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Atlantic City Casinos Losing Players to Pennsylvania Casinos
Jun 27, 2007On a visit to Atlantic City on Tuesday, there were signs of a mass exodus by gamblers that once frequented this resort city for fun and relaxation, as well as the hope of gaining riches. It is no wonder that Donald Trump is trying to sell off his casino interests on the boardwalk.
Since Pennsylvania has allowed slot machine gambling this year, those living in and around the Philadelphia area have little or no need to take the journey to Atlantic City.
Florida Given 60 Days to Deal With Seminoles Over Full Gambling
Jun 27, 2007The state of Florida has 60 days to reach an agreement with the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida over the expansion of gambling for the Seminole casinos in the state.
In a letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said he would rather see the two sides reach an agreement than have the federal government enforce rules that would allow the Seminoles to start Las Vegas style gaming.
France to be Sued by European Union Over Gambling Advertising
Jun 27, 2007The European Commission, an executive arm of the European Union, today threatened court action against the country of France, saying that unless France changes a law banning foreign gambling advertising they will pursue legal action.
The EC says that the French law threatens or otherwise imposes criminal sanctions on chief executives of sport betting companies based in other EU nations, and has damaged sponsorship agreements in football, including Unibet.
Playboy Enterprises to Expand Brand to Macau Gambling Market
Jun 27, 2007Playboy Enterprises is optimistic for a successful product in the new gambling capital of Macau, China. The company is planning a new Playboy Mansion, complete with hotel and casino, in the very permissive gambling center near Hong Kong.
Playboy Enterprises is led by Christie Hefner, who is the daughter of founder Hugh Hefner. Ms. Hefner expects that the Playboy brand, complete with Playboy bunnies, will be warmly received in Macau.
Binions Casino in Las Vegas To Be Sold By MTR
Jun 27, 2007Casinos in Las Vegas have seen people come and go for years, however, it is now the owners of some of these casinos that are getting out of town, as many casinos are being sold.
The latest casino that will apparently have ownership change hands is Binion's casino. The MTR Gaming Group, which currently owns Binions, announced today that an agreement has been reached with TLC Casino Enterprises Inc. to sell Binions for $32 million in cash.
UNLV Does Studies and Provides Assistance for Problem Gamblers
Jun 26, 2007UNLV is one of ten universities in the United States that has on campus help for problem gamblers. The Las Vegas Strip is a short 10 minutes from the campus and poses a unique situation for students, as many venture to the strip for excitement, concerts, nights out and yes, gambling.
A study done by a psycholog
Seminole Indian Hard Rock Brand Set for Major Expansion
Jun 26, 2007Since completing its purchase of the Hard Rock branded hotels and casinos, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been making global expansion plans to include more hotels and casinos.
"The tribe plans to double the number of Hard Rock Cafes to about 250 and have about 90 hotels," said Hamish Dodds, CEO of Hard Rock International at a news conference in London on Monday. "Restaurants will open at the rate of about eight a year, and hotels at about five a year.
Florida Full Gambling Establishments Could Happen Soon
Jun 26, 2007Twenty years ago, the state of Florida voted down casino gambling by a margin of 2-1. Today, the prospects of statewide casino gambling are more than just a dream.
After Broward County approved Vegas style slots at pari-mutual locations, the Seminole Tribe of Florida is negotiating with the state to expand its gambling to include similar types of gambling.
US Betting on Paris Hilton as Most Important News in the Country
Jun 26, 2007
'World awaits Paris Hilton's Return' was a lead article by the prestigious Associated Press on June 25, 2007.
Why should this be news? I will tell you why. On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration promised to keep a close watch on the paparazzi helicopter pilots expected to track her every move once she is released from jail.
Gambling Profits Lead American Indians to Higher Education
Jun 26, 2007The Gila River Indian Community in Mesa Arizona has a membership of about 22,000. For the majority of their existence the community has lived on the reservation, rarely leaving to pursue much of anything at all. However, now that they are making millions of dollars off gambling revenue, the Gila River Indians are leaving the reservation, mostly to go to school.
Approximately 20% of the 22,000 registered members are now living in places off the reservation.
Indian Investor Takes Over Casino Kingdom in Nepal
Jun 25, 2007In a fierce and sometimes bitter fight for control, Nepal Recreation Center, a company that owns Nepals chain of eight casinos, Rakesh Wadhwa has emerged as the victor in the battle.
Wadhwa holds stake in floating casinos in Goa, and is a finance whiz who comes from Delhi. He previously operated casinos in Sri Lanka before they were shut down by the government.
American Richard D.
New Report Expects Global Gambling To Increase Signifigantly
Jun 25, 2007PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has released a study that focuses on the gambling industry around the world, and its findings are that there will be increases in rthe industries worth over the next four years.
Figures released in the report claim that in the year 2011, the global gambling industry could be worth up to $144 billion, after a compounded growth rate of 7.2%. That figure is up from the current # of $101.6 billion.
WTO Could be Destroyed by US Over Online Gambling Issue
Jun 24, 2007Important questions will be raised in Geneva on July 24, about whether rules based on international systems can be used by the relatively powerless (Antigua), if the most powerful (United States), chooses to ignore or circumvent the World Trade Organization’s legally binding decisions.
The issue is whether the
Seminoles Out-Dueling Other South Florida Casinos
Jun 24, 2007Broward County slot machines, not run by the Seminoles, are a disappointment to the State of Florida. Industry analysts had forecast that Las Vegas style slot machines would be an instant hit at Broward County racetracks. Broward County has a large population and is a major tourist area.
Eight months after the first slots began working; those same Wall Street analysts say they were wrong.
WSOP Report: Negreanu Makes Another Appearance at Final Table
Jun 23, 2007Daniel Negreanu is making his mark on this years WSOP, and along with fellow pro Phil Hellmuth, they are showing up more and more at the final tables.
The latest final table appearance for Negreanu was in event #32, a Seven Card Stud, $2000 buy in tournament. He finished in fifth place, winning $21321. Another pro, Howard Lederer, finished in ninth, making $6203. Jeffrey Lisandro, currently the leader for the player of the year award, finished first, collecting $118,426.
President Bush Talks With Antigua PM About Internet Gambling Issue
Jun 22, 2007
Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer raised the country's Internet gambling dispute with the US during the meeting between Caricom leaders and United States President George W. Bush.
Prime
US Internet Gambling Issue With WTO Analyzed by Cato Institute
Jun 22, 2007A respected policy analyst, Sallie James, at the Center for Trade Policy Studies of the Cato Institute has come to the following conclusion regarding the Internet gambling dispute at the World Trade Organization between the United States and the tiny twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda:
"The ban on Internet gambling is a policy that is not in the interests of the United States.
WinnaVegas Casino To Receive a Facelift Costing $30 Million
Jun 22, 2007Around the country, casino after casino are expanding, and part of the reason is the ever growing popularity of resort style casinos. WinnaVegas Casino has joined in the expansion party with plans to spend $30 million in renovations.
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska owns and operates the WinnaVegas Casino, which is located three miles west of Interstate 29, near the Missouri River.
The expansion is set to include an increase in slot machines from 648 to 950.
Gambler Sues Casino in Australia After Losing His Money
Jun 21, 2007Many people around the world would love to have the casinos in which they gamble give their money back at the end of the night if they lose. A man in Sydney is taking that thought to the next step, he is suing a Sydney, Australia casino, Star City, for allowing him to lose his money.
The sticking point to the case, is, the man, Behrouz Foroughi, voluntarily went on an exclusion list of problem gamblers, which, in turn, barred him from the casino.
World Series of Poker Gets Closer to Main Event
Jun 21, 2007As we get closer to the World Series of Pokers main event, we have tournaments beginning and ending on a daily basis. Here is a look at the latest winners from events #27 through #30.
In event #27, a $1500 buy in, No Limit Hold'em tournament, David Stucke won first prize of $603,069. Young Cho was the runner up and made $382,357.
The next No Limit Hold'em tournament was in event # 28, a $3000 buy in.
Microsoft, Disney to Push for Online Gambling Regulation in US?
Jun 21, 2007In the online gambling case that the United States lost in the World Trade Organization, Antigua and Barbuda moved under Article 22 of the WTO's dispute settlement understanding, filing a claim for concessions primarily through the suspension of Antigua's copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs and patent obligations.
Antigua and Barbuda Seek $3.44 Billion Per Year From US
Jun 20, 2007Right at the WTO deadline and a day after the EU expressed their desire for compensation from the US over their illegal Internet gambling ban, Antigua and Barbuda claimed today it is entitled to $3.44 billion a year in compensation from the US until the US complies with the WTO ruling.
The compensation would be in the form of Antigua withdrawing intellectual property protection for U.S. trademarks, patents and industrial designs, the government said in an official statement.
West Virginia Conservative Group Fighting Table Games Expansion
Jun 20, 2007A conservative christain group called the West Virginia Family Foundation is asking a federal court to overturn a state law that has allowed four local elections on table games in the state.
After the June 9 votes had mixed results in two different counties, foundation president Kevin McCoy said he would wait on the outcome of the other elections before pursuing further action.
Antigua Delegates Meet With Frank Over Internet Gambling Bill
Jun 20, 2007Last evening, the Antigua & Barbuda delegation, which includes ministers Dr. Errol Cort and Dr. Jacqui Quinn-Leandro, ambassadors Deborah-Mae Lovell and John Ashe and consul-generals Ian Sweeney and McChesney Emanuel, were scheduled to meet with Congressman Barney Frank, United States House of Representative Financial Services Committee Chairman.
New Indian Casino And Resort Set to Open Today in Michigan
Jun 20, 2007Odawa Casino Resort will open its doors today to its new casino in Michigan. The resort will be much more than gambling and is set to offer options to spark interest from all different people.
The casino itself which is a $140 million state of the art facility, will have a 46,700 square foot gaming floor. The n
Poker Article Site Brings Readers and Authors Together
Jun 20, 2007PokerZines was an article site started back in March of 2007 that's purpose was to provide a medium for gambling webmasters to reach more readers. The concept came about from some of the larger article directories that span from any topic from health to advertising. The problem was that there were so many gambling and poker webmasters trying to reach their audience, but many were struggling due to such a large amount of competition.
Conference Concludes Phone Companies Hinder Mobile Entertainment
Jun 18, 2007While analysts continue to predict great things for mobile entertainment, delegates at the recent Mobile Entertainment Market (MeM) conference in Monte Carlo were talking as much about barriers to explosive growth as they were about new developments in mobile content. The Mobile Games Manager from Slotland.com, a leadi
California Gambling Market Up For Grabs Due To Casino Expansion
Jun 18, 2007It used to be that if people wanted to gamble, they took their vacation time and fled to the hollowed ground of Las Vegas, Nevada. The rest of the states are now catching up, and Vegas will soon face its biggest competition for the California market, as a Sacramento casino is trying to keep locals home.
The United Auburn Indian Community runs The Thunder Valley Casino, a gambling facility, that, four years ago, began challenging Las Vegas for patrons from california.
Riva Gaming Opens England's First Electronic Bingo Club
Jun 18, 2007Riva Gaming Group, a leading UK operator of bingo clubs and Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) has opened the England's first and only fully electronic bingo club in Sutton, South West London.
The Riva club in Sutton features 582 new personal handheld terminals specifically designed for the club and 20 further portable terminals for use in the external smoking area. The terminals present players with an electronic version of the traditional paper bingo ticket.
Three More Poker Players Win Bracelets at WSOP in Las Vegas
Jun 18, 2007There is alot more that comes with winning one of these bracelets awarded to the winners of the WSOP series, fame and fortune is just a small piece of the pie, but three more winners will find that out soon enough.
Event #24, a $3000 World Championship Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-Split 8 tournament, came to a close and the winner was Eli Elezra, taking home $198,984. Poker pro Scotty Nguyen came close to winning another bracelet, but settled for second, and $110,731.