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WTO ruling delayed14 December 2007 Reuters is reporting that the WTO ruling on how much Antigua & Barbuda will receive from the U.S. in damages in its ongoing online gambling trade dispute has been delayed.
News of the delay came from a spokeswoman for the U.S. Trade Representative's office...read more![]() Gambling books make a nice gift13 December 2007
Gamblers, whether recreational players or seasoned pros, appreciate a good book that'll save them money, make them money or help them become more knowledgeable. Plus, everyone wants to be a "maven" or an expert, at least just for that party, reunion or at the local pub...read more![]() Stat, Log Book; Casino Guide Fresh, valuable resources6 December 2007
Marc Lawrence's Playbook Stat & Log Workbook (320 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound) and Steve Bourie's 2008 American Casino Guide (496 pages, 5x8 paperbound, $16.95) are two highly-sought after resources because one helps coordinate betting on hoops, the other saves you money with valuable coupons, advice, directions and casino descriptions.
Although a bit late in arriving, The Playbook Basketball Workbook was well worth waiting for...read morePoker legend 'Chip' Reese dies at age 566 December 2007 Poker Hall of Famer David "Chip" Reese, who built a reputation as one of the best cash-game players ever, died at the age of 56 on Tuesday from undetermined causes.
Reese, whose career live tournament winnings reached nearly $3 million, died in his sleep and was found by his son early Tuesday at his Las Vegas home...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() MGM Mirage plans to buy back 20 million shares6 December 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- MGM Mirage said Wednesday it wants to buy back up to 20 million shares of the company's stock, a move analysts said may boost the casino operator's share price.
Investors have been waiting to see how MGM Mirage would use a payment of almost $2.5 billion the company received last month from Dubai World, the investment arm of the Persian Gulf state of Dubai...read moreHighlights from CAC Macau and Farewell Casino City!4 December 2007
Drinks with the boys at CAC Macau
I am back from Macau, and the rumors are true- I am leaving Casino City and joining Everest Affiliates on Wednesday, December 5th as the Property (brand) Marketing Manager. Yes, I will still be in Boston, yes, I will still be attending online gaming conferences, and yes, I will continue to write for your reading pleasure and enjoyment...read moreArticles by Howard Stutz
![]() Palazzo not taking room bookings till after slated opening3 December 2007
The $1.6 billion Palazzo, which had been scheduled to open Dec. 20, is not taking hotel room reservations until Dec. 28.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. officials said Thursday the resort will have a partial opening in late December, but the company is targeting a grand opening event in the middle of January.
During the company's second-quarter earnings release in August, Sands officials said the 3,068-room Palazzo's casino, hotel and restaurants would open on Dec...read moreTop-10 Gambling TV commericals3 December 2007 10.) Foxwoods Resort & Casino - Shuffle Master
This ad will most likely remind you of somebody in your weekly poker game.
9.) Hollywood Park - 'Honey, who's Misty?'
There are two ads in this video that point out the fact that some things don't stay in Vegas...read moreHeard it on the river: A new face on the Mississippi casino map3 December 2007 There's a new face on the Mississippi casino map with a name that spans the decades and on Dec. 8 it will be officially introduced when HARLOW'S CASINO holds is grand opening down in the heart of the Delta at Greenville. This lady is glamorous, just like her namesake, and evokes the glory of the legendary art deco 30s period of Hollywood...read moreGambling and the Law: Casinos on cruise ships, why not airplanes?3 December 2007 First Ryanair plans to expand its in-flight gambling.
As Michael O'Leary told reporters when they announced their intention to add cell phones: "If you want a quiet flight, use another airline. "Ryanair is noisy, full and we are always trying to sell you something."
The discount airliner believes gambling can bring in so much money that it will eventually be able to let everyone fly for free...read more |
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