Brian M., Author at GamingZion

Despite Taxes, Australian Senator Wants More Online Gambling Restrictions

Brian M. October 23, 2010 12:13:50

This year, Australia is expecting $74 million dollars it didn’t have in the last financial year, 2008-2009.

South Carolina Debates If Poker Requires Skill

Brian M. October 21, 2010 18:09:35

For card games, such as some poker variations, one more criteria is being weighed into the balance: whether the players can use developed skills to produce a more reliable outcome, or whether – as with slot machines or a lottery – the game relies on blind luck.

Increasing Internet Gamblers in the midst of America’s Youth

Brian M. October 20, 2010 18:50:31

As the next generation becomes more attuned to life online, sources of amusement can be discovered shifting from offline adventures to online equivalents. This is not just true for socializing and hooking up, but also for internet gambling in the United States.

Australian Online Gambling Firm Tabcorp Holding Ltd Bets on Demerger

Brian M. October 20, 2010 01:14:00

Australia’s largest gambling firm, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., however, has decided that a separation from their casino operations is in best interest of both resulting companies.

Indian Youth Gaming Online, but not at Casinos

Brian M. October 19, 2010 10:50:00

Indian internet gambling laws are non-existent. Legislation never explicitly mentions gambling online.

Online Gambling Execs Vexed by French Laws

Brian M. October 17, 2010 12:37:13

Online gambling in France is legal, but whether the current laws benefit consumers has been called into question.

Nova Scotia Premier Rejects Online Gambling

Brian M. October 15, 2010 18:00:21

Premier Darrell Dexter consulted both gambling experts and members of the public before deciding against government-sanctioned internet wagering.

The Netherlands Continues to Ponder Online Gambling

Brian M. October 14, 2010 15:55:35

While the Netherlands are widely considered one of Europe's, and indeed the world’s most liberal countries, Dutch gambling laws almost gives lie to this notion. In fact, the Dutch are allowed to gamble

PartyGaming Launches Online Poker in Venezuela

Brian M. October 13, 2010 11:53:39

Venezuelans like to play poker, a fact attested to by nearly 40 online poker sites in Venezuela and 60,000 players. As of October 8th, the online players of this nation found themselves with one more choice, as the competition stiffens not just between the players, but between the actual poker rooms.