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32Red Casino Throws Birthday Party, Lots of Perks up for Grabs!

editor — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:47:48 -0400

Popular online gaming resource 32Red Casino is currently celebrating its sixth birthday with the launch of a new promotional offer, dubbed “The 6 Pack Welcome Bonus.” According to casino officials, the new promotion includes six exclusive bonus offers and is targeted at newcomers to the prominent gaming destination. The bonuses are available to new players only.

Gloria Estefan to Perform at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:51:00 -0400

Popular Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan recently announced that she would perform a live charity concert at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The casino concert is scheduled for October 24th with tickets going on sale on August 15. According to the talented performer, all funds raised during the concert would be allocated to South Florida's public schools.

Trump Entertainment Resorts to Open Casino in Panama?

editor — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:13:08 -0400

According to a recent report, prominent casino-hotel company Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is planning to build a new gaming facility in Panama. Company CEO Mark Juliano was reported as saying that the new casino would form part of a $400 million resort development project.

Former NFL Player Attacks Woman in Casino Lobby

editor — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:14:43 -0400

Former NFL safety Tebucky Jones has recently been charged with breach of peace and fourth-degree sexual assault. According to Connecticut police, Jones was arrested after he had allegedly made inappropriate contact with a female casino player in the lobby of the Mohegan Sun casino. Afterwards, the suspect and the woman's companion started an altercation during which Jones punched his opponent in the face.

€50,000 Up for Grabs at Europa Casino!

editor — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:10:13 -0400

Female Gamblers Sue Connecticut Casino over Insults in Spanish

editor — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:06:20 -0400

Florida Slots Player Wins over $2 Million at Local Casino

editor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:23:42 -0400

It was recently reported that a 65-year-old slots player from Florida nabbed a $2,029,595 jackpot playing a quarter slot machine at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The lucky player, who asked to remain anonymous, was playing a progressive slot machine tied to similar gaming devices nationwide.

Idaho Authorities Look for Coeur d'Alene Casino Bomb Threat Suspect

editor — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:25:01 -0400

Authorities in Ohio are currently asking for help locating a woman who phoned in a bomb threat to a local casino establishment. Following the woman's phone call, the staff at Coeur d'Alene Casino and Hotel was forced to evacuate all the guests for several hours. The woman reportedly said that a number of bombs were placed in the facility and that they were expected to detonate shortly.

Two Innocent Casino Employees Get Caught in Crossfire in Kenya

editor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:39:50 -0400

It was recently reported that five people were killed during a shootout that took place between local authorities and suspected robbers in Nairobi, Kenya. The shootout was staged in the parking lot of Mayfair Casino, a local gambling establishment. Shortly after the shooting, crowds were prevented from entering the area.

The Future is Here: Computer beats human poker player!

editor — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:19:08 -0400

Can a computer program beat a human player at poker? Well, apparently it can! In the second man-against-machine competition staged at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas last weekend, Polaris II, a poker-savvy computer developed by scientists from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, defeated seven poker coaches from Stoxpoker.com, a prominent online poker guide.

Girls Gone Wild Creator Sued by Wynn Las Vegas Casino

editor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:08:29 -0400

All Slots Casino Launches New Mega Tournament, Lots of Cash Up for Grabs

editor — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:01:48 -0400

All Slots, a prominent online slot machine casino, has recently launched a new slots tournament. Winners of the casino's new $100,000 Free Slots Tournament will collect 200 cash prizes, including an impressive $50,000 grand prize. According to All Slots officials, the top 50 winners each day will receive free entrance to the $100,000 Main Event, which is expected to take place in the beginning of August.

Former Partner of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Gets Punishment Reduced

editor — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:55:59 -0400

Adam Kidan, the former partner of notorious Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff in the 2000 fraud involving the purchase of SunCruz Casinos, recently saw his prison sentence cut in half for cooperating with investigators assigned to his case. According to a recent report, District Judge Paul Huck agreed to reduce Kidan's jail term to just less than three years.

Florida’s Seminole Tribe Casino Now Offers Card Games

editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:28:57 -0400

The Seminol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida recently opened its doors to Blackjack and Baccarat enthusiasts for the first time. The casino now offers 71 new card tables. In addition to Blackjack and Baccarat, the list of games currently available at the casino also includes Pai Gow, Let It Ride as well as Three Card Poker. This is the first time that a Florida gaming facility legally offers ‘banked’ casino games.

Three New Jersey Casino Employees Suspected of Multi-Million Dollar Theft

editor — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:13:55 -0400

Three former employees of the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City were recently charged with stealing a list of over 20 high-roller players from the gaming facility. New Jersey prosecutors were reported as saying that the list carried a price tag of over $108 million because it featured personal info of the casino's most valued customers. All the suspects were employed by Tropicana three years ago.

Double Wins for French Poker Player

steven — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:52:01 -0400

French online poker player, Olivier Bouillerce, cashed in on more than US$70,000 in just four days of play at Titan Poker. The lucky Frenchman managed to score as a contestant in two different European poker tournaments.

Lucky Strike for Teen

steven — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:30:04 -0400

A Michigan teenager survived being struck by lightning and later went on to win 20 dollars in the lottery the very next day.

French Gamblers to be Liberated

steven — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:14:11 -0400

France, it appears, is edging closer to permitting non-French online gambling companies to provide their gaming services on its once-forbidden soil. The change in attitude among French government officials comes as a result of the growing pressure exerted on Paris to open up its Internet gambling market to other European Union states, in accordance with EU guidelines mandating free trade between EU members.

More Germans Gambling Online

steven — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:42:51 -0400

According to just released information about a recent Forsa study conducted in Germany, approximately 2.2 million Germans are said to gamble over the Internet on a regular basis. Venues visited most frequently include sports betting sites, online casinos, poker rooms, and lotteries.

How Not to Make a Killing

steven — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:03:34 -0400

According to a recent Reuters report, US authorities announced on Friday that the widow of an online gambling executive has been charged with planning the 2005 murder of her husband in Puerto Rico.