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Casino Cruise Industry Could Be Breaking State Gambling Laws

Calvina — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:57:09 +0000

Mobile’s cruise industry is likely breaking state gambling laws and could be subject to raids, the chairman of the House Tourism and Travel Committee. “I don’t want to see 90 state troopers, armed state troopers, boarding our cruise ship and confiscating machines that are legal in international waters but are illegal when the ship’s in... Read More

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The Australian Poker Hall of Fame

Ollie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:59:04 +0000

It could be said that the idea for an Australian Poker Hall of Fame started in 1987 at the first Australian Poker Championships when some of our current young guns were merely sparkles in their father’s eyes. Enthusiasm was high and we already had some champions, Egal Levy and Mike Heffernan, from Tasmania for example.... Read More

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One&Only Cape Town Casino At Your Service

Ollie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:35:48 +0000

One&Only Cape Town is a big, bold resort, the type you might expect to find on an exclusive beach enclave (as all five existing One&Only resorts are), only in this case the development with its casino is in the midst of a city. The visual drama is compelling. As you walk into this flamboyant property... Read More

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SunCruz Casino Ships’ Future Uncertain

Calvina — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:53:10 +0000

At the heart of the main restaurant and bar area at Port Canaveral known as the Cove, cold, green water laps against the empty Surfside Princess, the only action SunCruz Casinos’ flagship vessel is seeing these days. To the north, across Port Canaveral’s main shipping channel, two other defunct SunCruz ships were docked, along with... Read More

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Osaka Governor Hashimoto repeats call for casino in Osaka

Ollie — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:23:56 +0000

Osaka Governor Toru Hashimoto reiterated his call Saturday for building a casino in the western Japanese prefecture, saying it would be able to make us$ 1.6 billion. He said in a speech in Osaka that the casino would obviate the need to raise taxes and that all the proceeds should be used to fund social... Read More

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Celebration Cruise Line To Sail Exclusively to Grand Bahama Island

Ollie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:24:43 +0000

Celebration Cruise Line is reaching its one year anniversary with some very exciting news for Grand Bahama Island. Beginning with the cruise of 15 March 2010 out of West Palm Beach, Florida, the Bahamas Celebration will be sailing to Grand Bahama Island every other day. This new cruising venue has a tremendous impact on the... Read More

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Asia Gaming Overtaking United States

Ollie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:39:15 +0000

Asia’s gaming market could overtake the U.S. in as little as three years as the region’s wealthy flock to glittering gambling hubs such as Macau and Singapore, a survey said last week. Venetian Macao. Entrance. Cotai Strip Macau has already leapfrogged Las Vegas in gaming revenue, and other venues such as Singapore are cashing in... Read More

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Jury’s Out On Level Of Crime In Singapore Casino Push

Ollie — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:14:31 +0000

Singapore’s casinos have attracted more than 3 million visitors, created thousands of jobs and spurred spending at hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. They’re also keeping the courts busy. Since the opening of Resorts World Sentosa in February and Marina Bay Sands in April, the island-state has seen cases of fraud, embezzlement and identity theft. Some... Read More

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DEQ’s G3 Goes Live At Marina Bay Sands On 33 Singapore Stud Poker Games

Ollie — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:45:12 +0000

DEQ Systems announced that it has supplied and installed 33 of its G3 table bonus systems to Sands Casino. The Singapore Stud Poker tables operate on two separate jackpot Singaporean recently opened Marina Bay levels and incorporate DEQ’s unique multiple bet options and mystery player bonus. “Our Singapore Stud Poker players are enjoying the unique... Read More

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Online Gambling Coming to Ontario in 2012

Bert — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Legalized online gambling is coming to Ontario and the cash-strapped Liberal government is betting it could mean an additional us$ 400 million a year in revenue. Ontario Lottery and Gaming chair, Paul Godfrey, announced that the Crown corporation would spend the next 18 months consulting on Internet gambling with an eye to electronically rolling the... Read More

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The Art of Poker Face

Bert — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:36:17 +0000

Winning at poker can be a tricky achievement that requires a combination of different skills: not only must you fully understand the rules of the game, and have a little luck on your side, but you must also develop a strong poker face to stop other players taking advantage of you. A good poker face... Read More

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MGM Mirage Changes Name to MGM Resorts Int’l

Ollie — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:25:08 +0000

MGM Mirage is now MGM Resorts International after shareholders of the casino operator approved a name change Tuesday in a move to emphasize the brand’s scope. MGM City Center. Las Vegas Shareholders approved the re-branding at the company’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. It took effect immediately. Company officials have said the new name better... Read More

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MGM Mirage Is On Warpath Again

Ollie — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:25:08 +0000

Always protective of its trademarks, the US land gambling group MGM Mirage was on the warpath again this week, going after six Chinese webbies and accusing them of operating a website infringes its trademarks. In an action filed in a Las Vegas court, lawyers for the giant betting and hotel company claim that the defendants... Read More

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Harrah’s Assumes Management of the Planet Hollywood Hotel

Ollie — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:25:08 +0000

“Harrah’s has been in discussions with Planet Hollywood and its lender group regarding a restructuring of the ownership of the resort. We continue to work on a plan that would allow Harrah’s to own and manage the entire casino resort property,” said Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and president of Harrah’s Entertainment. “In the meantime, we... Read More

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Singapore Counts on Casino Resorts to Draw Tourists

Ollie — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:18:06 +0000

Stale cigarette smoke wafts through the air as Singaporeans cluster around card tables in an exclusive residents-only gambling parlor. The parlor, called the Orchid Room, was opened by Resorts World Sentosa to accommodate Singaporeans who couldn’t find a spot to gamble in the packed casino. It’s a visible sign of this island nation’s enormous appetite... Read More

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