Archive for September, 2006

Online Casino with Elimination Blackjack

Friday, September 8th, 2006

New York City-based UltimateBet.net is this week debuting what it hopes will become the next trend in online gambling – Elimination Blackjack. This game is for skilled players – very skilled players.

Global Online Gambler Survey

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

The London-based player protection and standards authority for the online gambling industry, eCommerce and Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance (eCogra) this week began its much heralded global online gambler survey, the largest research initiative ever undertaken into the behaviors and beliefs of online gamblers

Mississippi Casino Market

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

The casinos of Mississippi are finally on the rebound. With properties reopening a year after Hurricane Katrina and the promise of new development, the market is set for a major transformation.

Republicans Hold Field Hearing on Online Gambling Bill

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Republicans last week held a “field hearing” in rural Iowa to gather feedback from voters on the proposed online gambling ban that passed the House of Representatives this summer, but is on hold in the U.S. Senate.

Wynn Opens $1 Billion Macau Casino Resort

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

The world’s most renowned casino mogul is at it again. Steve Wynn opened his newest luxury resort in Macau, a former Portuguese colony which was returned to Chinese stewardship in 1999.

Pinnacle Buys Sands to Implode and Build New Property

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Pinnacle Entertainment is breaking into the Atlantic City market in a big way. The Las Vegas based gaming company announced a deal today to buy the underperforming Sands Casino Hotel…

Mobile Gambling Now a Major Growth Sector

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

Mobile phones are emerging as a new platform for the online casino industry, and are expected to be an $8.8 billion business during the next four years, according to a new research report by a leading IT consulting company.