Mafia and gambling have always been interconnected in many ways. Mafiosi are considered to be the founders of the modern gambling industry, and you’re never going to see a single Mafiosi movie without a scene where people are playing cards or breaking someone’s kneecaps for not paying their card debts on time. And although times […]
When foreigners gamble in the US, they might wonder how they can bring back home their winnings. In this article, we’re going to describe some peculiarities of the U.S. gambling laws that apply to those foreigners who gamble in the U.S. and have significant winnings. General Outlines Even if you’re not a U.S. citizen, you […]
When luck comes your way, there is always the risk of losing big amounts of money to the government because of taxes. Both professional gamblers and novice players should understand the importance of paying taxes when hitting the jackpot. Under the US regulations, the money obtained from wagering is considered to be taxable income, which […]
The phenomenon of Indian gambling is definitely worth close attention and special studies. In fact, it is an unprecedented story where many different – and sometimes controversial – agendas are strangely interlaced, which provides a lot of food for thought. Native American gambling and tribal casinos nowadays are an inseparable part of the visual environment […]
‘Nevada’s Black Book’ is the name of a book used to identify undesirable casino visitors, and it includes names of swindlers who have managed to cheat while playing in casinos. The Black Book is officially titled “List of Excluded Persons from the Gambling Control Council in Nevada.” The first edition was published in 1960, containing […]
Legalization of sports betting in the U.S. seems to be moving full tilt ahead. Over the last weekend in Illinois, a capital funding bill was finally approved. It implies a broad expansion of gambling, including sports gambling. It has already become almost a proverbial story that the state of Illinois passes many important decisions at […]
The flashing lights of Macau and Hong Kong are going to steal your soul once and for all! Not only do baccarat or the Chinese version of poker represent some truly alluring prospects in this marvelous country; but in addition, its incredible gambling traditions are going to take your breath away! Despite the fact that […]
Police officers recently apprehended problem gambler Mahmudul Hasan (48) in Aberdeen, Scotland. According to news sources, the gambling addict stole £9,000 in casino chips. Later, he confessed to the theft and admitted he stole approximately £9,000 (over $11,000) in chips from Rainbow Casino. Allegedly, Mahmudul Hasan is a gambling addict who was previously banned from […]
