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Full Tilt Poker traffic now routed through Kahnawake Mohawk Territory

One day after its license to operate an online poker room was suspended by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, rumors are swirling that Full Tilt Poker may be looking to obtain a license from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) to resume games.While the IP address for www.fulltiltpoker.com is still located in Ireland, a trace route for the IP address shows that traffic is routed through the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory...read more

Alderney suspends Full Tilt Poker's license

The future of Full Tilt Poker appears to be in doubt this morning, as the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has issued an order for Full Tilt to suspend all operations immediately."The decision to suspend these licenses follows a special investigation prompted by the indictments unsealed by US Attorney General's Office in the Southern District of New York on 15 April 2011, during which grounds were found to indicate that these licensees and their business associates were operating contrary to Alderney legislation," reads a press release from the AGCC...read more

Top-10 Nolan Dalla WSOP write-ups

Some media outlets that cover gambling — and specifically poker — spend the entire months of June and July camped out in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, reporting on the World Series of Poker.The tournament series is the ultimate grind, as action runs from noon until 3-4 a.m...read more

Heard it on the River: Flooding hurts Mississippi casinos

The water and mud that flooded casino jurisdictions up and down the Mississippi River in April failed to wash away the buildings but did swallow up revenue leaving behind a 60 per cent drop for May compared with the number last year for Riverfront operations, according to the state department of revenue. Some 17 casinos from Tunica down to Natchez started to shut their doors last April and during the closure period they collected only $41 million in May compared with $107.8 million a year ago and $101.8 in April this year. It was a bad hit worsened by the bad economy and credit to the casinos that mustered their forces as soon as they had access to their buildings and re-opened a lot quicker than anticipated...read more

Juanda riding high at WSOP

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- When John Juanda denied Phil Hellmuth an unprecedented 12th World Series of Poker championship bracelet in the Deuce-to-Seven Lowball event, about a third of the audience for the heads-up match was solidly in Juanda's corner...read more

Moody's upgrades Las Vegas Sands rating

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Moody's Investors Service on Friday revised Las Vegas Sands Corp's rating outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its Ba3 corporate rating. The revision reflects greater confidence that Las Vegas Sands will be able to reduce its debt ratio, which is required for a one-notch ratings upgrade. "Las Vegas Sands would also need to adhere to a conservative long-term financial policy in order to achieve a Ba2 corporate family rating," said Keith Foley, a Moody's senior vice president. The positive outlook also incorporates Moody's favorable view of Las Vegas Sands refinancing...read more

Match play promotions are better than you may think

Make believe your friendly neighborhood casino wants to boost its minibaccarat action. So the joint sends you and some other specially-selected solid citizens $100 in “match play” coupons. The coupons are good only for $10 or higher bets on Player at minibaccarat. In case you’re foggy about the fine points, match play is funny money the casino gives you to bet along with equal face value of your own wampum...read more

Deal Me In: Hot news on roulette voodoo

Dear Mark: I enjoyed your response to a question column roulette wheel bias. I was wondering if an experienced roulette dealer could make the ball land where he or she pleases? Josh G.What you’re asking, Josh, is whether a dealer can deliberately target and pocket a particular number when the wheel is spinning east, the ball west, with frets impeding a descending bouncing ball as it finds its way to a particular pocket...read more

Wynn, Adelson smooth over contentious relationship

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Hostilities have subsided somewhat between two warring factions.Not basketball fans and LeBron James.Steve Wynn and Sheldon Adelson have buried their animosity after years of open antagonism. In recent weeks, they have publicly said nice things about each other and their respective casino companies.But let's not get ahead of ourselves...read more

Top-10 games that should be played at the WSOP

When I heard that Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was recently spotted at the World Series of Poker, it reminded me that there have been a smattering of NBA players who have jumped into poker tournaments in the past. But there's never been a stampede.To be honest, it's surprising there haven't been more...read more