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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 20  Electronic Table Games Receive Star Treatment at Majestic1 August 2007
Majestic Star Casinos in Gary is experimenting with electronic table game content delivery systems developed by Shuffle Master, Inc.
Earlier this year the property installed Rapid Roulette, a selection in the Rapid Table Games product line, but the biggest news came in May when ... (read more)
Medill grad deals World Series of Poker into big time25 July 2007
Poker is an age-old game that took on new-age significance once it was technologically molded into engaging entertainment for television. Previously unsung poker legends are household names today, and new stars continue to emerge.
It's the essence of the 38th annual World Series of Poker, ... (read more)
New shooter takes aim on Chicago land gaming market18 July 2007
Ameristar Casinos expects to close on a transaction to acquire Resorts East Chicago late this year.
The company, founded in 1954 by Craig H. Neilsen, operated modest properties in the far northern reaches of Nevada before finally expanding the brand in 1992. It currently has seven ... (read more)
Bridging the Gap Between Gaming and Gambling11 July 2007
Playing computer games on the internet is a passtime that almost everyone seems to enjoy. It's an enticing diversion few among us can resist, even if only for a few minutes. There are an abundance of imaginative offerings, and new ones with improved game features and striking graphics are popping ... (read more)
Double-deck blackjack can be a wolf in sheep's clothing4 July 2007
Double-deck blackjack is a novelty in the Chicago area gaming market. When two decks of cards are used in a game instead of the six and eight decks that have become the norm at casinos across the country, serious players will usually take notice.
There's an implication of player ... (read more)
Computer Programs Make Drawings Truly Random27 June 2007
It's difficult to resist being enticed by the myriad of promotions that casinos in the Chicago area schedule on a regular basis in an endeavor to successfully compete among one another for business.
New automobiles, vacation trips, even substantial cash prizes are usually the focus ... (read more)
Casino Comps Less Personal but Just as Valuable20 June 2007
Ever since gaming legend Benny Binion began the casino industry tradition of serving complimentary drinks to customers at his downtown Las Vegas casino back in the 50's, "freebies" are something gamblers have come to expect.
No one who includes casino gambling as part of their ... (read more)
Blue Chip Casino Keeping Pace with the Times13 June 2007
The Northwest Indiana casino gambling landscape will undergo some dramatic changes during the next 12 months. Consider the following developments:
This August, the gigantic land-based Four Winds Casino Resort, a Native American development of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, will open in the ... (read more)
Many virtues of craps often overlooked6 June 2007
Whenever I'm asked for advice from recreational gamblers about the best casino table game to play, it's difficult not to put blackjack at the top of the list. Simple basic strategy keeps the house advantage attractive (1.5 percent or lower) plus there's the added advantage of the game's unique skill (card tracking) factor. ... (read more)
Greg Raymer talks poker as 2007 World Series approaches30 May 2007
The 38th annual World Series of Poker is fast approaching. Competition begins June 1st at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and will culminate with the final table of the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship starting on July 17.
The Thrifty Gambler ... (read more)
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