December 2009

No Extra Casinos In New Zealand

13 December 2009

In 2003, the New Zealand Government passed the 2003 Gambling Act, which specifically banned the development of any new casinos outside those already operating in Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown. Occasionally there have been rumours that the Government might relax [...]

Blackjack Perfect Pairs Bet

13 December 2009

I’m often asked by casino blackjack players in New Zealand, Australia, Macau and the United Kingdom about whether they should play the Perfect Pairs side bet offered with blackjack. My advice always has been, and will remain, a resounding NO. The reason? On a typical 8 deck [...]

The Networked Casino Slot Floor

8 December 2009

I’ve been doing some research lately on the new technologies available to casino operators to improve their customer experience (and presumably profits as a result). I’ve long been a fan of TITO (ticket in, ticket out) slot machines, because it saves me carrying a heavy coin [...]

Bar-X Bonus Ladder by Electrocoin

7 December 2009

Like UK fruit machines? Like Bar-X by Electrocoin? Like to feel the challenge of knowing when to nudge a small win, and knowing when to push the machine for a bit more? Now you can play Bar-X Bonus Ladder at Virgin Casino – with a HUGE theoretical return of 95.19%! Bar-X Bonus [...]

Casino VIP Advantages

7 December 2009

Being a casino VIP has its advantages. Last night I was treated to a pair of tickets to see the sold out show Rhys Darby night. Wow, that guy really is talented! [...]

Tom "durrrr" Dwan Joins Full Tilt Poker

6 December 2009

Full Tilt Poker is proud to welcome Tom “durrrr” Dwan, one of the most influential and successful players in online poker history, to Team Full Tilt. A rare addition to the world’s most elite group of poker professionals, Tom “durrrr” Dwan is best known for [...]

Terribles Casino Las Vegas 9th Anniversary

6 December 2009

You’ll need to be quick – because it’s TODAY. But Terribles Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada is celebrating it’s 9th anniversary today on December 6th, 2009. They are offering FREE cake and champagne for EVERYBODY in the CASINO from 4pm to 7pm. There are some [...]

Binions Casino No Longer Offers Rooms

1 December 2009

It was sad for me to read today that Binions Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada is closing all of its 365 hotel rooms. Binions has been a part of the downtown Las Vegas scene for many, many years – made famous by the original owner Benny Binion, who would take any bet regardless [...]