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August 10, 2009
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August 10, 2009 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | There is another "foolproof" roulette betting system making its rounds through the Internet and Grochowski warns that while it will win more often than it loses, the amount of chips you hand over to the casino when you do lose will quickly drain your bankroll.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Liz Benston Three retired gaming executives -- Phil Satre, former CEO of Harrah's Entertainment; Don Snyder, former president of Boyd Gaming, and Glenn Christenson, former CFO of Station Casinos -- sit down for a roundtable discussion to talk about lessons learned, regrets and the future of their struggling industry.
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 | A federal judge refused the NFL's request to immediately halt Delaware's move to offer sports betting and set trial and hearing dates for later this fall.
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The legislation introduced by New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez would regulate the online gambling industry, including strict age verification, clarification of the Wire Act and a tax collection mechanism.
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South Point owner Michael Gaughan received preliminary approval last week from the state Gaming Control Board to pool sports bets with the Palms, both Cannery casinos and the Rampart Casino at the JW Marriott.
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Charges that the company plied a high-stakes gambler from Nebraska with drugs and alcohol will be investigated after Harrah's filed criminal charges against the 52-year-old for allegedly failing to repay $14.7 million in markers.
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The casino claims that NFL player LaMont Jordan has failed to pay $20,000 in gambling debts from 2008.
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Eight of the 12 states that allow commercial casinos saw their take of gambling revenue fall as compared to last year.
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 | Gov. Martin O'Malley says "indecision" by Anne Arundel County has delayed the process of getting what is the largest proposed slots parlor in the state under way.
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The Reel Life loves the online slots. But sometimes, we need to get out and, you know, meet people. What better place to meet people than Las Vegas? Unfortunately for a Massachusetts man, his latest trip to Vegas was a little more expensive than he intended (or remembered).
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A Ball State University report saw minimal employment gains and falling average salaries in West Virginia over a 26-year period.
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 | Gamynia will pay the company more than $9 million, plus a percentage of future revenues earned from the World Poker Tour and Professional Poker Tour brands.
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Scott Kerr outlasted 248 players to take home $168,075 at the Australia New Zealand Poker Tour Queensland Championship last week.
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The mixed martial arts legend's second annual “Operation All In” poker tournament and charity auction will be held at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Aug. 22 and benefit the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation.
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Did You Know?
The baby featured in "The Hangover" was portrayed by three sets of twins and a dummy during filming of the Las Vegas-based movie.
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