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It was not for nothing that the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, was recently named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Since this social networking site was launched, it has virtually changed the way that we communicate with one another. Today, there are over FIVE HUNDRED MILLION users of Facebook around the world, with over 50% […]
By reneek
– December 22, 2010
I’ve been following the news in the US recently regarding Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid’s efforts to get an online poker bill passed that will essentially legalize and regulate the game. Reid got everyone’s hopes up by saying that he would attach the bill onto a tax cut bill during the Lame Duck Session of […]
By reneek
– December 18, 2010
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the biggest headaches of all – what to buy someone who has everything. If that someone just happens to like gambling, you may have, er, hit the jackpot. There are plenty of fantastic gambling related gifts available out there, and all you need […]
By reneek
– December 8, 2010
I heard this week that the Russian authorities shut down four illegal casinos running in Moscow. I’ve never checked the gambling laws in this country and was interested to read – when I did – that strict gambling legislation was actually past not too long ago, in 2009, that essentially forbids any form of gambling across […]
By reneek
– November 18, 2010
If you’ve ever had the honor of visiting Macau, you definitely could not have missed one of Asia’s gambling landmark’s – the Venetian Macau. This resort hotel is controlled by the Las Vegas Sands and was the first uber-casino to grace the Cotoi Strip in the enclave. The casino itself is a massive 546,000 square […]
By reneek
– November 4, 2010
Gambling has always been a part of our society, and this is clearly reflected in films, movies and music on the subject. Songs about gambling have always been popular, and you can easily find scores of musical pieces that make reference to gambling or casino games in one form or another. We take a look […]
By reneek
– October 31, 2010
Many people dream of being croupiers or dealers in a casino. The excitement, glitz and non-stop action is undoubtedly a huge attraction to this field of employment and it comes as no surprise that thousands of young people apply to casinos across the world in order to join their workforce. Obviously, not everyone has the […]
By reneek
– October 27, 2010
No other personality from the days of the Wild West has triggered the imagination of so many men and woman as Wild Bill Hickok. This gunfighter, scout and poker player has inspired tales of bravery – some of them fictionalized – and has become the central figure in books, movies, comics and songs written about him. […]
By reneek
– October 10, 2010
A casino themed party could be the ultimate birthday bash or adult event, adding a lot of charm and excitement to the evening. There are plenty of ideas out there that you could incorporate into creating the perfect party, and everything could be given the gambling slant, ranging from invitations, to decor, entertainment, food, costumes […]
By reneek
– October 5, 2010
Congratulations! You’ve taken the greatest bet of all and tied the knot with the love your life. Now comes the hard bit – deciding on a honeymoon destination. One of the most popular choices for newlyweds these days is heading from the ringing of the wedding bells to the whirring of slot machines and combining […]
By reneek
– October 1, 2010
Recently, my friend and I went down to the Bahamas for a few days of fun in the sun. We decided on going with the Norwegian Sky as our boat, as it only cost us about $250 each for the 4 day mini-vacation. Being the gambling degen that I am, much of my time on […]
By admin
– September 23, 2010
Gambling is one of the most entertaining ways of making money and as any gamer will tell you, playing casino games can be a lot of fun. The risk of the wager, the possibility of becoming rich overnight and the thrill that players feel when a dice is rolled or a poker hand is being […]
By reneek
– July 31, 2010
There are hundreds of casinos all over the world, a large portion of which are in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo and Atlantic City. However, there is a very big difference between a casino and a luxury casino, sort of like the difference between James Bond and your average spy. If you are looking for the […]
By reneek
– July 28, 2010
More than just the dealers are up in arms about Steve Wynn’s newest policy at the casinos. Even players agree that the new tipping policy is just plain wrong. The policy in place at the Wynn properties now states that casino dealers will have to share their tips with floor men. According to dealers, there […]
By reneek
– July 20, 2010
The Riviera Hotel and Casino is a Vegas Strip casino that offers just what you’d expect. They have a Chinese acrobatics show, a topless revue, a comedy club, a comedic hypnotist, and a duo that performs a tribute concert to Barbara Streisand and Frank Sinatra. They offer a full convention center for businesses interested in […]
By reneek
– July 17, 2010
Being a dealer at a casino looks like an easy job, but for a group of new recruits in Pennsylvania, the reality is hitting home. It’s turning out to be more difficult than they anticipated. For 55 potential dealers at the SugarHouse Casino, the tricks of splitting a pile of clay chips are a challenge […]
By reneek
– July 8, 2010
One woman in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will likely see some jail time after a seriously botched casino robbery attempt. Annie Lund walked into the Black Diamond Casino and pulled out a handgun. She demanded money. One casino worker wrestled the gun away from her, causing her to flee. Another chased her out the front […]
By reneek
– July 5, 2010
The news just keeps getting worse for Atlantic City. Not only will their casinos likely have to compete with local online casinos and poker rooms soon, but Pennsylvania’s slots casinos are opening up their table games now. All across Pennsylvania, casinos will soon be offering roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat, poker, and more. This week, they’ll […]
By reneek
– July 4, 2010
Conservatives often claim that casinos hurt the poorest citizens the most. Nobody worries about the millionaire who drops a few hundred dollars at a game of blackjack or poker. Those who are concerned with the ills of a casino always talk about the poor hard-working man who takes his few dollars and squanders them at […]
By reneek
– July 1, 2010
New Hampshire is the first state to have passed an online gambling law that will allow intrastate online gambling. Their lottery’s expected take was falling consistently short, so the state voted to allow the lottery authority to offer online games to state residents. To deal with the roadblocks that the federal government has put into […]
By reneek
– June 29, 2010
With the recession hitting land-based casinos hard, Massachusetts senators are trying to bring people to the casinos, even if it means taking a serious step backwards in public health. It’s illegal to smoke in a workplace, a bar, or a restaurant in Massachusetts, but Senate leaders want to allow smoking in casinos. Antismoking advocates say […]
By reneek
– June 23, 2010
Toledo, Ohio will soon be the home to a new casino. Penn National Gaming sent plans for the Hollywood Casino to the Toledo City Council for approval. According to the plans, the structure will be 84 feet high, and will accommodate 450,000 square feet of gambling space. The casino is expected to have up to […]
By reneek
– June 17, 2010
The Tropicana Las Vegas will be offering the option of playing casino games everywhere, and I mean everywhere, on their turf. Wanna go out to dinner with your kids at the Legends Steak and Seafood but keep playing slots? Want to sit out and tan with your blackjack? With their new eDeck, you’ll be able […]
By reneek
– June 11, 2010
The answer to the question of online casino safety is more complex than a simple yes or no. First, not all online casinos are created equal. The vast majority of online casinos are trusted, but there are some rogue online casinos. Rogue online casinos generally do not cheat within the games. They generally only create […]
By reneek
– June 5, 2010
A lot of online casinos are all-in-one sites these days. They have a casino, a sportsbook, a poker room, and a bingo room. For those of us who grew up playing bingo in the classroom on days when it was too rainy to go out to recess, it’s hard to imagine how bingo could be […]
By reneek
– June 3, 2010
