Bellagio Hosting March Millions Premier Slot Tournament in Las Vegas
Guests will have the unique opportunity to win prizes ranging from $1,000 in slot freeplay to $500,000 cash upon entering the exclusive March Millions Slot Tournament at Bellagio. The one-of-a-kind, high-end tournament, to be held Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, will offer a prize pool totaling more than $1.8 million.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Massachusetts Gambling Supporters Gain Political Advantage
Casino supporters felt like they hit the jackpot yesterday after a staunch foe, state Rep. Daniel E. Bosley (D-North Adams), was ousted as chairman of the House committee that oversees gambling.
Friday, February 13, 2009
New eBay Video Slot Brings to Life Everyone's Favorite Internet Marketplace
IGN creates stunning new eBay video slot machine. With five vertical, 40-inch big screen reels this video slot is sure to establish a powerful presence.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Las Vegas Still Upset Over Obama's Comments
President Barack Obama might have to hold a Cabinet meeting in a gondola at The Venetian to settle this Las Vegas kerfuffle. Obama's recent swipe at corporate excess that used Las Vegas for rhetorical flourish has politicians and tourism boosters from the Potomac to the fountains at Bellagio clamoring to defend Sin City's honor.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
PokerStars Celebrates 25 Billionth Dealt Hand
PokerStars is close to hitting another milestone and is inviting everyone to the bash. The world's biggest poker site is about to deal its 25 billionth hand and is hosting the "25 Billion Bash" to celebrate the achievement.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
CelebPoker Hosting Online Tournament
European licenced poker-room CelebPoker.com is proud to announce the International Championship of Online Poker (ICOP) - a series of tournaments running over 7 days (9th March-15th March 2009), with a guaranteed prize-pool of €600,000.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Dream Team Poker Hires New Director of Business Development
Dream Team Poker today announced the hiring of Katherine Kowal to be the company's new director of business development, adding another industry veteran to their impressive executive team. Kowal will be charged with further advancing Dream Team Poker's casino presence and enhancing brand recognition among poker players.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thunder Valley Casino Fires Top Management During Halted Expansion
The top managers of Thunder Valley Casino were fired and the casino's general manager, Scott Garawitz, was placed on administrative leave. Day-to-day management of the casino will be taken over by Las Vegas-based Station Casinos, the management company that has operated the casino for the tribe during construction and the opening of the casino in June 2003.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Class-action Lawsuit Against Venetian on Overtime Pay
A Las Vegas attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of current and former banquet servers who claim the Venetian resort failed to pay them all of the overtime wages they are due.
Attorney Leon Greenberg filed the suit Jan. 29 in Clark County District Court on behalf of former Venetian server Steven Csomos and potentially more than 100 other employees.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Obama's Comments on Las Vegas Receives Criticizm
In late October then-candidate Barack Obama told an audience of 18,000 people in Las Vegas he wanted to help, "not just the folks who own casinos but the folks who are serving in casinos." Now President Obama is under fire for remarks some say undermine that pre-election promise.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tropicana Seeks Image Makeover
Can the firm that helped Starbucks launch the Frappucino-the Coke of blended coffee drinks-help the owner of the Tropicana hotel and casino? Tropicana Entertainment, which has some work to do in the image department, hopes so.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Katy Perry Performs Live at Wasted Space Las Vegas on Valentine's Day
Katy Perry will rock Wasted Space Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8:45 p.m. for a special private Valentine's Day concert following her performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
'We Love Slots' Portal Hosting $75K Valentine's Tournament Promo
Online slots specialists We Love Slots has launched a huge range of Valentine's Day Slots specials. Designed to be played individually or with a special friend, the games featured can be played online at slots site weloveslots.com this Valentine's Day.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Casino Plex Announces Release of Six New Games
Online Casino Plex is thrilled to announce the release of 6 brand new casino games to its already extensive list of online games. The new games include 5 new slot machines, increasing the total to 55, and the launch of the very popular French Roulette.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Bad Beat Jackpot Reaches $500,000
Just in time for Valentine's Day, players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker are falling "head over heels" for the Bad Beat Jackpot on the CEREUS Poker Network as it swells to over $500,000 as of Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Casino Free Mass Coalition Calls Slot Machines 'a technological heroin'
News brief - With the prospect of increased gambling options warming on Beacon Hill, an anti-casino advocacy group wrote letters to legislators yesterday urging them to resist approving casinos and slot machines in the state's future.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Odds are Stacking Against Legalized Gambling in Hawaii
With unemployment and economic concerns mounting some lawmakers are looking at new ways to bring in revenue, even if it means legalizing gambling. Today both sides in Honolulu argued their case on the controversial subject.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Spanish Poker Tour Announces 2009 Season
After a very successful first year, the organizers of the Spanish Poker Tour have announced the launch of their 2009 season. Once again, EverestPoker.com, one of the world's leading poker rooms, will sponsor the Tour that will bring hundreds of professional players to the most beautiful destinations across the country.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
National Heads-Up Poker Championship Returns to NBC in March
Sixty four of the world's top poker players are going "all in" at the 5th annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship on March 6-8 in Las Vegas. Heads-Up brings a who's who of the poker world to the Caesars Palace Poker Tournament Room to compete in its distinctive, bracket-style head-to-head format for $1.5 million in combined prize money.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
PKR Live Poker Tournament Returns to London
PKR.com has announced that its hugely popular land based festival PKR Live will return to London's Loose Cannon this spring. Taking place between April 17-19, the highlight of the three day festival will be a $500 buy-in main event with an expected prize pool of $75,000.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Holly Madison and Criss Angel Party at LAX in Las Vegas
This week Holly Madison and Criss Angel visited two of Las Vegas' hottest nightclubs, LAX Nightclub (above) and Body English. Criss Angel and Holly Madison returned to the two-story LAX Nightclub for yet another evening.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Bodog 'Flight Club' Latest Online Poker Promotion
Flying off to exotic locations to play in the world's finest poker tournaments isn't just for the poker pros you see on television. Thanks to Bodog, amateur players can now join the club - the Bodog Flight Club, that is - for as little as $1.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Greektown Casino Ready to Open Contemporary Hotel with $99 Room Deals
After numerous construction delays, financing problems and even bankruptcy, the long-awaited Greektown Casino-Hotel expects to open this weekend with glitzy but stylish décor, "Go-Go girls" in the bar and $99 introductory rates, hotel officials said Monday.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Titan Poker Announces New VIP Reward Club
The new Titan poker bonus and reward scheme offered by Club Titan has been launched amid a flurry of excitement at Titan Poker. Players have responded extremely well to the generous bonuses offered through the card room and been clamoring to take part.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Vegas Red Offering Hot Valentine's Day Promotion
With everyone looking forward to the end of the winter, Vegas Red Online Casino has a few surprises in store to keep their members excited about what is to come in the next few months. The online casino knows how to throw a good party filled with big bonuses and exciting online games, so this Valentine's they have another great offer in store for their members.
Monday, February 09, 2009