Casino News
Model wins EPT event
Posted on Thu May 06 09:37:00 BST 2010 at Thu May 06 09:37:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A model who has studied at university level to complete a degree in Astrophysics has managed to win a major prize in poker. Liv Boeree won a £1,000,000 prize in a European poker tournament, which saw her beat 1,000 other players to take first place....
WPT event to be filmed
Posted on Thu May 06 09:35:00 BST 2010 at Thu May 06 09:35:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The World Series of Poker Tour which has taken in many cities and states across the globe is now due to stop in France, and the main event in the France leg is to be televised. The event has a buy-in cost of €10,000 Euros and is widely considered to...
Poker run to get to record books
Posted on Wed May 05 10:30:00 BST 2010 at Wed May 05 10:30:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
An effort to get into the Guinness Book of Records has led to a fire-fighter organising a huge poker run in New Hampshire, with a large turnout expected. Don Kraemer is hoping that the weather will be good on the run’s expected date of May 1st, but ...
Kansas lottery to consider new casino
Posted on Wed May 05 10:31:00 BST 2010 at Wed May 05 10:31:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The Kansas Lottery Commission is to meet to discuss a possible new casino build within the state boundaries. The new casino is expected to be built south of Wichita, and the facility would be state owned, with a profit sharing plan in place between ...
Wynn forges ahead in Macau
Posted on Tue May 04 13:11:00 BST 2010 at Tue May 04 13:11:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Steve Wynn, millionaire investor in real estate, has made a tangible move into Macau with an extension of a Wynn casino in the area. He has opened up a boutique hotel as an extension of his Wynn Macau property, which means that he now has a $600 mil...
Canadian firm to invest in Vietnam
Posted on Tue May 04 13:10:00 BST 2010 at Tue May 04 13:10:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
An investment team based in Vancouver has taken the relatively unusual step of making plans to open up a new casino resort in the country of Vietnam. The new resort complex will be called the Ho Tram Strip, in recognition of other ‘strips’ such as t...
Live roulette show to come to ITV
Posted on Fri Apr 30 12:27:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 30 12:27:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A popular game show that has participants playing roulette games in real time as its main feature is to be shown as part of ITV’s programming. Roulette Nation has already enjoyed considerable success on satellite channels, and is now going to be sho...
Casino stocks on rise for some
Posted on Fri Apr 30 12:25:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 30 12:25:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Stocks for some of the world’s major casino organisations are showing signs of becoming very healthy, with a great amount of growth for the year to date. Las Vegas Sands Corp has proven to be particularly resilient in the face of the recession. The...
New HeadsUp poker show
Posted on Thu Apr 29 13:25:00 BST 2010 at Thu Apr 29 13:25:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
HeadsUp Entertainment has announced that they plan to create and broadcast a poker reality TV series for television, which will contain between 12-16 contestants. It is expected that casting calls will screen thousands of contestants, with the lucky...
Casino charity benefits children
Posted on Wed Apr 28 13:47:00 BST 2010 at Wed Apr 28 13:47:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A toy library in New Zealand’s Queenstown has become a beneficiary of $4000 from a trust that uses profits from a casino to give to good causes. Queenstown’s Wakatipu Toy Library has received the gift, and it has been used to buy new toys and books,...
Murray wins at APAT
Posted on Wed Apr 28 13:50:00 BST 2010 at Wed Apr 28 13:50:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
APAT’s latest leg of its UK Poker Championship has finished in London; won by John Murray who takes away £3,500 in prize money. Murray, from Portsmouth, endured a challenging final battle with the runner-up Don Roberts. As well as the prize money t...
iPad could revolutionise online gambling
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:47:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:47:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The iPad is currently one of the most successful product launches in the world of technology, with many industry analysts and customers enjoying the sleek looks and practical interface. Already, hundreds of applications – or ‘apps’ – are being produ...
Icelandic ash doesn’t stop poker
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:42:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:42:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The recent bad news as regards Icelandic volcanic ash, which has crippled air travel throughout northern Europe, has not stopped one major land based poker tournament from going ahead in the region. The European Poker Tour has just started a leg in ...
Native American tribe second biggest employers
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:51:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:51:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A Native American tribe in Northern Idaho has emerged as one of the area’s biggest employers, with many of the state’s workers finding gainful employment within its casino operations. The Coeur d’Alene tribe employed nearly 17,000 workers last year,...
MicahJ having great year
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:48:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:48:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
MicahJ, believed to be Micah Smith (23) from Florida, is an up and coming online poker professional. His recent form has seen him turn over a large amount since the start of 2010 - a very positive start to the year. His current bankroll, derived fr...
Nevada doing well in first quarter
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:54:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:54:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
There have been promising signs as regards profits at land based casinos in one of the most famous gambling spots in the world, Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has said that the total amount of gaming revenue saw a rise in February of this y...
DeLeo moves bill through
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:45:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:45:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The Massachusetts casino bill has passed the crucial first stage, and now looks to be going to the Senate for further validation. The bill, which was raised by speaker Robert DeLeo, proposes two new casino facilities in the state, and will potentiall...
Penn National changes Charles Town
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:56:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:56:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Penn National Gaming Inc has decided to rename its Charles Town casino complex in the near future, as part of its revamp of the site. The name change will occur in July of this year, to coincide with new developments in the business unit, which is e...
Celebrity poker to benefit charity
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:44:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:44:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A host of celebrity poker legends have joined up with an exclusive charity foundation to put together a fundraising poker game, one which has prizes that are a little out of the ordinary. The X Prize Fundraiser will be held in an exclusive location,...
Shannon Elizabeth to join Team Lebanon
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:57:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:57:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Shannon Elizabeth, pin-up and actress, is set to join Team Lebanon for the World Team Poker Event that is coming soon. Elizabeth, who is famous for her roles in movies such as American Pie and Twelve Ghosts, is of Lebanese descent, and hence can joi...
Celebrities turn out for poker charity tournament
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:40:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:40:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A celebrity dominated ‘warm-up’ event for future charity poker tournaments has taken place in a casino in Leeds in the United Kingdom. With many stars from screen and sports, the tournament was organised by one of the main actors in a popular UK soa...
Wynn not to invest in Pennsylvania
Posted on Fri Apr 23 09:59:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 23 09:59:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Steve Wynn, the millionaire investor who has made a fortune in buying out casinos and other businesses, has pulled out of a major deal in Pennsylvania. The Foxwoods Casino in Pennsylvania was to be the latest in a long line of casino investments mad...
Poker run to help veterans
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:58:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:58:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
A poker run that is due to take place later this week will be utilised as a vehicle to help veterans. A Cape Coral organisation will benefit from proceeds from the event, and use the revenue to help provide food and clothing as well as other essenti...
Isildur1 pulls out of tournament
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:41:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:41:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Isildur1, one of the most mysterious and celebrated online poker players in the world, has pulled out of a major tournament. His actions are generally being viewed as highly mysterious, especially since he himself contacted the tournament’s organise...
Pennsylvania grants more licenses
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:47:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:47:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The state of Pennsylvania has approved more gaming and casino opportunities within its boundaries, increasing the level of gambling activity once again. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has granted more licenses this week to casinos, bringing th...
French legalise online gambling
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:31:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:31:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The French Parliament has made a landmark decision, and has made the way clear for legalised and regulated online poker in the country. This has made the country the latest in a line of states that have considered options as regards taxing of online ...
Go Daddy to sponsor NBC event
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:32:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:32:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Go Daddy, the domain name registry giant, has recently announced it will be sponsoring an NBC poker championship. The Heads Up Poker Championship will now enjoy the backing of the largest domain name registry in the world. The tournament is expecte...
French gaming channel to launch
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:19:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:19:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
French poker fans will soon be able to catch up with the latest news and information about their favourite pastime on their televisions. The Poker Channel France is due to start broadcasting in the country shortly, and will feature 24 hour French la...
Sanxis wins Estrellas
Posted on Fri Apr 16 10:15:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 10:15:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
The inaugural Estrellas Poker event saw a considerably large field of 260 players enter, and the tournament has just wound up in Malaga, Spain. A player called Vedast Sanxis won the event, which saw players from over 20 different countries travelling...
Frank’s bill to be heard
Posted on Fri Apr 16 09:59:00 BST 2010 at Fri Apr 16 09:59:00 BST 2010 by Carl Barnett
Barney Frank has been campaigning for some time to allow for more constructive regulation of online gambling, and he has produced a bill that will, if successfully introduced, allow for the online gambling community to move towards legalisation. On A...
DeLeo ignites debate over gambling
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:00:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:00:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
In Boston, Massachusetts, House Speaker Robert DeLeo has shocked and puzzled many of his colleagues and peers with his plans for gambling in the area His proposal states that he would recommend two resort casinos as well as a number of slot machines...
Kentucky looks at racing options again
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:32:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:32:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
In Kentucky, a Republican senator has made a last ditch attempt to breathe new life into a sports betting industry that is on the decline. Racing fans, both laypeople and politicians, have had a frustrating time in recent months, but the senator feel...
Pham wins at Black Belt Poker
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:34:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:34:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
The Black Belt Poker London Live event produced a strong line up this weekend, with some players arriving in London from all over the world, as well as from strong backgrounds, including players more famous for taking part in the World Series of Poke...
Isildur1 loses nearly $2 million
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:37:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:37:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
World famous online poker player Isildur1 has just recently suffered a considerable loss in an online poker spree. The renowned poker player managed to lose nearly $2 million in one day’s play, a huge loss that meant he lost heavily against some of ...
Paul Vogel wins at Atlantic City
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:44:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:44:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
A father of five won a major poker tournament at Caesers Atlantic City, winning a cash prize totalling over $61,000. Paul Vogel is 42, and is an Information Systems Manager from Merrick New York. The No Limit Hold’Em Tournament at Caesers Atlanti...
Icahn injects life into Tropicana
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:46:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:46:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Billionaire Carl Icahn has bought the Tropicana casino and has plans to make it a successful venue for gambling in the United States. Icahn has made it clear that he wishes to improve the quality of both the gambling and entertainment at the resort...
Could Carl do it online?
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:47:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:47:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Carl Icahn has just bought the Tropicana resort in Atlantic City, and already he’s making plans to turn it into a bit of a major concern. The resort has had some bad times recently as regards the quality of what goes on behind its doors. But Icahn is...
DeLeo states his case
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:48:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:48:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Robert DeLeo, house Speaker at Boston, continues to articulate his defence for the proposal he has made involving racetracks and the siting of casinos. DeLeo is currently wielding a bill that would expand upon the gambling options at four racetrack...
ESPN count out poker’s best players
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:49:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:49:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
ESPN.com has launched their latest rankings table for the world of online poker, with some by now familiar names dominating the top of the leader board. The rankings that ESPN issue do not focus just upon the biggest winnings players receive, inste...
Argentinean takes major Latin event title
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:51:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:51:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
The Argentinean player Jose ‘Nacho’ Barbero has just become the first Team poker Stars Pro player to win a Latin American Poker Tour event. The Punta Del Este is a prestigious event on the poker calendar, and Barbero took first place. The tournament ...
Tribe and lawmakers clash over casino
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:52:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:52:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
A dispute between an Arizona city and an Indian tribe that plans to develop a casino close to it has reached the courts, with some strong feeling and controversy attached. The Tohono O’ odham tribe plans to build on unincorporated land near the city ...
Kehl think they have development in sight
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:55:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:55:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Investors are looking for funds for a major casino development in Lion County, Iowa. Developers of a proposed country club and casino development have made a pitch at a country club in Sioux City. The team who are developing the complex have tried to...
New proposal to regulate online advertising
Posted on Tue Mar 23 15:42:00 GMT 2010 at Tue Mar 23 15:42:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
New laws could come into effect soon in the UK that would regulate the amount and nature of advertising that is present on social networking sites. Online gambling advertisers would be affected by the proposed new regulations, which would closely mon...
Casino could be 14 miles from the White House
Posted on Thu Mar 18 08:59:00 GMT 2010 at Thu Mar 18 08:59:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Prince George’s county in Maryland could soon be having its first casino. The casino would offer standard gambling table games, including poker and Blackjack. The proposed casino is being pushed by the state Senate president, Thomas V Mike Miller J...
Delaware to consider gambling expansion
Posted on Thu Mar 18 09:00:00 GMT 2010 at Thu Mar 18 09:00:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Delaware is expecting a sea change in the next few weeks as regards the gambling situation within the state. The House Majority Leader has speculated that there may well be a vote on whether or not the state will witness expansion of gambling, with ...
Macau may slow down the casinos
Posted on Thu Mar 18 09:03:00 GMT 2010 at Thu Mar 18 09:03:00 GMT 2010 by Carl Barnett
Macau is well known as a hotspot for gambling at the moment, with many pundits and commentators comparing it to Las Vegas in its heyday. However, although it is enjoying large success, there is a small possibility that lawmakers may well consider sl...
