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I. Nelson Rose Gaming Guru - Page 17  Switching Sides2 October 2004
Every serious gambler has wondered at some time or other what it would be like
to be on the other side of the table.
Working in a casino is obviously demanding, but a lot of people do it. So the
pay must be good or, at least, good enough.
And there is the romantic image that has been painted ... (read more)
MasterCard Wins Hollow Victory19 September 2004
MasterCard and Visa recently won a major victory in the Court just below the
U.S. Supreme Court, declaring that they could not be sued for being involved with
Internet gambling. Yet these and other credit card companies, and the banks that issue
the cards, have announced that they are abandoning this extremely lucrative market.
... (read more)
Casinos Coming to Asia11 September 2004
The explosion of legal gaming that is sweeping the world has finally reached Asia.
Most Asian nations have had some form of legal gambling for decades, usually lotteries and racetracks. Some are quite successful. Japan has one of the world's largest lotteries, and nothing comes near the Hong Kong Jockey ... (read more)
Wisconsin's Compacts - Bad Law And Politics2 September 2004
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin has thrown the future of Indian gaming and the fiscal health of the state into doubt.
And it was not entirely the Court's fault.
In a long and carefully drafted opinion, Justice David C. Prosser, writing for a narrow 4 to 3 majority, ruled that Gov. Jim Doyle had ... (read more)
Can Players Take Advantage of Mistakes?23 August 2004
"To err is human. But to really louse it up, it takes a computer."
Anonymous
The explosive proliferation of legal gambling has led to a new problem: What to do about bettors who have taken advantage of operators' mistakes?
The situation has been exacerbated by the increased popularity of automated games and gaming devices. ... (read more)
Supreme Court Tries To End Tribes' Sovereign Immunity9 August 2004
Tribal sovereign immunity is the doctrine that says that a tribe cannot be sued unless Congress acts or the tribe itself consents.
The United States Supreme Court hates tribal sovereign immunity, and has told Congress and other courts to get rid of it. Gaming tribes have become big political players, ... (read more)
Self-Delusions from the Anti's13 June 2004
"The expansion crapped out, went bust and turned up a loser"
Tom Grey, Executive Director
National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics."
Benjamin Disraeli
Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
In fact, to political ... (read more)
Silly Suits31 May 2004
Mr. Brownlow: ...the law supposes that your wife acts under your direction.
Mr. Bumble: If that's what the law supposes, sir, then the law's an ass!
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Lawyers and the Law often get a bum rap.
It's probably unavoidable, given the system of justice we inherited from ... (read more)
Technically Not Slot Machines22 May 2004
The most important developments in the world of gaming devices are not the way the new machines look. Design is important, but it means nothing if you cannot legally operate the game.
Recent corporate mergers and announcements - GTECH's acquisition of Spielo, Alliance's of Sierra Design Group, IGT's ... (read more)
Winning A Jackpot Dispute In Mississippi17 May 2004
By Prof. I. Nelson Rose
Picture this: You put in three dollars into a progressive jackpot slot machine in Biloxi, Mississippi. You pull the handle and the reels spin. Suddenly they stop, with jackpot symbols lined up on the payline. Bells ring and lights flash. The machine freezes, with a scale showing the progressive jackpot is $509,000. ... (read more)
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