Archive for January, 2006

Jan
17
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 17-01-2006
CityDev exits Singapore casino bid
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Now its AOL Blackjack
The last bastion of gambling-free America on the Internet has finally fallen. For years, AOL stood steadfastly against offering to their players - albeit free gambling. However, following their foray a while back into current game-of-the-moment poker, for… Continue ….



Jan
17
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 17-01-2006
Bond girl has her sights set on fame
A little-known Italian actress and former beauty contestant, is to have a major role in the next James Bond film, Royale….



Jan
13
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 13-01-2006
Poker Student Wins $1.3 Million
Its not a bad way for a student to make a living. And becoming a millionaire at your first major tournament at the age of 22 isn’t that bad either. Steve Paul-Ambrose is a business and science major… Continue ….



Jan
12
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 12-01-2006
Both Vegas and Atlantic City Report Increased Revenues
doesn’t seem to be on the wane in either the East or West Coast as both Nevada and Atlantic City report large revenue increases Atlantic City has finally broken through the $5 billion mark after an increase of… Continue ….



Jan
11
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 11-01-2006
Vegas broker pays $153m to settle charges
broker Daniel Calugar has agreed to pay $153m (£88m) to settle charges he traded mutual funds improperly - a record penalty for anyone charged after an inquiry into funds….

Lot’O Confusion with Ohio Lottery Game
Surely the whole idea of lottery games is to make it as simple as possible to get as many people playing as possible. Apparantly, Ohio Lottery forgot this small aspect of numbers games - and players are confused… Continue ….



Jan
10
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 10-01-2006
The Irish Love Their Horse Racing
Irish horse-racing is on the increase. Over €230 million was bet last year at race meetings with €176m bet on course, whilst courses saw record attendances. Irish horse racing chief exec Brian Kavanagh noticed the increase He noted the… Continue ….



Jan
09
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 09-01-2006
From Breaking the Bank to Breaking into Poker
What does a ex-banker that broke a bank with over $1.3bn losses do next in life? In this day and age, there seems to be only one acceptable answer - poker. Former Barings Bank employer, Nick Leeson, who famously… Continue ….



Jan
09
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 09-01-2006
Bookmakers cautious over Google ‘hype’
City bookmakers have been forced to cut the price on Google’s shares reaching $600 by the end of the year despite a leading US analyst predicting the price could top $2,000….



Jan
08
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 08-01-2006
Rivals to take bite out of Apple
Gadget-makers seeking to rival Apple’s iPod showcase their gizmos in Las Vegas….

Campbell is the bookies’ favourite
Bookmakers have made acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell favourite to be the next permanent leader of the party.William Hill made him even money, with party president Simon Hughes 5/2 second favourite.They also offered 6/1 for……

Campbell is the bookies’ favourite
Bookmakers have made acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell favourite to be the next permanent leader of the party….



Jan
06
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 06-01-2006
Intel eyes entertainment market
Chip giant Intel uses CES in to launch Viiv, converting PCs into home entertainment hubs….

Online Poker… Skill or Scam?
The most exciting hobby that is sweeping the world today is poker. Ever since Chris Moneymaker won the Main Event at the World Series Of in 2003 after getting into the tournament by winning a $10 tournament online,… Continue ….