Gambling Central - Gambling Central | Casino News Source - Online Gambling Articles http://gamblingcentral.net/ Wed, 07 May 2008 18:10:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_new-gambling-zone-proposed-for-indonesia.php A proposal to build a legal gambling zone in the Lagoi tourist area in Bintan, Riau Islands province, is still awaiting approval from the provincial government in Indonesia. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:03:49 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_polish-government-planning-to-legalize-online-gambling.php A leading policymaker in the Polish government is saying that the government plans to legalize online gambling by the end of the year. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:49:45 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_former-lawmakers-seek-casino-tax-plan-in-nevada.php Vucanovich served seven terms as a Republican congresswoman from Reno. Dini, a Democrat who served eight times as speaker, will focus on rural areas of Nevada where they are quite well known. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:06:21 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_rain-causes-casinos-up-and-down-the-mississippi-river-to-close.php Employees at President Casinos are removing mud and other debris from the parking lots, Porte Cohere and access ramps to the boat, the company said. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:27:34 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_atlantic-city-considers-total-smoking-ban-in-casinos.php A controversial proposal to completely ban smoking in Atlantic City is passed, would be the first total smoking in ban for all casino floors here in the seaside resort's history. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:53:41 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_las-vegas-dining-round-up.php Now that Las Vegas has become one of the world’s greatest eating cities, more choices than ever abound. It has more AAA Five Diamond restaurants than anywhere in the country except Chicago Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:54:03 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_secret-las-vegas-hotels.php Booking a room at a Las Vegas mega resort should be an easy task. It should be a matter of simply picking the hotel you want to stay at and then reserving the room. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:11:19 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_three-perfect-days-in-vegas-generation-y-ii.php In our last article we kicked off planning the perfect Las Vegas weekend for Generation Y young adults. It included inside information on the hottest clubs and hotels in Sin City. Here is the second half of our guide to give you the keys to make your getaway a blast. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:20:17 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_dubai-world-increasing-mgm-mirage-stake.php MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Dubai World are expanding their recently consummated relationship. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:51:34 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_illinois-seeks-investment-bank-billions-in-revenue.php The Illinois Gaming Board, a government body, is moving forward with plans to hire an investment banking firm to put a casino license for the suburb of Rosemont, Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:22:34 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_tropicana-ac-license-revoked.php In a shocking turn of events, Tropicana Casinos & Resorts has lost its license to operate its namesake casino resort in Atlantic City. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:15:52 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_penn-gaming-closes-sale-deal.php Penn National Gaming, (Nasdaq: PENN) has announced that its shareholders have approved the proposed sale of the company for $8.9 billion. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:43:24 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_kansas-casino-license-battle-continues.php The fight to win lucrative casino licenses in Kansas is continuing to heat up. Last month the action was focused on Wyandotte County, where the county was taking proposals for its licenses. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:08:59 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_foxwoods-dealers-unionize.php The year 2007 is going to go down as the year the unions got a foothold among dealers in the casino business. Unionization has been picking up steam with dealers throughout this year. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:29:19 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_detroit-gaming-rev-soars-on-new-mgm-grand.php The Detroit gaming industry got a shot of adrenaline with last month’s opening of the MGM Grand Detroit, the first Las Vegas style resort in Motor City. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:10:17 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_three-perfect-days-in-vegas-baby-boomers-part-2.php Baby Boomers want to make sure their days are perfectly planned. In the last article we gave you the start of how to enjoy a perfect Vegas vacation. Here’s how to spend Saturday night and Sunday. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:43:59 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_three-perfect-days-in-vegas-baby-boomers-part-1.php With the average vacation in Las Vegas lasting about three days, crafting the perfect itinerary can be a formidable challenge. There’s so much do because of a seemingly an endless array of shows, attractions and restaurants. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:38:48 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_revel-gets-ac-casino-approval.php While the Atlantic City market is continuing to suffer record profit declines, there are more new projects on the drawing boards then ever in the city’s 30 year casino history. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:40:21 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_kansas-taking-casino-bids.php The seemingly endless rollout of gaming in the United States is continuing in the heart of the country; Kansas. With the state getting set to issue casino licenses next year, competitors are lining up for an extremely lucrative piece of the action. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:07:31 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_wynn-resorts-reports-3q-results.php When Wynn Resorts make its debut on the New York Stack Exchange several years ago, it was offered up at $18 a share. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:15:10 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_vegas-casino-construction.php Las Vegas just keeps getting bigger. And with very building boom come the naysayers. The ones who just don’t believe it’s possible that Sin City can get any more popular for leisure and business. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:55:03 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_mount-airy-casino.php Pennsylvania’s newest casino opened this week to the public and it marked the arrival of a new era in the state’s nascent casino industry; it’s the first casino resort to open away from a racetrack. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:09:40 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_us-gaming-revenue-down-in-many-jurisdictions.php Gaming revenues in many U.S. jurisdictions took a hit in September as many states reported a decrease in casino gaming profits. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:35:59 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_great-outdoors-vegas-ii.php Once you decide that there’s more to Las Vegas than man made excess, there’s plenty to see. Here are some more suggestions to see the natural splendor of Las Vegas. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:09:14 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_great-outdoor-vegas.php There’s nothing else on earth quite like the artificial splendor of the Las Vegas landscape. It’s a place where extreme design has taken root, transforming a seemingly barren desert landscape into a multitude of highly individualized small cities. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:57:49 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_seneca-new-york-casino-plans.php As the New York casino gaming scene continues to emerge downstate, upstate, development is well underway. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:24:22 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_mgm-grand-detroit-opens.php Though Detroit has had legalized gaming for several years, its facilities have been less that spectacular. It’s not that the market doesn’t warrant world class resorts, it’s just the properties that have been open are so-called temporary locations. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:28:59 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_harrahs-in-expansion-overdrive.php Harrah’s Entertainment (NYSE: HET) may in the midst of being sold, but that’s not stopping the company from continuing on an extensive redevelopment, renovation and expansion campaign that’s hitting all corners of the United States. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:37:21 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_nevada-gaming-revenue-record.php While Atlantic City is in a morass of dropping profits, it just keeps getting better and better in Nevada – especially Las Vegas. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:25:58 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_casino-legalization-in-massachussets.php While most industry insiders were predicting Massachusetts legislators might approve a single mega resort, it now looks like the state’s governor is planning on proposing a trio of casinos. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:54:35 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_wsop-europe-championship.php With the explosion of poker, the World Series of Poker has achieved near mythic status in the United States. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:01:03 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_loews-lake-las-vegas-ii.php When taking a break from the fast paced Las Vegas Strip, Loews Lake Las Vegas is the place to sit back and relax. 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Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:31:36 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_what-type-of-online-casino-games-suit-your-style.php One of the biggest benefits of an online casino is that there are many games to choose from, and all of them are only a click or two away. Unfortunately, this can be a disadvantage as well because some players get so caught up in the selection process that they never really make a decision. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:52:14 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_manchester-awarded-1st-uk-supercasino.php The surprising move gives the northern British town the right to build a 5,000-square-meter (54,000 square feet) complex featuring up to 1,250 slot machines. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:41:52 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_factors-to-consider-when-choosing-an-online-casino.php When choosing an online casino, there are going to be so many options that you will surely feel overwhelmed at some point in time. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:07:06 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_mohegans-making-separate-ma-plays.php The battle is heating up on multiple fronts in Massachusetts, which with every passing day is becoming a more likely candidate for a legalized casino of mega proportions. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:59:54 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_quick-guide-to-learning-the-game-of-poker.php Learning the game of poker is a life long lesson. As you know, even the best players in the world are constantly tweaking their game so that they can reach new heights in their career. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:25:08 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_harrahs-opens-in-pennsylvania.php Pennsylvania gaming is continuing to gear up with the opening of the state’s third casino, which made its debut last week. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:28:27 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_why-compare-online-casinos-before-joining.php Joining an online casino is a big step in your gambling career. If you are going to start placing bets online, take the time to compare several online casinos before you commit to one. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:44:48 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_cosmopolitan-casino-resort.php Though the Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino is more than a year behind schedule, the oft delayed project is currently rising on some of the best real estate on the Las Vegas Strip. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:01:47 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_station-approves-a-billion-buyout.php Another major casino bites the dust as the consolidation wave continues. Station Casinos is officially going the way of the dodo bird with an announcement this week... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:22:05 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_three-reasons-why-online-casinos-are-fun.php There is no point in joining an online casino if you do not plan on having fun. Even though your main goal may be to win a lot of money, without the enjoyment factor, you are not going to get very far. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:36:58 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_red-rock-resort-expands.php One of the newest and coolest Las Vegas resorts has just opened a major expansion, doubling its room capacity and giving other resorts directly aimed at Generations X & Millennia’s some strong competition. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:14:37 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_make-the-most-of-your-time-at-the-casino.php Although you may love to spend time at the casino, this is not something that most people get to do on an everyday basis. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:45:03 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_online-gambling-money-management.php For most people, playing online casinos is all about how much money they can win. Of course, they also want to have fun at the same time. When it comes down to it, the players who have the most success with online casinos are the ones who know how to manage their money. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:29:08 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_us-gamblers-affected.php During the last months the U.S. government has focused big time on stopping the online gambling industry. Of course, horse wagering and state lotteries Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:47:55 +0100 http://gamblingcentral.net/blog_smoking-compromise-reached-for-ac.php Chalk one up for smoker’s rights. After the threat of a total ban on smoking in casinos in Atlantic City, it looks as if puffing players will still have a chance to play and smoke Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:58:46 +0100