California NATIVE AMERICANS JUMP INTO ONLINE GAMBLING
While California decides whether to allow internet gambling, a San Diego Indian Tribe jumps into the game, launching it’s own internet poker site PrivateTable.com. The Iipau Nation of Santa Ysabel says because it’s a tribal entity, it can set up…
Scolari out as Brazil manager
A fourth-place finish at the World Cup is usually worthy of a commendation, but when you’re the manager of Brazil and the campaign ends with two consecutive losses and 10 goals conceded on home turf, it’s an unspeakable disaster. Despite…
Revel Reaches Accord With Creditors to Start Sale Process
July 11 (Bloomberg) — Revel AC Inc., whose Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino has been in bankruptcy twice since it opened in 2012, resolved unsecured creditors’ objections to a sale process, and now will see whether any bidders are willing…
Trump Plaza is latest casino to close in Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City’s crumbling casino market disintegrated even further Saturday as the owners of the Trump Plaza casino said they expect to shut down in mid-September. Trump Entertainment Resorts told The Associated Press that no final decision…
General manager for downtown Las Vegas properties emphasizes customer service
Michael Pergolini, vice president and general manager for PlayLV Gaming, which includes the Las Vegas Club and Plaza hotel-casinos, is shown in the Plaza casino at 1 S. Main St. in Las Vegas on Monday, June 23, 2014. (Bill Hughes/Las…
Judge: Detroit entitled to casino tax revenue
(Adds comment from Syncora attorney, background, paragraphs 4-7) (Reuters) – A U.S. District Court judge on Friday ruled that bond insurer Syncora Guarantee Inc cannot block bankrupt Detroit’s access to casino tax revenue. Syncora, which insures some of the city’s…
Brazil: GTC instructor, Dice Pilot, plays forward for Germany in the World Cup
Yes its true, our very own Dice Pilott played in the world cup for Germany Here he is in todays game against Argentina. Here he is trying to make ends meet by pedaling his worn shoes. Auditioning for the Vegas…
‘Better Call Saul’ supporting cast announced
Bob Odenkirk stars as Saul Goodman in a scene from “Better Call Saul. By Frazier Moore, Associated Press Friday, July 11, 2014 | 10:15 p.m. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Michael McKean is joining series star Bob Odenkirk in AMC’s "Better…
Former Macau partner sues Las Vegas Sands for $5 billion
By FARAH MASTER REUTERS HONG KONG — A former Macau business partner of Las Vegas Sands Corp. accused the casino operator of misappropriating trade secrets and is suing the company for at least $5 billion in profits that it says…
2013 Main Event Champ Ryan Riess eliminated as WSOP Main Event closes in on the money
LAS VEGAS — There will be no repeat champion at the World Series of Poker Main Event this year. Ryan Riess, who won $8.4 million for finishing first in last year’s Main Event, busted out of the tournament on Thursday….