Poker has been around for hundreds of years, and now, thanks to some great technology developments, you don’t have to visit a land based casino to play your favorite card game. Although online poker has been criticized for the lack of interaction and the fact that you cannot read the faces of other players, there are some huge advantages to ... Read More »
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How to Choose a Good Online Casino
Online casinos are an exciting way to play your favorite casino games from the comfort of your home, and can often be a great alternative to land based casinos. When it comes to choosing an online casino, the huge range of options available can sometimes feel slightly daunting. If you were to google ‘online casino’, you would be greeted with ... Read More »
Another Deal to Sell Revel Casino Collapsed in Atlantic City
Glenn Straub’s Polo North Country Club deal to buy Revel for $95.4 million was terminated on Feb 19th as a bankruptcy judge approved AC’s request to bring the sale to a halt. Revel, built at a cost of $2.4 billion, never turned a profit and closed after just over two years after opening on Sept 2. Straub’s proposal to reopen Revel ... Read More »
Borgata Hotel Casino Makes History with Physical Skill-Based Wagering
Atlantic City Casino may change the gambling industry with a new style of wagering – where players can wager on themselves. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced that it would organize the first such contest in Marchg. What’s at Stake? According to New Jersey officials, although many companies offer real-money skill-based gambling, this program will be the first based ... Read More »
Six Perfect Tips for Blackjack Success
Blackjack is one of the world most popular casino card game. It is accepted fact that the casinos have a very slight edge over their clients. In Blackjack, the advantage to the house is that once a player busts, he has lost the wager – no matter if the dealer also busts. It is entirely possible to minimise the house’s advantage by employing ... Read More »
“Perfect Storm” in Montana Video Gambling Revenue
Video gambling machines saw a drop in revenue in Montana in 2014, although not as great as analysts had first thought. Totally they generated approximately $57 million over the past 2014 year. There has been a general drop in gambling revenues since the financial crisis hit in 2008, but 2015 is expected to see improved returns. A “Perfect Storm” The ... Read More »
Will Iowans Play Fantasy Sports and Win?
Fantasy sports is an $800 million a year industry but considered illegal in Iowa for now. However, at least 350,000 Iowans regularly play fantasy sports, and many of them do not know they are not eligible to get the prizes, according to an official of Roto Sports, Inc. Current situation with fantasy sports in Iowa In accordance with the Attorney General’s Office, ... Read More »
House Bill 40 Threatens the Biggest Poker Tournaments in Nevada
“Buying in” to the biggest professional poker tournaments can sometimes cost high stakes – entry fees today can spiral upwards from $100,000 till $1,000,000. Therefore, many players enter a sponsorship agreement, whereby their stake is either fully or partially funded by corporate sponsors. In return for bankrolling their entry, sponsors take a percentage of any their winnings. A new Nevada gaming law might ... Read More »
Video Poker Tips
There are casino games that show some kind of magic of men with stern faces who try to outwit their opponents. Poker is among such games, but bluffing in it is not for everyone. Although, video poker is created for playing it alone, it is not in the least less challenging. A good strategy and some tips can be significantly ... Read More »
Wisconsin governor Walker refuses $800 million casino in Kenosha
The resonance plan to build the new casino in southeastern Wisconsin has been recently rejected by Governor Scott Walker. In a statement released by Governor Walker’s office on Jan. 23. said that his decision would prevent an unacceptable financial burden placed on the state budget. The $800 million Kenosha casino, a joint project between The Menominee Tribe & Hard Rock International, had received approval ... Read More »