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With online gambling such a hot topic in the US now all news on the subject makes the headlines. This week it was the announcement that the House Gaming Oversight Committee (HGOC) in Pennsylvania have requested a hearing to discuss online gambling in the state. The hearing would consist of topics covering policy, social impact, regulation, technology and consumer protection. With profits in states like New Jersey and Nevada soaring in the industry the prospect of new legislation legalizing online gaming and poker could be a few months away in Pennsylvania. The pioneering state representatives whom called for the hearing are Tina Davis (D-Bucks) and Rosita Youngblood (D-Phila). They have obviously recognized the opportunity that online gambling poses for the state and will act as co-chairs for the hearing.RegulationThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has already voiced some concerns and recommendations that could, for better or for worse, affect the potential online industry in the state. Although they believe that online gambling would simply be an extension of the brick and mortar gambling there today, they have also voiced that if online gambling is to be approved they would advocate that only existing licensee's be approved for online approval. There are currently 12 casino operators in Pennsylvania but whether or not additional licenses would be given following the potential approval of online gambling is still a mystery. Online Gambling looks inevitable in many of the US states in the next few years and many in the industry applaud the state for seriously considering the impact therein. It could be sooner than once thought that the offerings of the biggest online gambling operators in the world can be found online in the state of Pennsylvania.
Bally Technologies, one of the industry-leaders, has posted outstanding results for their 3rd Quarter, which ended on 1st May. The $338 m. Return destroyed analysts' predictions and showed a 31% increase from the same period in 2013. Profits Bonanza Ramesh Srinivasan, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer was delighted that profits increased from $85m in 2013 to $117m in the same quarter in 2014. "We achieved outstanding financial and operational results in the quarter which helped drive a record 26 percent adjusted operating margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 versus 23 percent in the prior year." It was not just the naked results that were impressive, Bally has pocketed a greater share of the industry's increasing technology-related spend. Growth was also spread over both domestic and international markets and was backed by strength in depth due to a broad portfolio of products, including the ProWave platform. Year-on-Year Improvements "We continued to set a number of financial records this quarter while generating significant free cash flow," said Neil Davidson, the company's Chief Financial Officer. He was alluding to the repayment of $68m worth of company debts accrued during the acquisition of SHFL. Bally also repurchased approximately 150,000 shares for around $10m. "We will continue to prudently utilize excess free cash flow to pay down debt with the goal of achieving a leverage ratio of 3.0 times by the end of calendar 2015," he added. Bally maintains more than two dozen offices around the world and employs around 3,000 staff. It has recently won numerous awards for innovation and these results clearly show that this is a company with a very clear purpose and direction.
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The saying that cats have nine lives should perhaps be updated with the addition "and Frane Selak has seven". A music teacher from Croatia, Frane Selak could give Hollywood hours of movies scripts. The 85-year old Croat has cheated death 7 times, with each near-death experience being bone-chillingly unique in its own way. A History of Cheating Death In January 1962, Selak had his first near death experience when a train in which he was riding flipped off the tracks, crashing into a river. Selak survived the incident with a broken arm, while 17 other passengers drowned to death. A year later, Selak was amazingly sucked out of a malfunctioning door in a plane which was about to crash. Selak landed in a haystack, surviving, while the plane itself crashed, killing 19 passengers. From 1966 to 1973 Selak survived three more near-death encounters, one bus accident and two incidents where his car caught on fire. The 1980s were safe for Selak, who almost met death again in 1995 when he was hit by a bus and survived, then in 1996 he fell off the road after missing a head-on collision with his car. In 2003, at last, Selak had some relief when he won about a million dollars in a Croatian lottery. It's important to state though that as of this date, none of Selak's claims have been independently verified. Online Lottery While they might not be as lucky (or unlucky) as Frane Selak, players can take a shot at the world's top lotteries which can reach jaw-dropping jackpots, like the big American lotteries the likes of the Powerball and the Mega Millions. Online lottery ticket agents like Lottery Master and TheLotter allow people to attend in worldwide lotteries regardless of where they are located on the globe. Stay safe!
It could be all she wrote for the Wizards and the Clippers respectively if the Pacers and Thunder have it their way. The NBA takes main stage tonight in Game 6 of the playoffs that will decide who we see in the conference finals. The stage is set for an exciting set of games tonight and it all starts out in the US Capital at 1:00am. The Wizards put on a show in Game 5 beating the Pacers 102 to 79. Tonight, in front of their home crowd, Washington could use that momentum to force a Game 7 but will need to leave it all on the line tonight. Indiana looked off their game in Tuesday's loss but after a couple of days off they should be back to their 1st place ranking after an amazing regular season. The late show starts at 3:30am and if you can't stay awake, do yourself a favor and record it. After a breakdown in Game 5 by the Clippers they now need a win or it's all over. Chris Paul was given an earful on what was surely a long flight home after they blew a 13-point lead in a little over 4 minutes. The Thunder also needs to do better and have the chance to seal the deal tonight. Where to Bet Live on NBA Playoff Games It you stay awake to watch the games they can be seen live at bet365 online sportsbook as they are offering coverage and in-play betting lines throughout all 4 quarters of NBA action. Prior to Game 6, punters interested can find a long list of lines at bet365 as well.
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With the 2014 world cup kicking-off in less than a month, the responsible and organizing international football body FIFA is setting up to counter any possibilities of match-fixing throughout the tournament. FIFA security chief Ralf Mutschke said back in March that the concern has to do with players from poorer countries who might be tempted to take part in such ominous activities. Operators Signing-up Over 400 gambling operators from all over the world have signed up to assist FIFA in its fight against match fixing on the upcoming world cup, with agreements between FIFA and big regulators like Malta's Lotteries and Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. Early Warning System FIFA's main match-fixing combating tool is its Early Warning System (EWS). Put in place in 2007, the EWS has already monitored the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and many other tournaments such as Central America's CONCACAF, the Olympics, the Confederations Cup, the Beach Soccer World Cup and more. The EWS relies on both technical and interpersonal means, using its systems to monitor and analyze betting markets around the world but also employing information transmitted by its vast network of contacts including professional punters, operators and regulators, sports journalists and more. Despite the concerns voiced by its security Chief Ralf Mutschke, Jacek Wojdyla of EWS said that FIFA is not expecting match-fixing at the upcoming tournament in Brazil, with the main reason being the huge media exposure which makes it much harder to engage in such activities. Also, for many players, the world cup is the pinnacle of their careers which they wouldn't want to risk. The world cup is a proving ground for many young players who can land contracts at football clubs if they perform well.
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A poll held by the Fairleigh Dickinson University Publicmind polling group in New Jersey has shown that Americans are much more opposed to online gambling than their opposition to recreational use of marijuana. The poll was conducted amongst 1,151 adults aged 18 or older nationwide last month, with a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points. Its results have shown that only 27% support the legalization of online gambling in states which do not allow it at the moment (which is the majority of states save for Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey). Colorado and Washington have recently legalized recreational marijuana use, encouraging other states to consider the idea. The polled were then asked about their opinions regarding the legalization of marijuana use, and 50% have stated that they are in favor for such legislation by states. Despite the legislation of online gambling in 3 states late last year, the numbers which came up from this poll are similar to those from 2012 and 2010, when the same questions were asked. More Attention to Marijuana-related News Another question brought up by the pool examined the attitude of Americans to news on legislative matters having to do with online gambling and marijuana. Here, too, marijuana had the upper hand, with 65% of the polled saying that they do not follow info on online gambling news, opposed to 86% who stated that they have read or heard information about marijuana legalization. According to poll director Krista Jenkins, a Political Science professor at the Fairleigh Dickinson University, both activities take place everywhere throughout the United States whether they are allowed by the state's laws or not. "Right now online gambling looks to be a long shot in the court of public opinion," she summed up the results.
The American Gambling Association (AGA) has come out strongly in addressing the issue of problem gambling. Concerned by the number of people who are not capable of gambling responsibly, it has produced helpful guidelines. Scientific Approach The AGA, backed by peer-reviewed scientific research on gambling disorders has attempted to educate the public on the potential risks. It should be stated that the majority of those gambling in the United States, whether in online or traditional casinos, are not considered ‘problem gamblers'. They understand that gambling is part of the entertainment industry and while it's great fun to take part (and win), they are to a greater degree in control. By educating people about the odds involved in games and making responsible decisions about when and how to gamble the AGA is taking a lead in attempting to offset future issues. Industry Awareness The industry takes its responsibility to its customers very seriously. The figures show that around 1% of the gambling population has problems with responsible wagering. Despite this low number, the industry as a whole recognizes the impact of problem gambling, not just on the individual gambler, but how it affects families and societies too. There seems to be a holistic approach to understanding why this happens and trying to deal with it when it does. Members of the casino industry work with a wide spectrum of connected parties; problem gambling researchers, government and community leaders and state problem gambling councils. This is to try and provide a safety net, to ensure that those who cannot gamble responsibly get the help they so clearly need. Tough Love The casino industry wants players to enjoy themselves, but understand the consequences of gambling. They don't want problem gamblers in their establishments, whether online or in the land-based version. At the same time, if a problem does develop they will not completely turn their back on them either.
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