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		<title>Mobile gambling</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concerning mobile poker rooms it is a little more problematic. Firstly, there may be problems with players themselves &#8211; connection problems. In many situations, especially if a phone is on the move or in some &#8220;dead spots&#8221; with no network coverage, there may be connection drops. Secondly, there appears a problem with the screen size. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Concerning mobile poker rooms it is a little more problematic. Firstly, there may be problems with players themselves &#8211; connection problems. In many situations, especially if a phone is on the move or in some &#8220;dead spots&#8221; with no network coverage, there may be connection drops. Secondly, there appears a problem with the screen size. Actually, a small screen of a mobile phone cannot fit ten people with cards, therefore, as a rule, only half of the table is displayed, there is both manual and automatic scrolling. Even after this, card sizes and cards face appear to be very small, but in principle, everything is readable, it is possible to play. </p>
<p>At present there are not many mobile rooms. One of them was &#8220;Ultimate Bet&#8221; a mobile poker room within &#8220;Ongame&#8221; network. Though, in case of &#8220;Ultimate Bet&#8221; players of a mobile version can play only cash games and they are only low limit. There are three types of games offered: real money games, ultimate points and free games. The &#8220;mobile&#8221; tables are separate from the normal tables so you cannot play the same tables you can from a PC. Ongame soft networks are much better &#8211; you get an opportunity to play at the same tables that online poker players do. At present only Hold&#8217;Em, cash games limited and unlimited are offered. There are long, short and face to face tables (in this case everything is on the screen without scrolling) options. To select a table you have an opportunity to apply filters as regards each of the parameters, after that you receive the list of available tables. Having chosen the name of the table, below you will find standard information on the table: flop view, medium bank, the number of players etc. Unfortunately, in contrast to the online version it is impossible to enter the waiting list &#8211; a poker player can only join the table with a vacancy (though, may can watch any one). Finally sitting down at the poker table, you will discover that it is a reduced copy of the Ongame tables with the same avatars of players. There are no flags of prior action option, the decision is taken by pressing buttons 1-3, with the unlimited Hold&#8217;Em after a bet/raise there appears a window, where one can enter the amount of your bet.</p>
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		<title>Gambling industry online</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the average player the word ìgamblingî means much more than a risky bet. It can stand for just about anything from vacationing, Las Vegas, and even fun. Devised earlier than 3000 years ago, gambling was well documented to have existed in many civilizations. The games we know today are the incarnations of former ones, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the average player the word ìgamblingî means much more than a risky bet.  It can stand for just about anything from vacationing, Las Vegas, and even fun.  Devised earlier than 3000 years ago, gambling was well documented to have existed in many civilizations.  The games we know today are the incarnations of former ones, with adjusted rules.  For the length of time gambling was invented, players have always seemed obsessed with trying to use various gambling strategies for games.  However, Casinos have always had the mathematical advantage along with an adamant need for stopping the smart player.  It has forever become a vicious cycle of exploitive players vs. casinos catching up.</p>
<p>Today, gambling doesnít even need to be played at Las Vegas or any other casino chains.  </p>
<p>Now for those of you who live under rocks or live in a time warp may say, ìWaitÖ.outside of Casinos?î</p>
<p>Well you seeÖ</p>
<p>1.	In-flight Gambling:  Eflyte has been developing in-flight gaming and continues to spread its influence on many airlines.  Currently they have the worldís first Multiplayer Poker Tournament along with over 60 games for airplanes.  Ceo of Ryanair will also attempt use in-flight gaming by next year.  Now casino gambling may be common on cruises, but itís a breakthrough for airlines.</p>
<p>2.	Mobile phones can also be used to buy lotteries and sports betting nowadays.  If certain restrictions are lifted, it could even mean much more growth in its use.</p>
<p>3.	Internet Casinos are also another medium in which gambling doesnít seem to stop growing; despite being forced to open offshore from the US.  This isnít necessarily bad of course.</p>
<p>The gambling industry is on a growing trend and it doesnít seem to stop anywhere in sight.  Of course, this naturally means that more and more people will be hooked and continue losing to the casinos.  </p>
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		<title>3 Tips to Win More Than Lost in Soccer Gamble</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:12:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are into soccer gambling, then you must know how hard things can get when your plan falls apart. Therefore here is a list of best soccer gambling tips that you should know and be aware of each time you bet. This will help not only beginners and novices but also professionals and experts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are into soccer gambling, then you must know how hard things can get when your plan falls apart. Therefore here is a list of best soccer gambling tips that you should know and be aware of each time you bet. This will help not only beginners and novices but also professionals and experts who tend to forget the basics during tense times.<br />
Do your research: A surprising number of people get into gamble, soccer related and otherwise without knowing what it really is. The best soccer gambling tips I can give you would mean nothing without this crucial step. It is important to look out for teams, players, injuries, and any other news that will ultimately determine the outcome of the match.<br />
Look up the past to know the future: Soccer matches may not follow any standard rules, but it is always in your best interest to dig out the past between the teams. This will help you make a reasonable prediction about the outcome. In addition, you should look at the past rivalries between the teams that can have a very great influence in the end.<br />
Power of the internet: As a soccer gambler and someone looking to understand soccer gambling tips, you should know how important the right information at the right time is. Therefore your best bet in such cases is the internet. The internet can provide you with all the information in the world that you want – just remember not to get overwhelmed with the enormous data and lose track of what you are looking for.</p>
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		<title>Casino and Gambling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A casino is a house that facilitates the people to deal with certain kinds of gambling activities. Casinos are generally built near or combined with restaurants, hotels, motels, retail shopping areas, cruises ships, or other types of tourist attractions. They are generally found where people spend their time in entertaining themselves all alone or with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A casino is a house that facilitates the people to deal with certain kinds of gambling activities. Casinos are generally built near or combined with restaurants, hotels, motels, retail shopping areas, cruises ships, or other types of tourist attractions. They are generally found where people spend their time in entertaining themselves all alone or with families.</p>
<p>Some of the casinos are also there which are known for their additional entertaining features such as live entertainments. Some casinos are also known for hosting live events like stand-up comedy, concerts, model dances, sporting events, adult shows, etc.<br />
Playing Casino and Gambling is not an easy task for all to entertain themselves. It needs much patience and involves risk while playing. Casinos world can rise and fall faster than your eye blink. So it is not a fair game for all. If you cannot risk your hard earn money into playing casinos you are not qualified for playing casinos at all.</p>
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		<title>Soccer Gambling Glossary</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soccer gambling is one of the most popular betting activities worldwide. Many people make a living simply by betting on soccer or any sports. The simple reason behind this is that it is relatively easy to learn and start betting on soccer. What you need to do first however is to get accustomed to all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Soccer gambling is one of the most popular betting activities worldwide. Many people make a living simply by betting on soccer or any sports. The simple reason behind this is that it is relatively easy to learn and start betting on soccer.<br />
What you need to do first however is to get accustomed to all the terms used in soccer gambling. Although this may seem insignificant, it is of utmost importance to correctly understand all terms used in betting. Otherwise you may end up placing inaccurate bet and loosing a lot of money.<br />
Here are some of the most broadly used terms in soccer gambling:<br />
Parlay, also known as accumulator is a term used to describe winnings of a bet that are transferred to the next bet. The main idea of this kind of betting is to maximize winnings however it rarely woks in reality.<br />
A bet that has high chances of winning is called a banker. It is usual for odds to be 1.5 for this kind of bet.<br />
Double is a term used to describe the accumulator of two bets.<br />
Each Way is a bet where you win even if your team comes second, third or fourth place in the listings. Although this bet is mainly used in horse racing it is very popular in soccer gambling as well.<br />
Odd against and Odds on are terms used to describe odds greater than evens and odds less than evens.<br />
If you predict the first goal score as well as the final score we have a score cast bet. This type of bet can get you huge profits however it is very hard to guess the correct results.<br />
Even bet describes odds being 1/1. if you place such a bet and win you will double your profit.</p>
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		<title>Cruise Ship Gambling – Oceans of Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cruise Ship Gambling – Oceans of Fun Life’s a gamble. But for some of us, the ordinary risks we face each day don’t offer enough excitement, so we love to indulge in some extra gambling for fun (and, hopefully, for profit.) Buying a weekly lottery ticket is enough satisfy many of us, but millions of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cruise Ship Gambling – Oceans of Fun<br />
Life’s a gamble. But for some of us, the ordinary risks we face each day don’t offer enough excitement, so we love to indulge in some extra gambling for fun (and, hopefully, for profit.) Buying a weekly lottery ticket is enough satisfy many of us, but millions of others prefer neon and noise with their gambling. For them, there are casinos.<br />
While Las Vegas and Monte Carlo are the two cities best known for their casinos, casinos have begun to crop up all over the United States. Even so, the cost of getting to a casino, and paying for lodging and meals during your stay, may be more than you’re willing to pay. But what if you could have a casino vacation which included the cost of your transportation, your lodgings, and your meals-and by meals, we mean five-star cuisine served at any time of the day or night?<br />
If that sounds like just the ticket, you should book your next vacation on a cruise ship. While most people don’t take cruises solely for the opportunity to gamble, those who do love thee cruise ship casinos. Delightfully laid-back compared to their noisy, crowded Las Vegas counterparts, their more relaxed atmosphere is due in large part to the well-trained and friendly dealers who are more than willing to educate passengers on the nuances of table games.<br />
One thing you won’t get in a cruise ship casino, however, is free alcohol. The casino on your ship doesn’t need to entice you to play with drinks, because it’s the only casino available. So while you’re certainly welcome to imbibe as you play, whatever you drink will be charged to your onboard account.</p>
<p>Many cruise ships have gaming lessons for their gambling wannabes. The casino staff will, for a small fee, teach you some professional gaming tips before you actually try your luck at the tables. You’ll be able to play all the classic table games like Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Poker. Your cruise ship casino will have sot machines in abundance, video poker, and for the less sophisticated gambler, lots and lots of Bingo. The Bingo tournaments are usually held during the afternoon.</p>
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		<title>Taxes and Gambling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Qualifying Amounts According to the IRS, a casino will need to report your winnings to the IRS if you win: $600 or more at a casino or horse track, $1,200 or more at bingo game, or $1,500 or more in a game of keno. Depending on your winnings the casino may even withhold taxes from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Qualifying Amounts<br />
According to the IRS, a casino will need to report your winnings to the IRS if you win: $600 or more at a casino or horse track, $1,200 or more at bingo game, or $1,500 or more in a game of keno. Depending on your winnings the casino may even withhold taxes from your payout.<br />
Smaller Fortunes<br />
Although smaller winnings will not be automatically reported to the IRS, it is still your legal duty to report them. While the IRS may not catch you in the act if you do not report these smaller winnings once or twice, they may get suspicious if you report gambling winnings often, but only those that are verified by a W-2G Form.<br />
Gambling Losses<br />
In addition to reporting your gambling winnings, you will also want to deduct your gambling losses. However, you cannot report gambling losses that exceed your total gambling winnings. When you deduct the losses, do so on Schedule A on IRS Form 1040 as an itemized deduction.<br />
Keep Track<br />
It is both helpful and smart to keep a thorough log on your gambling activity, including winnings and losses, as well as where the gambling took place. There are several reasons why doing so is a good idea, including but not limited to the possibility of an IRS audit. It will also make things easier when you need to prepare your return next April.<br />
Taxes Withheld<br />
Taxes withheld from your winnings should also be reported in Box 2 of the Form W-2G you receive in the mail. Be sure to report these amounts on your Form 1040 in the total payments section.<br />
Attach All Forms<br />
To satisfy the IRS, be sure to attach all forms regarding your gambling activity to your tax return. This includes your W-2Gs or any other gambling-related tax documents.</p>
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		<title>Playing Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is indeed great news that some people will welcome hearing. If you’re interested in trying online gambling because it’s the nearest thing to visiting a casino – something you can’t afford to do right now for some reason or another – and yet you’re unwilling to risk more than you can afford, look no [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is indeed great news that some people will welcome hearing. If you’re interested in trying <strong>online gambling</strong> because it’s the nearest thing to visiting a <strong>casino</strong> – something you can’t afford to do right now for some reason or another – and yet you’re unwilling to risk more than you can afford, look no more. <strong>Blackjack</strong> is indeed the game that you should learn to <strong>play</strong>!</p>
<p>The Game of Blackjack<br />
In contrast to the many and often overlapping <strong>rules of poker</strong>, there’s nothing about blackjack that should confuse you. In <strong>blackjack</strong>, what you see is what you get and there’s no need at all to practice bluffing because all you have to worry about is beating the dealer’s cards and in this case, it should be the dealer who must be good at bluffing.</p>
<p>The objective of the game is clear cut and simple – your cards must be equal to 21 and the player with cards of this value or one nearest to it (your cards must never total over 21 or that means you lose the game) wins. The moment your cards go over 21, it means you’ve busted and you have to turn over your cards – and your money – to the dealer.</p>
<p>How Do You Know How Much Your Cards Are Worth?<br />
Again, it’s quite easy to know the value of your <strong>cards in blackjack</strong>. The face cards are equal to ten while the ace may be seen as one or eleven. If, for example, you manage to get a queen and an ace, do count the ace as an eleven right away so that you’d reach the winning total of 21.</p>
<p>How Much Should You Bet<br />
Okay, you might be sick of hearing the word “easy” from me but I’ll repeat it all the same, this time in connection with betting rules – it’s very easy to understand the betting rules of black jack.</p>
<p>Before the dealer starts dealing cards, you’re obligated to place your bet on the designated space in the<strong> table </strong>first. Secondly, you are given the choice to take insurance or not if and when the dealer shows an ace. </p>
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		<title>Poker And Getting Rid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wish you all the luck and offer our condolences in advance… I am kidding! Of course, we’re not here to grieve for your losses in poker in advance. If you’re a first time player and you want to play against live players, then good for you. And we’re here to help by providing you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wish you all the luck and offer our condolences in advance…</p>
<p>I am kidding!</p>
<p>Of course, we’re not here to grieve for your losses in <strong>poker</strong> in advance. If you’re a first time <strong>player</strong> and you want to play against live players, then good for you. And we’re here to help by providing you with useful tips that just may be the keys you need to survive round after <strong>round of poker.</strong></p>
<p>Now, first time<strong> players</strong> are what most poker veterans refer to as “calling stations”. If you’re wondering about the logic behind the term, it’s basically because most first time <strong>poker players </strong>have the tendency to call almost all bets without even sparing a moment’s thought on their decisions. </p>
<p>Obviously, if you don’t want to be viewed as a “calling station” (egad!), gain the respect of your fellow poker players and maybe a share of their chips also, think before you act. <strong>Poker</strong> is not just any card game. It’s a mental game, a strategic competition between several players.</p>
<p>If you feel that your nerves are getting the better of you, here are some tips to get rid of cold feet.</p>
<p>Don’t pressure yourself by comparing your skills to other <strong>players</strong>&#8216;. That’s a futile exercise. Naturally, you can’t compare. You’re playing for the first time and they’re, what, celebrating their one millionth game? If you accept that, there’s nothing to lose yet there’s no harm in trying, you’ll feel much better later on and be able to concentrate more on the game.</p>
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		<title>Famous Gamblers Past</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first famous gamblers in the world was John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich. He led a scandalous private life and was addicted to gambling. In 1762, he sat for over 24 hours at a gaming table in his home, refusing to attend meals. In desperation, a servant offered the Earl a piece [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first famous <strong>gamblers</strong> in the world was John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich. He led a scandalous private life and was addicted to gambling. In 1762, he sat for over 24 hours at a gaming table in his home, refusing to attend meals. In desperation, a servant offered the Earl a piece of salted beef as food; the Earl suggested that the beef be encased between two slices of bread so that he could eat it in his hand at the table. This is where the sandwich got its name. </p>
<p>One of the West’s most famous gamblers was “Doc” Holliday, who maintained a fierce reputation as a hard drinker, tough fighter and ruthless killer. He is chiefly remembered for fighting alongside Wyatt Earp at the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. </p>
<p>“Wild Bill” Hickok was another American legend, renowned throughout the world for the tall tales surrounding his violent life. He’s chiefly remembered for taming two of the most lawless towns in Kansas. Unfortunately, Hickok made many enemies and his day of judgment came at a <strong>poker table</strong>. He was shot in the back of the head by an assassin and died clutching a pair of aces and a pair of eights; ever since, this particular hand has been known as the ‘Dead Man’s’ hand for obvious reasons! </p>
<p>Benny Binion was born in 1904 and lived his life as a bootlegger and conman. At the age of 43, he gave up his life of crime and moved to Las Vegas, where he later opened his own casino. Binion was the gambler’s <strong>gambler,</strong> and in the 1970s he bought and marketed the World Series of Poker tournament, which has grown over time to be the biggest in the world. </p>
<p>Magazine owner Kerry Packer made his name through his family’s media empire, which owns 60% of all magazines in Australia. Packer became known as a high-stakes gambler when he won $26 million playing blackjack at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, Packer has not always been successful; he lost $16.5 million at the Crockfords casino in London, although this barely dented his $8 billion fortune. </p>
<p>The World Series of <strong>Poker tournament</strong> has created many famous gamblers of today. One such example is Johnny Chan, nicknamed “The Great Wall of China” after his amazing success winning the World Championships in 1987 and 1988 consecutively. He’s played in all the major games of the last two decades and is also known as a genuinely nice guy. </p>
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