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Abby Messick Gaming Guru - Page 8  Top 10 reasons to legalize sports betting21 November 2016
Sports betting at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (photo by Tom Lianza)Last month marked the 24th anniversary of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a bill that, according to the American Gaming Association, has done little but increase the number of illegal bets placed since its inception in 1992 and caused many a sports bettor heartache. ... (read more)
Poker pro Phil Ivey loses appeal against Genting Casinos4 November 2016
Phil Ivey disagrees with the ruling of the appeal. Phil Ivey, a 10-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, lost his appeal against Genting Casinos U.K. this week. The appeal concerned whether he cheated by using a technique called edge sorting to win almost $10 million during a game of baccarat. ... (read more)
Pennsylvania online gambling bill passes House vote27 October 2016
After some previous starts and stops, HB 1887 passed by a vote of 110-71 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, which marks a step forward for online gambling and daily fantasy sports regulation in the state. Originally, HB 1887 aimed to reform responsible gaming administration and enforcement policies. ... (read more)
Pennsylvania online gambling ruling remains uncertain19 October 2016
House Gaming Oversight Chairman Rep. John Payne It's been a whirlwind journey for online gambling in Pennsylvania, where a hearing was held today to discuss the fate of the industry. The House Gaming Oversight Committee's hearing on Tuesday morning sought to provide an update on the uncertain status of daily fantasy sports and online gambling. ... (read more)
William Hill, Amaya abandon merger talks18 October 2016
Discussions of a merger between William Hill and Amaya have come to an end. A potential deal looked to be on the horizon on 10 October, when the companies released a joint statement confirming they were in talks for a merger, which would lead to William Hill diversifying its digital and international business and Amaya finally finding a buyer. ... (read more)
Top 10 casinos by number of square feet10 October 2016
They keep telling me that Grand Lisboa is a lotus flower and I keep not listening. (photo by Wikimedia Commons) When you're gaming, do you need room to breathe? Maybe you have a sworn enemy to avoid. Or maybe you ascribe to the old adage "the more the merrier" and look forward to gaming floors packed with players. ... (read more)
Top 10 facts about Caesars Palace in Las Vegas19 September 2016
The 50th anniversary's Fireworks Extravaganza. (photo by Caesars Entertainment)Caesars Palace is a monolith, a longstanding tradition of the Las Vegas Strip and one of its best-known landmarks. The casino is celebrating its 50th anniversary with all the pomp and circumstance you'd expect, with appearances from multiple stars and some heartwarming statements by four "year one" employees. ... (read more)
Top 10 New Jersey online gambling facts12 September 2016
A lack of online gamblers makes it clear that Atlantic City's land-based casinos rule. (photo by Bob Jagendorf)Do you ever wonder about New Jersey? That trailblazing, mythical American land of the truly free (to play online casino games)? How are things faring since the legalization of online gambling? ... (read more)
Top 10 casinos by number of table games29 August 2016
Lotus or artichoke? Just call it the Grand Lisboa (photo by Wikimedia Commons)Table games run the gamut from baccarat to Let It Ride to pai gow all the way to poker and its many variations. "But Casino City!" you cry. "Spoiled for choice, how am I supposed to decide which game to play?" Our reply: what if ... (read more)
Top 10 casinos by number of poker tables22 August 2016
The Venetian (photo by Santcomm)Walk into any casino today, and you'll find all different variations of poker being played. Three Card. Caribbean Stud. Let It Ride. You name it. They have a poker game with a unique twist and tempting bonus bets to go along with it. But old-fashioned poker — where the players are out to beat each other rather than the house — has stood the test of time. ... (read more)
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