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Poker is Big in Florida

May 19th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

If there’s any doubt to Florida’s rapid rise to poker prominence, the World Poker Tour has totally trashed it away. The world renowned poker tournament has recently inked a tie-up deal with the Jacksonville Greyhound Racing and Poker for the WPT’s Season X and with the tremendous success of the tourney’s Season IX Seminole Hard Rock Showdown, the Sunshine State really looks serious in grabbing the poker world’s limelight.

The Sahara Checks Out

May 18th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Mention the name of the Sahara Hotel & Casino and a reel of images flashes across your mind. Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Connie Francis, Bill Cosby, Ann-Margret, Don Rickles, Bobby Darin, and a whole cast of celebrities whose names are as much a part of the casino-hotel as its famed onion-dome minaret.

Saipan Casino Issue Continues

May 17th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

“The Senate can do whatever they want.” Rep. Stanley Torres (Ind-Saipan) welcomed yesterday the threat of Senate President Paul Manglona (Ind-Rota) to challenge his (Torres) authored local bill which pertained to the legalization of casino gambling in Saipan.

Galaxy Macau Opens Its Doors

May 17th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Macau, the only location in the People’s Republic of China where gambling is legal, is witnessing a frenzy of construction of casino-resorts to bolster the position of the SRA as the world’s premier gambling destination.

Future of Racinos Remain Hazy

May 16th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

A bill that could help alleviate the state’s budget deficit problems took its flight Thursday. And it seemed it would be in for a rougher and hostile sky than expected.

Ohio Taps Consultants to Increase Gaming Revenues

May 16th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The gambling industry and its casinos are a major focus of state governments seeking to find ways and means to raise funds during the budget deficit crisis.

Deadwood seeks changes

May 15th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Sensing the threat of losing its ground against video lottery establishments, people behind the Deadwood Gaming Association are poised to resort to some law modifications in order to keep in step.

Budget Deficit, Politics Hamper Education Programs and Tigua Casino

May 15th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

State budget deficits, legislative logjams and time are taking their toll on El Paso, the 6th largest city in Texas. The state’s legislative session closes down in about two weeks leaving everything from infrastructure and programs for education, to gambling casinos operated by the native Tigua population in limbo, with no hope for a solution in sight.

Casinos Eyed to Enhance Nassau County Finances

May 14th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Like most other cities and states currently experiencing severe financial woes, Nassau County—formerly considered as one of the richest counties in New York—believes that a “world-class sports-entertainment destination center”, which includes a casino, can be a reliable and effective source of revenue.

Detroit Casinos Displeased Over Moves for Tax Increase

May 14th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Casinos in Detroit expressed collective disappointment over the city mayor’s plans to raise gambling taxes from 10.9 percent to about three percent for each year.