Calvin Ayre, one of the pioneers of online gaming, formally announced today the launch of the Calvin Ayre Foundation web site. The Foundation, which is federally registered in Costa Rica, is active in supporting charitable causes throughout the world. Founded by Mr. Ayre in 2004, the Foundation’s aim is to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements […]
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Six gaming equipment companies, including industry giant International Game Technology and Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, have been awarded Pennsylvania’s first slot machine licenses. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said the companies are subject to a series of 40 conditions set out by the regulatory agency. Pennsylvania lawmakers, in July 2004, […]
From the time of the ancient Chinese dynasties to the Roman Empire to the America’s colonial days to the virtual wagering in the internet, gambling is known to have given rise to many complex and thorny issues to each and every culture that has harnessed it. History has reveled that throughout this long journey the […]
Internet has entered in the lives of the new generation. In the twenty first century, each and every industry has an online section working for itself. Like the others, Gambling also has touched new heights with the introduction of the online gambling industry. Online gambling within a short span of time has attracted many gambling […]
There was a time when a civilized gentleman or a rich businessman would refrain from gambling not because he was not interested but because it was not legal. However more and more states have been legalizing gambling and so the inhibited law follower can also enjoy indulge once in a while in gambling. Legalizing gambling […]
Know It AllGambling in Mississippi is some centuries old. Even before Europeans or Africans called the state their home, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other Indian people in the region gambled regularly. Early accounts tell that American Indians were fond of games and gambling. Amongst the popular sports was stick ball, or ishtaboli, which means little brother […]
What are the three most important things a professional considers when betting a game? Price, price and price. Getting the best number on every game will turn a 50% handicapper into a net winner and allows a 53% capper to show a handsome profit at season’s end. Every penny you’re able to shave off of […]
Although not everyone is ready to see a gay romance dominate the Oscars, Brokeback Mountain is an obvious favorite with both critics and odds makers. Aces.com favors the controversial picture to win at 1-10 odds (odds at Aces.com as of March 2, 2006). Although Aces.com is a little bit of Las Vegas online, they’re offering […]
As reported by Stuff: “SkyCity Hamilton is taking a $2 million punt that a major new sports bar will help pull more customers into the Riverside casino and entertainment complex on Victoria St. “Final decisions on other revamps, to cost about $1 million, are expected within a few months. “…SkyCity Hamilton general manager David Christian […]
When Daniel Pfeiffer was 17 years old, he became captivated by a card game his father invented. A mathematician, Arthur Pfeiffer found poker interesting but thought chance played too large a role in the game, so in 1984 he created a version of poker called “Pickem,” which eliminated the element of luck. All cards were […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “State gambling regulators issued their first licenses of any kind Tuesday — to six companies that can manufacture slot machines to be sold in the state. “…The licenses are subject to 40 conditions set by the board to comply with state gambling law. “Companies receiving the licenses are Aristocrat […]
Men “The Master” Nguyen was the star of Cardplayer Magazine and Bodog’s inaugural “Biggest Night in Poker,” capturing the coveted Best Player honors for 2005. Nguyen had a career-year in 2005; a tough accomplishment considering Nguyen was already a three-time Player of the Year recipient (1997, 2001, 2003) and is one of the most decorated […]