Portugal created a system of «gaming zones», in the framework of which gaming can be operated after obtaining a concession from the authorities. This does not apply to lotteries and similar activities, because Portugal accorded a national monopoly on lottery … Read More
Deuce to Seven or Deuce to Seven Triple Draw is a draw poker with 5 cards played low, that is to say, the goal is to achieve the lowest possible combination. There are two betting rounds and a draw (Deuce … Read More
Lotteries According to Lithuanian legal acts, lottery is not gaming and it is organized and regulated following the Law on Lotteries of the Republic of Lithuania. Three operators offer major national lotteries in Lithuania and are organised by the Joint … Read More
LEGISLATION ENACTED Act of 29 July 1992 on games and mutual wagering – Regulation of 3 June 2003 on the conditions concerning the organisation of games of chance and mutual wagering – Regulation of 3 June 2003 on the execution … Read More
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dead_man’s_hand.jpg) Dead man’s hand is a specific hand in poker, that is to say, a specific combination of cards. It has the reputation of being “cursed.” Historically, the Dead man’s hand has designated different combinations of cards, but now it … Read More
Lotteries There is only one State monopoly lottery operator, which is the joint-stock company Latvijas Loto. There are 106 full-time employees in Latvijas Lotto and this number has been steadily increasing over previous years. It is anticipated that employment will … Read More
Taxes The taxation of games of chance in the Netherlands is dealt with in the Taxation Act on Games of Chance of 1961. According to its article 2, the Taxation Act on Games of Chance does not apply to slot … Read More
Physically, safety is the state of a situation with the minimum of risk. Psychically, safety is the state of mind of a person who feels calm and confident. For the individual or group, it is the feeling (well or ill-founded) … Read More
Continuation bet is an term specific for poker, specifically in the community cards games (Texas Hold’em, Omaha). This is a wager made on the flop by the raiser, with the size generally between 1/2 pot and the whole pot. In … Read More
Lotteries The modern gaming market began in Italy in 1946 when Sisal proposed a football pool (known today as Totocalcio). Just two years later Sisal invented Totip, a form of betting based on the outcome of horse races. The lottery … Read More
Taxes Lotteries The National Lottery is operated under an exclusive licence with private licensee pursuant to terms – including the payment of fees and taxes – included in that license. Based on information provided to us by the Lotteries and … Read More
The Chinese poker is a card game played mostly in Asian communities (southern China, Hong Kong …). It is also called Thirteen (thirteen cards). Rules Preparation of hand The game of Chinese Poker requires a deck of 52 cards that … Read More
