Casino City Times - Weekly Newsletter 22 August 2011

Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter

August 22, 2011

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

John Grochowski: A shuffle through the gaming mailbag

Grochowski says hand shuffled vs. machine shuffled makes no difference in the odds of Three Card Poker. Casinos that deal Three Card Poker by hand have just decided it's not worth the investment to pay for a shuffling machine. read more

Jerry Stickman:
Setting for the seven on comeout
Alan Krigman:
When phenomena coincide, it may not be coincidental
John Robison:
Leaving free play on a machine

Jerry Stickman:
Setting for the seven on comeout
Alan Krigman:
When phenomena coincide, it may not be coincidental
John Robison:
Leaving free play on a machine

Featured Story

Caesars Entertainment unveils plans for Linq development

By Howard Stutz

Caesars Entertainment, which operates 10 Strip-area casinos including Caesars Palace (right), is going to spend $550 million on an outdoor retail, dining and entertainment project that will feature a major Ferris wheel, the renovation of the Imperial Palace and the destruction of O'Sheas Casino. read more

CASINO News

	Gaming giant Terry Lanni remembered in Vegas Nearly 1,000 people attended a service last week at Mandalay Bay to remember former MGM executive Terri Lanni, who died of cancer in July. read more
Cantor Gaming suing Brandywine Bookmaking CEO Cantor Gaming has filed a lawsuit against Brandywine Bookmaking CEO Joe Asher, accusing him of stealing company secrets. read more
MGM Resorts wants to demolish flawed CityCenter tower MGM Resorts said the structurally troubled Harmon Tower cannot be fixed and submitted a plan to implode the unfinished luxury hotel and condominium tower. read more
Sands subsidiary to open luxury hotel in Macau Sands China announced its new multibillion-dollar Macau resort will house Hilton and Intercontinental hotel brands when it opens. read more
California casino undergoing renovations The Sycuan Casino in San Diego is scheduled to have every inch of its interior revamped by this fall. read more
Tears for Fears to play at Table Mountain Casino Famous 80s international pop duo Tears for Fears will perform at Table Mountain Casino in California on Sept. 13. read more
Michigan casino hosts golf outing for Detroit charities Greektown Casino will host a charity golf outing to benefit local nonprofits that instill leadership skills in Detroit area youth. read more

SLOTS News

	IGT unveils sequel to Sex and the City slot International Game Technology has launched the Sex And The City Big Diamonds slot machine, the sequel to the highly-popular Sex And the City slot. read more
The Reel Life The Reel Life understands that married couples can get into disagreements. What we can't understand is why a husband would drive his car through a fine dining establishment to try to kill his wife. read more

POKER News

	The Gang recaps the EPL Main Event The Gang discusses the Epic Poker League Main Event, including controversial comments from Daniel Negreanu. They also talk about the latest online gambling regulation rumors in the U.S. and condos at CityCenter. read more
Genting Casinos to sponsor Poker in the Park Genting Casinos will sponsor one of the Poker Domes at Poker in the Park, which kicks off in London's Hanover Square next month. read more
Channing, Trickett to speak at Poker in the Park Poker stars Neil Channing and Sam Trickett will be two of the marquee speakers at the London festival on Sept. 2-3. read more
California casino ready to launch major poker tournament The 17-day Commerce Hold 'Em Series kicks off at Commerce Casino on Aug. 31 and has a $2 million estimated prize pool. read more
Californian hits major progressive Pai Gow jackpot A woman from San Jose won $65,671 on Red Hawk Casino's Pai Gow Poker Progressive last week after being dealt a seven-card straight flush. read more

Did You Know?
David “Chino” Rheem, the winner of the Epic Poker League's inaugural Main Event, was put on probation Friday for violating the league's Code of Conduct.

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Top-10 activities both spouses can enjoy in Las Vegas

Have dinner at Craftsteak
Rent a crazy car, cruise the Strip
New York-New York rollercoaster
Bowling at Gold Coast
Visit Gold and Silver Pawn Shop
Eiffel Tower at Paris
Swim with the sharks
Fremont Street Flightlinez
Terry Fator show
Bellagio fountains

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Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter August 22, 2011

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

John Grochowski: A shuffle through the gaming mailbag

Jerry Stickman:

Alan Krigman:

John Robison:

Jerry Stickman:

Alan Krigman:

John Robison:

Featured Story

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