Archive for July, 2009
Posted in July 31st, 2009
Another big event will be happening in America as some neophyte poker player will try to beat the world’s finest poker players. The NBC has already announced the schedule of the event, which will be anchored by no other than Steve Schirripa. This exciting show will be called Face the Ace. The Face the Ace [...]
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Posted in July 31st, 2009
Over the years, Las Vegas has been labeled as the “Sin City” capital of the world with its bright lights, big hotels and wide range of Casinos, this is the place where you can burn your money or at least splurge your retirement money on. Las Vegas has also established a stigma on individuals. When [...]
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Posted in July 31st, 2009
On the fourth day of this year’s WSOP championship, there were thousands of players that were turned away at the door. It didn’t matter who you were or how good you were at poker- the chances of getting turned away were equal for all entrants. Many fans were disappointed when their favorite profession, which they [...]
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Posted in July 30th, 2009
The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, has declared their intent of establishing casino resorts in their country. They are hoping to bank on this new venture. Expansion of gambling around Asia, specifically in Singapore, will be a culture shift. Casinos & gambling were once an immoral endeavor to the majority of the population [...]
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Posted in July 30th, 2009
Online casinos are now introducing new choices of slot games in order to attract more online players and betters. Avid players of an online platform known as RTG casino will now be able to participate in slot games that are new to the site. These online casinos will be putting the “Texas Tycoon” slot machine [...]
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Posted in July 29th, 2009
Steve Wynn did much to change the perspective of Las Vegas by introducing all glamour in the 1990’s. He is one of the most successful casino developers of our time. He was born Steven Alan Weinberg, his name being changed by his father to Wynn when he was just six months old. His dad owned [...]
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Posted in July 29th, 2009
What do the United Auto Workers and casinos in Atlantic City have in common? Believe it or not, they have a lot in common. Dealers in four casinos voted in 2007, by a 97 percent margin, to join the union. The union workers report that they do not have a fair contract for members working [...]
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Posted in July 29th, 2009
Businesses in Chicago are racing to be the first to receive Video Gambling Machines in their establishments. Earlier this week, the Video Gambling Act was signed by Governor Pat Quinn that will allow bars, restaurants and social clubs to install the machines and procure licenses. The state will use the money brought in by these [...]
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Posted in July 28th, 2009
Horseracing, casinos, and other gambling establishments have been hard hit in this economy with potential customers staying home or tightening the strings on their betting purses. Take for example the Horseshoe Casino Hotel in southern Indiana. Horseshoe is located in the tiny little town of Elizabeth, Indiana, an approximate 45 minute drive from the more [...]
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Posted in July 28th, 2009
The current economic status of the United States has trickled down to casinos and casino employees. During 2009, casinos have seen a dip in their revenues. The public is still frequenting casinos but not as many people are coming and those that are show restraint when it comes to betting. This has caused many casinos [...]
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