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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 35  TV Innovations Give Poker Wide Appeal11 August 2004
Who would have ever thought that someone could take a mundane, visually neutral recreation like poker and repackage it into one of the hottest, most riveting spectator games to ever hit television?
Steve Lipscomb, the creator and CEO of the World Poker Tour, had the brainstorm ... (read more)
Readers Speak Their Peace about Casinos4 August 2004
Even though people attend casinos primarily for the gambling, many of the properties in the Chicago area have evolved into regional "getaway" destinations that feature luxurious hotel accommodations, fine and casual dining, lounges and clubs, and popular entertainment.
In its March ... (read more)
Majestic Star Casino Unveils "Da Coach"-Inspired Sports Bar28 July 2004
The Majestic Star Casino has added a creative new dimension of entertainment to the Chicago-area gambling scene with the grand opening of Don & Mike's Sports Bar.
Gambling enthusiasts who have become accustomed to hotel, fine and casual dining options, Las Vegas-style buffets and ... (read more)
Harrah's East Chicago a Marketing Guinea Pig21 July 2004
Gaming industry giant Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., which owns and operates casino properties worldwide, has chosen its East Chicago, Indiana, location as the site for a pilot program which is designed to completely revolutionize the way the company utilizes its Total Rewards player's club.
... (read more)
Horse Racing and Slots Hit the Wire Together14 July 2004
Horse racing once upon a time held a stranglehold on legal gambling in the United States. It was legitimized as a sport in newspapers around the country everyday. The ponies even basked in the glory of the Kentucky Derby, an American sports icon.
Casino gambling, meanwhile, existed in the shadows of American life. ... (read more)
Chicago Area's Richest Slot Progressive Is Hot7 July 2004
The "Who Wants to be a Binionaire" dollar slot progressive at Jack Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., has been red hot. During a recent four-week period the jackpot was hit four times, all by women players from Illinois, for a total payout of $611,163.
Georgetta Estep of ... (read more)
Mike Ditka Rolls the Dice on New Career30 June 2004
There's no doubt about it. Eighteen years after leading the Bears to the Super Bowl Championship and taking Chicago on one of this city's wildest sports rides ever, "Da Coach" still has what it takes to captivate an audience.
It matters not that most kids graduating high school this year ... (read more)
Bestjackpots.com Heralds End to Internet Clutter23 June 2004
Anyone who has ever used an internet search engine seeking information about casinos they plan to visit knows how annoying it is to be bombarded with pop-up advertising from online casinos.
The vast majority of people who enjoy recreational casino gambling have no interest whatsoever in gambling online, which, for the most part, is illegal, unlicensed and unregulated. ... (read more)
The State of Gaming in the Chicago Area16 June 2004
Gamblers in the Chicago area have the rare luxury of choosing from two gaming jurisdictions to play: The market in Illinois and the market in Northwest Indiana. The two worlds are so completely different that quite often the decision is easy. Generally speaking, here are the reasons:
Casinos in Illinois, with the exception of the Grand Victoria in Elgin, have admission charges. ... (read more)
Horseshoe Sweetens Up Its Jackpots9 June 2004
Every once in a while a casino comes up with a promotion that's worthy of special mention. Recently it was the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin for its ongoing "Craps for Cash" program whereby shooters at the dice tables can collect a bonus of $4,000 cash for making all six points on the same ... (read more)
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