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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 22  Harrah's Buyout Could Bring Changes14 March 2007
When all was said and done, Harrah's Entertainment, the "Goliath" of gaming companies, which had a seemingly insatiable appetite for acquisitions, itself became the target of a buyout offer.
A pair of multibillion-dollar private equity funds swooped down last December to ink a $27.8 billion ... (read more)
Poker deals charitable gambling a winning hand7 March 2007
Charitable organizations at one time turned to bingo and Las Vegas nights for fundraising events. Today they're capitalizing on the poker craze to help generate financial support for their programs.
Texas Hold'em poker tournaments for charity are no penny ante fundraisers. ... (read more)
Security measures protect both players and casino owners28 February 2007
The expansion of gaming both nationally and internationally has created opportunities for companies that specialize in protecting consumers and business owners from forgery and fraud.
Casino business revolves around transactions involving not only currency but also paper and plastic instruments that have cash value. ... (read more)
Sports betting, poker and other reader questions21 February 2007
Q. What is your view on someone physically in Las Vegas placing bets on behalf of other people? Is this legal? It seems to me that if the bet is being placed where betting on sports is legal, there would be nothing wrong with it.
Bob C.
A. First of all, messenger betting is against the law in the state of Nevada. ... (read more)
Expect the Spectacular from the New Horseshoe Casino14 February 2007
The new Horseshoe Casino, which is currently under construction and slated for opening in the summer of 2008, will be in sheer scope and size the closest thing to a Las Vegas-style land-based casino experience Greater Chicago area gamblers have ever seen.
The Thrifty Gambler had an opportunity ... (read more)
Fine dining finds home in gaming industry7 February 2007
People will always go to casinos primarily to gamble, but the opportunity to enjoy a fine dining experience or take in a show is playing a more prominent role.
In Las Vegas, Broadway plays are taking the place of glitzy production shows, while upscale restaurants are drawing attention away from the bargain buffets.
... (read more)
Guaranteed play is gambling's ultimate package deal31 January 2007
An innovation developed by International Game Technology (IGT) in partnership with Walker Digital Gaming is about to make betting less of a gamble and more of a package deal by guaranteeing video poker players a set number of hands for their money.
The concept is called "Guaranteed Play". ... (read more)
Shake, rattle and roll some questions from readers24 January 2007
"I am attempting to perform some research into the current status of electronic slot machines in Illinois. I thought that the legislature had allowed these machines to be legal in bars and other public places, but cannot find any information on this." - Scott M.
Electronic gaming ... (read more)
WMS Gaming Unveils New Generation of Slots17 January 2007
Midwest-based WMS Gaming, with corporate headquarters in Waukegan, Illinois is rolling out some mighty impressive new games that I guarantee will delight slot players everywhere once they start popping up in casinos in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area.
The company's Sensory ... (read more)
High-Tech Playing Experience in Gaming's Future10 January 2007
The casino industry is making it quite clear that it wants to change the way people gamble.
Server-based slot floors that will allow casino owners to manage their inventories of games from a central on-site location will soon be the standard. All of the leading gaming industry manufacturers are coming out ... (read more)
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