Any time you gamble, it is always a risk. Players have to weigh up the risk and reward to decide if it is worth it. A sports bettor in Las Vegas recently placed a $50 000 wager on the upcoming Western Conference NBA Playoffs Semi-finals. The wager was placed on the Golden State Warriors to win […]
The Fontainebleau in Las Vegas has been serving as a rather unpleasant reminder of the recession that hit the United States back in 2009. Thankfully, the current owner of the building has had plans to put a wrap around the bottom three floors, approved. The owner, Carl Icahn, submitted an application for permission to cover […]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has surprised the world of Nascar this week after announcing his retirement from the sport. For years, he has been a beloved fan favorite and also enjoyed popularity with sports bettors in the United States. Dale Earnhardt top pick to win Daytona 500 Dale Earnhardt has been a top contender in Nascar […]
Crazy 4 Poker – The 15th of April was a very good day for one lucky San Diego resident. He was visiting Las Vegas and managed to win himself a nice jackpot playing Crazy 4 Poker. The 15th of April is tax day for most Americans, but this lucky gentleman had a far more exciting […]
Niagara Falls – it looks like trouble may be brewing just across the border in Canada. The Niagara Fallsview Casino in Canada is currently working on proposals to build a new theatre. This casino has a range of table games and slots available for people who are visiting the most famous waterfall in North America […]
Earlier in April, the proposed Martha’s Vineyard casino was given the legal go-ahead. However, since it received the green light from the law, the proposed project has started to receive strong opposition from local residents on the island in Massachusetts. Tribe Gets Blessing for Martha’s Vineyard Casino In mid-April 2017, the local Native American tribe, […]
There are fears at the moment that United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, could be considering banning online gambling at the Federal level. This would mean that States no longer have any say and all online gambling in the United States would have to cease. It must be stressed that this is just a rumor […]
The online gambling industry has puzzled industry experts as the revenue it generated in March 2017 plummeted. The online casinos in Delaware only won just over $150 000 during the course of the month, which equates to a 42% decrease when compared to what they made in March 2016. Delaware’s iGaming Revenue drops by over 40% […]
The “Queen of Sorts”, also known as “Kelly” Cheung Yin Sun, has had her court case against Foxwoods casino thrown out by the US Supreme Court. Kelly went on a massive winning streak while playing mini Baccarat in 2012, along with Phil Ivey, a poker champion. The winning streak yielded well over $1 million, but […]
Many Science Fiction fans out there will be quite pleased with the news recently that there will soon be a range of Star Trek casino games. These new games are said to be skill-based video gaming machines that will allow Star Trek fans to show off their skills and, if they’re lucky, make some nice […]
MGM continues its quest to attract younger crowds to its casinos, and its latest plan has just been announced. MGM Resorts are currently planning on converting its former Las Vegas nightclub, Luxor, into an arena dedicated to eSports. Esports is the term used to describe playing video games competitively, where players can win thousands of […]
Times have been tough for casinos located within the state of Connecticut and, unfortunately, it doesn’t look like that is going to change anytime soon. Connecticut casinos have had to suffer through nine years of shrinking year-on-year business, and this hasn’t been helped by neighboring states expanding their gambling operations. Connecticut Casinos experience big drop […]
The University of Nevada Las Vegas, UNLV, has nearly completed the construction of its new Hospitality Hall. The project cost a reported $59 million, and the 93 500-square foot hall was made possible thanks to the contributions of many of the top Las Vegas casinos. The casinos contributed to the construction costs as an investment in […]
We’ve all seen it in movies and TV. There’s someone gambling at a casino and they ask a woman to participate in the bet to give them luck. Normally we see this with regards to blowing on the dice before rolling them in Craps. However, this went terribly wrong for one particular gambler in Florida […]
Hard Rock has recently announced its plans to renovate and overhaul the Trump Taj Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City. Once complete, it will be officially known as Hard Rock Atlantic City. For anyone who is a fan of the current design of the building, they’ll likely be disappointed, as Hard Rock is planning extensive […]
North Dakota has just seen a gambling bill defeated in the House. This particular gambling bill, named SB 2221, would have allowed the state’s pari-mutuel racetracks to operate so-called ‘historical’ horse racing machines. The bill was initially approved by the Senate in February, before failing in the House. The vote was extremely close though, with […]
Indiana Casinos have begun lobbying for the state to aid them financially. This comes in the wake of 10 years of declining revenue within the state, and now the 13 casinos in Indiana are facing a very bleak future. Despite the fact that the casinos provide employment for thousands of people, there are those within […]