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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 174G2E a hit despite uncertain economy18 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Although you might think a trade show dedicated to the gaming industry might not be the most well-attended event after three years of recession, organizers of this year's Global Gaming Expo, G2E, would beg to differ.
Held Oct. 3-6 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the world's ... (read more)
WSOP final table to be shown "almost live"17 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Every hand of the World Series of Poker’s Main Event final table will be shown on television in a modified live format. The final table of nine players in the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em World Championship will revise its format to accommodate the expanded television coverage by ESPN. ... (read more)
NBC axes National Heads-Up Poker Championship14 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The National Heads-Up Poker Championship has become a casualty of the government’s crackdown on Internet Poker. NBC confirmed the event, held at Caesars Palace in the spring, is not on the television network’s weekend sports calendar for next year. The poker blog, Wicked Chops, first reported the cancellation Thursday. ... (read more)
Massachusetts gambling bill takes major step forward14 October 2011
BOSTON, Massachusetts -- The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday approved a gaming bill that could lead to three Las Vegas-style casinos in that state.
The bill passed by a 24-14 vote in the Senate. It authorizes three full-scale casinos with slot machines and table games and one slot machine-only casino. ... (read more)
Nevada regulators approve more WSOP prop bets13 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- During Super Bowl week, Nevada sports books post hundreds of proposition bets on the professional football championship. The wagers add to the game's overall betting total, which hit $87.4 million this year. There is only so much you can do, however, with the world's most famous poker game. ... (read more)
Nevada gaming revenues drop 6.1 percent in August12 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Take baccarat out of the picture and August would have been a pretty good month for Strip casinos.
Wagers on the game by high-end Strip customers declined almost 59 percent from a year ago, sending the casinos' baccarat take down by almost 41 percent.
The result?
Strip ... (read more)
Games with thrilling new twists shine at G2E10 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Global Gaming Expo's trade show in Las Vegas last week seemed more like Disneyland than Bellagio. The technology available to slot machine manufacturers has allowed developers and designers to create games that are a combination of amusement park rides and gambling devices. ... (read more)
MGM CEO sees future in Asia, Internet7 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- MGM Resorts International may be one of the Strip's dominant casino operators, but the company's future growth is tied to two areas -- Asia and the Internet. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren told an audience at the Global Gaming Expo on Wednesday that the company is prepared to expand in both markets. ... (read more)
Nevada casino launches free play poker site6 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The South Point Hotel Casino and Spa launched a free play Internet poker website Wednesday, but owner Michael Gaughan hopes it's just a beginning. Gaughan announced the website at a news conference at the Global Gaming Expo. People who wish to sign up can access the site at southpointcasino.com. ... (read more)
Casinos reluctant to replace older slot machines6 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- If Patti Hart felt singled out, she didn't show it.
The chief executive officer of slot machine giant International Game Technology had to endure a couple of body blows from her fellow panelists during a Global Gaming Expo round-table discussion Wednesday by female executives on the state of the industry and the economy. ... (read more)
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