- Think Of the Child Support Payments| Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again as horse owners and trainers look at the new crop of thoroughbred yearlings and try and divine who will be the next Triple Crown, Travers Stakes, or Breeders’ Cup champion. The prestigious Fasig-Tipton annual sales are in progress, and the company is celebrating its 91st year as the oldest [...]
- 35 Million Loan Paid Off, Four Years in Advance| 1 Comment
Recently, there were news of ongoing disputes regarding illegal casino operation in some states, leading to court battles between casino operators and state officials who are saying that some operators have clearly violated the law. This year, some casino and gaming companies have also claimed losses because of increased expenses, among many other reasons declared [...]
- New York Gets Ready for Casino Gambling| Leave a Comment
With the agreements already approved by state legislative officials and Governor David Paterson, it looks like casino gambling will be happening in New York City. About 4,000 video slot machines are expected to be set up at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens by Genting New York, one the largest gambling companies in Southeast Asia and [...]
- Biggest Electronic Bingo Casino in Alabama Closes Down| Leave a Comment
The biggest Alabama electronic bingo operation closed on Monday, as its owner tries to avoid any raid by the anti-gambling task force headed by John Tyson. The casino Victoryland is owned by Milton McGregor who was waiting for a court ruling that would trigger the start of more raids in the future for the casino [...]
- Gaming Industry Faces both Losses and Gains| Leave a Comment
In reports only released just recently, Moody’s Investors Service painted a bleak outlook on the gaming industry in the United States, with a couple of hopeful patches. In another report that seem to be a bit of a contrast though, Wynn Resorts, one of the biggest Las Vegas-based casino operators, claimed booming profits. Before anyone [...]
- Auction of Station Casino Properties Continues Even as Boyd Backs Out| Leave a Comment
Station Casinos Inc., the United States’ biggest gaming company that recently filed for bankruptcy, will have its assets auctioned on the first week of August. Amidst the jockeying of the major players interested in acquiring Station Casino’s assets, it was recently confirmed that a major contender, Boyd Gaming Corp., abandoned its bid for some of [...]
- $11 M Jackpot a Huge Mistake by Malfunctioning Slot Machine| 2 Comments
Mary Ann McMahon was supposed to be jumping for joy after seeing $11,000,600.01 flashing on a slot machine in yellow light. The $11 million jackpot would help the McMahons make a great start, until they were later informed that it was a huge mistake. She didn’t win more than $11 million but would only be [...]
- MGM Mirage to Change Its Name| Leave a Comment
MGM Mirage is a known casino property in the industry. But even though it has become a household name for a lot of casino players, the Las Vegas-based entertainment company is planning to change its name. According to reports, MGM Mirage asked its shareholders for permission to change its name to MGM Resorts International. The [...]
- Isle of Capri Buys a Mississippi Casino for $80 Million| Leave a Comment
For $80 million in cash, Isle of Capri Casinos has finally sealed a deal with Bally Technologies to get Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg Mississippi on board. The transaction will be finalized on June 30, considering the pending regulatory approval. The announcement didn’t come as a surprise since Bally Technologies, a slot machine manufacturing company based [...]
- Lobsterfest at Wisconsin Casino| Leave a Comment
The month of March was definitely the month of lobster lovers as the Eagles Nest Restaurant at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino served an amazing 4 tons of Maine lobster as part of the $19.95 All-You-Can-Eat lobster special. This offer was available to the Club Advantage members of the casino, and can only be [...]
- Hawaii may Legalise Gambling| Leave a Comment
Hawaii are considering legalising gambling, transforming the sunny location into a warmer and altogether more tropical Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Times has reported that Hawaii’s billion dollar budget deficit, along with other factors such as employment opportunities, has led authorities to begin discussing the possibilities of legalising gambling in the state. Currently, Hawaii is [...]
- Biggest win record in Britain| Leave a Comment
A lucky British couple won the country’s biggest ever lottery win standing at a massive £56 million on Friday’s EuroMillions draw. The logic behind internet gambling in Britain and gambling in any form, anywhere in the world for that matter, is to make big money through chance. The idea that one can win more money [...]
- Singapores first casino open| Leave a Comment
Singapore’s first casino, a key part of a drive to boost tourism revenue and please wealthy visitors, opened its doors on Sunday, Lunar New Year – the most auspicious day of the Chinese calendar. Foreigners and a few Singaporeans streamed to card and dice tables and slot machines Sunday at 12:18 p.m. — the lucky [...]
- Gambling revenue hits record| Leave a Comment
Macau’s results were even better than most expected Shares of Macau casino operators rose on Tuesday on reports that gambling revenue in the enclave rose to a new high in January, signalling sustained growth in the world’s largest gambling market. Macau has been thriving in recent months while Las Vegas continues to struggle with the [...]
- Popularity of Sports Betting in Online Casinos Soars| Leave a Comment
There are many reasons why land-based sports betting in various brick-and-mortar casinos are experiencing a steep decline. For one, the present economic downturn has lead to a reduction in the overall amount of gambling dollars. Secondly, more and more players have found the NFL to be more predictable and, as a result, beating the sports [...]
- Nothing to do with gambling| Leave a Comment
On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Join recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims. Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities. Google will also donate $1 million to help organizations provide relief. The earthquake of January 2010 is the most recent, and possibly most [...]
- Merry christmas ixgames visitors| Leave a Comment
We want to take the time and wish you all a merry christmas. Have a great holiday and a great gambling week!!! Drive safe during the last shopping hours of christmas. Did you know? Christianity and Judaism are the most similar religions in existence as both hold that the Old Testament is the authoritative word [...]
- Terrance Watanabe lost $127 million to two Las Vegas casinos| Leave a Comment
In casino circles, the name they use to refer to people who gamble big money is “whales.” And they call people who are lousy gamblers “suckers.” This makes Terrance Watanabe the ultimate “sucker whale.” In one year, Watanabe lost $127 million to two Las Vegas casinos. The Wall Street Journal, as well as some other [...]
- The Biggest Casino Loser| Leave a Comment
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an amazing and – if you enjoy the occasional gaming experience – thoroughly engrossing feature story on Terrance Watanabe, who this year ran up a gambling debt of $127 million – supposedly the biggest losing streak in Vegas history. Harrah’s casino claims Mr. Watanabe still owes it $14.7 million – [...]
- Las Vegas Casino Company in Singapore| Leave a Comment
Experts are saying Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands will likely be the more visible and more enduring property of two that will open in Singapore in early 2010. Singapore reversed a 40-year ban on gambling in 2005 and invited developers worldwide to bid to build integrated resorts on two sites. The $5.4 billion Marina [...]