Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

The Dark Side of Female Gambling

The Dark Side of Female Gambling

February 21, 2014 18:18:07

While opening the gambling market to female participants is on the whole a positive, it has a downside as well. For the most part, growing female participation in gambling activities is a good thing. It opens a popular part of the entertainment industry to women whom otherwise would not have participated. It brings a new […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

The Battle of the Sexes

The Battle of the Sexes

February 21, 2014 18:13:40

As more women enter casinos, the debate rages on which gender is more successful in gambling. As women have become involved in the gambling business in ever-increasing numbers the battle of the sexes has begun to rage. Most gambling activities are still associated with men, and some of the old-fashioned among us assume that men […]

Women and Online Bingo

Women and Online Bingo

February 21, 2014 18:11:10

While women are increasingly interested in poker and sportsbetting, bingo remains the top draw. It has become an undeniable truth that women enjoy gambling. Not as much as men do, but the gap is much smaller than people thought previously. We’ve heard about the industry’s transformation from female bookmaking and casino execs as well as […]

Women in Gaming Legislation and Regulation

Women in Gaming Legislation and Regulation

February 21, 2014 18:09:25

We surveyed the position of leading women in gaming legislation and regulation, and found mixed results. We now know that attitudes toward women in the gaming industry have changed drastically over the past few decades. More importantly, more and more women now see the activity as a legitimate pastime, not just a hideout for men. […]

The Poker World’s Top Female Pros

The Poker World’s Top Female Pros

February 21, 2014 18:07:54

Defying old stereotypes, the success of female poker pros has promoted female interest in the game. Not only is poker is one of the gambling industry’s most popular games, it is also one of its most mythologized. From films like Casino Royale to Rounders and Maverick, we are filled with images of suit-clad tough guys […]