Tag: gambling
Trial in Feldkirch – Woman financed her gambling addiction with fraud
A woman from Lower Austria with a criminal record was convicted of serious commercial fraud on Thursday at the Feldkirch regional court. Among other things, she had shamelessly exploited a…
In Ukraine, gambling in the army sparks controversy
LETTER FROM kyiv A member of the Ukrainian armed forces, in Stanytsia Luhanska, in the Luhansk region (Ukraine), February 17, 2022. CARLOS BARRIA / REUTERS A few hours were enough…
Is there a threat of a “tsunami” lawsuit?: BGH strengthens gamblers in sports betting
Is there a threat of a lawsuit “tsunami”? BGH strengthens gamblers in sports betting April 5, 2024, 10:35 a.m No verdict yet, but 25 pages long: With a consumer-friendly decision…
Gambling: all the figures revealed
According to data compiled by theAmerican Gaming Association (AGA), revenues generated by physical casino games, sports betting and online casinos (iGaming) reached $66.52 billion in the United States in 2023.…
This mother won 1.3 million euros in the lottery by gambling on her children’s birthdays
A mother won 1.3 million euros in the lottery thanks to her children’s birthdays. Enough to be in good composition to give them gifts. This Wednesday, March 6, 2024, a…
SRF Undercover in the poker club: Illegal gambling in Switzerland? -News
The hidden camera is running. With 300 francs in his pocket, the reporter enters the “Full Ring” poker club. Only a few players are sitting at one of the tables…
“Crime Scene: The Curse of Money”: That’s how big the problem with gambling and betting addiction is
“Crime Scene: The Curse of Money” That’s how big the problem is with gambling and betting addiction Inspector Leo Hölzer (Vladimir Burlakov) during his undercover investigations in a Saarbrücken casino.…
“The gambling games placed on the market are designed to lead to addiction mechanisms”
Researcher associated with the study group of methods of sociological analysis at the Sorbonne, Thomas Amadieu is the author of The making of gambling addiction (Le Bord de l’eau, 2021).…
Gambling under the Christmas tree: Five tips for the right gift
Gambling under the Christmas tree Five tips for the right gift What will Santa Claus bring this year? © Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock.com Great games have been released again in 2023. A…
the Senate taxes sodas and gambling advertisements
The Senate adopted several measures on Wednesday aimed at toughening taxes on sugary sodas and introducing others, notably on advertisements relating to gambling, against the advice of the government. As…
Turmoil in Salzburg – Opposition: “Kowling to the gambling mafia”
The black-blue Salzburg state government wants to legalize illegal gambling and also make a big impact in the process. For parts of the opposition, the plans are a “declaration of…
5 Online Alternatives To Visiting Las Vegas for Gambling Fun in 2024
Las Vegas has long been hailed as the ultimate gambling destination, with its dazzling lights, world-class entertainment, and iconic casinos. However, for those who can’t make the trip to Sin…