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While most people enjoy casino gambling, sports betting, scratch cards, lottery and bingo playing for the fun and excitement it provides, others may experience gambling as an addictive and distractive habit. Statistics show that while 85 percent of the adult population in the US enjoys some type of gambling every year, between 2 and 3 percent of will develop a gambling problem and 1 percent of them are diagnosed as pathological gamblers.

Where can you draw the line between harmless gambling to problem gambling? How can you tell if you or your friend are compulsive gamblers? Here you can find answers to these questions and other questions regarding problem gambling and gambling addiction.

What is the Meaning of Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling or compulsive gambling is defined as an uncontrollable urge to gamble despite the destructive effect of gambling on the gamblers life and despite feelings of guilt and remorse. Problem gambling tends to have a negative effect on the gamblers financial state, relationships and daily life. Severe cases of problem gambling can be defined as pathological gambling

Can Anyone Become a Compulsive Gambler?

Theoretically, yes. Any gambler can develop gambling problem regardless to the type of gambling he is occupied with, the amount of money and time he is spending on gambling. Researches show that
slot machines that can be found in bars and convenient stores are the most addictive type of gambling activity, while lottery draws and bingo games are located on the other end of the scale. Gambling addiction is an emotional problem; its symptoms, causes and treatments are similar to any other form of addiction.

Betting on sport is a lot like playing  blackjack at a casino. You need to have been paying attention to what has gone before and of course have luck on your side.

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The history of gambling is quite a storied one. Despite the evolution of this popular pastime, gambling isn’t always viewed as socially acceptable. The effects of gambling can be far reaching. Known as ‘gaming’ for around 265 years before the term ‘gambling’ was introduced, the entertainment value of the many types of wagering money or property continues to grow.

Back in 1994, the UK government approved a National Lottery, which helped to make gambling seem more mainstream to the public. The advent of gambling via the Internet, mobile phone and/or television also served to make the gambling laws that were passed in 1968 seem rather old-fashioned. As more people began to enjoy gambling from the comfort of their homes, and the impacts of Internet gambling became apparent, a change of rules was definitely needed!

The gambling industry in the UK was given a thorough review, approved by the government, during the year 2000. Gambling statistics were studied, and the follow-up to this review was dubbed the Bud Report. It recommended that gambling as a whole should be modernized. This report also suggested that current laws be relaxed to let communities have more freedom of choice concerning their gambling habits.

A new Gambling Act went into effect in 2007, and the reaction of a large number of people was anything but positive. They refused to recognize any benefits of gambling. The most vocal criticism of these liberal gambling laws came from the Methodist Church and the Salvation Army. Their concern was that the number of casinos in Britain would grow at an alarming rate. Nevertheless, the new laws remained, and served to regulate not only certain lotteries, bingo, casinos and gaming machines, but also remote gambling and betting.

As a popular form of entertainment, gambling has a rich history, and every player has the potential to become a winner in the blink of an eye. There is nothing else quite like the rush of adrenaline that can accompany the gambling experience! The gaming industry has grown exponentially for the past two decades, and the lure of gambling has drawn more and more people to the casinos as well as racetracks and Internet gambling web sites. Gambling is a fascinating pastime in many respects, and the list below will introduce you to some of the historical, statistical, and humorous tips and trivia that make this pastime special.

Did You Know?

1. At least 65,000,000 people in the United States play poker on a regular basis.

2. Playing cards as we know them today are still greatly influenced by the French, even though playing cards were invented in China. According to French lore, the cards with Spades represent royalty. Diamonds represent Merchants, Clubs represent Peasants, and Hearts represent the Clergy.

3. Former United States President Richard M. Nixon used money he had won playing poker in the Navy during World War 2 to finance his run for Congress in 1946. He must have been a good player, for it is never inexpensive to get involved in politics!

4. 87% of the people who visited Las Vegas during the year 1996 gambled.

5. Surveys reveal that 38% of the people who live in the United States have visited Las Vegas, typically to gamble.

6. The game called craps usually has some of the best bets in the casino.

7. Poker tournaments that take place on the Internet and on television have caused the Texas Hold’em variation of poker to have an enormous surge in popularity.

8. There is one slot machine in Las Vegas, Nevada, for every 8 people who live there. In 2005, the estimated population for the Las Vegas Valley is 2 million people. That’s a LOT of slot machines!

Gambling Bits and Pieces

9. Blackjack, or 21 as some people call it, continues to be the most popular table game in both online and offline casinos. It is also the game with the best odds.

10. You will see many versions of video poker in a casino, but every one of them is based upon the game of Five Card Draw.

It is surprising to discover that millions of people automatically frown on internet gambling because they’ve always been opposed to gambling as an activity.  The truth is, gambling is an excellent source of revenue for both the public and private sectors.  If that was not the case, then online and land-based gambling entities would have been abolished or made illegal.

A popular myth held by many people is that internet gambling is not legal.  Again, if that were the case, why are online gambling sites flourishing and increasing in number?  Did you know that gambling web sites attract the highest volume of visitors?  If Internet gambling is indeed illegal, why are gambling sites sprouting up like wild mushrooms?

Let’s review the facts:

Fact # 1:  Internet gambling is legal.  Gambling is legal in 48 out of the 50 states.  Individual states own and operate state lotteries, of which there are 41 across the United States.

Fact # 2:  Contrary to what people believe, Internet gambling isn’t any more vulnerable to the practice of money laundering.  Money laundering activities are more likely to occur in physical sites rather than on online sites.  There is very little evidence to associate money laundering with Internet gambling.

Fact # 3:  The federal government is not opposed to gambling.  How can the government be opposed to gambling when it owns gambling facilities in its overseas military installations.  This hardly makes it an enemy of gambling.

Fact # 4:  The Federal Wire Act appears to be a law against Internet gambling.  No.  The Federal Wire Act of 1999 makes it illegal for anyone engaged in an illegal gambling business to make use of the telephone or telecommunications.  Note here that this Act applies only to people who own gambling businesses.  It does not cover individual bettors.  The Act is restricted to gambling relating to sporting events only.

Gambling addiction is an obsessive and compulsive behaviour which involves a person being addicted to gambling. Whether the gambling involves betting on horse racing, casino black jack tables or slot machines, the sufferer falls victim to compulsively seeking the ‘high’ gained from gambling.

Why do people become addicted to gambling?
Gambling addiction is like any other addiction. As with drug addicts and alcoholics, gambling addicts suffer from a disease – it is incurable and progressive. Yet with treatment and a daily programme of recovery, it can be arrested and maintained.

When a gambling addict engages in gambling and the related behaviours that go with it, they experience an escape from their feelings. Addicts are individuals who very often do not know how to cope with their feelings and emotions. Thus follows behaviour to take them away from the present, leaving their emotional capacity hollow. The disease of addiction can be described as a “hole in the soul” – a spiritual void which gambling addicts attempt to fill with destructive behaviour and short-term highs.

Surprisingly, many gambling addicts describe the pull of gambling addiction as involving losing at gambling more than winning, although winning does provide an incredible high. The loss of money and possessions fills them with a desperate need for hope of gaining control again, leading them to act out compulsively on gambling behaviour over and over again.

What happens when a person is addicted to gambling?
Unable to control their obsessive and compulsive gambling, addicts are taken to a very dark place, which grows increasingly worse over time. Losing families, jobs, houses, cars and all other possessions, but mostly self respect, the gambling addict is left in a place of total unmanageability where their life has suffered complete destruction. Suicide is common amongst gambling addicts as they see no other solution to their habit and loss of livelihood. Even though they want nothing more than to be free of their compulsion to gamble, they cannot stop, they do not know how to stop, and cannot see a life free of gambling.

The Evils of Gambling [Islamic View]

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The Evils of Gambling [Islamic View]

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INTRODUCTION

Gambling has unfortunately become an acceptable practise in Muslim Society due to its wide scale promotion by the media. A large number of good Muslims are also caught in the web, not realising that they are gambling and that the earnings from the gambling are haraam.

The following is a translation of a scholarly article by the late Mufti Muhammad Shafi rahmatullahi alaihe which is being published to make Muslims aware of the different forms of transactions and other items which are classified in Shar’iah as gambling.

THE DEFINITION OF GAMBLING

Every transaction in which gain and loss is obscure is known as Qimaar’ and ‘Maisar’ in the Shar’iah terminology, and as ‘Juwa’ in the Urdu language. For instance, if two people compete in a race with the following conditions, that if you surpass me, then I will give you a thousand pounds and if I surpass you then you will have to give me a thousand pounds. Or if someone says, ‘If it rains today you will have to give me a thousand pounds and if it does not rain then I will give you a thousand pounds.’

Likewise if some packed boxes are being sold for a fixed price, for example four pounds per box and some of the boxes have contents with a value of five pounds with others containing a value of two pounds, then the purchase of these boxes will be Qimaar. Because of the obscurity of the gain and loss. There are numerous methods of gambling and in every age and region, gambling has been played in different forms and methods.

There was a certain procedure amongst the Arabs for gambling. There would be ten arrows, each with a special name, all having different shares allocated to them, for example, one share, two shares, three shares, etc. There would also be some without a share at all. They would then jumble the arrows and ask someone to pick an arrow for each person. Whichever arrow was picked out for a person, that would be his allocated share and thereafter would be considered the owner of it. On the other hand, whosoever happened to acquire a share-less arrow he would receive nothing at all. The custom, which went hand in hand with this, was that a camel would be slaughtered and distributed according to the shares entitled to them by the arrows. A person who was unlucky would not only be deprived of the camel meat but he would also have to pay for that camel. This kind of gambling has been labelled Maisar and Azlaam by the Qur’aan. Maisar is that particular camel which is slaughtered and distributed because of gambling and Azlaam are the arrows that are used to define the amount of the shares in gambling. Apart from this, gambling was prevalent in trade in different forms. They were known as Mulamasa and Munabaza, etc., the prohibition of which is present in the Ahaadith of the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam.

Before the advent of Islam, gambling was not only customary but also taken to be a cause of pride, nobility and honour. For excessive show of pride, these people would distribute their share of the winnings amongst the poor.

(Tafseer-ul-Kabeer Lir-Razi vol 2 p231)

THE PROHIBITION OF GAMBLING

As Islam plays a moderate role in worship, similarly it plays a role in economics and social orders. How can Islam, the moderate way of life, cope with a state where one can take possession of somebody else’s property without any valid reason, due to which, the latter gets poorer and his state diminishes and the former, without working, gathers the wealth equivalent to that of Qaroon (Korah, a kaafir whom Allah bestowed with great wealth at the time of Musa alaihis salaam)? Alternatively, without any religious excuse, a great amount of wealth is taken from the poor people’s pocket and a single person is made to own it. Therefore, it was vital for Islam to prohibit these unfair ways of taking possessions. For this reason the open mindedness of the all-encompassing religion, Islam, took consideration and concern of the human passions. When alcoholic drinks and gambling were intended to be banned, their prohibition was not revealed immediately, but firstly all the disadvantages concerning them were made clear. Once these were totally engraved into their hearts, then the laws of prohibition were revealed.

In the early days of Islam the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam was questioned regarding the permissibility of gambling and alcohol. The first verse that was revealed regarding this, is in Surah Baqarah which is as follows:

“They ask thee concerning wine and gambling. Say, ‘In them is great sin and some benefit for men; but the sin is greater than the benefit.”

(Qur’aan 2:19)

In the above aayah, the permissibility and non-permissibility of wine and gambling is not clarified. Soon after understanding the tone of discountenance in the verse, the highly ranked companions of the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam abstained from them. On the other hand, Muslims in general were still involved in them and the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam had not said anything that indicated their prohibition, until Allah revealed the following verse:

“O believers! Intoxicants and gambling, worshipping stones and divination by arrows are impure, of shaytan’s handiwork: refrain from such abomination that ye may prosper. “

(Qur’aan 5:90)

In this verse, the total prohibition of alcoholic drinks and gambling has been clearly revealed. Its prohibition has been mentioned with such assurance that Imaam Razi rahmatullahi alaihe states as follows:

“Firstly, the Arabic word ‘innama’ has been placed in the beginning of the verse. In Arabic, this creates emphasis on what is mentioned afterwards. Secondly, these prohibited things have been classified as being ‘rijs’ (impure), from which natural disposition abstains. Thirdly, they have been branded as satanic acts. Fourthly, their severity has been categorised in the same level as idol worshipping (shirk) in the sense that they all are links of a single chain.”

After mentioning that these all are ‘rijs’ (impure), Allah Ta’ala orders:

“Keep away from them.”

Allah Ta’ala does not terminate the subject here, but He carries on mentioning their religious and worldly harm in the following aayah. Allah, the Almighty states conclusively that shaytaan wants to ruin our worldly life and the life of the Hereafter. These forbidden things, (alcohol and gambling), lay the seeds of hatred and hostility between human beings. These evil outcomes are innumerable. Their habit distracts a man from obligatory duties such as salaah and the remembrance of Allah.

May Allah protect all the Muslims from their evil.

THE NOBLE SAHAABAH’S SPIRIT OF OBEDIENCE AFTER THE ORDER OF PROHIBITION

Generally, habits and old customs that become part of a person’s temperament are almost second to human nature. This was a time of great trial when, up to now, these sinful acts were part of their life and nobility, but today, they became expressly prohibited. This period is of a great importance for the Muslim Ummah in Islamic history.

It is amazing that, on one hand, there was the concern of human feelings and habits in the Shari’ah, and on the other hand, there was a great desire in the Ummah to obey the revealed commandments.

After the revelation of the above mentioned verse, Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam sent out a caller to proclaim:

“Behold, alcoholic drinks (intoxicants) have been made haraam.”

It was the cry of the caller or perhaps a lightning which immediately changed their habits and feelings.

Intoxicants were very popular among the Arabs. They were manufactured and imbedded almost in every home and to drink had, so to speak, become a mark of advancement in culture. As soon as the announcement was made, the people who were greatly addicted to it and who regarded it a virtue and sign of social and cultural eminence and who would spend lavishly in the state of drunkenness from which the poor and needy profited. These very same people now in a short span of time were ready to forsake and sever any ties they may have had in regards to alcohol which had, for years played a major role in their lives. Those who held goblets in their hands immediately threw them on the ground. Many others who were in the act of drinking, spat the contents out. Sounds of pitchers and jars being smashed up were soon audible from neighbouring houses. Wine was running to such an extent that the streets of Madinah were overflowing.

Hazrat Anas radiyallahu anhu, an eminent companion of the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam narrates that some friends including Abu Ubayda ibn Jarrah, Abu Dujahna, Mu’az ibn Jabal and Sahl ibn Bayzah radiyallahu anhum had gathered at the house of Abu Talha. Alcohol was flowing and I was acting as the cup-bearer when suddenly the cry of the announcer reached our ears. None of us considered it necessary to go out and investigate the matter. Instead, the containers and jars were smashed to the ground and the wine thrown onto the streets of Madinah. After performing wudhu and ghusl we proceeded towards the Masjid where upon our arrival we found the blessed Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam reciting the aforesaid verse.

Hazrat Buraidah radiyallahu anhu also narrates a similar account wherein a group of Sahaabah were busy consuming liquor when the announcement was made. The words no sooner reached their ears that the cups were thrown to the ground. Others who were about to swallow the alcohol immediately spat it out, numerous barrels were also destroyed in the process.

(Ibn Kathir vol2 p95)

This is not the occasion for a lengthy discussion regarding the prohibition of alcohol, nonetheless, due to the fact that the prohibition was revealed at the same time to that of gambling, it was necessary to give an example of the Sahaabah’s habitual obedience, courage and passion. From these incidents it can be imagined just how difficult the situation had become for the Sahaabah. Likewise it can be conceived as to how much hardship they must have endured when the prohibition of gambling was also revealed. Therefore, history itself is a witness that after the revelation of the aayah, the Companions refrained from associating with anything that was even minutely related to gambling. In an authentic hadith of Bukhari the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam is reported to have said, “If one person says to another, ‘Come lets gamble.’ (regardless of whether he acts upon it or not) then he shall be liable of committing a sin; and the compensation for that sin will be to give Sadaqah.”

It is a disgrace that today’s Muslims, despite the fact that severe and grave warnings have been given in the Qur’aan and Ahaadith relating to gambling and alcohol, lead a life of complete ignorance and unconcern. It seems that they no longer have faith in the Qur’aan and Ahaadith, Allah save us! It is not only the illiterate who are involved, but the sad fact is that those who hold lofty positions in society and who are regarded as religious, because they perform their fasts and salaah, have also fallen prey to its evil clutches. Hence for the benefit of those who are unaware or not acquainted, a few forms of gambling are being mentioned that are currently prevalent.

CROSSWORD PUZZLES

Nowadays, just like the epidemic of plague, the art of gambling too has now become so common that it has become virtually a means of trade and commerce. Under such headlines as “Solve this Puzzle”, or “Win this Lottery” of innumerable newspapers and monthly journals that are on an ever-increase. They offer prizes for solving puzzles subject to the submitting of a fee. The participants are lured into false belief that they can win substantial sums of money. Some organisers fix huge prizes for the winners due to which the poor public think that the fees is only a small amount and will not bring no harm and therefore enter trying to win a substantial amount.

Because people have fallen prey to this disease, thousands of individuals are entering the lottery.

It is crystal clear that when a person enters into playing this game he submits his fee on the understanding that he either loses a small amount or wins a fortune; according to the divine law of Islam this act is classified as ‘gambling’.

In some monthly magazines this form of gambling has expanded very widely and the income runs into millions from which the businesspersons gain overall benefit. Even if the company tries not to indulge in any form of cheating, and distributes the prize money justly, a substantial amount of money is left over which is the blood and sweat of the poor people.

The outcome of all this, is that it is the public who ends up in poverty whilst the organisers benefit from the expenses of the poor. In confirmation of the prohibition of gambling, the above mentioned evidence is sufficient; the democratic rules and curriculum of lslam and its fundamental principles forebears the public money to go in the possession of few individuals. Gambling in the form of crosswords which are prevalent today, are to be reprimanded furthermore severely since they are an aggregation of vices and sins.

The sole reason for this is that the public is being urged and exhorted to go against the commandments of Allah Ta’ala and His disobedience and the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam’.

Each and every person that takes part in this vice is disobeying the commandments which are stated by Allah Ta’ala very clearly in the Holy Qur’aan. The participator becomes a doer of major sins, most of which falls upon the organisers. The people who help them in any form also become guilty of this particular major vice.

Likewise, thousands and millions of Muslim brethren openly go against the clear order of Allah Ta’ala and his Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam. In addition, thousands and millions of Muslims become involved in this act of gambling with the result that it becomes an unending and everlasting vice. May Allah Ta’ala bestow the entire mankind with salvation and freedom from this disease, Aameen.

THE PRIZE WINNING TICKETS OF (CAR) SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS

It has been observed throughout the years in Karachi, Lahore and many other places that various types of tickets are being sold to enter exhibitions. The organisers issue tickets with lucky numbers and then prizes are allocated to the lucky persons whose numbers appear.

This form is not regarded as open gambling because the ticket owner receives the returns by entering the exhibition but now it is all depending on the intention. The person who purchases this ticket on the basis of winning a prize will be indulging in gambling. On the other hand if his intention is solely to enter the exhibition with no desire of winning a prize, and wins the prize then it will not be classified as gambling according to the rules pertaining to gambling.

HORSE RACING

The present day horse racing where one stakes a certain amount on a particular horse is in fact gambling. It is exactly that form where loss and gain is based on something indistinct, where one person loses his initial amount and the other wins a substantial amount.

LOTTERY

In this present day each and every kind of lottery is included within gambling and is prohibited. It is found in bazaars and factories and out of which, a few well-known forms are mentioned.

The lottery business of this category has now reached an international level. The purchaser of this ticket does not buy the ticket solely with the intention of just buying it but he buys it on the basis of it being a possible winning dice by which he can win the amount of money he has aimed for. That is the reason why this is not merely trade or business venture but rather it is an act of sin to buy these or even to sell them. Because he is not merely committing a sin and transgressing but is also promoting it.

Islam gives peace to the mind, body and soul, keeping the human in perfect harmony. Every iota balanced and scaled to perfection. A serene picture of bliss and joy but when a shattering and destructive vice strikes through the heart it leaves it in a weak and downtrodden state. The National Lottery, a new religion, has hit Britain. A moneymaking, exciting, nail-biting game of chance, preying on the human soul and wealth.

This modern lottery system of gambling came from the crusades. The crusaders during a siege of the Islamic citadel of Azhar were forced to pass their time by developing new pass-times. One of those was called hazard and today this is the usual French word used for games of chance.

Christians developed hazard into a state enterprise and since then it has been upgraded and reformed constantly, without any feeling of guilt. Now it has, ultimately, hit Britain with a vengeance. It seems it is here to stay for a long time to come.

The saddening thing however is that from the constant onslaught of the West on Islam, the National Lottery will contribute a great deal towards their ultimate goal, the total assimilation of the Muslims into the British society.

Coming towards the main aspect of our argument that in no manner can it be justified that it is permissible to play the lottery or to take part in any form of gambling whatsoever will follow. The Christians, developed it and turned it into a money-maker, all in the name of charity. The Qur’aan has commanded the prohibition and total ban of any form of gambling and in no way whatsoever can it be proven permissible. Thus, any person who denies the prohibition of any form of gambling such as lottery etc. will be committing an act of kufr.

Gambling is prohibited with absolute proof as the Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’aan, “O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds ofalcoholic drinks), gambling, Al-Ansab, and Al-Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination ofsatan, handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.”

(Qur’aan 5:90)

When the Sahaabahs received the order to refrain from gambling they did not hesitate to fulfil. This is because the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam had said, “Whosoever invites a person towards gambling should give some amount of charity to the poor.”

(Bukhari)

Due to inviting a person towards gambling, he has committed a minor sin and created zulmat (darkness) in his heart, thus it is necessary to cleanse it and replace it with the noor (light) of Imaan by giving charity. The indication is that even uttering the word gambling is very dire and leads to bad consequences.

There are sound and noble objectives behind this strict prohibition of gambling.

1. Islamic teachings urge the Muslims to follow Allah’s directives, for earning a living, which is direct means for the attainment of His objectives. On the other hand gambling, which involves raffling or the lottery makes a person dependant on chance, luck and empty wishes taking him away from honest labour, serious work and productive effort. The gambler loses respect for the laws of caution that Allah has established for the people.

2. In Islam an individual’s property is sacred; it may not be taken unless given willingly or by lawful exchange. The Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam has said, “A person’s wealth is not halal but with his good pleasure. “

(Baihaqi, Dar-e-Qutni)

What happens in lotteries is that people’s wealth is gathered and then one of them takes the lot (e.g. £18 million in the recent lottery draw). The money given to a certain person is not from the lottery organisers in fact it is from individuals’ pocket. If you were asked to present your money to the winning person, would you willingly do so? I am sure you would reply no. This is one of the reasons for prohibiting gambling.

3. Gamblers develop hatred and enmity towards one another, although they may claim that losing does not trouble them. However, I would seriously question this, a loser may seem composed but behind his composure is frustration, due to disappointment, anger at the loss of money and regret for not winning the game. The Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam has said, “Do not harbour envy or ill-will; and neither spy nor be inquisitive for other persons ‘faults nor make bogus offers of prices to spoil a bargain, and O Allah’s servants! Be brethren to each other.”

(Bukhari)

4. Gambling has its own compulsion. The loser plays in the hope of winning and to regain his earlier losses, while the winner plays again to enjoy the pleasure of winning and the greed for more. Naturally, luck changes hands, the loser becomes the winner and the winner the loser. Thus, the gambling addiction is such that gamblers are unable to leave it.

5. The person engaged in gambling does not stop at a point. Satan the accursed, who is our grave enemy, conquers the mind to such an extent that the gambler does not realise as to how much he has spent. If he were to sit down and think of the amount he has lost, he would then surely understand the situation.

We read in the papers that a charity firm who greatly in need of cash for renovating their premises gathered a few thousand pounds and were quiet happy to take the chance and gamble it in the lottery. Had this amount been rightly used, it would have at least given some benefit.

6. Because of this addiction, gambling takes a person away from the remembrance of Allah resulting in negligence of his duties towards his Creator. How correct is the Holy Qur’aan in mentioning drinking and gambling together in its verse, since their harmful effects are so similar. That is why usually one is not found without the other.

To sum up on the filth of gambling, the saying of Almighty Allah is enough for a fearing Muslim:-

“O’ you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al-A nsab, and Al-Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Satan’s handiwork So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. Satan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayers. So will you not then abstain? And obey Allah and the Messenger, and beware (of even coming near to drinking, or gambling, or Al-Ansab, or Al-Azlam, etc.) and be afraid of Allah. Then if you turn away, you should know that it is Our Messenger’s duty to convey (the Message) in the clearest way.

The non-permissibility will encompass everyone taking any part, whether it be selling, buying, playing or keeping a vending machine. Muslims should refrain from it as much as possible. Because gambling is a process in which a small sum of money is deposited with the greed of possibly attaining a much greater sum, it is very much appealing to the heart and soul, hence it becomes very hard to even want to believe that it is haraam.

May Almighty Allah give us all the ability to act upon His commandments and abstain from His prohibitions, Aameen.

 

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Legal minds turned to Internet gambling laws as a specialty when the industry went beyond growth and exploded into the public mind. “The law surrounding Internet gambling in the United States has been murky, to say the least,” according to Lawrence G. Walters, one of the attorneys working with www.gameattorneys.com.

In contrast, Internet gambling laws in the U.K. have made the lives of providers and players a bit easier. The passage of the Gambling Act of 2005 has basically legalized and regulated online play in the U.K.

With the objectives of keeping gambling from promoting “crime or disorder” the U.K. act attempts to keep gambling fair, in addition to protecting younger citizens and others who may be victimized by gambling operation. Unlike the United States, which still clings to the 1961 Wire Wager Act, the U.K. significantly relaxed regulations that are decades old. A gambling commission was established to enforce the code and license operators.

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According to Walters and many other observers of the Internet gambling laws scene, the United States Department of Justice continues to view all gambling on the Internet as illegal under the Wire Act. But there are details in the federal law that defy attempts to throw a blanket over all online gambling.

The Wire Wager Act forms the basis for federal action on Internet gambling laws in the United States. The law was meant to complement and support laws in the various states, focusing primarily on “being engaged in the business of betting or wagering” using wire communication to place bets or wagers on sporting events or similar contests. The law also comments on receiving money or credit that results from such a wager. The keys are “business,” “money or credit” and “wire communication facility.”

But as many attorneys and proponents of fair Internet gambling laws emphasize, the federal law does not specifically address other forms of gambling. This has left the law open to interpretation when it comes to online casinos specifically and using the World Wide Web to play online games.

October 13, 2006 is a crucial date in the controversy surrounding the legalization of gambling. For anyone wishing to understand Internet gambling laws, the federal law passed on that day is essential knowledge. President George W. Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which is intended to limit some “financial transactions” used for online gambling.

But even if current federal gambling laws can clearly define something as simple as a legal gambling age, the newer UIGEA has not settled all the dust raised around the issue of online gambling. Attorneys such as Walters (and many others) have pointed out that the UIGEA seems to refer only to financial transactions and wagers that are illegal where the wager or transaction is made. Some wagers may be legal while others may not be legal. It’s as simple as that.

The UIGEA had some effect on Internet gambling, in that many successful companies got out of the business, at least in the United States. In fact, with the passage of the law in 2006, most U.S. online players found they could not play at an online casino or poker room, for a short time. Many of the gambling providers found ways to establish offices and servers outside of the U.S. so that could invite United States players back in.

Break Time

It’s now time to stop, take a deep breath and turn to Internet gambling laws in the various states. Some have passed their own rules and regulations (before and after UIGEA). In a few states, companies cannot operate an online gambling business. In other states it is illegal for an individual to place a bet using the Web. Some legal experts argue that these individual-state rules are unconstitutional since commerce across state lines should only be regulated by federal law, not state law. Commercial online gambling businesses don’t operate in the United States, however. If you want to visit their “home offices” you may have to travel to Malta, Gibraltar or Curacoa.

The 2005 U.K. law generally allows remote sites such as these. The rules are not so relaxed in the U.S. However, a recent appellate court ruling in the U.S. states that, in at least one case, an Web-based gambling site did not violate states laws. Most legal minds urge gamblers and others interested in the issue to stay tuned.

Some have given their attention to finding benefits of legalized gambling, noting that this huge industry might be a key to economic recovery in the United States. At the heart of their argument are examples such as established lotteries run by various states, in addition to the government revenues that flow in to state coffers from riverboats and land-based casinos.

Part of this effort rests on the shoulders of more than 100 legal representatives working for common sense in Internet gambling laws. This hoard of attorneys has the task of trying to keep the World Wide Web/Internet free from government intervention.

Bob Ciaffone is considered one of the experts on the subject of gambling and poker in general, and on the transition to online gambling. He suggests that any regulation of Web-based gambling should reduce competition from outside the U.S., so that the citizens of the U.S. would benefit in legal gambling states. His detailed plan would parallel the U.K. situation since that country passed its 2005 rules. Ciaffone also strongly urges U.S. lawmakers to keep Internet gambling laws separate from the 40-year-old Wire Act, which was passed to control illegal gambling over the telephone.

In essence, Ciaffone writes that the UIGEA attempted to do the right thing, but does it in all the wrong ways. The restrictions have severely handicapped what could be a great revenue source with proper regulation, according to Ciaffone.

Consider a statement on the UIGEA from the most-recognizable poker player in the world, Doyle Brunson. Though is comments apply to his favorite game of poker, they can easily relate to all Internet gambling laws. He said, in essence, that his company received good legal advice that indicates Internet poker is not “expressly” illegal. He encourages U.S. players to learn the laws of their own state.

While this brief summary touches only the high points of a huge and complex subject, there are sources that have already compiled details for the various states. Check these sites:

www.gambling-law-us.com/

http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Law-Summary/

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/

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Welcome to Louisiana. If you are coming to Louisiana on any of your casino vacations or gambling road trips, you will find Louisiana has casinos, horse tracks and racinos.

Louisiana Casinos

Louisiana is known for Zydeco music and Cajun food , but the casinos in Louisiana are helping to add to the state’s reputation. There are casinos all over the state of Louisiana in all four directions, to the North, South, East and West. In 1991 Louisiana became the fourth state to approve riverboat gambling casinos. Louisiana approved one land-based casino to be located in New Orleans the next year. There are also three land-based Indian casinos in Louisiana. Visiting one of the many casinos in Louisiana is a great way to start a trip to the state. One thing is for sure though. Visitors to Louisiana are in for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Casinos in Northern Louisiana include Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Casino Magic, Isle of Capri and Horseshoe. Sam’s Town and Hollywood Casino are in Shreveport. Visitors to Shreveport on Memorial Day weekend can take part in Mudbug Madness which is a festival featuring great music, Creole cuisine and local crafts.

Located in central Louisiana in the city of Marksville is Paragon Casino, which is one of the three Indian casinos. Situated in Avoyelles Parish, Marksville has plenty of historical landmarks like Civil War battle sites and an ancient Indian mound.

Casinos in Southern Louisiana are Isle of Capri, Harrah’s, L’auberge du lac in Lake Charles and Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder. Cypress Bayou Casino is located in Charenton. There are two casinos located in Baton Rouge and they are the Casino Rouge and the Argosy casino. The Cypress Bayou Casino and the Coushatta casino are the other two land-based Indian casinos located in Louisiana. In and around Baton Rouge, which is the capitol city of Louisiana, guests can find plenty of entertainment, from art exhibits to swamp tours to.

Louisiana, in the southeastern part of the state is home to Boomtown in Harvey and Treasure Chest in Kenner. The Belle of Orleans casino and Harrah’s casino, have yet to reopen since Hurricane Katrina. On February 17, 2006, Harrah’s casino plans to reopen. This will be just in time for Mardi Gras, which is New Orleans’s ultimate party of the year. There is no official word yet when The Belle of Orleans will reopen. A great destination to take in the culture and history of Louisiana is Rivertown in Kenner, which is located along the shores of the Mississippi River. This sixteen-block historic district is home to many museums and art galleries giving tourists a better education of the Pelican State.

Casinos in Louisiana are situated in the greatest tourist destinations and provide a welcome atmosphere, greatl food, and even greater times. Louisiana casinos have created a first rate gambling experience that awaits all gamblers.

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Gambling takes countless different forms. Even bingo and the lottery can be named as gambling. And though these 2 forms are not generally a problem, other forms of gambling can become extremely addictive. And once you become hooked on gambling, your entire life can be effected for a while. In can put you deep in debt as well as have an affect on your relationship with family and friends.

 

Many times when anyone gets addicted to gambling, it changes his whole ability to deal with all eventualities. The gambler can become irrational, aggressive and irrational. To alleviate this situation , some kind of treatment is generally required. But before any of this can occur, the gambler must first acknowledge that there is a problem. Gamblers secret has set down some tenets to help identify somebody with a gambling problem.

 

Has your attendance in class or work suffered? If you’re late or missing time at school or work, it may be an indication of a difficulty.
Is your house life unhappy? If you gamble, is it effecting your life at home?
Has your reputation changed? Constant gambling could affect the way people look at you and think about you.
Winning or Losing – do you feel guilty? No matter if you win or lose, you can feel guilty from gambling.
Is gambling a source of mandatory income? Do you bet to pay down other bills? If this is so it can lead to compulsion.
Is gambling monopolizing your personality? Are some of your good qualities like aspiration and potency being affected due to your gambling?
do you have the need to win back what you have lost? The sensation of getting back what you have lost could be a sign of gambling dependence.
Does winning give rise to greed? If you win, do you want to bet again to make even more?
Did you know when to stop? Do you keep gambling till you are totally out of money or do you set a cap. If you keep going, you could have a problem.
Do you borrow from pals so you can gamble? If you keep losing, do you borrow money from friends and family so you can return to the table and bet some more?
Are you selling private property to get gambling money? If you are selling items to finance your gambling, then possibilities are, you’ve a problem.
Are you isolating your gambling money? If you hesitate or refuse to use your gambling money for anything apart from gambling, this is going to be a particularly bad sign.
Is your family secondary to your gambling? If you are finding that both you and your folks are becoming secondary thoughts to gambling, then you are possibly too far involved in this practice.
Do you play past the point at which you planned on stopping? Having difficulty stopping at any specific time is an indication of a problem.
Do you use gambling as an escape? Is gambling your technique of escaping from problems? If this is the case it could be time to stop.
Have you considered criminal activity as a technique of financing gambling?
If you have, then gambling has turned into a problem.
Are you having trouble sleeping? This can be caused by an increased level of gambling.
Do external influences compel you to gamble? Things going down in your life can drive you to gamble to disregard them.
Do you celebrate events by gambling? Do you use gambling as a means of celebration?
Have you thought of suicide due to your gambling? The contemplation of suicide is an indication of a significant problem.

 

If you are a gambler with a problem, then you almost certainly answered’yes’ to 7 of these points. These are some recommendations to help you get out of that gambling rut.

 

Only take a mentioned sum of money with you to gamble
Leave mastercards and the debit card at home.
Have a stern cutoff point to how long you will play
bear in mind that losing is rather more likely than winning
Do not use any winnings to bet even more.
If you run out of money, go home – don’t keep gambling.
Take someone with you who will be a sort of delegated driver to help you quit when you should.

 

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Canadian Gamblers: Get Back Your Taxed Gambling Winnings

Taxes are a fact of life.  Gambling taxes are a form of taxation too.  In Canada, gambling winnings are considered windfall gains like insurance settlements.  Thus Canadian gamblers, and especially the lucky jackpot winning Canadian gamblers assume that ALL of their gambling winnings are not taxed.  Unfortunately the Canadian tax system is especially generous when it comes to gambling taxes.  In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service renders gambling taxes at close to its highest marginal rates.  Lottery wins and slot jackpots above a certain amount are subject to gambling taxes, and there are no exemptions for Canadian gamblers visiting American casinos.  Canadians are assessed US gambling taxes.  But as we’ll see, Canadians are also eligible to have their US gambling taxes refunded.

The amount of gambling tax paid by Canadian gambling winners to the Internal Revenue Service is based on complicated rules.  For example, all slot jackpots of at least 00 USD are taxed at 30%.  Thus, slot jackpots of 99.99 USD and under are not taxed.  If you have won 00 USD exactly at a US casino with 30% withholding tax deducted, the IRS will withhold gambling taxes of 0 USD and you get a take home amount of 0 USD.  Many Canadian gamblers hit with the US gambling taxes are disappointed, but few will take the necessary steps to reclaim their taxed winnings.

Canadian gamblers who have been assessed US gambling taxes will be issued an Internal Revenue Service form 1042-S.  Canadians with form 1042-S will have had withholding taxes (including withholding of gambling taxes) paid to Uncle Sam.  Luckily, thanks to the Canada US tax treaty, Canadian gamblers are eligible for a refund of their US gambling taxes.  Canadian gamblers can offset their US gambling winnings against their US gambling losses.  This results in a partial to full refund of the Canadian’s gambling taxes.  Since the vast majority of gamblers have gambling losses that equal or exceed the monetary amount of their gambling wins, most gamblers are able to reclaim the entire amount of their previously withheld gambling taxes.

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Two exemption Notifications: litigation inbuilt

In this Article, the changes brought by the Finance Bill, 2011 of withdrawing exemptions on 130 items and imposition of duty@ 1% without cenvat credit or duty@5% with cenvat credit have been discussed.

By:
Pradeep Jain (F.C.A)l

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Taxesl
Mar 02, 2011

Branded Goods-Stitched to Excise Duty

In this Article the changes brought by the Budget 2011-12 announced on 28th February, 2011 for Ready made garments and made-up articles has been discussed.

By:
Pradeep Jain (F.C.A)l

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Taxesl
Mar 02, 2011

Pay Federal Tax 2010 for filling federal tax online free payment

Federal tax refers income tax filling, tax preparation, and tax filling services. You can fill tax with e-file free. The online payment of federal tax is very easy and time saving. After paying the federal tax you can get refund on your payment.

By:
denialnicholl

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 02, 2011

Did you Take an Early Distribution from Your Retirement Plan?

Some taxpayers may have needed to take an early distribution from their retirement plan last year. The IRS wants individuals who took an early distribution to know that there can be a tax impact to tapping your retirement fund. Here are ten facts about early distributions.

By:
Gary Levine, CPAl

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 01, 2011

Change in Rate of Service Tax on Money Changers

Method of computation of service:- prior to budget:-Earlier under this service, the service tax was payable on commission if shown in the invoice of Money changers. If the services are not shown then the service tax was chargeable on the same.

By:
Pradeep Jain (F.C.A)l

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 01, 2011

Carolina Tax Extension 2010 – Carolina Tax Extension Form 2010 Online

Carolina tax extension 2010 online. Get Carolina tax extension form 2010, business tax extension form, personal tax extension form and more. Get six month tax extension.

By:
denialnicholl

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 01, 2011

Receive A Us Government Tax Refund For Your Withheld Tax On Casino Jackpot

Obtain a US government tax refund on your slot taxes. If you have paid tax on casino jackpots in the United States, your gambling winnings can be offset by gambling losses. Part or all of your gambling taxes can be refunded.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 30, 2010
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Withheld Gambling Taxes? We Can Help With Your Us Tax Recovery

The IRS imposes withheld gambling taxes on Canadians who hit US gambling jackpots. Luckily Canadians are also eligible for refunds of their jackpot tax. If a Canadian gambler has been issued an IRS tax form 1042-S, he or she has paid the US jackpot tax. As long as there are gambling losses, the gambling wins can be offset. Canadians are eligible for a US tax recovery via certifying acceptance agents.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Taxesl
Mar 28, 2010

In Search Of A Casino Tax Rebate? Your Withheld Taxes Can Be Recovered From The Irs

Hit with US withheld taxes on your slot machine jackpots? A US tax recovery is available to Canadian gamblers wagering in the United States. With a knowledge of IRS guidelines and the help of a Certifying Acceptance Agent, Canadian gamblers can receive full or partial casino tax rebate.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Accountingl
Mar 23, 2010
lViews: 111

Need A Us Gambling Refund? A Canadian Irs Tax Preparer Can Do The Job

Canadian gamblers often pay US gambling taxes while in the United States. If a Canadian gambler has been issued an IRS form 1042-S, the US withheld taxes are 30% of the gambling jackpot. Luckily an IRS tax preparer is qualified and available to pursue a US tax refund on behalf of Canadian gamblers. All or a portion of these US gambling taxes can be recovered.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Personal Financel
Mar 21, 2010
lViews: 214

Hit With Irs Gambling Tax? Get A Withholding Tax Refund Today!

Winners of US casino jackpots are often assessed the IRS’ gambling tax. Fortunately, Canadian gamblers are eligible to have part or all of their gambling taxes refunded. Certifying Acceptance Agents can work on behalf of Canadian gamblers to deal with the IRS & obtain an ITIN (US tax ID). The US-Canada tax treaty entitles Canadian gamblers to pursue refunds on their withheld US casino jackpots but the IRS’ rules for gambling refunds are complicated. US Gambling Refund’s tax specialists can help.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Accountingl
Mar 18, 2010
lViews: 503

Hit With Casino Winnings Taxes? Get A Us Casino Jackpot Tax Refund

Casino jackpot winners in the US are often assessed with the IRS’ gambling jackpot tax. Luckily, Canadian gamblers are eligible to have part or all of their gambling taxes refunded. Certifying Acceptance Agents can pursue refunds on behalf of Canadian gamblers, dealing with the IRS, and obtaining ITIN numbers. The US-Canada tax treaty entitles Canadian gamblers to pursue refunds of their US casino taxes but the IRS’ rules for gambling refunds are complicated. US Gambling Refund can help.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Accountingl
Mar 18, 2010

Gambling Jackpot Winners: Reclaim Your Us Taxes!

Has the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assessed casino winnings tax on your gambling jackpot? If so, you may just get lucky again by having US Gambling Refund help you apply for a gambling tax refund. Canadians & certain gamblers from foreign countries may be eligible to get a partial or full tax refund from the IRS for their withheld US taxes.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Personal Financel
Mar 18, 2010
lViews: 273

Hit With Gambling Winnings Tax? Get A Casino Tax Rebate Now!

International gamblers in the United States are often hit with a 30% gambling winnings tax when their gambling jackpot is over a certain threshold. Canadians and some other eligible international gamblers to the United States may be eligible to get their gambling winnings tax back from the IRS. U.S. Gambling Refund is a Certifying Acceptance Agent specializing in casino tax rebate services for gamblers. We can help get your gambling taxes back from the US government easily & painlessly.

By:
Lucky Larryl

Finance>
Personal Financel
Mar 18, 2010
lViews: 265

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