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    Bet UK Backs Responsible Gambling Week

    Remember Bet UK? They were recently established by the Swedish LeoVegas Group. Well, they’re back in the news this week as they have announced backing Responsible Gambling Week. They will be represented by their partner, Swansea AFC. The Responsible Gambling Week will be taking place from November the 1st until the 7th. Let’s take a […]

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    Africa’s Growing Popularity for Offshore Online Casinos

    For the most part, countries are not jumping on the bandwagon of online casinos. That’s mainly down to the countries having laws against online gambling. However, for those countries who do permit online gambling, criticism is met both ways. Offshore online casinos with operating licences in countries do have a right to provide games to […]

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    Portugal’s New Tax on Gambling Still Faces Questions

    Earlier this month, the Portuguese government announced plans for a potential new levy on online gambling taxes. In a move which would shake up the gambling market, the government is proposing a new fixed 25% tax on gambling. That would leave Portugal’s gambling market facing a more direct approach. Let’s take a look.  Before we […]

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    The Truth about Gambling in the US

    Like it or hate it, earlier this year gambling went down an unexpected street. That street was called the United States of America. With the Supreme Court lifted a federal ban on gambling, it was up to states to push for their rights. As of right now, New Jersey, Delaware, Mississippi and West Virginia have […]

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    Take our Test to Find out if you have a Gambling Problem

    Unfortunately, gambling addiction is the dark side of gambling. It has ruined the lives of many punters. Do you have a gambling problem? We hope not. In some cases, gambling addicts don’t even realise they have a problem. And what’s the first step? Admitting you have a problem. Take our test below to find out.  […]

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    Austrian Gambling Addict Wins 2.5 million Euros

    Funnily enough, in this story, an Austrian gambling addict used his addiction to win big. Although gambling addiction is a serious issue in the betting world, this story has a twist in it. One gambling addict has received 2.5 million euros based on the fact that he shouldn’t have been able to bet in the […]

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    Gambling Breaches Down as Commission looks the educate

    Since 2014, the number of gambling breaches has dramatically fallen for the better. This is mostly because the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission have turned their attention to education. So what exactly are the figures? Let’s take a look at it right now.  In 2017-18, just 13 breaches were identified in the commissions latest annual […]

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    Why to Use eWallets When Gambling Online

    Gambling online has many benefits. For instance, as a punter, you can access the bookies from your personal tablet, computer or mobile device. What also is attractive, is the ability to play 24/7. This service makes gambling online all the more easier and convenient. But what is the tricky part? Some people may find using […]

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    Lottery Fever Can Trigger Vulnerable Gamblers

    With all the talk about the biggest ever jackpot, vulnerable gamblers could be in for trouble. It is unfortunate, that gambling has a dark side to it. There are many on the verge of falling into addiction, who may not even realise it. What’s more, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $1.6b dollars. Let’s take […]

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    The Struggle of Addiction to Gambling

    A harmful factor is often seen floating around the betting world. The problem, addiction to gambling brings, is extremely serious. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at a story of one gambling addict. Not only that, but we’ll be focusing on how the Gambling Commission in the UK is tackling the problem. Let’s […]

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