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News analysis: Presidential politics could affect New Jersey's online gambling legislation11 January 2011 New Jersey made history Monday when its legislature became the first American legislative body to approve licensed and regulated online gambling in the United States. If Gov. Chris Christie signs the bill into law, New Jersey will become the first state to license and regulate online gambling in the U.S.
Christie has 45 days to either sign the bill into law or veto it...read moreHow does the casino get its edge on the bets you make?11 January 2011 Most folks you might ask, civilians you encounter in the real world as well as solid citizens you meet in the casino, think the bosses get their edge by winning more bets than they lose. Astute players can readily identify propositions they have a greater chance to win than lose, however...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() Shuffle Master board member resigns11 January 2011 LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Shuffle Master Gaming's former Interim Chief Executive Officer Phillip Peckman resigned his seat on the company's board of directors last week.
Peckman had been a member of the Las Vegas-based company's board June 2007, including serving as interim chairman...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() Gaming industry criticizes "60 Minutes" report11 January 2011 LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Gaming industry proponents on Monday poked holes in a report by the CBS news program "60 Minutes" that claimed high-tech slot machines create problem gamblers while cash-strapped states prey on those individuals to provide the gambling revenues needed to close budget deficits.The segment, titled "Slot Machines: The Big Gamble," aired Sunday night...read moreDo you know when to quit a casino session?10 January 2011 Casino aficionados routinely accept risks on series of adverse wagers they wouldn't consider as isolated bets. The casino and isolated cases differ in that the former involve cumulative effects players think can be profitable if they know when to quit...read moreNew Jersey Legislature approves online gambling bill10 January 2011 The New Jersey Assembly voted 63-11 to allow Atlantic City casino operators to offer online gambling to New Jersey residents. The bill, passed the New Jersey Senate 29-5 in November, and is headed to the Gov. Chris Christie's desk for his signature...read moreVin's 2011 gambling to-do list10 January 2011 2010 was a great year for my gambling to-do list. I visited and stayed at Aria (Las Vegas), Foxwoods (Connecticut) and Mohegan Sun (Connecticut) for the first time. I played poker outdoors in a bar overlooking the Danube in Budapest and in a poker tournament in a Prague card room...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() Analysts say Pinnacle Entertainment poised for solid year10 January 2011 LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Pinnacle Entertainment collected its share of headlines in 2010.
Wall Street believes the Las Vegas-based regional casino operator will cultivate investor interest again in 2011.
Several analysts made Pinnacle their top stock pick this year...read moreDeal Me In: A New Year's brush-up on some fine points7 January 2011 Dear Mark: I normally play a nickel or a quarter on video keno. It seems players who play for a larger amount like a dollar on the same machine always seem to hit big. Does the denomination of money make a difference or is it the selection of numbers that affects winning? I am still trying to figure this game out! Lori M.To the second portion of your question, Lori, "Does the selection of numbers affect winning?" the answer is YES as to the number of spots played, but NO as to which number will appear.Video keno operates using microprocessor technology and randomized sequencing...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() Nevada casinos opposing new fee plans7 January 2011 LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A renewed interest in having Nevada's casino industry pay for regulating and enforcing state gaming laws is being met with the same reaction witnessed nearly a year ago.
There isn't much support for a proposal that would raise $28.7 million annually through additional fees.
"This is in effect a different way to create a new tax on the gaming industry," said Alan Feldman, senior vice president of public affairs for MGM Resorts International...read more |
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