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Fancy a career in the gambling industry but don't know how to get started? A course at the UK's National Gaming Academy (NGA) might be just the right place to get the ball rolling. The NGA was launched in January 2008 with three campuses: at Blackpool and the Fylde College, an associate of Lancaster University; at Greenwich Community College in London; and at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College. Previously, it existed as the Blackpool and Fylde College Regional Gaming Academy, which existed for two years before the launch of the NGA. The Blackpool campus offers six courses: Foundation degree in casino management Validated by Lancaster University, this is a two-year, full-time course (or four years for part-timers). Its stated aim is to develop knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the gaming industry, and to prepare its students for employment in a variety of jobs in the gaming industry. Classes include: Gaming in the UK context; Security Management within the Casino Environment; Operations Management (for the UK Gaming industry); and Regional and Local Considerations in UK Gaming (Trends and Developments). Foundation degree in gaming machine technology Obviously focusing on the technological side of the gaming industry, this two-year course offers classes dealing with topics such as: Mechanism and Coin Operation Technology; Law for the Leisure/Gaming Industry; Networking Principles and Progressive Gaming Systems; Health and Safety and Risk Assessment; and Security Systems and Fraud Detection. City and guilds level 3 coin slot A one-year course without university accreditation aimed at those looking to find their way straight into a job, the Coin Slot Engineer/Technician course teaches students how to carry out the duties of an engineer/technician to a level 3 technician standard. BTEC intermediate and advanced diplomas in casino operations These two courses are aimed at existing casino personnel wanting to upgrade their supervisory and management skills. Gaming floor operative Running for a length of half-a-year, this is an intensive course combining the Advanced Diploma in Casino Operations and the City and Guilds Level 3 Coin Slot course. Real casino atmosphere With facilities including a training casino, coin slot workshops and a hospitality area, the Blackpool school is designed to give its students a feel of already being in a real casino. In accordance with the recent push by British casinos to ensure the earn income from bars, restaurants, gaming machines and other attractions, rather than just the traditional gambling pursuits such as poker and blackjack, the NGA's schools offer the students a wide range of courses on the gambling industry. And who knows, maybe in a few years time the academy will begin to attract students from abroad, who will then bring their new skills back to the gambling industry in their country of origin.
The Poker Players Alliance launched a new newspaper advertising campaign Tuesday aimed at underscoring the need for federal regulation of poker. The ad, which comes after recent stories on cheating scandals at Ultimate Bet and Absoluter Poker appeared in the Washington Post and 60 Minutes, will be placed in three influential Washington, D.C. newspapers - The Hill, The Politico and Roll Call. "It's time for some straight talk," the ad declares, with a picture of a hand holding a royal flush over a poker table as the background. The ad goes on to argue that sensible federal regulation is the only way to protect the millions of Americans who play Internet poker every day. "We can't guarantee that every company will play by the rules," it reads, "But we're certain good laws will deter and punish those that don't." It adds that the federal government has neglected its responsibilities; wrongly believing that censoring the Internet will prove effective. "This does nothing to protect consumers," reads the ad. "What it does is limit our personal freedoms and drives players underground or overseas. Worse, billions of dollars that could be raised from regulation are lost. And in this economy every nickel counts." On November 19, the US Treasury and Federal Reserve pushed through the final regulations for financial institutions to adhere to the 2006 UIGEA bill, which effectively banned Internet gambling by outlawing the transfer of funds from a financial institution to Internet gambling sites. Companies have been given until December 1, 2009 to comply.
In what will be an industry first for the Czech Republic, lottery operator, Sazka, will launch a fun-gaming casino as politicians seek to legalize Internet gambling. Time is at a premium and with fierce competition expected in the gambling sector Sazka is eager to get a firm foothold on the market, should the ban be overturned. Clever marketing For now it's simply a fun-gaming portal that is being made available. But in future once brand recognition takes root and players are keen to gamble, the stakes will be raised and real money-bets will be offered. The Parliament vote is expected to take place before the end of the year and, if it goes according to plan, then external competition will literally come streaming in. One of Sazka's recent ventures is E-Sazka.cz - an online bet podium that enables gamers to make bets before placing them at Point Of Sale outlets. Featured games include Texas Hold'Em, Roulette and Blackjack.
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A growing trend has become apparent in the spectrum of gambling addiction. It seems that women over the years have fought to keep up with men in almost every aspect of the world, and now according to a study done by the National Institute of Mental Health, they have succeeded. "There's a big societal shift. Women didn't used to do this." said Keith Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Today there are an estimated 4.2 million Americans or about 1.4% of the United States population that are addicted to gambling - both in land based and internet gambling sites. 60% of these persons have an income of less than $25,000 annually. In 1975, 68% of men and 55% of women were addicted which pales in color to the 2008 figures of 88% of men gambling it away compared to 83% of women! Why is this happening? Some experts accredit this trend to women having more access to loans, credit cards not being shared by spouses as well as careers of their own which equates to more freedom in how they spend their money. There is also a sense of "escapism" where women may sit in front of a machine and it won't talk back, cry, or hit. It just provides stimulation and a sense of control or even freedom from their daily lives. Grandma? Grandpa? Another new development is that female senior citizens are increasingly becoming part of these statistics. "They may be dealing with grief or a loss issue, death," Whyte said. "They get free food, often get free transportation and (casino employees) know their name." Game wisely So in the final analysis what is there to say but keep a cool head whatever your age or sex and if you ever find yourself in need of assistance, reach out for help - it's out there.
Taiwan's legislature could approve the legalization of gambling on three offshore islands by the Chinese New Year in late January, Taiwanese media have reported. The government promised Monday that it would have a report on the legalization of gambling ready by the end of December. The report will favor the establishment of casinos on the island chain, an official for the country's Council for Economic Planning and Development said. With the second reading of a gambling bill having already been completed, the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's highest legislative body, needs only to complete the third reading to legalize gambling on the islands of Penghu, Quemoy and Matsu (together known as the Pescadores Archipelago), situated between Taiwan and mainland China, southeast of the Taiwan Strait. The Legislative Yuan is scheduled to adjourn on January 23, one day before the beginning of the Chinese New Year holiday. A referendum for locals is the final step in the path to full legalization of gambling on the islands. Penghu, which has already passed a non-binding referendum in favor of the gambling act, is likely to be the first country to open a casino. Legalization of gambling in the holiday archipelago has been talked about for years, but have only appeared realistic since the election of pro-casino advocate Ma Ying-jeou to the presidency in May.
Top gaming analyst Sherman Bradley from the Online Casino Advisory, a trusted name in the industry, reported recently that online casinos are not as recession proof as the gaming industry previously thought they would be. In a month long study which Bradley conducted using the unofficial statistics of certain casinos, and interviewing some operators themselves, he claims that many offshore gambling companies are struggling to meet their quarterly expectation due to the worldwide financial crisis. Where did the money go? Industry heads thought that players who normally spent money to travel to the brick and mortar casinos would realize the benefit of saving a considerable amount by logging in from home and playing online. However, it has been shown that new player deposits, recurring bets as well as revenue from existing players are down. Some critics believe this trend to be because of the UIGEA fallout and the big Microgaming corporation leaving the U.S. Market This, Bradley says are not the main reasons and mentions that while people are still playing, it is not as often or with as much money as before the financial crunch took hold. Companies report that they are still seeing deposits but that players are simply cutting back or playing in the fun or free modes offered to get their daily fixes. I'll raise you...or...maybe not? Recession proof? Hmm...looks like not even hardcore players are willing to take a chance anymore.
The Norwegian parliament passed legislation last week to ban financial transactions between Norwegians and online gaming sites. Similar to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) passed in the United States in 2006, the ban is expected to be enforced toward the end of 2009. The ban means only state-owned gambling services, such as the national lottery, will remain legal. The European Union, of which Norway is not a member, has already criticized the move, with the Brussels-based European Commission suspicious that Oslo is protecting its state gambling monopoly, Norske Tipping. The EC has cracked down on several of its own member states over the last couple of years for protecting state gambling monopolies. Norway's Financial Services Association also expressed concern, saying enforcement of the ban will be problematic. The Remote Gaming Association, a UK trade body that represents most of the major online gambling organizations, had already lodged a formal complaint with the European Surveillance Agency prior to the passing of the bill in the Norwegian parliament.
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