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December 7, 2009

December 7, 2009
A hand of a lifetime

After a reader is dealt a natural Royal Flush in sequential order at a casino, he writes to see if Robison can calculate the odds of this happening. Robison does the math and finds that this is truly a rare event.
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Featured Story

By Vin Narayanan

Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment has “soft launched” its long-awaited online casino — Caesars Casino Online. The casino appears to offer a variety of games, including roulette, craps, Caribbean Poker, three-card poker, video poker, video slots and blackjack. As of now, it is not accepting players from the U.S. or Germany.
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 Harrah's launches long-awaited online casino

 

CASINO News

CASINO Casino City’s Vin Narayanan, Gary Trask and Dan Igo discuss the delay in the UIGEA, recent trips to Atlantic City, and make their week 13 NFL picks.
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The new Gaming Business Directory contains nearly 600 pages of the most current information available on over 4,500 gaming properties worldwide, plus 700 corporate and Native American property owners.
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In a hearing that lasted less than two hours, proponents of regulating online gambling, led by Rep. Barney Frank, made their case for why the UIGEA should be repealed and replaced with a regulated online gaming environment.
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Steve Wynn says he thinks Frank Sinatra would “dig” the new restaurant at Encore Las Vegas that bears his name on the front door. And after dining at Sinatra, Casino City is in full agreement.
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Visitors to the MGM Mirage mega-complex on the Las Vegas Strip have praised the resort’s design and interior decoration, as well as some of its riskier elements.
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Penn National officials shot down an idea that the gaming company would acquire rival casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment.
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The gaming giant has filed applications with Nevada gaming regulators seeking approval to acquire the Las Vegas property.

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Only three of the nine gaming companies charted by Applied Analysis saw an increase in their average daily stock prices in November compared to October.
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Trump Entertainment Resorts is supporting a buyout plan backed by Donald Trump and the bankrupt company’s bondholders.
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SLOTS News

SLOTS The proposal to bring slot machines to Anne Arundel County is in limbo as anti-gambling lobbyists are making a final push before a crucial Monday vote.
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The Reel Life loves the holidays. We love giving and getting presents. We love Christmas lights. And we love holiday-themed slot games. But a man from Atlanta does not share the same spirit.
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POKER News

POKER Jan Skampa outlasted a 584-person field to win €682,000 and the EPT Prague title, the biggest poker tournament ever held in the Czech Republic.
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The first event of the WSOP Circuit at Harrah’s Atlantic City attracted 1,056 entrants, with 28-year old Dante Magtoto winning the gold ring and $61,459.
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Did You Know

Did You Know?
The state of Delaware made $830,000 on NFL parlay bets through the first 12 weeks of the season, well above the $500,000 it projected to make.

Featured Game

Frost Bite

December is upon us, and that means falling temperatures, icy roads and snow. To prepare yourself for the winter months, head to Captain Cooks Casino and play its “Frost Bite” slot game.

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Top-10 reasons why this year’s WSOP Main Event was the best in history
  1. The age factor
  2. The ultimate underdog
  3. The comeback
  4. A great finish
  5. The tragic hero
  6. Amazing hands
  7. A valiant runner-up
  8. Test of endurance
  9. Big crowds and TV
  10. The aftermath

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