As reported by the Kansas City Star: “Pai gow poker players at Ameristar’s Kansas City casino were prevented from winning the top prize of $62,500 because the company had improperly posted a $20,000 lid on jackpots. “The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday fined the casino $5,000. The commission forbids table-game payout limits to be less […]
Monthly Archives: April 2006
As reported by the Lincoln Journal Star: “For four years, members of Lincoln’s Vietnamese Buddhist community have scrimped and saved for their dream of a new temple. Now they’re $400,000 closer – thanks to a gift from Powerball winner Quang Dao. “Dao, who has been active in the Linh Quang Buddhist Center, dropped by the […]
As reported by the Telecom Asia: “Mobile gambling is touted as one of the big revenue drivers for mobile data services in the next five years. But it’s not easy money, and the house is the big winner, so the real value for cellos may be in 3G-based VAS packages that maximize 3G’s multimedia channels […]
Top executives representing the Strip’s major casinos and the gaming industry’s largest labor union urged employees to come to work Monday, saying they could do more in the effort for comprehensive immigration reform by staying on their jobs, rather than participating in a national day of protest. A planned nationwide job boycott by immigrants on […]
As reported by the Wanganui Chronicle: Rangitikei District Council has thumbed its nose at the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation. “The council yesterday resolved to confirm its existing policies on gambling and TAB venues without change, unmoved by the foundation’s criticisms of some aspects of the policy. “The PGF had suggested that the current policy […]
As reported by the San Bernardino County Sun: “A bill to ratify gaming compacts between the governor and two American Indian tribes was pulled Tuesday before going to the state Senate, sparking angry exchanges Wednesday among competing groups hoping to open casinos here. “The sponsor of the measure, state Sen. Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata, removed the […]
As reported by Reuters: “Shares in casino operator London Clubs International rose by 8 percent on Wednesday on rumours bookmaker Ladbrokes was preparing to make a bid. “London Clubs shares closed 8.3 percent higher at 123-1/2 pence, valuing the group at around 275 million pounds, after talk Ladbrokes might offer up to 155 pence-a-share. “.For […]
As reported by icLiverpool: “Liverpool-based gaming group Stanley Leisure’s expansion plans are snowballing, with a new venue now planned for Sheffield. “The firm, which announced it had also been granted permission for an £8m casino in Liverpool two weeks ago, is to create a 30,000 sq ft venue in Sheffield’s St Paul’s Place after city […]
I started playing poker at 12:28 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 and played the last hand of a $1/$2 modified H.O.R.S.E. cash game just over 24 hours later. Oh yeah, since we hadn’t had quite enough at that point, we played a $5 No Limit Hold’em Tournament to cap the experience. For the last few […]
Nevada Homeland Security commissioners will meet in closed session today to complete work on a study expected to identify Las Vegas as a likely target for international terrorism. The study essentially undercuts findings by the U.S. Homeland Security Department, which in January left Las Vegas off a list of 35 American cities terrorists are most […]
As reported by the Financial Times: “The gaming industry’s hopes for more Las Vegas-style super-casinos will be dashed tomorrow when the Conservatives rule out their support for plans to increase the number of properties. “Only one super-casino will be built following changes to gambling laws although the government has indicated it would be prepared to […]
As reported by the Independent: “Future adverts by casinos, betting shops and internet poker sites may have to carry warnings about the dangers of gambling, under rules being drawn up by the Government before the lifting of the ban on advertising in the gambling industry next year. “Under last year’s Gambling Act, gambling operators will […]
As reported by St. Louis Today: “A Missouri appeals court has ruled that a Kentucky company lacks standing to mount an appeal that a new casino in downtown St. Louis is too far from the Mississippi River. “The decision was made public on Tuesday by the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District. Columbia Sussex Corp. […]
After a grueling 82-game regular season, the NBA playoffs are finally here, which is one of the busiest betting events every year. During the post season many sharper players shift their focus from sides and totals to something easier to beat: playoff series wagers. Betting on the winner of a series often provides a bigger […]