Casino news and articles

58% of Peruvian casinos working illegally

About 58% of Peruvian casino games and slots machines are working illegally, supported by court resolutions that allow this situation. Only 3% of the total number of games are allowed by the Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism.

Miguel Zamora, National Director of Tourism, informed that there are 930 casinos in the country, and only 40 have the authorization of the Ministry. Seven of these registered casinos work in five stars hotels and restaurants.

Harrah’s inaugurates new Casino

The property inaugurated last week by Harrah’s Entertainment at Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been categorized as the biggest Casino in the state, and offers a wide range of games of chance foe the Midwest area.

The inauguration party was an “invitation only” event and was hosted by the NASCAR host, Robby Gordon, who entered the party on his specially designed motorbike. The bike has roulette wheels instead of regular tires.

Las Vegas Targets Gay Visitors

American homosexuals are one of the world's most attractive leisure travel submarkets as a result of their $65 billion in annual expenditures. Las Vegas, like many other cities, aims to redirect a larger number of this group to its casinos. In the case of Las Vegas, promotion among gays and lesbians requires a special approach.

They started by printing ads in three popular gay publications, as well as in some other non-gay magazines. One of the favorite promises for gay getaways is that visitors will enjoy a numerous gay community.

Successful Casino Night for the Hamilton Bulldogs

The Hamilton Bulldogs' team has planned many promotions soon. Among them, they include a Pizza Pizza Skills Competition, a chance to meet Bulldogs players at Landmart Homes, and Jerseys Off Our Backs.

Their first event was the Burgeonvest Securities Limited Casino Night which took place at Liuna Station and was a great hit. The purpose for the event was to raise money for the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund.

Macau is planning to build the first underwater casino

The city of Macau, placed in the south cost of China, is quickly becoming more and more considered as a real Asian pearl due to its amazing casinos and deluxe hotels, only accessed by the richest people all over the world.

Classified by many people as a better place than Las Vegas, Macau is now planning to build the world’s first underwater casino, something that will surely increase the city’s international fame as an entertainment center.

More New York Poker Clubs Close

Following reports that New York Yankees star, third baseman Alex Rodriguez, had attend a poker club with infamous poker pro Phil Hellmuth, the club was subsequently raided by police and shut down for illegal operations.

After this, the Major League Baseball reaction was to be expected; A-Rod was reprimanded for his poker playing pastimes, his team worried that being associated with illegal poker clubs would tarnish their image.

Kansas Lottery

Check your wallets, purses and seat cushions: There’s a lottery ticket out there worth $100,000.

Someone bought a lottery ticket that matched five numbers in the Nov. 10, 2004, drawing, but they never came forward to accept the $100,000 prize. The ticket holder has until Nov. 10 to claim the winnings.

Online Casino News

Affiliates are anticipating high fees from the 25 New Generation games being launched by online casino, HCN.

The games are based on some arcade favourites from the past and present including, Mega Ball, Pop Bingo, Bonus Bowling, and Roller Coaster Dice. The popularity of these games is hoping to draw high commissions for the casino affiliates.

New TV Programme for Gamblers

Channel 425 has just announced that they will soon be launching a new betting show, aimed at the armchair gambler. The new show, called ‘4-5 Favourite’, will be aired from 12th October and will inform and entertain gamblers with sports and betting features.

The new show will give punters a varied programme of sporting news and information as well as highlights and previews of the biggest races, matches and events

Las Vegas Casino

The future of Strip-area development will be casino communities.

Richard Lee, vice president of First American Title, said plans are being geared toward the creation of "pockets" of self-contained communities on or near the Strip.

Lee was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) commercial real estate symposium.