Search results for internet gambling enforcement act

Internet Jan 20, 2019

Chips are down for online gamblers as US moves toward new ban

US authorities have begun an effort to ban all forms of internet gambling, reversing course from a 2011 decision and imperiling a burgeoning online wagering sector in several American states.

Mathematics Nov 7, 2018

Researchers find most fantasy sports are based on skill, not luck

If you've ever taken part in the armchair sport of fantasy football and found yourself at the top of your league's standings at the end of the season, a new MIT study suggests your performance—however far removed from any ...

Internet Feb 26, 2018

Blockchain-enabled cat breeding and the future of gambling

The internet loves cats so much that now some people are investing tens of thousands of real-world dollars on blockchain-powered cats that don't actually exist.

Robotics Jul 31, 2017

Opinion: Super-intelligence and eternal life—transhumanism's faithful follow it blindly into a future for the elite

The rapid development of so-called NBIC technologies – nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science – are giving rise to possibilities that have long been the domain of science fiction. ...

Economics & Business Jun 1, 2015

Online gambling would benefit from better regulation

The U.S. government's attempt to crack down on Internet gambling is widely seen as a convoluted mess. Yet, more controlled and defined regulation would likely benefit the $41 billion industry and protect consumers alike, ...

Business May 8, 2015

Chinese banks a haven for web counterfeits

Kim Sbarcea knew exactly what she wanted. She typed "Tiffany Elsa Peretti mesh earrings" into Google and scrolled through impeccable photos of the delicate $450 diamond-shaped earrings until she chanced upon a pair for—deal ...

Internet Jun 7, 2013

Bill to legalize web poker introduced in Congress

Gamblers who prefer their laptops to blackjack tables could be getting a boost from Washington.

Business Jan 16, 2013

PokerStars parent company wants to buy US casino

The owner of the world's largest online poker website wants to add a brick-and-mortar casino to its portfolio.

Internet Dec 23, 2011

Nevada adopts rules for Internet poker licenses

(AP) -- Nevada gambling regulators on Thursday unanimously approved rules that allow companies in the state apply for licenses to operate poker websites, a move that puts Nevada in a position to capitalize if Congress reverses ...

Internet Oct 20, 2011

The next frontier in gambling: E-gaming

Bally Technologies Inc. showcased its most popular games, including Cash Spin, on several platforms here this month at the Global Gaming Expo.

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