Much has been made in the Mac vs PC debate. You only have to turn your TV on and watch the latest Mac ads to see the debate continue. If you are a online gambler there is one clear winner in the casino sweepstakes and that is Microsoft. As of this writing there is still no fully featured casino online that works with the Mac OS. When we contacted the most popular casinos online to see whether their current software supported Mac or if they had plans to do so in the future the answer was always the same. No. In fact most casinos don’t even tell you which OS they support since it is considered common knowledge that Mac is simply out of luck.
Still no Casino for Mac Users
June 12th, 2009$2 million in jackpots for online casino
June 6th, 2009Some lucky gamblers will get to take home their share of $2 million dollar jackpots. Popular online casino “Golden Casino” has announced that their running jackpots total will cross the 2 million dollar mark sometime soon. That means a few lucky players will take home a huge loot and instantly change their lives forever. Not all games at Golden Casino are part of the massive jackpot but all gamblers playing Slots such as Red White and Win, Pay Dirt and Treasure Trail could see their fortunes change just like that.
Gambling trends show economy coming back
May 29th, 2009Even in troubled times people will gamble to try and reverse their fortunes. Yet studies last year during the US recession showed that gambling in casinos was way down and online casinos were suffering too. In fact there were plenty of online casinos going under and others barely surviving. That trend is now tilting back the other way and recent surveys show that people are back to their merry gambling ways. This is good news for the whole economy. If people have enough money to spend on online gambling they are likely not as worried about their financial life as they used to be.
Trying to legalize online gambling
May 22nd, 2009There is currently a ban on online gambling in the United States. That means no American company may operate a gambling website on US soil and technically no American should be spending their money at an online casino. That has done little to deter gambling online amongst Americans and some lawmakers want to legalize online gambling so that the taxes can be collected on winnings. A new bill passed before the courts would open up online gambling in the USA. There is large opposition to the bill and it is uncertain it will pass.
Addiction to Online Poker
May 15th, 2009Perhaps the biggest gambling game going right now is poker. Poker has exploded all over the world and poker players are much like rock stars these days. There are over 300 different poker rooms online and over 2 million people play at these rooms every single day. Online poker is a huge draw since the mechanics are easy to grasp and there is a potential to win big with each hand played. This all means that there is a huge potential for addiction to poker aswell. The swings up and down can take a big emotional toll on any gambler. Addiction to online poker is perhaps the most common type of gambling addiction in the world right now.
Gambling Addiction Information
May 8th, 2009The more information you have on Gambling Addiction the higher chance you have of not being a victim of it. There is lots of information available for gamblers and everyone should read it before venturing to a casino. A quick search on the Internet on Gambling Addiction will give you lots of useful information on how to minimize your risk of becoming an addict. Knowing when to stop and your personal spending limits are the main topics covered. Using telephone helplines can also give you first hand information that could help you save yourself or someone you know from becoming addicted.
Gambling Addiction in Canada
May 8th, 2009Canada is proactive in dealing with gambling addicts in trying to stop the problem before it starts. Suggestions before the Canadian government are aimed at stopping people from gambling before it becomes a problem. Commercials will not be allowed to show any form of gambling being glamorized and equal time mus be spent on advertisements for gambling hotlines. Gambling ads will also only be allowed to run during adult programming. The electronic gaming machines inside casinos must also be regulated in how long a person can play in one sitting and their loses must be shown at all times.
Therapy for gambling addicts
May 8th, 2009One of the most effective way to treat gambling addiction is through therapy. Therapy can be done one on one with a psychologist who specializes in gambling problems. Alternatively you can go to group therapy such as Gamblers Anonymous and meet with other gamblers who have lost control. Therapy in a group setting is a good way to deal with your problems since you not only have a professional to help you deal with your problem but also others with similar issues that can tell you what they have gone through and what you can expect in the recovery process.
Recovering from Gambling Addiction
May 8th, 2009Getting over gambling addiction is tricky to start with. The biggest help an addict can find is having some to support them during their recovery. If you have someone who cares around you at all times recovery is easier and faster. This support person should be willing to listen and help no matter what the situation is. Another big step to recovery is finding a new hobby to occupy their time. Finding something to do to fill the time previously spent gambling is a huge step in recovery.
Gambling Addiction Causes
May 8th, 2009Why someone becomes addicted to gambling is easy to see. The rush associated with winning “free” money is great. There are some general causes that make a recreational gambler spiral down to addiction. Family history of addiction is a cause for concern. Studies show that addictions could be hereditary. Stress and past experiences can also lead to gambling. Childhood memories of someone gambling are a factor in the equation also. Also the environment of someone has a big role in their addiction.