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Gambling

Gambling is the act of wagering something of value (usually money) on an event whose outcome is uncertain. Several gaming companies provide people with the opportunity to engage in legal gambling activities.

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Why doesn't Mississippi have a lottery?

There are 7 states which do not have a lottery, each for their own reasons. Some feel as though a lottery would take away from the land based casinos which ultimately would cut jobs and create a big deficit for the state's government as far as taxes go.

Is online roulette fair?

Some of them are, and some of them are not. You would need to see if the site is independently monitored. If it is not, there is a high chance it is a fix.

How can gambling affect sports performance?

Gambling is something which makes you win money by sheer luck or get paid by their opponents to make them win by losing pointedly. Suppose gambling is involved in sports players don't have any sportsmanship as they already know what is the results affects their handwork in which they have trained in childhood to make them come to this level. But all this hard work goes to the drains as they are paid by their employees or any other source.

Can you carry over gambling loses from previous years?

No, you can only deduct gambling loses up to the amount of winnings in the year you win. You cannot deduct gambling loses without having winnings, unless you are a professional gambler and that is your only form of income, then you need to have very accurate, detailed information on your wins and loses.

Why did they abolish gambling in Nevada?

Gambling is currently legal and a MAJOR business in Nevada. It is not abolished. You DO realize that Las Vegas is in Nevada?

Is gambling continue to be legal in the US?

Currently, in the United States it is legal to gamble online. The law that pertains to online gambling that causes some confusion is the UIGEA which actually only prohibits banking & financial institutions from doing transactions that involve an online casino however, players can use alternative methods to process transactions such as eWallets.

Can you sue your spouse over money?

Yes you can sue your spouse over money, that is if he is not giving you money properly, or if he is waisting it on drinks, gambling , and sex.

Why do they put pennie slot machines in casinos?

the same reason they put other denomination slot machines in casinos, they make money. lower denomination slots (penny, nickel) usually take more credits per spin. some penny slots can take hundreds of credits per spin, while with, say, a $5 slot machine youll only get like 3 credits maximum per spin.

What events take place in Las Vegas which allow people to gamble on the outcome?

Las Vegas will take book on pretty much anything. And if you can't find book on it already, you can probably find someone to take it.

What is the east way to learn how to play poker?

The best way is to play for real money. Not for high-stakes but something that won't hurt if lost. Poker is a game of learning to read people and the best way to learn that is to play as much as possible. Also, most professional poker players have written books on how to play. Antonio Esfandiari's book is a great start.

What is a poker payment?

A Poker Payment is when you Deposit Money to your poker account.

Where can you play free webcam poker?

You can play free online webcam poker on Pokerview. As far as I have seen, this new site also gives away a brand new web cam for free with the registration. (This is unconfirmed)

Can people become gambling addicts from online poker?

People in some cases can become gambling addicts from poker if they don't control their usage and it gets out of control. If you're responsible and set your self limits its hard for you to become a gambling addict to online poker.

In a game of stud poker must you discard any card after the five cards are dealt or can you stand pat throughout the final deals?

No cards are discarded in stud poker, you must play the cards you are dealt or you can fold. It is in draw poker that you can discard up to four cards.

Are quarter pusher machines legal in New York?

Quarter pusher machines are not legal in the state of New York. There are many small businesses that try to sneak them into their places of business but they are not legal.

Where is riverboat gambling legal in Missouri?

Riverboat gambling is only allowed on or near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in casinos that have licenses from the State of Missouri. At this time, this includes several casinos in and around Kansas City, St. Louis, and their suburbs, St. Joseph, St. Charles, Cape Girardeau and Carruthersville.

I always lose money betting on Richard Dunwoody's PAYW?

Maybe, try online betting, sports betting, it's more exciting than other betting sites.

Why is it that you can't gamble with real money online in the U.S. but you can buy your lotto ticket online?

In all states aside from the state of Washington, online gambling is legal. A law was passed in 2006 called the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act which is also referred to as the UIGEA. This law only prohibits players from making deposits with their bank account or credit card. Aside from Washington there are no states that have legislature regarding online gambling, nor does the Federal Laws. The lottery is encouraged because it is a great way for states to cure deficits and have enough money for publicly funded programs such as education.

Why don't i get a full screen when playing poker stars?

Pokerstars only supports 4:3 aspect ratio resolutions. So on a wide screen it can't be stretched to fit the whole screen.

What is the pay of rate when playing free online poker game?

The rate of pay when playing a free online poker game varies from site to site. There are a number of different options for one looking to play online poker such as PKR or William Hill.

How long does a game of bingo take?

About 90 minutes. I was in one with 175 and it took about that.