Howard Lederer Becomes Aussie Millions Champ
Team Full Tilts Howard Lederer added to his illustrious resume this week by claiming one of the most prestigious titles in tournament poker, the $100K No-Limit Hold 'em event at the Aussie Millions.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Lincoln Park Casino Makeover Complete
Like Massachusetts, Rhode Island has no full-fledged casino - yet. But on a Friday night at the former Lincoln Park greyhound track, lately reborn as a glitzy gambling emporium, visitors might have a hard time telling the difference.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
This Week in the Gambling World
The Silver Slipper is giving a million dollars away; Macau breaks gambling revenue records; Yahoo and Google face civil trial for gambling advertising; and Detroit casinos hearing more music.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Maddison Sets World Record Motorcycle Jump Record in Las Vegas
Australia's Robbie Maddison yesterday jumped 98m (321 feet) on a motorcycle, setting a world record with a feat the legendary Evel Knievel said could never be done.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Millionaires Club Slot Pays out More Than £1.1 million
Christmas has come early for one lucky William Hill punter, who now has more than a million reasons to be cheerful after landing the UK's biggest on-line slot machine win of more than £1.1 million.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
MGM Grand Macau Grand Opening Set
MGM MIRAGE becomes the latest gaming giant to try and lure the Chinese gambler on Tuesday, when the company opens its first casino resort outside the United States in the tiny enclave of Macau.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Deval Patrick May Testify at Casino Hearing
Gov. Deval L. Patrick plans a major push for his bill to legalize casinos, saying that he might testify before a legislative committee next week on the plan.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban Play Atlantic City
Trump Entertainment Resort will present Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood at Atlantic City's Historic Boardwalk Hall on Friday, February 15, 2008. Doors are at 6:00 pm and show time is at 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
$50k Won at All Jackpots Multi-Player Slot Tournament
All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group, announced that a player from North America beat out 1,491 players over the weekend en route to a $50,000 cash prize in the world's first online $100,000 multi-player slot tournament. In addition to the grand prize, 299 other players split an additional $50,000 in cash prizes.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
888.com Launches Responsible Gambling Website
888.com, one of the world's leading entertainment companies, has launched a new website, dedicated to responsible gaming, called 888 Responsible.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Drew Carey to Perform at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Stand-up comic Drew Carey, known from his self-titled series 'The Drew Carey Show' and innovative improv show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?,' brings his award-winning talent to MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2008.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Bon Jovi Stops at Las Vegas During Lost Highway World Tour
Bon Jovi's 'Lost Highway World Tour' will make its way to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, April 12, 2008 along with special guest Daughtry. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Celine Dion and A New Day... Cast Make Final Curtain Call in Las Vegas
Las Vegas blockbuster to close after five-year run playing to almost 3 million fans and grossing $400 million.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
10k Tournaments Bookend 2008 WSOP Schedule
Harrah's Entertainment has said the 2008 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light and televised exclusively on ESPN will – for the first time ever – begin and end with $10,000 buy-in World Championship events and feature a total of eight $10,000 championships.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Kansas Casino Plans Move Forward without Sands
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners gave Sands Kansas the boot - despite a threat of legal action from the casino company if the UG didn't move their proposal forward.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
$2 billion Megaresort Slated for Atlantic City in 2010
Revel Entertainment has unveiled architectural designs for twin hotel towers of 1,900 rooms each and another curvy building, containing the casino. The hotel towers would rise 710 feet high, making them the tallest buildings in Atlantic City.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
UltimateBet Championship Event Underway
UltimateBet.com is making history this weekend as it kicks off its biggest online poker series yet. The UltimateBet.com Online Championship - a multi-million online poker series featuring some of the biggest names in poker - begins December 7th at 8pm ET.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Automatic Win at Blackjack Takes Off in Indiana
If a player is holding a two-card 20 (10/10 or A/9) and the dealer is showing a 10-value up-card (no blackjack), the player could elect not to play out the hand in return for keeping the original bet and being paid half its value in winnings.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Bodog Deals Billionth Hand
History was made at Bodog Poker Sunday night at exactly 9:36 p.m. when the online poker room dealt out its billionth hand. Nine players from nine U.S. states were at the table during the momentous hand and they split the $10,000 prize. In addition, the players were each awarded $109 in tournament buy-ins.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Palazzo to Soft Open December 20th, Grand Opening in January
The $1.6 billion Palazzo, which had been scheduled to open Dec. 20, is not taking hotel room reservations until Dec. 28.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Deval Patrick Defends Massachusetts Casino Plans
Gov. Deval L. Patrick defended his three-casino plan by saying it would not taint the state's character, touted Massachusetts as a leader in green technology and said his administration is well along toward meeting its goal of adding 100,000 jobs to the state's economy by the end of his first term.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Robbie Maddison to Attempt World Record Motorcycle Jump at Rio in Las Vegas
Robbie Maddison will attempt to jump the length of a football field (more than 300 feet) to set a new motorcycle distance jumping world record.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Kid Rock Coming to Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is preparing for the arrival of self- proclaimed 'devil without a cause', Kid Rock on his latest tour. The Kid is sure to put on a rockin' concert that will have the energy and pounding beats that his live shows are famous for. The show takes place on Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Poker Stars Releases Bonus Codes
This is the first time Poker Stars has offered marketing codes to their players. Originally, Poker Stars only had bonus codes but with the release of the marketing codes many affiliates hope that Poker Stars will expand their bonus options they can give to their website visitors.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Goldtown and Jethro Bodine May be Neighbors
Plans for Goldtown -- a proposed destination resort to feature a total health and wellness spa, retail shops, 300 hotel rooms, a casino and events and business centers -- are on the fast track to reality.
Monday, November 26, 2007