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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 12  Reservations About "Pay to Play" Blackjack4 March 2009
Reservation Blackjack, a casino exclusive in the Chicago area at Hollywood Casino in Aurora for the past two years, will be coming to Empress Casino in Joliet starting March 1.
Whether or not that's good news or bad news depends upon your perspective about the game and just how ... (read more)
Get Ready for the 40th Annual World Series of Poker25 February 2009
As major league baseball players prepare to report to spring training, so will poker players begin preparation for the 40th annual World Series of Poker, which will be held from May 26 through July 15 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
There will be 57 coveted gold ... (read more)
Standing Your Ground on a 3-Card 16 at Blackjack18 February 2009
Blackjack players are the most studious of all casino-goers, simply because the odds of playing their game of choice are in a constant state of fluctuation depending upon the cards that have been dealt and the cards remaining in the shoe.
Here's a reader question that addresses the ... (read more)
Blue Chip Moves "All In" with 130-Million Expansion11 February 2009
Blue Chip Casino Hotel has given Chicago area gaming fans and Midwest residents seeking an adventurous getaway good reason to go that extra mile to Michigan City, Indiana by creating a $130-million expansion that has converted the property into a bona fide regional entertainment destination.
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Casinos Respond to Tough Economic Gaming Climate4 February 2009
They're never going to hold a "tag day" for casinos, even in today's battered economy. Sure, the revenues are down for many properties across the country. But it doesn't mean they're not making money; they're just making less than they did when times were good.
Response from the ... (read more)
Sorry, High Rollers, This Table Is Reserved21 January 2009
When Hollywood Casino in Aurora introduced a gaming innovation called "reservation blackjack" in March of 2007, serious players were insulted at the thought of having to pay $20 per hour for the privilege of playing at a $5 minimum table.
But high rollers and students of the game were not the ... (read more)
Poker's Place in Sports World Well Deserved14 January 2009
Is poker a game or a sport? Even television is confused. The World Series of Poker is a widely viewed component of ESPN programming, yet High Stakes Poker and the World Poker Tour can be seen on GSN, a.k.a. The Network for Games.
The definition of sports competition implies physical dexterity, which would exclude poker players. ... (read more)
Slot Floor Dynamics Require an Expert's Touch7 January 2009
Managing a casino's slot machine inventory is a little like running a major league baseball team: you can never stand still.
Just ask Philippe Khouri, vice president of operations at Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel. Even though his responsibilities are expanded in his present ... (read more)
New Slot Machine Brings Gamers Closer Together31 December 2008
Playing the slots at adjacent machines is the closest that couples and friends can get to one another during a casino "night out". Other than that, it's pretty much a case of going your own way and setting a time and place to meet.
Bally Technologies wants to change all that. ... (read more)
IGT Wows Crowd at Global Gaming Expo24 December 2008
International Game Technology (IGT), the world's largest slot machine maker and developer, never fails to disappoint attendees of the Global Gaming Expo, which was held last month in Las Vegas.
The sheer magnitude of the company's display is one thing, but the new products and technologies it unveils ... (read more)
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