Why Gambling Addicts Increase in Numbers

A college student who first played online poker for fun got so addicted to the game that she had pushed out the people who love her for online poker.  Aside from relationships that suffered, her schoolwork also suffered.  To avoid facing her problems and what it is doing to her education and relationships, she played more online poker to distract herself from her fast-dwindling bank account and brittle relationships.

This is a true story, and it happens anywhere where online poker is allowed.  And this gambling problem is increasing because there are many factors that add to this. Read more

24/7 Gambling in Rhode Island Casino

Fans of the slot machine game in Rhode Island has much to celebrate as the State has only just permitted a casino to operate slot games twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week, but can this bold move be considered as a good move as well?

A Good Move?

Rhode Island’s Twin River has been affected tremendously by the recession that the casino was forced to file for bankruptcy protection last June of this year.  The casino has been having financial difficulties when it comes to meeting its debt deadlines, with debts amounting to as much as five hundred million dollars. Read more

The Recession Continues to Bring the Gambling Industries to Its Knees

The recession is not done wreaking havoc to the gambling industry, and it proved false what the analysts say about the gambling industry being recession-proof.  In fact, news and reports continually show that the recession is doing much damage to this otherwise “recession-proof” industry as it has done great damages to the other types of businesses, most especially the real estate industry. Read more

The Recession Takes a Bite at the Gambling Industry

Sad but true.  The recession is now affecting the gambling industry that casinos have experienced a decrease in their revenues.  Not only is it happening in the gambling capital, Las Vegas, but it is also very much palpable in other states that allow gambling.  The slot machine games and lotteries have also seen a downward trending of profits since last year. Read more