Mega Millions jackpot at $145 million
May 09, 2008
Tonight the California Lottery is offering up a $145 million Mega Millions jackpot, which is currently the largest lottery jackpot in the country.
Lottery winner gives winnings to mom
May 09, 2008
News Brief: Michael McManus, the holder of a winning $1 million Washington State Lottery ticket is giving his winnings to his mother.
Ascuaga, Nugget, award 25 scholarships
May 09, 2008
News Brief: In all, 25 of the area students were honored on Tuesday with an awards ceremony and luncheon in the Poolside Terrace at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino.
Top Asian players face off
May 09, 2008
The top professional poker players with Asian heritage are aiming for nothing less than the top prize at the upcoming Asian Poker Tour Philippines leg this coming May 27 to June 1.
PocketFiver wins second at PokerStars Sunday Million
May 09, 2008
Professional poker player and WSOP final table participant Matt "Plattsburgh" Vengrin took home $137,000 this week for his second place finish in the PokerStars Sunday Million.
Veteran Tom McEvoy still living a dream in Vegas
May 08, 2008
In anticipation of the 2008 World Series of Poker, Casino City continues its series of interviews with poker pros and visits with PokerStars pro Tom McEvoy, who this July will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1983 Main Event victory -- a historic win that came less than five years after he was unceremoniously fired from his job as an accountant.
CryptoLogic Millionaires Club adds a new member
May 09, 2008
Millionaires Club, one of the internet’s most popular progressive slot games available exclusively to CryptoLogic licensees, awarded more than $1.3 million to a player at LittlewoodsCasino.com.
Mega Moolah jackpot rises
May 09, 2008
The mammoth $2,900,000 progressive jackpot on Mega Moolah slot machine is growing every second, even after one lucky player managed to hit the $5.5m jackpot only last week.
Casino Tropez awards slot jackpot
May 09, 2008
Yves G. of France recently won a grand total of €587,314 on the ever popular 8-line progressive slot machine, Gold Rally, on Casino Tropez.
Onex Corp. eyes Tropicana Entertainment
May 09, 2008
News Brief: Onex Corp. is ready to place a bet on the U.S. gambling industry, with struggling casino icon Tropicana Entertainment LLC a potential target for Gerald Schwartz's buyout firm.
Washington cardrooms hit by weak economy
May 09, 2008
News Brief: La Center’s four cardrooms, after beginning to rebound from the statewide smoking ban that took effect in 2006, now could be feeling the sting of a weak economy.
Sonco wins New Brunswick contract
May 09, 2008
Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Ltd. has won the jackpot in the bid to build the province's first casino.
Vegas tips are slipping
May 08, 2008
Many of Las Vegas' service industry workers who earn tip income are seeing their take-home pay drop because customers aren't spending as much on food and drinks.
Mischief-making blockers are signature gatherers' bane
May 05, 2008
Nevadans may think the election is still six months away, but for the various interest groups gathering signatures to get their initiatives on the November ballot, the zero hour is May 20.
Big business gets ready for unionization
May 05, 2008
Big business is taking steps to fend off an expected flood of unionizing drives if Congress approves legislation making it easier for workers to organize.
Top-10 reasons why we like the new WSOP Main Event format
May 05, 2008
When the WSOP announced that it was "pausing" the final table of the Main Event, the poker community erupted in a firestorm of criticism. And while we agree with some of that condemnation, there are also valid reasons why this may turn out to be a good thing for poker.
WSOP Main Event final table moved to November
May 01, 2008
In an effort to increase the drama surrounding the World Series of Poker Main Event, Harrah's has moved the start date of the tournament's final table from July to Nov. 9.
Multi-talented Vanessa Rousso's game is peaking as the WSOP nears
April 28, 2008
Vanessa "Lady Maverick" Rousso is a law student-turned-poker professional and as she heads into her third-career World Series of Poker the 25-year-old says she is playing the "best poker of her career."
Are There Magazines for Slots and Other Casino Games?
May 12, 2008
Slot Expert John Robison answers your slot and video poker questions.
Soft Doubling - Part 2
May 11, 2008
Don Catlin continues his look at the specific situation of Ace 7 versus the dealer's 6.
What is the 5-Count?
May 10, 2008
Frank Scoblete answers readers' questions.
Mega Millions jackpot at $145 million
May 09, 2008
Tonight the California Lottery is offering up a $145 million Mega Millions jackpot, which is currently the largest lottery jackpot in the country.
Lottery winner gives winnings to mom
May 09, 2008
News Brief: Michael McManus, the holder of a winning $1 million Washington State Lottery ticket is giving his winnings to his mother.
Ascuaga, Nugget, award 25 scholarships
May 09, 2008
News Brief: In all, 25 of the area students were honored on Tuesday with an awards ceremony and luncheon in the Poolside Terrace at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino.
Belle Rock Entertainment launches multiplayer slots tournament
May 08, 2008
Online slots players are in for hours
of free fun when Belle Rock Entertainment launches its first
multiplayer slots tournament at two of its online casinos later this week.
Cher returns to Caesars
May 07, 2008
Showcasing her flamboyant spirit,
legendary talent and ingenious creativity, Cher launched the first of her
nearly 200 shows tonight at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace
'Real Magic' will enchant audiences at Trump Marina
May 05, 2008
Illusions and wonder await you when Kalin & Jinger's Real Magic Show appears in The Shell at Trump Marina beginning Wednesday, June 25 through Sunday, August 17.
Churchill Downs forced to cut purses
May 09, 2008
Churchill Downs Racetrack has been forced to cut purses by 20 percent because the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association have blocked the distribution of Churchill Downs’ simulcast signal.
NJ race horses test postive for doping
May 08, 2008
News Brief: Six harness racing horses have tested positive for performance-enhancing substances under expanded testing protocols in New Jersey, according to officials.
Montana Lottery looks to fantasy sports betting
May 07, 2008
News Brief: The Montana Lottery wants to kick off a statewide fantasy football betting game in time for this fall's professional football season, the agency's director said Monday.
