A history of casino revenue, jobs in Atlantic City
Here is a look at how gambling revenue and employment have changed since casinos launched in Atlantic City in 1978: May 26, 1978: Resorts Atlantic City opens. Casino revenue: $134 million Casino employment: 3,300 ___ June 26, 1979: Caesars Atlantic…
The North (Strip) Shall Rise Again
By Christopher G. Axelrod “Head north to find the action” may soon be the new creed of Las Vegas tourism, but does the north end of the strip actually have the potential to become the new south? Considering the explosion…
INSIDE GAMING: Ashes to ashes: Strip smoking could end
By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The idea of a full-scale smoking ban in Nevada casinos seems out of place. The “No Smoking” concept doesn’t fit the Strip’s “do anything” reputation. Of the 23 states with commercial casinos, 18 outlaw…
Golf Magic
Even if you don’t play golf, you will appreciate this. http://www.youtube.com/embed/NIZ_bmCP7GQ Replies: No replies were posted for this topic.
Bet size and 401g
I know I have seen this discussed but I can’t seem to find anything in my notes or in any of the books I have. Generally speaking, what should be the proper unit size based on 401g amount? I realize…
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Author is Thomas Kida I might be late to dinner on this one as I believe it was published in 2006 but this is my first read of this book. I have been going slow as there is a lot…
2014 WSOP Main Event Final Table Set for November
After seven long days of poker played out over a week-and-a-half, the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event has at last reached its November Nine. The Netherlands’ Jorryt van Hoof will have the chip lead when play resumes this…
Hard Rock Hotel Casino to open in South Lake Tahoe
The Horizon Hotel in S. Lake Tahoe will be converted to the Hard Rock Hotel Tahoe. A view of South Lake Tahoe. The New Hard Rock will be across the street from MontBleu which used to be Caesers Tahoe. Scott…
Wynn Resorts owner Steve Wynn discusses his journey into the Las Vegas hotel and casino business
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Regional Casinos Give Aging Rockers a Fresh Chance to Shake Their Booty
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg KC & the Sunshine Band’s summer concert tour will make almost half of its 23 stops at casinos. That’s just fine with lead singer Harry Wayne Casey. The 63-year-old performer, known for disco-era hits such as (Shake,…