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Vin Narayanan Gaming Guru - Page 10  Top-10 things to remember while betting on the Preakness14 May 2012
Saturday's 137th running of the Preakness means different things for different people. For people looking for a big party, the Preakness is a place for people to drink heavily, hang out with Kegasus -- Lord of the Infield, listen to Maroon 5 and Whiz Khalifa and "get their Preak on" (I'm not kidding, that was the marketing campaign in 2010). ... (read more)
New Jersey Senate committee passes online gambling legislation4 April 2012
A senate committee in New Jersey voted Tuesday to allow Atlantic City casinos to offer online gambling services to New Jersey residents.
The bill approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (SBA) permits all forms of gambling allowed in Atlantic City to be offered online, requires that ... (read more)
Top-10 restaurants Vin wants to try out in Las Vegas27 February 2012
One of the reasons Las Vegas is my favorite destination for vacations and conventions is it's a foodie paradise. There are loads of good restaurants (at a variety of budget points) to try. A couple of years ago, I detailed my 10-favorite restaurants in Las Vegas. I've had some memorable meals in some really good Vegas restaurants since then, but none of them crack my top 10. ... (read more)
Top-10 ways the industry could screw up online gaming in the U.S.9 January 2012
Two days before Christmas, the Department of Justice handed the gambling industry a gift when it reversed its stance on the Wire Act and decided intrastate non-sports related gambling was legal.
As the industry cheered the DOJ opinion and eagerly anticipated licensed and regulated online gaming coming ... (read more)
U.S. DOJ reverses course, says intrastate online gambling is legal23 December 2011
The Department of Justice gave American online gamblers a Christmas present Friday when it said individual states had the authority to license and regulate non-sports related intrastate online gambling. The legal opinion issued by the DOJ came in response to inquiries from New York and Illinois about online lottery sales and a letter written by Senate Majority Lead Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. ... (read more)
Absolute Poker founder pleads guilty to bank fraud and money laundering20 December 2011
Absolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley entered a guilty plea today in response to charges of bank fraud, money laundering, illegal gambling offenses and violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) filed by the Department of Justice on April 15. Under the terms of the deal, Beckley pled ... (read more)
Top-10 reasons to visit the new Venetian sportsbook19 December 2011
For years, my favorite sportsbook in Las Vegas has been at the Wynn Las Vegas. Johnny Avello, the executive director of race and sports operations, is the best sports book operator around. He sets some of the best odds in the business -- and yes, he's the one setting the odds. The leather seats inside the Wynn are comfortable and luxurious. ... (read more)
Top-10 U.S. online gaming stories to watch in 201212 December 2011
The biggest topic in the gambling industry right now is when is the U.S. going to license and regulate online poker (and in some instances, online gambling). It is the number one topic of conversation among industry professionals, at industry conferences and at bars during industry conferences.
With ... (read more)
Pius Heinz wins World Series of Poker Main Event9 November 2011
LAS VEGAS -- Germany's Pius Heinz beat the Czech Republic's Martin Staszko in a six-hour heads up duel to win the World Series of Poker Main Event and win $8,715,638. Staszko won $5,433,086 for finishing in second. Ben Lamb, from the United States, took third and won $4,021,138. Heinz outlasted a field of 6,865 to lay claim to poker's top prize. ... (read more)
Shhh. We're trying to play a poker tournament.7 November 2011
LAS VEGAS -- Pius Heinz, Ben Lamb and Martin Staszko survived 10 hours of grueling play Sunday and will play for the World Series of Poker Main Event championship Tuesday. The tournament's champion will win $8,715,638. Matt Giannetti finished in fourth to win $3,012,700. While Heinz, Lamb and Staszko ... (read more)
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