Profits over people There is currently a bill in the New Jersey legislature that would close a loophole in the law that allows smoking on 25% of the casino floor. Reports are that a majority of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle support it, yet it is not even close to a vote yet. It ...
Vlogger Posts Irresponsible, Misleading Video Touting a Roulette Strategy That Will “Always Win”
His promise is dangerously dishonest I was scrolling through my Facebook feed the other day and among the recommended posts was one that caught my eye, as the attached video had the banner “How to ALWAYS WIN playing roulette!” plastered on it for its nearly ten-minute duration. It immediately sounded alarms in my head and ...
Petersburg Casino Bill Stymied in Virginia Senate Committee
Only made it through one committee The political battle over the fifth and arguably most desirable casino location in Virginia continues, as the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee shot down a bill that would have let residents of Petersburg decide on whether or not they wanted a casino in their city. The committee voted 10-6 ...
Complete 2023 World Series of Poker Schedule Released, Begins May 30
Back to the Strip The World Series of Poker has released the full schedule for the 2023 iteration of the calendar’s most prestigious poker festival. Running May 30-July 18, the 2023 WSOP will be comprised of 95 events, the most ever, plus 20 online events for the New Jersey/Nevada network and seven each for the ...
PokerStars Introduces PSPC Online, Its First Multi-State Online Poker Tournament Series
One for Michigan/New Jersey, one for Pennsylvania This week, PokerStars’ very first multi-state online poker tournament series will kick off for players in Michigan and New Jersey. Running January 13-30, the “PSPC Online” will consist of 85 events and feature $2.5m in guaranteed prize pools. “takes inspiration” from the hyped event Despite the name, it does not ...
Mattress Mack Going Big Again, Bets Over $3m on TCU to Win the College Football Championship
TCU is a big underdog A major US sports championship is approaching, which means it is time for a humongous bet from Mattress Mack. This time, he has placed more than $3m in wagers on the TCU Horned Frogs to beat the Georgia Bulldogs in next Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship. Texas loyalty It shouldn’t come ...
Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona Granted Sovereign Land, Could Build Casino in Tucson
Law makes sovereign land a reality The Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona may soon be able to build a casino in Tucson thanks to federal legislation signed by President Joe Biden just a few days ago. On December 27, President Biden signed the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act, placing 40 acres of land on ...
MGM Grand Detroit Ends Smoking Ban, Allows Smoking in Designated Areas
Still not allowed on casino floor MGM Grand Detroit has lifted its ban on indoor smoking, permitting patrons to light up in designated areas of the property. The casino announced the new policy on Wednesday, effective immediately. Visitors are still not allowed to spark up a lung dart on the casino floor. The only two indoor ...
Delaware’s Harrington Raceway & Casino Closed Since Tuesday Because of “Technical Difficulties”
Didn’t tell the public until Thursday Harrington Raceway & Casino in Harrington, Delaware, has been closed since Tuesday because of what the casino is simply calling “technical difficulties.” It has not provided an estimate on when it will reopen. Delaware Online reports that Harrington Raceway CEO Patti Key contacted the Delaware Lottery on Tuesday around noon ...
Daniel Negreanu Profited $1.6m in Poker Tournaments in 2022
$3.2m in total buy-ins Throughout his poker career, Daniel Negreanu has been one of the more transparent players around, rarely shy about letting his feelings be known about any number of subjects. That transparency has extended to his annual tournament results, as at the close of each year, he posts his final financial figures. The ...