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Why Should You Start Making Gambling Journals?

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If you are the type of person who likes to keep a journal, then I’ve got great news for you. You might want to start keeping one that is about your gambling habits. If this sounds like something you would do or have done in the past, it can be very helpful to document all of your bets and winnings so that they don’t slip away from your memory. It also gives you a chance to reflect on what went right and wrong with certain bets, which will help guide future decisions when placing wagers.

A gambling journal is an excellent way for anyone who gambles regularly (casinos, poker tournaments) to keep track of their wins and losses as well as any other relevant information such as how much money was wagered in each case, the date, and any notable occurrences that went along with it. It can be very interesting in the months or years to come when you go back over this journal and see just how your gambling habits have changed since then. You might also pick up some betting techniques or strategies that you had been unaware of before. A gambling journal also prevents you from obsessing over any losses that you suffered in a casino.

Since a casino awards both winners and losers, it can be all too easy to focus on the negative whenever one is feeling down about losing money. This is something that has been observed by casino management who often encourage their customers to gamble responsibly with casino cash bonuses to help casino-goers keep playing without going overboard.

What Are The Benefits Of A Gambling Journal?

Keeping a casino journal can be helpful for other reasons as well, including but not limited to the following:

– Helps you track casino cash bonuses that are offered by online casinos that you might want to take advantage of in the future, and gives you a competitive edge when playing casino games for free or with casino cash bonuses.

– Keep track of your favorite and trusted online casinos list. A casino rating list is an excellent way to keep track of casino cash bonuses and casino’s overall quality based on your own preference.

– Helps you remember the unique things about each casino, such as which dealer is friendly, whether there is any customer service available, and if not, whether casino cash bonuses are still offered.

– Allows casino management to track customer behavior and casino trends in order to improve their casino’s overall quality.

– Can be used to track tax deductions that might help lower your taxes owed at the end of the year.

– You can document casino wins and losses in a casino, which will help you keep track of your budget. This might be particularly helpful if you need to know the amount that you won or lost over several casino visits (including casino cash bonuses.)

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– Gives casino players a chance to reflect upon their casino behavior and how they can improve in future casino visits.

– Keeps casino players motivated to keep going to casinos, both online casinos, and land casinos.

If you find the casino journal idea interesting, you might want to consider creating one as soon as possible.

How To Create A Gambling Journal?

If you’re not sure where to start, I suggest that you get a basic notebook or journal of your choice. You can also use your computer to create one in an Excel spreadsheet if this is what you’d prefer or maybe some note-taking apps that you can download and store in your phone. That way, it might be easier for keeping track of any casino winnings and losses, especially when using casino cash bonuses. You can also use spreadsheet programs to document various casino cash bonuses that you’ve won, along with how much money was wagered in each case.

Once you have the means available to create a gambling journal, all you really need are your own personal notes on how often you visit casinos or play at online poker sites and any casino cash bonuses that you’ve won. For those who prefer to use a computer, I suggest using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel when documenting wins and losses, especially if they were accompanied by casino cash bonuses.

While making a gambling journal might seem like an arduous task, it only takes about 5 minutes to create one, so it’s well worth the effort.

You might want to start making a journal even before you visit your first casino or play online poker since it can be difficult to keep track of wins and losses when starting out at casinos for the first time.

Why Should People Follow This Advice? What Are The Benefits Of Following It?

The benefit of making a gambling journal is endless, but most importantly it helps you keep track of any casino cash bonuses that you might have enjoyed in your past and future casino visits. It also prevents you from obsessing over previous losses or wins in a casino so that when you visit again you can enjoy yourself without worrying too much about how much money you have won or lost at the time.

A gambling journal is an excellent way to keep track of your gambling journey so that you can see just how much you have improved over time.

The longer you play, the more experience you will gain. The more experience you have, the better decisions you will be able to make concerning bets and wagers. The better your decisions, the more money you will be able to win.

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Thus we see that a gambling journal not only helps players to keep track of any casino cash bonuses that they might have won or lost in their past and future casino visits but also helps them improve as gamblers over time so that they can see just how much their skills have improved.

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21VIRAL Boosts Latin American Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Virtualsoft

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21VIRAL Boosts Latin American Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Virtualsoft

 

21VIRAL, a leading games aggregator for the Central and Latin American market, has strengthened its expansion by signing an agreement with platform provider Virtualsoft

21VIRAL, a leading games aggregator for the Central and Latin American market, today announced a strategic agreement with prominent platform provider Virtualsoft, significantly strengthening its expansion across the region.

This collaboration will integrate 21VIRAL’s extensive portfolio of games into Virtualsoft’s platform, providing enhanced content options for operators across key Central and Latin American nations. Virtualsoft is a key supplier with a strong presence in markets including Ecuador and Peru, delivering innovative gaming solutions to a diverse range of operators.

Christoph Härtel, CEO of 21VIRAL, commented: “Partnering with Virtualsoft is a pivotal moment for 21VIRAL as we deepen our engagement with one of the world’s most rapidly advancing online gaming markets. Virtualsoft underpins numerous leading brands in the region, and integrating our GameConnector solution will allow swift access to their operational brands. We look forward to working closely with Virtualsoft’s talented team to deliver innovative and revenue driving gaming experiences.”

Alejandro Velez, General Manager at Virtualsoft, stated: “21VIRAL has a strong reputation for seamless integrations and profound expertise in the Latin American gaming market, making them an ideal partner for us. Together, we are streamlining operations and elevating the gaming experience for players, aiming to set new benchmarks for the industry.”

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New Bill in California Could End Online Sweepstakes Gaming

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California State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 831 to protect Californians from unregulated online gambling by prohibiting online sweepstakes games that use a “dual currency” model to mimic casino-style wagering.

“Sweepstakes” platforms sell virtual coins that are used to play casino-style games and can be redeemed for cash or prizes, essentially operating as unlicensed gambling businesses. By exploiting “No Purchase Necessary” disclaimers, they sidestep California’s regulatory framework and evade the state’s voter-approved proposition related to Tribal-State gaming. Many of these “sweepstakes” operators are based offshore and function without proper oversight, avoiding requirements like consumer protections, responsible gaming safeguards, background checks, and tax compliance.

“We cannot look the other way while these platforms exploit legal grey areas. These operations undermine the voter-approved framework that affirms Tribal governments’ sovereign right to conduct gaming in California. AB 831 strengthens that framework and ensures gaming in California remains fair and accountable,” said Assemblymember Avelino Valencia.

AB 831 fortifies existing sweepstakes laws and clarifies the illegality of internet-based sweepstakes that use the dual currency model. It reinforces the shared responsibility between the State, licensed operators, and Native Nations to keep gaming safe, transparent, and accountable. AB 831 is co-sponsored by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), and the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations (TASIN), reflecting strong support from across Indian Country.

“For over 25 years, Tribal governments like Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, have upheld the will of California voters by operating gaming with integrity. That commitment has allowed us to reinvest in our communities, boost local economies, and support essential public services on reservations and in partnerships across the state. Illegal online gaming now threatens this foundation—compromising voter-approved law and putting Californians at risk,” said Yuhaaviatam Tribal Council of San Manuel Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena.

“We support this legislation that will close dangerous loopholes and strengthen the integrity of California’s gaming system. We remain committed to defending a proven framework that protects the sovereignty of Tribal Nations and delivers real and lasting benefits to all Californians. Together, Tribal governments and the State of California will continue to address and take decisive action against illegal internet gaming in all its forms,” said Yuhaaviatam Tribal Council of San Manuel Vice Chairman Johnny Hernandez, Jr.

“Tribal government gaming contributes nearly $25 billion to California’s economy, sustains over 112,000 jobs, and funds critical community programs. Unregulated online sweepstakes threaten this voter-approved system by imitating casino gaming without oversight, accountability, or community investment. These illegal platforms erase the benefits of regulated gaming while exposing consumers to serious risks,” said CNIGA Chairman James Siva.

AB 831 is pending a hearing in the Senate.

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New Initiative from DI Council Aims to Enable Betting on Professional Sports

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New Initiative from DI Council Aims to Enable Betting on Professional Sports

 

The Division I Council introduced a proposal that, if adopted in October, would change sports betting rules to permit student-athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports and refocus the Association’s enforcement efforts on college sports betting and behaviors that directly impact game integrity. If adopted, the change will be implemented only if Divisions II and III also vote to allow betting on pro sports.

The council’s introduction of the proposal, which comes after a directive from the Division I Board of Directors in April that the council adopt changes to sports betting rules, is not an endorsement of sports betting behaviors, especially for college athletes. The NCAA’s prohibition against betting on college sports would remain in place, as would the prohibitions against sharing information about college events with bettors. The NCAA also would continue to maintain its prohibition for NCAA championships  against advertising and sponsorships associated with betting.

“NCAA rules prohibiting sports betting at all levels were written and adopted at a time when sports gambling was largely illegal nationwide,” said Josh Whitman, athletics director at Illinois and chair of the council. “As betting on sports has become more widely accepted across the country, Division I members have determined that further discussion of these sports betting rules is warranted, particularly as it relates to the potential distinctions between betting on professional versus collegiate sports. Throughout our discussions, the council has remained focused on student-athlete wellness and educating student-athletes about the risks and potentially harmful impacts of betting.”

Current NCAA rules do not allow student-athletes or institutional staff to engage in sports betting at any level (professional, college or amateur) for any sports that have NCAA championships, and NCAA members have continually maintained that any betting by a student-athlete on his or her own team or own sport in college should continue to result in a permanent loss of any remaining collegiate eligibility. However, in 2023, Division I changed the reinstatement guidelines for student-athletes who participate in sports betting on professional sports to focus on harm reduction for problematic betting behaviors.

“Deregulating professional sports betting may provide schools an additional opportunity to implement harm-reduction strategies, which can be more effective and have long-term benefits not seen with abstinence-only approaches. Harm-reduction strategies include education, stigma reduction and acknowledging actual behaviors,” said Dr. Deena Casiero, NCAA chief medical officer. “By meeting student-athletes where they are, schools may be more effective at preventing, identifying and supporting student-athletes with problematic gambling behaviors. Regardless of the change, schools are encouraged to use the many sports betting resources already available.”

The recently released Harm Reduction Considerations for Gambling & Sports Betting in Collegiate Sports references available sports betting resources, including the NCAA Mental Health Best Practices. Additionally, more than 100,000 student-athletes, coaches and administrators have been reached through the NCAA’s education efforts with EPIC Global Solutions, and the NCAA has launched an e-learning module to educate student-athletes on problem gambling harms and the integrity risks associated with sports betting.

Several sports betting-related violations by staff members at NCAA schools have been resolved through the infractions process in recent years, and the enforcement staff is working on issuing Notices of Allegations in several ongoing cases that involve allegations of betting on professional and college sports by student-athletes and/or athletics department staff members at a handful of NCAA schools.

The proposed rule change would not be retroactive. If it is adopted, it would apply only to sports betting activities that occur after the effective date of the proposal.

“The enforcement staff’s sports betting-related caseload has significantly increased in recent years, and our staff — including our new sports betting integrity unit — has been effective in detecting and pursuing violations,” said Jon Duncan, NCAA vice president of enforcement.

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The Association prioritizes competition integrity, which is vital to college sports. The NCAA uses a layered strategy to respond responsibly to the rise in sports betting across the United States by monitoring over 22,000 contests per year, advocating for limits on  prop bets that pose heightened risks, reducing the potential for student-athlete abuse by aggrieved bettors, and creating greater transparency to assist with the timely investigation and resolution of integrity-related issues.

This layered approach includes the most recent agreement extension with Genius Sports to establish unprecedented betting restrictions on high-risk proposition bets. Sportsbooks licensing NCAA championship data must cooperate fully with NCAA investigations, including providing access to account data, financial history and geolocation records. This will allow the NCAA to work with the sportsbooks to gather detailed account information when harassers are identified to prevent repeat offenders from continuing to place bets across platforms, increasing safeguards to protect student-athlete mental health and well-being.

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