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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 9  Poker Is Academic for Celebrity Apprentice Annie Duke16 September 2009
Annie Duke's charm and wit have been well known in professional poker circles for years, but it took an appearance on NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" reality series and her exchanges with business mogul Donald Trump to showcase her talent beyond what happens at the tables.
"I think ... (read more)
Making "Cents" from Race Track Casinos in Illinois12 September 2009
After years of heated debate revolving around the topic of gaming expansion in Illinois and the myriad legislation that was proposed, or bills presented that were voted down or never made it out of committee, I found it odd that the ultimate decision was to permit gambling in every neighborhood in the ... (read more)
Balmoral Park Takes Charity Route to Bring in Live Poker9 September 2009
State-regulated casino gaming at Illinois race tracks in the form of racino legislation appears a long shot at the present time, but that didn't stop officials with Balmoral Park Race Track in Crete, Illinois from finding a way around it.
The track had a live poker room open the weekend of Aug. ... (read more)
An Artful Approach to the "Science" of Gambling2 September 2009
I would venture an opinion that a majority of casino goers look upon gaming as more of a recreational activity than an art or a science.
There is no arguing the fact that mathematical probability is the constant that governs the strategies behind whatever decision making there is ... (read more)
Local Poker Player Wins Gold in His First Try26 August 2009
The final table for the World Championship No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament at the 2009 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas was set on Wednesday (July 15), but we'll have to wait until Nov. 7 – 10 for the nine finalists to battle for the gold bracelet and millions of dollars in prize money on ... (read more)
World Series of Golf Goes All-In Again21 August 2009
Like a Texas Hold'em poker player stubbornly betting his hand until all of the cards are on the table, Terry Leiweke refuses to fold on his dream.
Leiweke is the president and CEO of the World Series of Golf, an amateur competition which combines the athleticism of golf with the ... (read more)
New Empress Casino Making Most of a Tough Situation19 August 2009
Maybe it was because my expectations were too high, or perhaps I didn't know what to expect, but I came away from last Thursday's re-opening of Empress Casino in Joliet with mixed feelings.
That may be too harsh a judgment to make on a day that was extremely busy and in light of the ... (read more)
Gaming Industry Takes Responsible Playing Seriously12 August 2009
The vast majority of people who go to casinos participate in gaming as a form of recreation and entertainment.
For some, however, it is a vice that can ruin relationships and create financial hardship from which many cannot escape.
Even though the casino industry profits from ... (read more)
Strength of Racetrack Casino Industry Tough to Ignore5 August 2009
The Illinois legislature would be wise to pay heed to the viability of the nation's racetrack casino industry instead of forcing the most successful casino operations in this state to subsidize the beleaguered horse racing industry with a three percent surcharge on adjusted gross revenues.
... (read more)
Barrier Between Pro Sports and Gaming Develops Cracks29 July 2009
The professional sports world has always kept a safe distance from any connection with gambling, but there are signs that the barrier is beginning to weaken under the pressure of the sagging economy.
Last month, National Football League owners voted to permit teams to sign ... (read more)
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