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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 10  Penny Slots: Small But Mighty Revenue Generators22 July 2009
The term "penny slots" is a misnomer. The machines should correctly be classified as dollar games that can be played in units of one cent.
That's the only conclusion to be drawn, given the fact that the multi-line/multi-coin play action of penny games translates into dollars per spin for a ... (read more)
All-New Experience Awaits Guests at Empress15 July 2009
When Empress Casino Joliet returns to action on June 25 for the first time since the March 20 fire that destroyed the pavilion but left the barge undamaged, guests will be greeted by a casino destination that has been totally transformed.
Not only has the casino been refurbished, ... (read more)
Legal Betting on Sports Is a Longshot8 July 2009
In spite of the talk among gaming and sports enthusiasts that surfaces every now and then, the possibility of legalized betting on college and professional games at some point in the future is a real long shot.
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 banned sports betting in the United States. ... (read more)
Banking on the Success of Electronic Baccarat1 July 2009
International Game Technology, one of the world's leading slot machine developers and manufacturers, is betting that the time is right for gaming enthusiasts to start becoming comfortable with electronic table games.
The company is starting to aggressively market what it calls its ... (read more)
Video Poker Maverick Is a Man on a Mission24 June 2009
Arizona resident and self-styled video poker maverick Rob Singer is out to prove that video poker machines do not play as randomly as the manufacturers of the games claim they do.
His independent research is being ridiculed by the mainstream of video poker authorities who base ... (read more)
Side Bets Are a Side Show That Won't Go Away17 June 2009
The one table game that has the most side bets associated with it is blackjack. It seems as if inventors and gaming companies are always coming up with new, gimmicky ideas about how to relieve players of their money.
The reason for this is simple. Blackjack just happens to be the ... (read more)
ESPN Shuffles the Deck for World Series of Poker Coverage10 June 2009
The World Series of Poker, which starts May 26 and runs through July 15 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, is a staple of the programming on ESPN.
Even though last year's coverage of the final table for the main event earned a sports Emmy nomination for the network's ... (read more)
World Series of Poker Deals Some New Attractions3 June 2009
The 40th annual World Series of Poker, which gets underway in Las Vegas on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, is the gaming industry's grandest spectacle.
This year, in addition to the headline World Championship No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament, there are two new events ... (read more)
IT Puts New Spin on Slots, Keno and Video Poker27 May 2009
Incredible Technologies, maker of Golden Tee Golf and other popular arcade games, is expanding into the electronic gaming device sector with some very innovative products. Here's a look at what the Arlington Heights, Illinois based company will be bringing to casinos by the end of the year:
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Smoking Ban May Not Be All That Ails Illinois Casinos20 May 2009
Tom Swoik, executive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, points to the public smoking ban that went into effect on January 1, 2008 as the primary reason for the dramatic drop in casino revenue in the state over the past 15 months.
Whereas the four Chicago area ... (read more)
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