Feb
29
Casinos - still in the news! Check out the below.
Top Selling Betting System Launches Affiliate Scheme (PRWeb)
Feb
27
Did you hear the following about Gambling?
A Vietnamese court has jailed members of an illegal online betting ring for up to 15 years for arranging bets on European football matches to a value of 10 million dollars, a court official said.Vietnam jails online football betting ring (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Authorities are on the hunt for players and Web site operators, activists are protesting its immorality, researchers are revealing its truths, and even health professionals are telling Internet gamblers -it’s worse for you than you can imagine.Betting Low on Internet Gambling: The Hazards of Being a Click Away (New America Media)
Labour admitted yesterday it ditched plans to build a supercasino because of concerns over problem gambling, crime and family breakdown. After opposition from churches, charities and doctors, Andy Burnham finally killed off the scheme to build a Las Vegas-style gambling palace.At last Labour owns up to casino fears over gambling, crime and family breakdown (Evening Standard)
Affiliates are being offered a huge 50% commission on all online sales, which will provide many internet entrepreneurs with a great new opportunity to profit from sales of this unique betting system.Top Selling Betting System Launches Affiliate Scheme (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Poker Group’s Lobbying Raises Online Law (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Feb
26
Poker and fun - still in the news! Read about it below.
The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation.Poker group’s lobbying raises online law (AP via Yahoo! News)
victory at Commerce Casino s Los Angeles Poker Classic.Antonio Esfandiari celebrating his $1.4 million World Poker Tour .??victory at Commerce Casino s Los Angeles Poker … (InfoBolsa)
Much of the poker that you see on television involves big stacks and big bets. But those hands are only a small percentage of the thousands of pots played in a tournament.POKER: The small pots add up to big pay (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation. The group, which says it represents 800,000 poker enthusiasts nationwide, lobbied on a bill that would exempt poker from a law that restricts online gambling, and for legislation that would regulate the Internet gaming industry, according to a disclosure form posted online Feb. 15 …Poker Group’s Lobbying Raises Online Law (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
No matter how many people are playing “Halo” or “Madden” at any given moment, you can bet that many more are playing solitaire, poker or Uno. And not with a $5 deck of cards — they’re using the awesome processing power of computers to play the games their grandparents loved.“Culdcept Saga,” “Poker Smash” bring something extra to card games (Everett Herald)
The Poker Players Alliance spent $900,000 in 2007 to lobby the federal government on online- gambling legislation. The group, which says it represents 800,000 poker enthusiasts nationwide, lobbied on a bill that would exempt poker from a law that…Poker Group’s Lobbying Raises Online Law (San Francisco Chronicle)
City Council to debate residency requirement (Lowell Sun)
Feb
25
Casinos and betting - still in the headlines! Look at the below.
Although it has opposition in Frankfort, the recent proposal by Gov. Steve Beshear to allow as many as a dozen casinos throughout the state is gaining approval from area voters.Ky. casinos gain acceptance (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
SkyCity Entertainment Group believes it can smooth out the recent peaks and troughs in its financial performance caused by the high-rolling gambling activities of VIP guests at its casinos.Big-spending visitors boost SkyCity (Stuff)
ALM’s Strategic Research Institute brings added momentum to US Casinos with the 2nd Annual Business of Gaming Conference. After unrivaled success in its first iteration, the event is scheduled to take place on March 27-28, 2008 at the world-class casino, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.ALM’s 2nd Annual Business of Gaming Conference Will Bring Added Momentum to US Casinos! (Centre Daily Times)
Three years ago, Nevada’s tourism commission created a syndicated television program called “Nevada Passage,” featuring two-person teams competing in bicycle races, kayaking, jet skiing, rock climbing and other outdoor events.‘Nevada Passage’ spotlights state beyond the casinos (USA Today)
Two years ago, Gov. Corzine championed a proposal to raise the sales tax and then proceeded to shut down state parks, Atlantic City casinos, and state offices for a week during a budget showdown with the Legislature.Corzine’s budget fix: Big stakes, tough odds (The Philadelphia Inquirer)