Much Anticipated Launch of WSOP.com Real-Money Poker to Occur Today
In just a few short hours, all Nevadans over the age of 21 will have the opportunity to make history by playing on the newest real-money online poker site to set up shop in the state – the WSOP.com-branded poker room operated by Caesars Entertainment. The room, which is scheduled to officially fling open its […]
New Stardust Social Game Allows Glimpse Back at Old Vegas
Think of Las Vegas today and what comes to mind are probably the new casino resorts such as Wynn and the Bellagio, places that bring forth an image of almost impossible glamour. But for some, the mind still wanders to the Las Vegas of yesteryear, when casinos like the Sahara, the Flamingo (which is actually […]
Google Rumored to be Interested in Purchasing Party Poker
Despite a week filled with headaches brought on by glitches in a software update, reportedly there may be something interesting on the horizon for Gibraltar-based gaming company bwin.party, as the British tabloid The Daily Mail has suggested on its This Is Money blog that Google may be looking to purchase the firm. Google said to be in favor […]
2020 Olympics Make Japan Attractive Target for Casino Development
Casino companies are suddenly turning an eye to the Land of the Rising Sun, as Tokyo has been tapped to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Bloomberg Businessweek has reported that MGM, Caesars, and the Las Vegas Sands Corp. are all looking into developing properties in Japan, which stands to benefit by a great increase in […]
PokerStars Set to Kick Off 12th World Championship of Online Poker
PokerStars is now just one day away from the launch of the 12th edition of the largest online poker tournament series by nearly any yardstick you can imagine – the World Championship of Online Poker. The 2013 World Championship of Online Poker – better known by its far more manageable acronym WCOOP – runs from […]
Illinois Gambling Squabbles May Resume with Gaming Board Re-Appointments
As the political season ramps up again in Illinois after summer break, it seems likely that the hotly contested issue of casino gambling – and its regulation – will again engage the legislature and the governor. An op-ed piece published by the Chicago Tribune last week predicts a rocky road ahead for Michael Holewinski and Aaron […]
888 Poker Axes Most Heads Up Games
Players at 888 Poker were greeted with an interesting surprise as they logged on to the popular online poker site this weekend, as the room has apparently decided to completely do away with heads-up tables for no limit cash games. The games have simply been removed from the lobby and 888 Poker support is confirming […]
