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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 19  Hong Kong Puts Race and Sports Books in Winner's Circle10 October 2007
Last month a blockbuster business deal was announced that has the potential to impact betting on horse races as much as a world-wide area of linked machines would impact betting on slots: Live simulcasting and legalization of co-mingled betting on races from the renowned 123-year-old Hong Kong ... (read more)
Empress Joliet Casino celebrates 15 years3 October 2007
Attaining the age of being able to hail the vendor for a cold one on a hot summer's day at the ball park is a traditional rite of passage when turning 21, however these days a first time visit to a casino is becoming just as popular.
People who are celebrating their 21st birthdays ... (read more)
Harrah's Total Rewards Delivers Huge Horseshoe Promotion26 September 2007
The tremendous nationwide scope of the Harrah's gaming empire reaches into every major market and population center, something the company took skilled advantage of to not only perfect the art of cross-marketing among its various properties but also make the brand Total Rewards virtually ... (read more)
Harrah's World Series of Poker Goes International19 September 2007
eries of Poker, which was held in Las Vegas earlier this year, may be history but that doesn't mean the coveted gold bracelets that are awarded to tournament winners have been placed under lock and key until 2008.
For the first time, poker's showcase tournament is going international with the inaugural WSOP Europe set to begin in London, England, Friday, Sept. ... (read more)
Majestic Star Bucks the Odds vs. Fierce Competition12 September 2007
The footprint of the Greater Northwest Indiana gaming market is growing bigger and more formidable with new developments and expansion.
Horseshoe Hammond will open a spacious new $465 million facility next summer; later this year Ameristar Casinos will take over Resorts East ... (read more)
Hold'Em Poker Table Game Different from "Real Thing"5 September 2007
Readers take over the column this week with questions and comments, starting with this one about Texas Hold'em poker:
"What is the difference between the Texas Hold'em in which you play against the dealer versus in a poker room?" - Terry B.
When you play the game in a poker room, you're competing against the other players at your table. ... (read more)
Four Winds Casino Resort Worth of Hype29 August 2007
The pre-opening hype for the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan promised that "the game is about to change". Now that the spectacular property has been up and running for two weeks, Midwest gamblers aren't arguing with that claim.
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. developed ... (read more)
Chicago-Born Bally Technologies Back on Track22 August 2007
Chicago is near and dear to Bally Technologies. It is where the company was founded on January 10, 1932 by the late Raymond T. Maloney, whose first product, the legendary "Ballyhoo" pinball machine, proved a smashing success with a Great Depression-weary nation.
Pinball machines ... (read more)
Surface Computing the Wave of the Future for Gaming15 August 2007
Harrah's Entertainment and International Game Technology (IGT), two gaming industry giants, are among the commercial enterprises Microsoft chairman Bill Gates chose as launch partners to experiment with his company's venture into surface computing, which was unveiled with much fanfare earlier this year.
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These 'Lucky Ladies' Are High Maintenance at Blackjack8 August 2007
Blackjack optional side bets have been around for a long time in various forms, but they are created only to siphon chips from players' stacks by offering the possibility of winning a little or a lot even if your hand doesn't beat the dealer's.
Playing blackjack using the principles of basic strategy is one of the best bets in the casino. ... (read more)
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