Casinos in California and the Commerce Casino have come out expressing their views against the potential legalization of online poker in the near future. The proposed bill, currently on the footsteps of congress, was implemented and created by Barney Frank. The bill is entitled HR 2267, and calls for the complete legalization of online poker in the United States. It would go against a 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The fact that the Commerce Casino has come out strongly against online poker, has caused a stir in the Poke Players Alliance. However, The Commerce Casino has said that in [ Read More ]
Archive for August, 2010
Rival Gaming is one of the leading brands of USA casino software when it comes to research and development. Having already released two new games in the last 3 months, Rival has once again managed to squeeze out a brand new slot for players to enjoy. One of the newest online slots is that of Doo-Wop Daddy-O. This slot game has revived some of the most memorable icons from the 1950′s in America. This new game is set to be one of the most interesting, both in look and feel, as well as one of the most profitable. Doo-Wop Daddy-O [ Read More ]
Football Writers Association Of America Asks USC Trojans To Return 2004 National Championship Trophy
While the University is appealing some of the sanctions, the Football Writers Association of America decided to vote and come through with the ruling. “Had these facts been known, USC would not have been selected for the award … in light of standards applicable to FWAA poll participants, award candidates and award recipients,” remarked FWAA president Tim Griffin. Pat Haden, the newly appointed Athletics Director at USC, said that the school will return the championship trophy. “Due to the NCAA penalties, we understand the actions taken by the Football Writers Association of America, and we will abide by that ruling,” [ Read More ]
“(Dasher) said to me, ‘Will you put me in a (poker) game? I play real good…So (Dasher) takes $300 because I said, ‘I’ll let you have $300 and we will split the winnings.’ “Well, he comes back 45 minutes later and said he played in a game in Murfreesboro and lost it. You got me? He lost it. L-O-S-T,” remarked Donnell. Dasher apparently had nights where he won asmuch as $2,500, but repeatedly lost as the games piled up. The NCAA is currently investigating into the situation. “Information was reported to the university involving student-athlete Dwight Dasher,” remarked MTSU Athletics [ Read More ]
The Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is anticipating a profit cut of 61% in Q2/2010 as a result of a windfall tax imposed by the government on businesses to shore up its ailing finances. Industry analysts say expected group net profit of €60.5 million is a significant decline from the €155.5 million in the same period a year ago. The Greek government signed up to a €110 billion bailout with the IMF and its European Union partners, and then had to impose a debt crisis levy on 2009 corporate profit. In OPAP’s case this sliced a massive €94 million off the [ Read More ]
Leading Alderney-licensed online poker site PKR.com has celebrated its fourth birthday by releasing a software update featuring a completely new user interface to make playing easier and more enjoyable. PKR.com debuted in August of 2006 and its new Version 2.0 update also comes complete with an overhauled lobby that allows players to use a ‘game finder wizard’ to locate the titles and tournaments they want with a minimum of fuss. “Version 2.0 of PKR.com has been in the pipeline for almost a year and it’s just the start of what we have planned,” said Leon Walters, Chief Operating Officer for [ Read More ]
The latest report by the National Indian Gaming Commission says revenues from U.S. tribal casinos were stable in 2009, indicating that the revenues generated by native American casinos operated for the benefit of some 233 tribes across the USA remain considerable. The latest report shows that 2009 gross gaming revenue totaled $26.5 billion, compared with $26.7 billion in 2008, numbers in stark contrast to the disastrous declines that are still being experienced in Nevada and Atlantic City land operations. Oklahoma City regional tribal casinos enjoyed the best revenues, with a 12% increase across the 49 gaming operations in the area, [ Read More ]
Curacao-licensed online casino GoCasino.com has announced that one lucky American player recently hit its progressive jackpot and is now richer to the tune of almost one million dollars. The California-based player, known as ‘Catherine M’ was playing the site’s Red, White And Win progressive slot and hit the progressive jackpot of $990,529 off of a wager of only $7.50. “This is not the first progressive win at GoCasino.com but this is certainly the biggest one in our history,” said Danny Michaels, Promotional Manager for GoCasino.com. “Our progressive jackpots were over two million dollars before Catherine’s hit, so there’s still over [ Read More ]
The announcement Tuesday that the Ontario provincial government will enter the online gambling sector in 2012 appears to have triggered renewed interest in the possibilities for the Saskatchewan province. CBC reports that the provincial government is “very interested” in the idea of online gambling, and quotes the Minister of Gaming, Ken Cheveldayoff, who revealed that the Saskatchewan Gaming Corp., is “cautiously looking at” doing the same thing in order to harvest revenues that would otherwise accrue to offshore online gambling operators. If Saskatchewan decides to enter the market it will be joining regulatory efforts by other Canadian provinces such as [ Read More ]
The Boston Red Sox bullpen turned in a stellar performance to earn a series split on the road versus the New York Yankees. The temperature reached a sultry 92 degrees, but the Boston relievers stayed cool to hold on to a 2-1 victory. MLB betting lines had set the Yankees as the favorite to take the series finale. Red Sox starter Jon Lester was in the midst of a career worst four-game losing streak. The southpaw went 6 1/3 innings, striking out six and only allowing four hits. He left the game in Daniel Bard’s hands after loading the bases, [ Read More ]
