Posts Tagged ‘profits’

Griffin Book

Posted by Nicolae on October 27th, 2008 under Casino Guide, Casinos
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The Griffin Book is a listing of known or suspected gambling cheaters and advantage players published by Griffin Investigations, a firm that monitors casinos. Those listed may be anyone perceived as a threat to the casino’s profits, including card counters, people who mark cards and those who try to cheat slot [...]

Charity gambling

Posted by Nicolae on August 29th, 2008 under Business, Casinos, Gambling addiction, Politics, Society
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Charity gambling is the practice where typical gambling ‘games’ such as bingo, roullette, lotto, slot-machines, etc. are overseen by a charity or group of charities. The profits from the venture go to the charity or group of charities, rather than to a municipality or private casino. Sometimes this occurs as a [...]