Could Las Vegas Be On The Rebound?
Perhaps the economic hard times are beginning to life in the United States if you can gauge from an uptick in the holidays in Las Vegas. Though spending was down a bit, the crowds were larger in Las Vegas during Christmas and New Years’ Celebrations and exceeded pundits expectations...
North Carolina Fastest Growing Gambling State
The state most well known for gambling? Easy you say, Nevada. Nope. Alright then it is surely New Jersey, home of Atlantic City, right? Wrong again. Give up? The state of North Carolina that is most known for tobacco and terrific college basketball took over the reigns of the fastest-growing...
It’s blackjack season. Well when is it not blackjack season?
The simple game has uncomplicated rules allowing even novice gamers to give it a whirl and if you are a novice or looking to take a break from poker or other casinos games, here are a few basic tips to keep the chips flowing in the right direction. Everyone knows the goal of the game...
Internet Gaming Law Upheld
Internet gaming from U.S. based sites continues to get the shaft in the country as a Philadelphia court has upheld a federal law prohibiting the practice. The law, enacted in 2006, was challenged by New Jersey-based, Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Associations Inc.,...
Las Vegas Hit By Economic Troubles
A number of months ago, Atlantic City announced that it was hurting during the economic downturn much to the dismay of critics of gambling who have always maintained that gambling increases during hard economic turns as people try to make more out of a buck. Atlantic City was quick...
Poker Is Gambling States Colorado Judge
The age old argument of whether or not playing poker violates gambling laws is headed to the highest state court in Colorado. A lower court has ruled that poker is indeed a form of gambling, and ultimately illegal under anti-gambling laws. This ruling has not sat well with the Poker...
New Bill To Be Introduced Regarding Online Poker
In the continued move to legalize perceived “vices” in favor of garnering revenue, Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), will be introducing legislation on Thursday that will allow online poker to be legal, but heavily regulated and taxed by the government. The new law would allow...
The World Series of Poker Yeilds Ten Top Players
With the 40th World Series of Poker summer session in the books, the top 10 players for Player of the Year have emerged. Jeffrey Lisandro leads the pack of the top 10 as he won three events in the World Series and tallied 355 points. The only player to be seated at the Final Table...
Final Nine Is Set For November Winner-Take-All WSOP Championship
The summer schedule of the 2009 World Series of Poker has now concluded. The final table of nine is set and will be played in November to crown the champion of the tournament. Here are the participants who won out in the 57th, and final official, event of the summer portion, and will...
World Series Of Poker Draws To A Close
The 2009 World Series of Poker has been extremely exciting in its 40th anniversary. The events are waning to a close with just the main event currently underway in Las Vegas, only to take a five month break until the winners are decided in November. The tournament began on May 27...