More translating fun

Here are a few famous books about gambling that I happen to have on my bookshelves, translated into Japanese then retranslated into English: Strike the dealer Come having under the house The probability for me In world book of the largest blackjack Blackjack of dollar of 1000000 And here’s a classic from Robert F. Kennedy,

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writing

Roll the…update

I’ve updated the pages for Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling to reflect the impending publication date, October 5, 2006, and added tons of information about the book, including an annotated table of contents. You can already pre-order on amazon.com, and I’ll add links to other online booksellers as they become available. In other

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Vegasized pools

I was reading an interesting piece on the increasingly elaborate backyard pools of SoCal when I was struck by a reference to Las Vegas. From the LA Times: Today homeowners have moved well beyond the simple requirement of a hole in the ground. Instead, they crave Las Vegas-style amusements: remote-controlled flames, sound-activated dancing lights and

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life in vegas

MontBleu opens

Thanks to Roger Gros of Global Gaming Business, I got to attend the opening of the MontBleu last night. Here’s a press release talking about it: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe celebrated its official debut on May 24, with the help of Howie Mandel, comedian and host of NBC’s hit game show

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ICGRT update

I just finished presenting my paper “The Revolutionary Ridotto” at the International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, and I’ve got a little time to post an update. The conference is going very well–as always, I’m learning a great deal, and I’m sure everyone else is as well. For the carpet-curious, a late-night expedition last night

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Tahoe conference is near!

Next week I’ll be at the 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. This will hopefully be a lucky 13. It looks to be a great conference, with very interesting sessions that I’m looking forward to seeing. I’ll be keeping busy, presenting a paper, co-leading a session on gambling research, and

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Antigua strikes back…with words

When I learned of the new “money laundering” online gambling indictments, I thought that Antigua might have something to say. Now they do. From their press release, which I got in my email: Antiguan government officials reacted angrily today to news that the United States Department of Justice has released indictments of two Antiguan residents

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gambling & culture

Lucky 13th?

The long hoped-for next big thing in Atlantic City is one step closer to actually happening. Morgan Stanley’s gaming subsidiary is ready to sponsor the city’s 13th casino, which will be next to the Showboat. From the Inky: The gambling subsidiary of Morgan Stanley has acquired 20 acres on the Boardwalk to develop what will

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atlantic city

Indicted (again) for online gambling

The operators of an online sportsbook, www.betwtts.com, have been indicted for money laundering, in addition to violating the Wire Act. Read the press release yourself: The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia unsealed an indictment yesterday against William Scott, Jessica Davis, Soulbury Ltd. and WorldWide Telesports Inc. (WWTS) for offenses related to the

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