“We’re on the verge of one of the greatest booms in the country.” — New Jersey State Senator Bill Gormley, describing the incorporation of a new House of Blues into the Showboat expansion. Is it all right if I’m embarrassed to be born in a city where a casino expansion gets this kind of gushing […]
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atlantic cityWant to get a gift for that special someone? Why not hop on the latest commodity bandwagon and get them something with the World Series of Poker logo on it?
First racetracks added slot machines. Now, they may be one step closer to becoming full-blown casinos.
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news about gambling“We need to educate international tourists before we get to the branding or experience of Las Vegas because if they don’t know what Las Vegas stands for it will fall on deaf ears.” –Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Read the whole story here: Las Vegas
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news about gambling“It’s like this place is haunted by the images of this city in its glory days.” –Curtis Bashaw, head of Atlantic City’s Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, on seeing black and white photos of the old boardwalk in casino executives’ offices. Actually, Curtis, I think it’s called an appreciation of history, and most thinking people display
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atlantic cityAs an Atlantic City native who wrote a book on the evolution of the casino resort, I’ve got some definite thoughts about the role of casinos in urban redevelopment. Now, a year and a half after the publication of Suburban Xanadu, some people in my hometown might be starting to see the light.
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atlantic cityJust in time for the end of ’04, I’ve added a new photo gallery–Macau–and added images to “Casino Fun.” The challenge is to see if you can find my picture of boxing cats somewhere else on this site. It will not disappoint. Have a great New Year’s. I’ll probably be w/out fireworks here in Las
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life in vegasIf you work as a female bartender for Harrah’s Reno, that is. The supposedly ultra-liberal US 9th Court of Appeals recently decided that Harrah’s had the right to fire a bartender who refused to wear makeup.
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news about gamblingIf you read the New York Times, you might have read yesterday’s edition (Sunday, 12/26/04). If you read yesterday’s edition, you might have read the business section. If you looked at the front page of the business section, you might have started reading a below-the-fold story entitled, “Is there Life After Blackjack? Ask MGM.” And
China is cracking down on porn, gambling, and “religious cult” sites, and I don’t have too much in the way of innovative analysis. Still, I thought this was a catchy headline: China Versus Porn: Round 2
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haphazard world“Don’t give me that addiction crap. Your generation’s always passing the buck, looking for excuses. If only you learned there’s no free lunch in this world.” –Some old guy in a gym responding to a columnist’s contention that gambling leads to addiction which “leads to embezzlement, bankruptcies, family problems, domestic violence and other social ills.”
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gambling & cultureI’m always fascinated by illegal gambling busts, and today’s news does not disappoint. Three illegal casinos in Hawaii have been discovered and closed.
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news about gamblingThe Atlantic City Boardwalk used to be a tremendous showpiece for the city. The coming of casino resorts designed as insular, all-in-one destinations has translated into a steady decline for the boards. Now, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has a plan for its renewal.
“I think this country is rapidly embracing various forms of gambling. It’s not the NCAA’s business to be cultural critics or a cultural task force. Our job is to make sure it doesn’t influence college athletics.” –NCAA President Myles Brand, explaining why he continues to fight legal sports betting in Nevada, but has no problem
A movie about the Ultimate Fighting Championship would be cool, but apparently some people don’t think so.
I don’t know exactly why I started the casino carpet gallery. But I did, and it seems that other people also find the subject interesting.
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what's newThe Macau SAR is five years old today. Macau has been around for centuries, of course, but five years ago it reverted to Chinese rule.
The British government has released its plans for an expanded casino industry.
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news about gamblingJust because you get a $2 million marker doesn’t mean you have the right to continue gambling as long as you want, according to a federal judge, who tossed out a suit brought by a high roller against a major Las Vegas gaming operator.
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