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You know those old Disney cartoons of Mickey Mouse the farmer rushing with his rake and hoe to defend his land against whatever evil forces await him (tornadoes, floods, Goofy)? Â Well, that’s the image that popped into my head when I read this week that Walt Disney World in Florida objects to the expansion of […]
By reneek
– November 7, 2011
There is no denying that the social side of an online bingo room is just as important as the gaming side. Â In fact, one of the top reasons that players head to bingo sites in the first place is to enjoy the buzzing social community, friendly chat monitors and the chance to make friends with […]
By reneek
– November 5, 2011
Who said that only bachelors could enjoy their last night of freedom in Las Vegas? Â Hen nights on the Strip are becoming more and more popular and there are plenty of ways to celebrate your jump into holy matrimony in Sin City! The great thing about Las Vegas is that it caters to all types […]
By reneek
– November 5, 2011
If you’re a regular gambler, you’ll be willing to do pretty much anything to increase your luck (within limits of course!). Â Some of you carry a lucky rabbit foot while others rub a lucky penny. Â Did you know that certain gemstones are said to contain powers of luck, power, courage and good fortune? Â These are […]
By reneek
– October 31, 2011
I read last week that casinos along Lake Tahoe in Nevada saw a significant increase in revenues in the past couple of months, and I can certainly testify that there good reasons for this fact. Around six months ago, I was lucky enough to visit Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa which is set against the […]
By reneek
– October 23, 2011
There’s no denying that the online casino industry is one of the most revenue-generating in the world, and it is estimated that it is worth over $12 billion – and growing all the time. Everyone wants to get a piece of the action, and there are  lots of opportunity out there.  In the past decade, many […]
By reneek
– October 20, 2011
A decade or so ago, my ultimate idea of a great night was getting together with a couple of buddies and playing poker around a kitchen table until the early hours of the morning. Â When the first of us got married, and then the second, the poker evenings turned into social events, with the wives […]
By reneek
– October 18, 2011
Have you ever wondered where the real trendsetters head to when they hit Las Vegas? They are plenty of bars, restaurants and stores in Vegas, but only a few are considered THE places to see and be seen. Where to stay? The Cosmopolitan hotel is a particularly hip place to stay when you visit Las […]
By reneek
– October 15, 2011
The Highlander has been part of mainstream culture for the past 25 years, appearing in countless films, books, comics and animations. It tells the story of an immortal Scottish swordsman who must face one last immortal opponent in a fantasy tale that has thrilled millions around the world. And now good news comes to online […]
By reneek
– October 10, 2011
I still have vivid recollections of Saturday morning card playing sessions on our living room floor – my two brothers and I sprawled out on our stomachs, playing hand after hand of War and other simple card games. Â I’ve had my fair share of card gaming sessions since then, but nothing quite beats the thrill […]
By reneek
– September 26, 2011
Most land casinos offer you the choice to play table games such as blackjack and poker. Â My favorite has to be blackjack, as it combines elements of skill, luck and entertainment quite beautifully and the odds are great if you have sufficient knowledge of the basic blackjack strategy. Â Whenever I have the chance, you’ll find […]
By reneek
– September 24, 2011
Not all of us (um…. me) boast an enormous bankroll where we can play endless online casino games without any concern or thought about the state of our bankroll. The vast majority of us (that’s me again…) need to carefully budget for our online gambling entertainment, ensuring that it doesn’t come in place of life’s […]
By reneek
– September 20, 2011
Picture this: In true ‘Lost’ fashion, your plane goes down and you manage to swim to shore of a desert island. Â What three gambling related items would you take with you to pass the time until your rescue ship comes along? Here’s my list: My laptop – Presuming that by some miracle sea water didn’t […]
By reneek
– September 17, 2011
One thing I like doing as the weather starts cooling down is to plan next year’s vacation. Â Somehow, knowing that I have a concrete plan in mind regarding next year’s getaway helps me get through the depressing winter months. Â The family seems to have their heart set on Mexico next year, each one bringing a […]
By reneek
– September 15, 2011
Not everyone can afford to pick up the phone and order a luxury holiday in Las Vegas.  True, there are some great deals once you’re there, and a lot of the casino resorts will offer you cut-throat prices on their accommodation if you play at their casinos, but  you still have to physically get […]
By reneek
– September 12, 2011
You know what they say – when you’ve got nobody to blame, blame it on the weather. Â The climate has been blamed for many things, especially in the past decade. Â Economies have crashed because of weather-related natural disasters, thousands of lives have been lost, tourism has risen and fallen and world travel has been effected. […]
By reneek
– September 10, 2011
A decade ago, nobody would have dreamed that Macau would overtake Las Vegas as the top gambling destination in the world, and a few years later, it was Singapore that slipped into second place on the list. Could a third Asian destination now be moving to bump Vegas into fourth place?  If the government of Cambodia had […]
By reneek
– September 7, 2011
Thinking of taking a trip to Vegas but can’t find someone worthy enough to watch your precious pooch? Â Then you’ll be happy to know that there are quite a number of hotels in Las Vegas that will not only welcome you with open arms, but also your pet. Â You can visit Vegas, play at the […]
By reneek
– September 5, 2011
Last week, I bumped into a guy who went to school with me and we got to chatting. Turns out he quit his job as a successful accountant to become a professional poker player in Vegas. Â I must admit, my initial reaction was pure jealousy. After all, haven’t I always harbored a secret desire to […]
By reneek
– September 2, 2011
Are you itching to try out casino gambling and not sure where to start? Â Have you tried it a couple of times and come up against a number of problems? Â Let’s take a look at some of the more common casino problems and offer you a solution. Problem # 1: Â My money always runs out […]
By reneek
– August 27, 2011
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has been in the news recently as the jurisdiction to order Poker Stars online poker site to cease operations, since the group was not able to keep true to its guarantee to pay out players in a fast and secure manner. Â The point is that the AGCC is an […]
By reneek
– August 23, 2011
I recently had the the option of  stopping over in Tel Aviv for 3 days on my flight back from a trip to Australasia.  I had never visited the Holy Land, and was interested to experience day to day life in this young, vibrant country and the only true democracy in the Middle East.  I […]
By reneek
– August 10, 2011
The death of Amy Winehouse really hit me. Â Not only because her music was so great, but also because she represented such a troubled soul who simply couldn’t manage the big world of fame. Â Millions of her fans are still in mourning – not only because of her death, but also for what the world […]
By reneek
– August 8, 2011
After hosting a friend of mine from Down Under last summer, I decided to take up his offer of a reciprocate visit and flew to Australia last month. Â After landing in Melbourne and trying to survive on opposite seasons, opposite time zones and strange accents, I finally got my bearings and after three days I […]
By reneek
– August 4, 2011
In an industry that is as volatile as the online gambling industry, players are always on the search for banking methods that they can use as an alternative to the traditional credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard. Â Online casinos also recognize the fact that players need these alternative methods and the good gaming sites […]
By reneek
– July 31, 2011
