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1. Hindus critical of rapid global gambling growth
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  Source: DailyIndia.com
  Published Date: Jul 22, 2010
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  Hindus have strongly criticized speedy growth of gambling worldwide, which has now reportedly become about 335-billion-dollar industry, and is still expanding. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement today in USA, said that gambling many times resulted in devastated families and broken homes. With continually rising Internet online gambling, it had become highly and universally accessible round-the-clock, which was quite scary.

 
2. First Nations propose aboriginal gaming body
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  Source: CBC News
  Published Date: Jul 21, 2010
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  First Nations leaders are planning to set up a national aboriginal gaming commission to gain more control over the huge revenue generated by native-run casinos. Casinos on First Nations reserves in Canada generate millions of dollars every year. But some aboriginal groups say they frequently find themselves at odds with federal and provincial authorities over jurisdiction and revenue sharing.

 
3. Is gambling a problem for young Canadians?
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  Source: Earth Times
  Published Date: Jul 19, 2010
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  The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA), along with a consortium of six provincial organizations, has released the Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory (CAGI) - a 24-question survey to help researchers and governments identify risky and problematic gambling behaviours in teens aged 13-17.

 
4. Number of problem gambling cases seen by NCPG appointed centres rise
  Author: Hong, Lynda
  Source: ChannelnewsAsia.com
  Published Date: Jul 19, 2010
  Description:
  The number of cases seen by the National Council for Problem Gambling's (NCPG) two appointed centres to treat problem gambling has been going up. The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS), which offers clinical and counselling services, has seen 243 cases in the first half of 2010 - compared to the 290 cases for the whole of last year, and 176 cases for 2008.

 
5. Could gambling machines be coming to a Wal-Mart near you?
  Author: Tolbert, Jason
  Source: Arkansas News
  Published Date: Jul 18, 2010
  Description:
  Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue gave a preview this week of the newest attraction that could be coming to Wal-Mart stores across the state — lottery ticket vending machines.

 
6. No safe bet for kids at racetrack: Authorities working together to prevent underage gambling
  Author: Crowley, Cathleen F.
  Source: Times Union, Albany
  Published Date: Jul 17, 2010
  Description:
  Sure, bring your kids to Saratoga Race Course. Check out the horses and have a picnic on the lawn. When you want to bet, don't send Junior to the betting window. On Friday, a week before the opening of the track, representatives from the gaming industry, addiction prevention agencies and district attorney's office met at the track and vowed to work together to prevent underage gambling.

 
7. B.C. to offer casino-style gambling online. Government hopes to provide alternative to private websites
  Author: Fowlie, Jonathon
  Source: Vancouver Sun
  Published Date: Jul 14, 2010
  Description:
  The B.C. government will today launch a major expansion of online gambling, including a move that will make the province the first in North America to legalize and regulate online casino games.

 
8. Annual N.S. gaming report says wagering and profits down as economy struggles
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  Source: MJTimes Herald
  Published Date: Jul 13, 2010
  Description:
  A report released today says gambling activity in Nova Scotia decreased over the past fiscal year and with it gaming profits, a reflection of the economy's impact on discretionary spending.

 
9. YouTube to allow online gambling ads. World's biggest online video website overturns previous ban on gambling ads.
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  Source: Online Casino Reports
  Published Date: Jul 13, 2010
  Description:
  YouTube, the Internet's largest online video website, could be about to open the door to gambling advertisements after amending its terms and conditions. The site, which was created in February 2005, was later bought by Google and today is the third-most popular website in the world after Google and Facebook, has for two years been relaxing its policy on online gambling.

 
10. World Cup exposes gambling problem among Hong Kong youth
  Author: Wong, Francis
  Source: Christian Today
  Published Date: Jul 13, 2010
  Description:
  As Spain celebrates its World Cup glory after defeating the Netherlands last night, Christian leaders in Hong Kong are calling for tighter restrictions on football gambling among minors.

 

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