Are you tired of always winning small amounts of money at the online gambling sites? Well, now you can do something about it. One of the most popular online gambling portals is offering a training tool for Jacks and Better that will perfect your video poker skills and make you a better player.

With the United States' decision to prohibit online gambling on its territory, it seems everyone has an opinion on whether or not online gambling should be legal...But nothing is ever that simple and it is obvious that prohibition presents advantages as well as disadvantages.

The end of the year 2006 is coming, and with it all the special summaries that everyone likes to make

Fairground Holdings, a leading online gambling group, permanently closed its doors as a result of having to abandon US-facing online casino activities

Since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act has been signed into law by President George W. Bush two months ago online gambling industry leaders have watched with fear as more and more online casinos close their virtual gates

When it comes to online gambling, a player has to consider a number of options before he starts trusting his time and money in the hands of the online gambling casinos. Many of us probably heard some scary stories regarding various online gambling casinos that ripped-off the inexperienced players.

Our world, especially in the recent years, does not stand still for a single second, it keeps changing continuously. The online gambling industry is not an exception.

Do you think that it is possible to become bored with online casino gambling? Well, of course it is! If you have been playing the same old gambling game for the past few years chances are that you are probably sick of it!

The recent arrest of a high-profile online gambling executive, David Carruthers, former CEO of Bet On Sports, and a federal bill outlawing virtual wagers are generating headlines.

Gambling can be a fun and exciting pastime and activity for many people all around the world. With the onset and creation of online casinos, more and more people are finding gambling to be a great source of entertainment and enjoyment.

In Europe, Scottish children have one of the highest levels of underage gambling, according to a recent study. Researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University conducted a study and observed the gambling behavior of more than 2,000 children in west and central Scotland.

Bryan Benjafield, a 23-year-old junior accountant, has recently confessed to stealing in excess of GBP 1 million from his employers in order to bankroll his evolving gambling addiction.

30 people were arrested and charged in an illegal gambling bust in Austin, Texas. The illegal gambling operation reportedly netted $15 million in two years.

Philippine National Police Chief is getting touch on illegal gambling and is promising to dismiss police commanders if illegal gambling is not fully eradicated.

Is addiction to gambling something that is created by society, or are some people born with more of a tendency to become addicted to gambling than others?

You may not recognize when you have a gambling problem, or you may realize that you have one but don't know how to handle it. We help you identify whether you have a gambling problem or not.

A study has shown that teenage gambling is on the rise. The question remains whether anything can really be done to stop this phenomenon. In a recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, it was shown that teenage gambling is on the rise. The study also showed that with the spread of teenage gambling also comes problems of drug and alcohol abuse.

Students in Canada are discovering the dangers of gambling through an educational play produced by the Responsible Gambling Council. The producers hope to bring home the message that gambling can be addictive.

Warning labels are required to accompany advertisements that promote alcohol and tobacco in the United Kingdom. Now the UK Gambling Commission is considering warning labels on ads that promote gambling.

While more men than women enjoy gambling, recent research shows that almost half of those seeking help for their gambling problems are actually women.

Smoking ads have warnings stating the harmful effects that cigarettes can have on your body. Similarly, alcoholic beverages have the same warnings. Thus it makes sense that when gambling ads are shown to the public, they too should have similar warnings regarding the potential outcome of your bank account.

A concern among many employers and organizations is that more and more company employees are using works hours for their gambling desires. Online gambling hits an all-time high in the United Kingdom in anticipation for the Grand National Horse Racing Competition.

Three professionals who are faced with the negative consequences of gambling have spoken out about the hidden costs of gambling, and are urging the authorities to be more responsible about the social impacts thereof.

The Responsible Gambling Council's Discovery 2006 conference will hosts problem gambling prevention experts. The conference is being held in Toronto until April 12.

Police in Delaware, US, went on a statewide anti-gambling raid that yielded nearly $9,000 in cash from six bars. Several people were arrested for illegal gambling activities. All the state's authorities were involved in this pre-planned raid.

A recent study has revealed that addictive gambling runs in the family. The study also showed that excessive alcohol and drug abuse commonly goes together with a gambling addiction.

As the United Kingdom's Gambling Commission prepares for the full implementation of all policies covered by the Gambling Act 2005, social groups continue to express concern. Among their greatest fears is the introduction of super-casinos to Britain.

Jane, a 48-year-old who lives in northern Michigan lost her mother approximately 20 years ago. Different people choose different ways to help them cope with grief. Jane chose Gambling. Jane found relief in gambling, stopping her from sinking further into depression. Jane played slots for the first time in her life shortly after her mom past away. For the next 20 years, Jane allowed gambling to consume her life, losing tens of thousands of dollars in the process.

Gambling has become one of college student's favorite past time activities. Some students indulge in poker gambling for recreational purposes while others approach it as a source of income. Students everywhere play poker at online casinos and dorm rooms to cover their expenses and pay for their tuition. Some online gambling sites are conducting poker tournaments where the winners are awarded wit scholarships, covering one semester's tuition.

A while back ago we presented you with a new revolutionary way of treating people who suffer from a gambling addiction. The idea was that a gambling addiction can be treated like other forms of addiction such as drinking by taking a pill that suppresses the individuals desire to engage in this sort of activity. Obviously, this proposed treatment should be accompanied with psychotherapy sessions.

Harvard Medical School initiated a new casino employee education program sponsored by some of the biggest gambling corporations in the US, including Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming, Harah's Entertainment and the MGM Mirage. From now on, Vegas casinos can send their employees to Harvard for the purpose of attending a 2.5 day crash course on the subject of responsible gambling.

A new method for treating people who suffer from a gambling problem is currently being tested in the US. Dr. Sandra Lapham from Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest in Albuquerque, is suggesting that a treatment that combines taking medication and attending therapy can be effective in curing a gambling addiction.

How do I know if I have gambling problem? Gambling addicts display 5 or more of the following 10 symptoms. The first is being constantly obsessed with gambling to the point when you feel the urge to do so at almost any given moment. The second symptom is having the need to keep raising the stakes whenever you are gambling. Another symptom is failing to quit or cut down on your gambling activity after repeated tries.

Famous Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz known for her work in hit movies such as "Charlie's Angels" and "The Mask" admits for the first time that she has become hooked on poker gambling. Diaz, the self proclaimed poker addict attributes her poker gambling addiction to fellow actress and comedian Ellen DeGeneres who was the first to introduce her to the game.

A gambling problem is a serious condition that causes interference in any area of life: psychological, physical, social or professional. The expression gambling problem is actually a condition known as "Pathological gambling" or "Compulsive gambling".