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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 36  'In-running' football betting arrives in Las Vegas4 September 2009
Lou D'Amico has been involved in the sportsbook business in Las Vegas for the last 35 years so it's safe to say that he's seen it all. But even a guy with the veteran status of D'Amico has had an extra hop in his step this week, thanks to the new "In-Running" sports betting product that will be available for the 2009 NFL season at The Venetian, Palazzo and the M Resort Spa Casino. ... (read more)
Top-10 ideas to spice up your fantasy football season31 August 2009
As you read this, more than 27 million Americans are gearing up for their 2009 fantasy football draft.
That's right, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population will be entered in some sort of a fantasy league this football season. In addition, the average ... (read more)
Delaware sports betting will be limited to NFL parlays31 August 2009
The only legal sports betting to take place in the state of Delaware this fall will be on NFL games and the only type of wager available to bettors will be parlays.
That's what the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ultimately decided on Monday in a 23-page opinion that said the state can "institute ... (read more)
Delaware racinos still plan on offering sports betting26 August 2009
After further review, it appears you will indeed be able to place a bet in the state of Delaware on your favorite NFL team this football season.
Despite Monday's federal appeals court ruling that said the state's plan to offer single-game wagering would violate a federal ban on sports betting, Delaware's ... (read more)
Tiger's collapse proves costly for Paddy Power20 August 2009
The frustration on the face of Tiger Woods during his shocking defeat in the PGA Championship Sunday afternoon was nothing compared to the exasperation oozing out of Paddy Power.
In fact, Mr. Paddy Power, the director of communications for the Irish bookmaking operation that bears his name, was so ... (read more)
Top-10 Female Characters from Gambling Movies17 August 2009
When we presented our Top-10 Most Memorable Gambling-Movie Characters last week, there was something missing: a woman. In fact, if we increased that list to a Top 25 I'm not even sure a female would have cracked the list.
But that doesn't mean there haven't been some actresses who have been at their best in gambling movies. ... (read more)
Top-10 most memorable gambling-movie characters10 August 2009
It's only been in theaters for about two months, but something tells me that "The Hangover" is going to live in the memories of Las Vegas fans for years to come. "The Hangover" – a story about a bachelor party gone bad in Sin City – enjoyed the third-best opening for an R-rated comedy back in June and if ... (read more)
Top-10 tips to hosting a successful home poker game3 August 2009
In an age where poker on TV and the term "poker celebrity" are the norm, it's easy to forget how we got to where we are today when it comes to the game. While there is actually an entire generation out there that got its start in poker via the Internet, there are even more people that learned how to play the game the old fashioned way – at a home game. ... (read more)
Top-10 milestones reached and records broken at the 2009 WSOP13 July 2009
Much of the talk surrounding the 2009 World Series of Poker before it began was about the economy and how it might affect purses and field sizes. Predictions of doom were coming from all angles and it was difficult to argue with the naysayers. Just how many people out there in this economic climate are ... (read more)
Top-10 changes we'd make to the WSOP6 July 2009
LAS VEGAS – The changes that have been made to the World Series of Poker since Harrah's took over the brand in 2004 have not only been numerous, but they have been quite effective. Participation in the event has increased by more than 300% in the last five years, going from 13,036 player registrations in 2004 to 58,720 last year, which was an all-time high. ... (read more)
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