by james | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gambling activities are operated by the state-controlled company Veikkaus Ltd. There has been a state monopoly on gambling in Finland for over 70 years. The gambling operations of Veikkaus (the Finnish lottery operator), RAY (the Finnish Slot Machine Association) and...
by james | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gambling, in its many forms, can be a fun way to spend your free time playing games you enjoy with the hopes of winning big. In its purest form, that is all gambling is. When you apply this to real life, however, things are not always so simple. The real fact of life...
by james | Feb 23, 2019 | casino gambling
Amid threats of legal action and the promise of legislation to change a constitutional amendment, the Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday unanimously adopted hundreds of pages of rules to regulate casino gambling in the state. The 314-page draft of rules, adapted...
by james | Feb 22, 2019 | casino gambling
So far, casino gambling in Massachusetts has not significantly affected the state’s social and economic landscape, according to the latest findings from a research team led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “There is little evidence of marked socioeconomic...
by james | Feb 20, 2019 | casino gambling
For many people, gambling is harmless fun, but it can become a problem. This type of compulsive behavior is often called “problem gambling.” A gambling addiction is a progressive addiction that can have many negative psychological, physical, and social...
by james | Feb 19, 2019 | casino gambling
How’s that card counting coming along, guys? Any massive wins you feel proud of? Well, even if you’re still getting there, no rush. Practice makes perfect. But why are talking about card counting in an article about the richest gamblers, you may be pondering now....
by james | Feb 16, 2019 | casino gambling
Neuroscientists have discovered characteristics that appear to be unique to the brains of addicts, particularly in the dopaminergic system, which includes reward pathways, and in the prefrontal cortex, which exerts executive control over impulses. “We’ve seen a...
by james | Feb 15, 2019 | casino gambling
Compulsive Gambling Symptoms, Causes and Effects Gambling is one of the most insidious of human vices, as it presents the illusion of easy money yet can quickly lead to financial ruin. The odds are never in your favor whether it is poker, blackjack or anything else;...
