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How the Ban on Credit Cards Affects the Casino Industry in the UK

The British Gambling Commission, the UK’s sole landbased and online casino regulator, is considered one of the toughest, if not the toughest, gambling watchdogs in the world. The UKGC boasts an unprecedented commitment to ensuring a fair and safe gaming environment for gamblers in Great Britain, striving to reduce gambling-related harm to the bare minimum. And it would be fair to say it succeeds, considering the tough regulatory demands it imposes on its licensees.

A Brief Overview of the Credit Card Ban

Exotic types of gambling

Speaking about gambling, we most often recall poker, roulette, or slot machines. But in the world, there are such types of Gclub gambling entertainment that you do not even know about. For us, they are exotic, although, for the average Australian - to bet on the outcome of the sea crabs racing is quite an ordinary activity.

These games are often illegal and bypass current state bans. Let's get acquainted with the world of exotic gambling entertainment.

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Things To Remember When Playing Blackjack

Blackjack is a popular casino game that one plays against the dealer, it is a fun game but not as simple as some of the other games that one gets at casinos, like slots for instance. One needs skills or some set of strategy to win. These are simple (yet advanced tips) that one uses in bringing the house down to edge further and improving the chances of winning the game. This article will help one in explaining and discussing useful tips to improvise not only the game but also up your winning opportunities.

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Online Pokies in Australia: Full Guide by FreeslotsHUB

Australia enjoys one of the biggest gambling per capita figures in the world. The massive and vibrant online and offline pokie gaming market is hugely a contributing factor. The local gaming pundits, developer strategies, and the general gaming trends point to an overall outlook that is resilient with growing numbers year-of-year. The adoption of gaming while on the go courtesy of mobile-friendly games greatly contributes to this reality.

Exciting Times Ahead for Indiana Gambling Industry

The Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 to allow states to legalise sports betting has sparked a huge boom in the gambling industry in the United States.

That is certainly the case where Indiana is concerned, with the state generating revenues of more than $78 million since the first sportsbook was launched there in September 2019.

Further growth is expected, with all of the major North American leagues set to resume play or start new seasons over the next couple of months.

Colorado Set to Cash in on Betting Boom

The opening of the first sportsbooks in Colorado at the start of May was a hugely exciting development for punters in the state.

More than $63 million was wagered in the first two months, with June showing a near 49% increase over the total generated during May.

With major sports such as ice hockey and basketball scheduled to resume over the coming weeks, those figures are certain to keep rising.

Read on as we take a closer look at some of the latest developments that could have a major impact on gambling revenues in Colorado.

Near Future Concerns for the Betting Industry

It has not been an easy period for many companies, with bookmakers being no different. The Covid-19 pandemic saw sports across the globe postponed, rescheduled and even cancelled in many cases, negatively impacting the number of bets placed significantly. However, this is just one of a number of concerns that the betting industry must overcome in the near future, with stricter regulation, the integration of technology and player trust being just some of the potential problems which must be overcome.

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