Archive for April, 2006

Apr
26
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 26-04-2006
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Property Fact Sheet Overview Red Rock Resort Spa is Las Vegas’ newest locals’ entertainment destination. It is located on 70 acres of land close to the majestic Red Rock Canyon in Summerlin and is approximately 10 miles west of the Strip and a 20-minute drive from McCarran International Airport….

Gambling in Ontario Hits $5.85 Billion
Ontario gamblers wagered nearly CAN$6 billion in 2004/5 - an increase of CAN$125 million year-on-year. Net income after costs came to CAN$1.7 billion. Most of the revenue in Ontario comes from lottery sales and - whilst gambling… Continue . …

FIFA Puts Ban on Footballers Bets
FIFA have clamped down on footballers in the World Cup. They are making each footballer sign a written pledge that they won’t bet on the tournament. It doesn’t stop at players though - the pledge will be signed by… Continue . …



Apr
25
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 25-04-2006
Far-East Footballers arrested for fixing games
Three members of the Under-23s national soccer team in Vietnam have been prosecuted for fixing matches. Striker, Pham Van Quyen (pictured) and midfielders Huynh Quoc Anh and Le Bat Hieu met with bookmakers before matches and agreed to fix SEA… Continue . …



Apr
25
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 25-04-2006
Bodog’s Advert Gamble
You would have thought that spending money advertising in would make as much sense as advertising snow in Siberia. Well, internet big boys Bodog.com don’t think so. They’ve recently, spent over half a million dollars… Continue . …

Gambling NOT sexy - adverts to carry warnings
Advertisements in the UK that promote may have to carry warnings about the dangers of gamblings. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Commission are behind the decision which is part of their “socially responsible gambling”… Continue . …



Apr
24
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 24-04-2006
“Titanic” director: digital 3-D will save industry
By Sheigh Crabtree (Hollywood Reporter) - “Titanic” director James Cameron, warning that Hollywood is “in a fight for survival,” wants the movie industry to offer films in digital 3-D to counteract declining sales and rampant piracy. “Maybe……

“Titanic” director: digital 3-D will save industry
By Sheigh Crabtree (Hollywood Reporter) - “Titanic” director James Cameron, warning that Hollywood is “in a fight for survival,” wants the movie industry to offer films in digital 3-D to counteract declining sales and rampant piracy. “Maybe……



Apr
24
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 24-04-2006
Young, affluent and at a loss? Meet Martha Stewart
By Paul Thomasch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Martha Stewart will hit the newsstands next month with a new magazine, she can appeal to busy women who have money to spend and just happened to be in grade school when she started writing cookbooks….



Apr
24
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 24-04-2006
Code broadens casino advertising
may be allowed to advertise on television under new rules being considered by consumer watchdogs…….

Super-rich prosper under Labour
owners, high-flying businesswomen and retail entrepreneurs have helped to boost the combined wealth of the super-rich…….



Apr
23
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 23-04-2006
Russian roulette
There are huge profits to be made from doing business with Russia. But the risks are also high, says Sylvia Pfeifer….



Apr
22
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 22-04-2006
Paris Hilton Banned From Daddy’s Casino
It must be tough being a Hilton. Poor little rich girl Paris Hilton has become quite the addict recently. In fact, so addicted, that during one particular game she put her beloved $180,000 bentley GT on the line… Continue . …



Apr
21
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 21-04-2006
Poker legend Puggy Pearson has passed away
by Henrik Nilsson-Dahlbom The legend Walter Clyde “Puggy” Pearson recently passed away. Pearson was one of the most colorful characters in the world of poker, and ended his days in his home in at the age of 77. He became the WSOP champion 1973 and was the second person to be introduced in the Hall of Fame in 1987. He was one of the true greats….



Apr
21
Filed Under (News Roundup) by Casino Man on 21-04-2006
South Africans Aren’t So Interested in Gambling Anymore
Unlike the rest of the world, it seems as if the South Africans are tiring of gambling. Latest research has shown that fewer South Africans are than when was developed between 1997 and 2002 - less than 1%… Continue . …