SkyCity names Auckland executive team
May 15, 2008
International News Brief: SkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed three senior executives to manage its flagship Auckland Casino.
UK casino bosses give up on gambling club
May 15, 2008
International News Brief: UK casino bosses have withdrawn an appeal over a rejected plan to develop a gambling club in Central Reading.
Jamaican official rebukes casino opponents
May 15, 2008
International News Brief: In his most scathing remarks yet against the detractors of casino gambling, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, described their objections as irrational and illogical and maintained that the attraction would be controlled.
Canadian freeroller captures Titan Poker's Madrid Open
May 15, 2008
After winning his seat in the event via a freeroll tournament, Greg Metzak, a 23-year-old psychology student from Canada, ended up taking home the $61,500 prize while playing in his first live poker tournament.
Bluff Media purchases Woman Poker Player Magazine
May 14, 2008
Bluff Media, publishers of America’s leading poker magazine Bluff Magazine, today announced the purchase of the print component of Woman Poker Player magazine.
Bluff Europe gets Sorel Mizzi interview
May 13, 2008
In a bid to help their readers, Bluff Europe managed to speak exclusively with Sorel ‘Imper1um’ Mizzi.
about how best to play freerolls, some hints and tips on online play.
The Reel Life
May 15, 2008
Watching people win jackpots and learn how to gamble are among our favorite activities here at the Reel Life.
Alpha Centauri
May 15, 2008
Alpha Centauri is the latest exclusive slot game from Lasseters. This space-themed, 5-reel, 9-line game features free spins, substitute symbols and an astronomical jackpot of $50,000.
Spin32Poker.com launches new tournament formats
May 15, 2008
Spin32 Entertainment's poker site is offering games with a different twist, including Bounty, Bad Beat, Shootout and Rabbit Hunt tournaments.
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."
Camptown Greyhound Park won't reopen
May 15, 2008
News Brief: Phil Ruffin Sr., owner of Camptown Greyhound Park, said he scuttled plans to reopen the track after he determined that state requirements would make it too difficult to turn a profit.
Off-Strip hotels push harder
May 15, 2008
Three off-Strip properties are addressing the economic pinch by increasing promotional spending, although they are taking separate approaches to cost-cutting efforts.
Gaming: Economic woes hurt U.S. casinos
May 15, 2008
With the nation's economy in a tailspin and spending and confidence levels of consumers reaching all-time lows, the nation's casino companies are feeling squeezed.
Legendary bookmaker's theory on Vegas' economy
May 13, 2008
Legendary former Las Vegas bookmaker, Scott Schettler has a theory on why the current economic turbulence has affected Las Vegas in a way previous recessions did not.
Las Vegas visitation numbers tumble
May 12, 2008
The number of people who visited Las Vegas in March fell 1 percent to about 3.4 million, prompting resort operators to lower hotel rates to keep rooms full.
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.