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Trust KiwiSaver? You bet (The New Zealand Herald)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

“It must be remembered,” the PR-attenuated Simon Power commented in his ‘fast-track’ release this week, “that though KiwiSaver was set up by g
During Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 7 – 13, Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Focuses on Families (Marketwire)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Oftentimes Family Members Suffer More Than Gamblers From Financial Loss and Abuse
Problem Gambling Awareness Week Campaign Kicks Off (PRWeb)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Six to Nine Million Americans Considered Problem Gamblers (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Problem_Gambling/Awareness_Week/prweb3699364.htm
Internet gambling: Threat or opportunity? (Indian Country Today)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The likelihood Internet poker will soon be legal in the United States is igniting a fear among some tribal leaders that online gambling will impact revenue from tribal government casinos. Internet gambling proponents contend the fears are unwarranted as online gamblers represent a segment of the public that is not patronizing casinos.
Local attorney, associate plead guilty to running illegal gambling operation (Dearborn Press & Guide)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two defendants entered guilty pleas as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale sports gambling in the metropolitan Detroit area, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced Tuesday.
Letter: The Bible and gambling (Dothan Eagle)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Dothan Eagle believes that the county commission and Country Crossing acted in good faith. Good faith never trumps cunning. The commission “bet the farm” on an interpretation and the word of well-heeled gambling men.
Centrebet to launch ASX gambling (MalaysiaNews.net)

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Centrebet hopes it will be the “next big thing in financial betting”, by allowing punters to bet on the monthly finish line of the the local market index.Centrebet’s media chief, Neil Evans, sai…
Are stocks a gamble? You bet (The Age)

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Fancy a flutter on the financials? From today punters can bet on where the benchmark index will wind up at month’s end.
Centrebet to launch ASX gambling (Perth Now)

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

LISTED online gaming company Centrebet International says it will offer gambling on the S&P/ASX 200 index.
Sportingbet Second-Quarter Profit Advances on Soccer Betting (Bloomberg)

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

March 3 (Bloomberg) — Sportingbet Plc , operator of the Paradise Poker Internet gambling site, said fiscal second- quarter profit rose 18 percent as soccer betting increased.
Worried about games of chance? You bet (The Malaysian Insider)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

SINGAPORE, March 3 – With casino games such as roulette flying off the shelves, some parents are worried about the influence games of chance might have on their kids. Cashing in on the casino hype, some major toy stores are offering games resembling those played at casinos, such as roulette and poker with the full works – money chips, cards and dice. Major toy chain Toys ‘R’ Us sells these items …
Delray man wins with $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket (Sun-Sentinel)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Maybe you’ve made the right play, maybe you haven’t. Your heart speeds up, your stomach rumbles. That’s why it’s called gambling. ACTION is a view of the numbers, the psychology and the flavor of gambling here in South Florida, through our lens.
PBT: Jordan takes big gamble on Bobcats (MSNBC)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Michael Jordan’s gambling penchant is almost as legendary as his game. But his move last Friday is the biggest financial gamble of his life — he bought an NBA franchise.
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY LOSES BET WITH JAMEY JOHNSON (New Kerala)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY owes country singer JAMEY JOHNSON $500 (£312) after losing a football bet with his pal.
NRL boom? You bet (The Courier Mail)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

THERE may have been an interest rate rise yesterday, but that won’t frighten NRL punters who are expected to outlay a record-breaking amount this year.