Casino City Times - Weekly Newsletter 5 April 2010

Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter

April 5, 2010

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

John Robison: High-denomination slot machines

Robison says that regardless of the denomination of a machine, you'll find the chances of hitting any particular winning combination are pretty much the same. read more

Frank Scoblete:
The new hierarchy in gaming
Bill Burton:
Setting limits
Mark Pilarski:
A negative expectation game like craps can't be beat

Frank Scoblete:
The new hierarchy in gaming
Bill Burton:
Setting limits
Mark Pilarski:
A negative expectation game like craps can't be beat

Featured Story

New owners bring optimism to downtown Vegas

By Arnold M. Knightly

Gaming revenue in downtown Las Vegas reached its lowest levels in nearly two decades last year. But there is hope that the opening of projects such as the Golden Nugget's $150 million hotel-tower (right) and new ownership of old casinos will revitalize the downtown area. read more

CASINO News

	The Gang practices the two-man weave Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Dan Igo talk about the American Gaming Association's new stance on online gambling, the upcoming NAPT Mohegan Sun event, the NCAA Tournament and make their best bets. read more
Nevada gaming stocks improve in March Just two out of 10 businesses followed in the Applied Analysis Gaming Index showed declines in average daily stock prices in the month. read more
Hooters Hotel owner says it may not survive The owner of Hooters Casino Hotel says the off-Strip property may go bust because of recurring operating losses and an accumulated deficit. read more
Illinois investigating MGM Mirage's Macau partner The Illinois Gaming Board is investigating the business partnership between MGM Mirage and Hong Kong businesswoman Pansy Ho. read more
Wynn Macau opens Encore hotel The Encore hotel is adjacent to the Wynn Macau and reservations are now being accepted for dates starting on April 22. read more
Morgan Stanley to sell stake in Atlantic City project The investment firm will sell its $1.2 billion stake in the $2 billion Revel Casino project in Atlantic City. read more
Circling Raven receives another honor The Idaho golf course, an amenity of the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, was named PGA Northwest Section “Merchandiser of the Year.” read more

SLOTS News

	The Reel Life The Reel Life has luckily never fallen in love with a married woman. A man in England wasn't so lucky, and made an interesting decision on how to profess his love. read more
Quebec could be next emerging slot market The Canadian province will begin replacing its 12,000 video lottery terminals in an effort that may span two years. read more

POKER News

	California casino hosting America's Poker Classic The Bicycle Casino is hosting the popular America's Poker Classic, which consists of 20 events and boasts over $800,000 in guaranteed prizes. read more
Harrah's St. Louis hosting WSOP Circuit events The Missouri casino is currently hosting a series of World Series of Poker Circuit events that began on April 2. read more
PokerStars LAPT to head to Peru The PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour will hold an event in Lima at the Atlantic City Casino from June 1-5. read more
Timothy Timotheau wins European Masters of Poker Lisbon Timotheau outlasted 393 opponents to lift the European Masters of Poker Lisbon title and a first prize of €86,680. read more
Last chance to play poker against Sasquatch The Jack Link’s "Bluffin’ With Sasquatch Poker" sweepstakes and promotion ends April 8 with a seat to the WSOP still up for grabs. read more
Swedish woman joins Team PKR Pro Sofia 'welllbet' Lövgren is the first female player to join the 10-strong team and has been a regular at the site since March 2008. read more

Did You Know?
The Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Resort in Atlantic City celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 2. Over 1,000 employees have been at the casino since day one.

Featured Game

The temperature is climbing and the air is getting a little more humid. That means more thunderstorms, and in some parts of the country, more tornadoes. Those living in Tornado Alley or living away from it should head to Golden Tiger Casino and try out the “Twister” slot game.

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Vin's top-10 places to eat in Las Vegas

Sinatra's
Julian Serrano
Stratta
The Wynn Buffet
The Capital Grille
Dal Toro Ristorante
Grotto
Lagasse's Stadium
Gaylord India Restaurant
In-N-Out Burger

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Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter April 5, 2010

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

John Robison: High-denomination slot machines

Frank Scoblete:

Bill Burton:

Mark Pilarski:

Frank Scoblete:

Bill Burton:

Mark Pilarski:

Featured Story

Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
April 5, 2010