Economics of Gambling in Spain

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Spain’s gaming industries are substantial, with the exception of betting, which is not supported by a domestic horseracing industry and an absence of legal structure conducive to a sports betting sector. Bingo, gaming machines, casinos, and lottery are all well … Read More

Circular economy in European Union

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The circular economy is a generic term designating an economic concept which is part of sustainable development and particularly inspired notions of green economy, economy of use or functionality of the economy , economic performance and industrial ecology (which means … Read More

Advent history

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(Representation of Saint Perpetuus) The celebration of Advent begins in the fifth century, when the Bishop Perpetuus, in an order, decides that starting with the feast of St. Martin, November 11 until Christmas, one fasts three times per week: this … Read More

Barriers for gambling in Belgium

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General Games of chance are regulated by the Law of 7 May 1999 on games of chance, gaming establishments and player protection (MB 30.12.1999.) And the Royal Decrees for its implementation. (Royal Decree of 19 July 2001 establishing the list … Read More

Nativity of Jesus Christ

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(The adoration of the shepherdsfrom the Nativity by Georges de La Tour, around 1644) Traditionally, Christmas is the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ, the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth that, from the Gospels of … Read More

Betting in poker

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In poker, the betting system determines how to bet chips and advance in the game. The betting alternate with forced bets such as blinds – the exact nature of these bets depending on the played variant. Terms In this article, … Read More

Basque conflict

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(Graffiti in support of ETA, Pasha (2003)) Basque conflict was an armed conflict (during the years 1959 to 2011), which overlapped on the one hand Spain and France, and on the other Basque National Liberation Movement and its supporters. Basque … Read More

Biogeography

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Biogeography is a geographic discipline that deals with geographical study of the biosphere, respectively distribution, description and explanation of vegetable and animal organisms on Earth’s surface and, in particular, ecological communities and habitats (ie ecosystems). It includes basic branches: phytogeographiy … Read More

Heads or tails

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Heads or tails is a game of chance played with a coin. The principle of the game is to throw up a balanced coin and wager on the side that will remain up. The spinning coin falls to the ground … Read More

Christmas history

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The first Christians do not celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as do Christians today. Theologically, the kingdom of Christ is not of this world, some as Origen (mid-third century) refuse to celebrate the birth as it was and did … Read More

Christmas and society

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Cultural changes (Christmas tree) With the globalization of cultural exchanges and the secularization of society, the festivities related to Christmas are gradually taking a profane and family character and are becoming increasingly disconnected from religious interpretation. Christmas is still a … Read More

Economics of Gambling in Slovenia

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Slovenia’s Office for Gaming Supervision is responsible for the supervision of standard and non-standard gaming activities included in the Gaming Act and in other legislation. According to Loterija Slovenia, there is approximately 53 Euro per capita spent per year on … Read More

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