Daniel January 21, 2016 10:17:07
State Senator Tyson Larson introduced the bill supporting legal online poker in Nebraska, but it did not pass the Nebraska State Legislature. There was a chance last week to regulate legal online poker in Nebraska. The State Senate had the opportunity to redefine online poker as a game of skill. However, as this is the […]
The New York Gaming Commission will issue only casino three licenses, with the Southern Tier being left out in the cold. American gambling laws give state governments direct control over the regulation of their gambling industries. While all US states—Nevada included—banned commercial casinos at one time or other during the 20th century, more and more […]
Phyllis F. November 21, 2014 19:29:07
Kansas Star Casino is set to see a big boost in sales when it adds money-making entertainment sites to its already huge casino grounds. Kansas Star Casino announced its expansion project to its already large gambling resort on 19 November. The expansion of the casino is of course in keeping with US gambling laws for […]
Former New Jersey Governors say yay to Chris Christie and North Jersey casino, nay to Atlantic City. New Jersey is one of America’s most talked about states. Whether its not-so-good news like the much-publicized decline of Atlantic City and the state’s infamously high rates of crime and pollution, or positives like Governor Chris Christie’s potential […]
Alex Nevsky November 18, 2014 17:00:06
Ultimate Gaming shuts down its online poker site in Nevada, leaving the American market for now. The saga of changing American gambling laws to legalize online gambling in the USA has been long indeed, and still going strong. However, some states already offer forms of online gambling, and no surprise that Nevada, with gambling Mecca […]
Monica E. November 10, 2014 13:50:33
Seven years after it opened, the Mount Airy Casino Resort has less than half the hotel rooms envisioned by developers and just one third of the number of slot machines planned. When the crumbling Mount Airy Lodge needed to be rescued, everyone thought a casino resort would be the solution. A luxury hotel offering visitors […]
Monica E. November 7, 2014 17:26:06
November Nine has a very interesting line-up this year; every player has its own captivating story to tell. American poker player Mark Newhouse had very small chances to become the first player ever to make back-to-back November Nines. Billy Pappas will be trying to make the shift from international foosball champion to poker star. Jorryt […]
Phil Ivey has built a $30 million empire playing poker. He’ll now seek to add to it by selling legal medicinal marijuana. American poker room legend Phil Ivey has conquered every milestone in the world of poker, and now he’s trying his hand in the world of business. The business of medical marijuana, that is. […]
Towns across upstate New York are painting themselves in the worst light possible as they attempt to secure commercial casino licenses. New York state lawmakers under the governorship of Andrew Cuomo are putting serious time and consideration into legalizing commercial casinos in the state for the first time in more than 100 years. The motivation […]
Monica E. October 28, 2014 14:34:30
As the competition for Asian high-rollers is firing up, Genting is struggling to make it in the UK, US and Malaysia. Resorts World Genting is getting a tune-up. The company’s Integrated Tourism Plan is expected to boost the number of visitors at the Malaysian casino resort, but there is still a lot of work to […]
Monica E. October 22, 2014 13:18:19
Major casino developer MGM Resorts is giving up on of one of its gambling venues based in Nevada. MGM Resorts International, one of the largest casino operators licensed under American gambling laws, is selling one of its Nevada-based properties. The company has recently signed a deal to sell the Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall […]
Monica E. October 20, 2014 18:45:47
The first slot parlor in Massachusetts is almost finished, but locals may soon vote to repeal gambling in the state. A few miles from the Rhode Island state line, construction workers are putting together the pieces of what will become the first gambling venue to offer slots machines in the state of Massachusetts. Owners of […]
Monica E. October 20, 2014 12:54:45
Las Vegas was once the world’s most popular gambling destination, but now every penny is vital to keeping the resort profitable. There was a time when mentioning the name “Las Vegas” made you think of glitz, glamour, casinos games, free drinks and 5-dollar buffets. But things have changed, and growing competition from new American poker […]
Monica E. October 18, 2014 17:16:00
Former casino employees who lost their jobs after four Atlantic City gambling venues closed will get help with health care and insurance. This week, AtlantiCare unveiled a program to help former employees of the Atlantic Club, Showboat, Revel and Trump Plaza. All four casinos have closed this year, and the Trump Taj Mahal might follow […]
Macau is seeing a drop in VIP gamblers but is making up for it by attracting more mass market gamblers. While the Chinese government’s crackdown on corruption has caused a decline in VIP gambling revenues, Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson reported that third quarter revenues have been propped up by a booming mass market. […]
Monica E. October 14, 2014 18:28:51
New York gamblers are demanding that state officials legalize online play, using Twitter and Facebook to get the message through. The first postings appeared on social media a few weeks ago, saying some folks are allowed to play online poker in the US then New Yorkers should be able to do the same. The posts […]
Casino game glitches allowed John Kane and Andre Nestor to win hundreds of thousands of dollars, while making Behar Merlaku think he had won $57 million. In the world of gambling there are games of skill, and there are games of chance. Poker and blackjack fit into the former group, while the majority of electronic […]
Monica E. October 14, 2014 11:57:23
Indiana lawmakers are trying to find ways to revive the state’s gambling industry, but they won’t support an expansion. For a long time now, the gambling industry in Indiana has been pushing to bring the state’s riverboat casinos on land. They’ve also been trying to convince local authorities to allow them to add more table […]
Monica E. October 7, 2014 17:55:48
Professional card players, get ready! It’s going to be a busy week in the world of poker. • Parx Big Stax VIII – $550 buy-in, $300,000 prize pool • HPT Daytona Beach Kennel – $1,670 NLHE main event • WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana – $1,675 NLHE main event For those of you looking to […]
The Revel declared bankruptcy less than two years after opening. Bidders are competing in an auction to buy the facility. The Revel Casino in Atlantic City was an expensive investment that lasted less than two years in operation; closing its doors last month, the casino cost $2.4 billion to build but never succeeded in getting […]
Boston is throwing its hat in the ring as a new gambling hotspot on the East Coast, drawing inspiration from Singapore. It looks to be successful, but will it become a regional hub? Since the late 1970s the commercial casino industry in America has largely been a tale of two cities. Las Vegas held things […]
Monica E. September 30, 2014 18:37:23
The US casino market might be over-saturated in certain areas, but the gambling industry is still among America’s biggest tax contributors. Casino supporters have always argued that the gambling industry can help the economy grow. For those who still aren’t convinced, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is prepared to shatter all doubts. The latest financial […]
Monica E. September 24, 2014 14:10:31
A large number of casino supporters and opponents showed up on the first of three days of public hearings, to discuss plans for a gambling venue on upstate New York. There are 16 casino applications for New York and a decision board is responsible of choosing the best ones, as the state will only be […]
Alex Nevsky September 9, 2014 12:39:37
Check out this week’s biggest and the most rewarding live poker tournaments in the USA and internationally. The biggest live poker tourneys in the USA and internationally • Browse through the top tourneys at American poker rooms • The events are grouped by location for your convenience • Some of the tourneys offer online satellites […]
Monica E. September 9, 2014 10:24:05
Two large gambling companies are fueling the campaign to save Massachusetts casinos from being shut down. In two months, voters living in Massachusetts will decide whether to repeal casino gaming in the state. Opponents and supporters of the idea are preparing for a multimillion-dollar battle, where the pro-gambling side – called the Coalition to Protect […]
Monica E. September 8, 2014 19:33:52
A federal judge has forbidden the Coeur d’Alene tribe from hosting games of Texas Hold’em at its casino in Worely, Idaho. Even though American gambling laws allow tribes to operate casinos on their land, US District Judge Lynn Winmill said allowing customers to play poker at the gambling venue in Worely is against state regulations. […]
Monica E. September 7, 2014 08:39:42
The poker industry certainly has a lot to show for itself, but here are five of its most impressive achievements. Most people picture poker players as some mysterious bad boys who refuse to get a proper job. While they are certainly different from the suit-wearing corporate big shots the world associates with success, these professional […]
Monica E. September 1, 2014 16:35:29
The city of Baltimore is in desperate need of new revenue sources, but will the Horseshoe Casino be the answer? Last week, when the new Horseshoe Casino opened for business, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake sait the venue “brings the promise of a better Baltimore”. While authorities are putting their hopes into the new gambling house, skeptics […]
Monica E. September 1, 2014 15:02:25
As far as new investments go, Sin City hasn’t seen much action over the past few years, but the SBE Group is here to change that with its SLS Las Vegas. In the good old days, Las Vegas used to be a hangout place for stars like Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin. But the Moroccan-themed […]
Monica E. August 30, 2014 10:05:07
It’s been years since Sin City saw any new major casinos being built, but the SLS Las Vegas brings a fresh feel to the gambling city. An old Moroccan-themed venue known to be frequented by Rat Pack members has been turned into a new attraction for gamblers visiting Las Vegas, after SBE Entertainment brought the […]
Monica E. August 25, 2014 10:32:17
The charitable campaign has attracted the attention of millions of people, including celebrities and professional poker players. What started out as a special campaign to raise funds for research Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) quickly became a craze among social media users. Now thousands of people – including movie stars, athletes and even professional poker players […]
The American land-based casino market looks close to saturated, but recent legal changes could mean more applications for tribal casino licenses. Recent legislative changes proposed by the Obama administration don’t directly concern American gambling laws but will have a major effect on the casino market. The proposed “federal acknowledgement reform” would ease the conditions which […]
New York is planning to issue casino licenses this year. While the move is intended to provide job opportunities, it comes with a lot of risk. New York state is one of the most populous and prosperous states in the union. It is home to some of the world’s most recognizable companies like Calvin Klein, […]
Alex Nevsky August 12, 2014 08:30:46
California poker alliance reacts to withdrawal of online poker bills by Lou Correa and Reginald Jones-Sawyer. Last week American gambling news were full of reports on both pieces of proposed legislation to allow online poker in California being shelved. Two separate bills from Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer and by State Senator Lou Correa were removed from […]
Alex Nevsky August 8, 2014 09:43:55
Check out a selection of celebrities who are known to enjoy the glamour and allure of gambling. Hollywood stars and other major celebrities have always been regarded as casual gamblers, making frequent appearances at luxurious casinos, at the races, and even at WSOP tables. But with the latest increase in popularity of American poker rooms […]
Monica E. August 5, 2014 13:09:27
After blowing $250 million on a failed investment in Las Vegas, Crown Resorts boss James Packer wants a redo. Despite the spectacular failure five years ago, when his entire US casino development company filed for bankruptcy, Crown Resorts Limited chairman James Packer just won’t quit. Bloomberg has reported that the Australian businessman is in the […]
Drinan’s recent drubbing at the hands of Katz was a bad beat, but was it the worst? Here are some of the baddest beats in history. During the World Series of Poker’s annual $1 million buy-in event on Tuesday American poker pro Connor Drinan went down on what gambling news have called “the biggest bad […]
Monica E. July 29, 2014 07:51:13
While you’re still feeling the buzz after the big poker tournament, WSOP is inviting you to nominate your favorite players for the Poker Hall of Fame. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has brought forward some new talents this year and while everyone is waiting for the final battle later in November, the organizers or […]
Monica E. July 28, 2014 23:28:26
Progress in America’s online poker industry is slow. Could interstate compacts be the answer? Compared to Europe’s hugely profitable online casino industry, the American internet gambling market is a modest one. Only three states offer residents the possibility of playing poker via licensed websites, and while others are expected to legalize it too, the best […]
Alex Nevsky July 22, 2014 13:47:58
Check out the best live poker tournaments held this week in the USA and all over the world. With the World Series of Poker behind us, and the final table, aka the November Nine, is not to be decided until, well, November, poker enthusiasts are looking at where to play live game at American poker […]
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