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Five Reasons Not to Buy the iPhone

Considering the sheer hassle (namely, the long lines) involved in buying this thing, it might be time to look at some other reasons to hold off. Take a look at our list of extra reasons not to buy the iPhone – we hope they make you feel a little less like you're missing out on the most-hyped launch since....PlayStation 3? (you know, should you actually decide to go home and rest after a long week's work on Friday.) 1. You Must Have an iTunes Account. Not the hugest deal considering that most people use iTunes anyway, but it would be nice to have some other options for purchasing and managing your music. 2. No Direct-to-Phone Downloads. There's nothing like hearing a song you like (or thinking of a song you want) and downloading it right then and there, directly into your phone (or audio player). Sure, you can't do this with your iPod, either, but the feature is increasingly the norm on music-capable phones from Verizon and Sprint. Now, given that Apple has said that the...

EU's body mulls possible action against France, Sweden and Greece

Wednesday could be crunch day for EU nations France, Sweden and Greece, reports the Reuters news service, revealing that the European Commission will decide whether to take legal action against the three nations for restricting competition in their gambling markets. Read All EU's body mulls possible action against France, Sweden and Greece

iMEGA WELL RECEIVED AT ONLINE GAMBLING CONFERENCE

The mysterious organisation that surfaced so dramatically this week by initiating legal action against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) expanded on its aims and objectives at a Montreal online gambling conference. Read Rest of this Gambling News

5 Technologies not available in the USA but in the rest of the world

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Mikimoto Bean i-theater Where you can find it: Japan What it does: You can hook these video glasses weighing less than 3 ounces into your iPod for a complete theater-like experience. Because you're looking at two screens, you get the sense that you're watching a 50-inch plasma screen. They come with stereo headphones and can run for more than six hours on one charge, so in one sitting you could watch about half of the Star Wars series Reborg-Q Security Robot Where you can find it: Japan What it does: This security system debuted last year at the AquaCity shopping mall. It's programmed to patrol a set course through a mall. Alternatively, it can be control remotely from afar. The robot knows how to enter an elevator. If there's a fire, it can use a fire extinguisher; if customers want to know the time or the weather, it can tell them; if a lost child has been found, the robot can display that information on a screen located on its chest. Mobile Wallet Where you can find ...

Isreal - District appeal court rules against online gambling

Reports from the Israeli news publication Haaretz indicate that a District Court in Tel Aviv has upheld a lower court finding that companies operating online gambling websites targeting Israelis are breaking the law, even if operated and registered abroad. Read Full Gambling Article

Poker Drawing Hands For Beginners

Everyone has their favorite starting hands. Apart from the obvious AA and KK, suited connectors like J,10 and 7,8 etc certainly have their benefits. How you rate your pocket cards depends on what type of player you are: whether you’re aggressive or loose and how many flops you like to see. Read All Poker Drawing Hands For Beginners

World Poker Tour to Film New Season VI Stop, Bellagio Cup III

The World Poker Tour® (WPT) will travel to Las Vegas next month to film the newest stop on the Season VI circuit—Bellagio Cup III—and will test a modified final table structure. Satellite tournaments are already underway at Bellagio where players can qualify to play in the $10,000 Bellagio Cup main event held July 10 – 15. Read All World Poker Tour to Film New Season VI Stop, Bellagio Cup III