Archive for July, 2006

Growth Alternative for Gaming Industry

Monday, July 31st, 2006

A new report by the Munich-based consulting firm, MECN, GmbH, indicates that the online gaming industry is passing through its toughest challenges ever, and is eyeing “casual gaming,” including online bingo, fantasy sports and skill gaming as future growth opportunities.

New Gaming Devices at the Casinos

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Because gambling on the casino floor isn’t nearly enough, Las Vegas Sands Corporation is rolling out at a portable gaming system that will allow its guests the opportunity to play their favorite casino games at the pool, while eating and even in the lobby bathroom.

Opening an Online Account

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Many players new to online poker wonder about opening an online account for the first time. The process will be essentially the same for most of the sites as well. There was a time when playing poker online was new and…

French prepares legalize Online Gambling

Friday, July 28th, 2006

The French Parliament is considering the legalization — and regulation — of online gambling, making a move to help the nascent Internet industry there compete with the cyber-casinos across the English Channel in London, experts are telling OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Unique Nightclub Experience

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Resorts Atlantic City is out to shake up the traditional nightclub with the introduction of an entertainment experience that infuses a theatrical element featuring up and coming artists.

Online Gambling Prohibition?

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Even though the U.S. House earlier this month passed legislation that would prohibit use of credit cards to settle online gaming debts in the U.S., the Senate is unlikely to follow-up, at least any time soon.

Slot Machine Maker Beats Analysts

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Reno-based International Game Technology (IGT) this week beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations, increasing sales by six percent and gross profit by eight percent year-over-year, analysts told OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Online Gaming Competition

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

A new report by a leading, European market research firm reports that growth in U.K. consumer spending on online gambling is being driven by “leisure gamblers,” as the trend goes mass market.

Side Bets in Blackjack

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Since casinos do not have big margins on their blackjack tables they often try to offer side bets to boost profits. What follows is a summary of some of the more popular side bets you are apt to find on blackjack tables.

Gaming Losses Reports

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Aztar Corporation held is first financial resorts conference call since the company’s announcement it would merge with Wimar Tahoe Corporation d/b/a Columbia Entertainment, the gaming affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation.