Lottery on the Rise as Recession Hits Canada
As Canada slips into recessionary mode, lottery ticket sales are booming. Strong demand helped boost a national Lotto 6/49 jackpot earlier this month to $44-million, one of the biggest prizes ever offered in Canadian lottery history.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Full Tilt Poker Opens Online Tournament Series Tonight
The Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) returns on February 4th for its eleventh running. FTOPS XI features 25 pro-hosted events and guarantees more than $15 million in prize money over the course of the series.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
M Resort in Las Vegas Preparing for March Opening
In preparation for the property's March 1 opening, construction crews worked last week to build out the interiors of Veloce Cibo, M Resort's 16th floor trendy restaurant and contemporary nightclub.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Tropicana in Atlantic City Slow to Sell
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission pulled the Tropicana's gaming license in December 2007, saying its owners, who also own the Tropicana in Las Vegas, were unfit to run a casino. Over the past year, the state has attempted to sell the casino to the highest bidder, as required by law.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Station Casinos Offering Valentine's Day Romance Packages in Las Vegas
Cupid’s arrow strikes Station Casinos properties, offering affordable and memorable dining, entertainment, hotel and spa specials this Valentine's Day in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
First New Downtown Las Vegas Casino Plan Filed Since 1979
Plans have been filed for a 47-story hotel-casino in Union Park. If it's built, it would be the first new casino downtown since 1979.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Bodog Life Expecting 2009 to be a Great Year
The Super Bowl may be over, but the year has just begun for Bodog. With more Sports, Poker and Casino events and promotions planned than ever before, 2009 is already shaping up to be a banner year for Bodog.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Bluff Magazine Hosting Online Poker Challenge
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Carnival Promotion at Europa Online Casino
Carnival parades lining streets throughout Europe, masked dancers showing off their glamorous decorated in feathers, sequins, glitter and little else, the online Europa Casino is offering its members a special offer to celebrate this extravagant festival. From 5th - 7th February, every member at Europa Casino will be eligible for a special bonus offer.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
eCheck Payments Accepted by More US Online Casinos
With the UIGEA, and the closure of Microgaming casinos, players from the United States are finding it incredibly difficult when seeking out US friendly casinos and payment options. Because of this, a number of online casinos have adopted the eCheck payment system, which is in itself one of the easiest methods for USA players to deposit and from their casino player account.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Only Six Slot Bids Received for Maryland Gaming Licenses
Six companies proposed yesterday to build Maryland slots parlors with a total of 10,550 gambling machines - far short of the 15,000 maximum slot machines allowed under a constitutional amendment adopted last year.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Kenny Chesney Scheduled to Perform at the Hard Rock Las Vegas April 25th
Country great Kenny Chesney will be bringing his Sun City Carnival 2009 Tour to Las Vegas this spring and will be joined by Miranda Lambert & Lady Antebellum. Chesney will play The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, April 25.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
California Man Jackpots over $1 Million on Penny Slot
On Jan. 29, a Porterville man hit the largest jackpot of his life at Eagle Mountain Casino. He was playing on a Wizard of Oz Penny Slot Machine and walked away with over $1 Millon.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Philippines Man Wins APT Event
25-year-old Neil Arce sent the local crowd wild with delight by taking down the 2009 Asian Poker Tour Philippines at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila. Arce conquered a field of 262 runners representing over 40 countries to scoop the first prize of US$185,000.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Baltimore Opens Slot Licensing Bids Today
As they prepare to open bids for slots licenses today, Maryland officials are casting a wary eye on Kansas, hoping that recent history will not be repeated.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Armed Standoff at Atlantic City Casino Ends Without Injury
An armed man barricaded inside an office of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort overnight was taken into custody at this morning.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII Betting and Strategy Guide Update - Money Line Update
Check out the readybetgo comparison and analysis of money lines currently being offered by top sportsbook for Super Bowl XLIII. Look at the comparisons and know where to make the best bet!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Looking for a Professional Card Dealer to Host Your Next Game Night? Just Call Dial a Dealer!
Dial a Dealer today announces its launch in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand of its new website that connects dealers to customers wishing to host poker and casino nights in their local area.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Mobil Travel Guide Award Venitian and Palazzo in Vegas 4 Stars
The Venetian, one of the world’s most recognizable destination resorts and its luxurious sister-property The Palazzo Las Vegas, which are both owned and operated by affiliates of Las Vegas Sands, have been honored with the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Awards. This is the first year The Palazzo has been rated and it joins the list of overall 2009 recipients as one of its newest additions.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Mega Moolah Jackpot Reaches £5 million at 32Red
The Mega Moolah £5 million jackpot is a result of a small percentage of each Mega Moolah bet being placed into a central prizepool. It builds until triggered and, once won, is reset to a guaranteed £1 million, making it one of the most generous casino games available online.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ladbrokes Joins the Mobile Gaming World with iPhone and Google phone Casino
Casino game players looking for fun and superior game play on a mobile phone without compromise can stop their search here as Ladbrokescasino.com this week announce the launch of a Mobile Casino on the iPhone and Google G1 Android platform.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Euro Bookmaker Interwetten Opens New Online Casino
Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, today announces that top European bookmaker Interwetten, has gone live with its market leading casino software. The partnership with industry giant Interwetten further strengthens Microgaming's elite portfolio of operators and arrives on the back of an unprecedented series of successful product launches last year.
Friday, January 30, 2009
PKR Winner of Gambling Online Magazine Award
PKR.com picked up the prize for best poker software at the 8th annual Gambling Online Magazine Reader's Poll Awards ceremony, seizing the crown from Ladbrokes who placed top in the same class the previous year.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Lights Out for Las Vegas Strip During Global Event
On March 28, signs and message boards along the Strip -- the brightest spot on Earth when viewed from space, the lore goes -- will power down for 60 minutes as part of a global event intended to raise awareness of climate change.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Poker Channel Expands Broadcasts Into Eastern Europe
The Poker Channel, Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network, announces its first significant move into Eastern Europe today through a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, the second largest cable operator in Poland.
Thursday, January 29, 2009