play in online games and sporting pools. Charities receive $5 each month
from each member's monthly fee.
So next time you hear greed, corruption and online gambling in the same sentence be sure to take a stand for the online industry with a heart.
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