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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 32  Elgin's Own Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor9 March 2005
The Grand Victoria Casino deserves a tip o' the hat for being recognized for sponsoring one of the "Ten Best Casino Promotions of 2004". It was honored for the imaginative and highly successful "We'll Pay Your Bills" giveaway that was held earlier this year.
The award ceremony took place at this year's Global Gaming Exhibition which was held in Las Vegas. ... (read more)
Harrah's Joliet Sets the Stage for All New Look2 March 2005
Gaming industry behemoth Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is in the process of implementing an aggressive business plan in the Chicago area/Northwest Indiana gaming market as the time draws closer for the sale of its East Chicago property to be finalized, probably during the second or third quarter ... (read more)
Annie Duke Looks at the Impact of Internet Poker Sites23 February 2005
The resurgence in popularity of live poker, fueled by the cable television shows, has served as the impetus behind another forum for the game: the internet. The number of online poker sites has increased dramatically in the last several years and the number of people who play the game on line has ... (read more)
Tournament Win a Double-Edged Sword for Annie Duke16 February 2005
If you saw the $2 Million Tournament of Champions Texas Hold 'em Poker shootout on television, you are already aware of the drama that surrounded Annie Duke's victory: She had to knock her own brother, Howard Lederer, out of the tournament in order to earn her first gold bracelet, the most ... (read more)
"Sunglasses Should Be Banned": Poker Pro Annie Duke9 February 2005
There is one skill that a professional poker player must possess in order to be successful: The ability to play a known quantity (your hand) against an unknown quantity (the hands of the people against whom you are playing).
It's a pre-requisite skill that's not uncommon in the realm of competition. ... (read more)
A Visit with World Champion Poker Professional Annie Duke2 February 2005
Annie Duke broke the mold of the stereotypical poker player. The petite 39-year-old mother of four may appear as if she'd be better suited to an elementary school classroom teaching third grade, but in reality she makes her living playing high stakes tournament poker.
To be sure, ... (read more)
New Slot Machines Create Casino "Makeovers"26 January 2005
One of the most significant capital investments a casino can make revolves around its inventory of slot machines. With each property in the Northwest Indiana market listing more than 2,000 units in place aboard its vessels, and those in Illinois (where there's a state-imposed restriction of 1,200 ... (read more)
Harrah's Sale Creates New Gaming Horizons19 January 2005
On the surface of things, the proposed sale of Harrah's East Chicago Casino & Hotel to a group of investors led by a limited liability corporation known as Colony Capital would seem to portend a void for fans of gaming in Northwest Indiana.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has been a wonderful steward of the property. ... (read more)
Harrah's Joliet Sets the Stage for All New Look12 January 2005
Gaming industry behemoth Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is in the process of implementing an aggressive business plan in the Chicago-area/Northwest Indiana gaming market as the time draws closer for the sale of its East Chicago property to be finalized, probably during the second or third quarter ... (read more)
Entertaining Games Come with a Price for Players5 January 2005
This columnist has never been a fan of gimmicky variations of blackjack. Give me the traditional version any day. With that caveat in mind, the Trump Casino & Hotel recently added a game called "Blackjack Attack" to its table games inventory. At present, the game is a Trump exclusive in Northwest Indiana and ... (read more)
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