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Casino News - Archive 2009-03
Las Vegas Hilton to host Craps Tournament in April

The Las Vegas Hilton began hosting a special tournament series in 2009 that features craps, pai gow poker, blackjack and three card poker. Each tournament takes place every few months time and offers $100,000 in prize pool money. The most recent tournament coming up is a Craps tournament and it is scheduled for April 9th through the 11th. (31/03)

Golden Nugget in Las Vegas Offers Free Pai Gow Lessons

Gamblers love to visit casinos and gamble. But many stick to one game that they are familiar with and love to play. Many players may want to branch out but may feel intimated because they do now know how to play other casino games. Luckily the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada has a solution. (30/03)

Player wins Million Plus at Casino Europa

Slots games are very popular and many players tend to win large amounts of money by being persistent and playing at the same game or online casino. Many times players are so persistent that it really pays off in a big way. Players can earn millions of dollars by playing on their favorite slot machine. (30/03)

CryptoLogic to Supply Gaming Network with Casino Software

The Gaming Network and CryptoLogic recently signed an agreement that will see CryptoLogic supplying The Gaming Network with casino software downloads. The Gaming Network is one of the most popular UK gaming sites and CryptoLogic is one of the largest gaming suppliers available so it makes perfect sense the two would pair up. (30/03)

Horse Racing Event to be sponsored by 32Red Casino

32Red Casino recently announced they will be sponsoring the 2009 Flat Jockey Championship horseracing event. This is not the first time 32Red has sponsored and this is one of many that 32Red intends to use as advertisement investments. (27/03)

Kansas Man Wins Several Thousand Playing Keno

A Kansas man has won several thousand dollars after playing keno for the first time in his life. Shawn Ray bought his first ever keno ticket last Friday night and soon after learned he had won $8,735. What a way to begin playing keno! (27/03)

Online Slot Player Breaks Record at Slotland

Slot players are always hoping to hit the next ‘big’ jackpot. Everyone wants to win but wouldn’t it be nice to win a large prize? FORGOMO knows what it is like to win a large prize as he just hit the largest jackpot ever awarded in the month of March at Slotland casino. (26/03)

Caribbean Stud and Progressive Blackjack Tables Added to Creek Nation Casino Okemah

The Creek Nation Casino Okemah in Okemah, Oklahoma is the latest land casino to added TableMAX Gaming electronic table games. The casino added Caribbean Stud and Progressive Blackjack tables to their newly renovated casino floor. (26/03)

Fourteen People Arrested In Georgia Video Poker Bust

Earlier this week, police in Georgia raided a local bar after reports were coming in that patrons were gambling illegally in plain sight. Police entered Pufferbelly’s Saloon and Eatery to find people playing video poker machines and betting on Texas hold’em games even though they are illegal in the state. (25/03)

Aberdeen Casino Earns Twenty Four Hour Gaming License

A great way for a land casino to earn extra revenue is to keep the casino open for a twenty four hour period. The no closing option allows players to continue to gamble and party the night away without having to stop because the casino is closing. Gala Casino in Aberdeen just recently received their first twenty four hour gaming license and will now operate around the clock. (25/03)

Keno Player Fights Back Against Robber

Most of us enjoy buying lottery tickets and playing keno. We look at it as a fun experience where we might win some money, maybe even the big jackpot. Most people do not imagine they will be robbed while playing a game of keno. Well, this past Tuesday a robber attempted to take money from a man who was playing keno at a local store in Massachusetts. (25/03)

April Fool’s Slot Tournament at Golden Casino

As the end of March is near, many online casinos are gearing up for April with new contests and promotions. Golden Casino is getting ready to host a $5,000 Guaranteed Slot Free roll tournament. The tournament will begin at noon on April 1st. (24/03)

Man Charged In Keno Robbery Case

Jeffery James MacKinnon has been charged with seven counts of fraud in British Columbia after video footage was released of MacKinnon taking keno tickets. MacKinnon has gained a good deal of money from the Keno tickets as much as $300 from one ticket. (23/03)

New Online 3D Casino Becoming Very Popular

Buzzluck is a new online casino that was launched on Friday 13th. Many would think this would be bad luck but apparently not for this casino. Buzzluck is a 3D casino and since its launch just last week it has seen a high volume of online traffic and has become quite popular. (20/03)

Bodog Casino Enhances Blackjack Experience for Month of March

Everyone knows, or should know, that the month of March is the time for basketball. NCAA basketball season begins with the large and popular March Madness tournament. Fans are glued to their televisions as they watch their favorite teams and hope their picks get the win. (20/03)

Challenge Jackpot TV Launches New Live Roulette Show

Challenge Jackpot TV is a twenty four hour gaming channel on Virgin Media TV. Challenge Jackpot TV recently launched a new television show called Roulette Nation. The new show runs nightly and viewers can interact with the show live with email, texts and game play. (20/03)

Canada Man Suing over Faulty Slot Machine

Imagine if you will that you are visiting a casino and playing the slot machines. You play for a while and all of a sudden your machine hits a major jackpot! You get very excited and wait for officials but when they come they tell you that you did not actually win…you just played on a faulty machine. Well that is what happed to Paul Kusznirewicz of Canada last December and now he is suing. (19/03)

Keno Win Signals Long Winning Streak for Oregon Woman

Phyllis Barrett of Oregon just had a weekend of a lifetime. Barrett was visiting the Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Mission when she got on a winning streak. Barrett won three jackpots that day and walked away $1.2 million richer. (18/03)

Convict Charged Again With Running Illegal Video Poker Machines

John “Duffy” Conley is already in prison for running an illegal gambling operation. It is expected that Conley will be charged with at least one additional count of illegal gambling. Conley was charged yesterday with one count of conducting an illegal gambling business. (18/03)

Two Players Hit Caribbean Stud Jackpot in Just Two Days

Caribbean Stud Poker has been the name of the game over the past few days if you wanted to earn a little extra cash. Two players have hit jackpots on two separate casinos while playing Caribbean Stud Poker. Both casinos were US friendly so thankfully, US players are finally getting to earn a little extra cash. (18/03)

Three More Seats Awarded to March Madness Blackjack Tournament

Last night, three more players earned seats to the finals of the March Madness Blackjack Tournament which will be held at Lucky18Casino. The event is scheduled for April 15th and every Monday night in March, online players have the chance to earn a seat to the finals. (17/03)

US Player Hits Jackpot Powered by Real Time Gaming

United States online slot players haven’t been getting their fair share of online jackpots. It seems that the winners of the last few months have been from other countries as they have access to poker jackpots. Just a few days ago one lucky US player hit the jackpot while playing Crazy Dragon and took home $11,870. (17/03)

Bar Robbed of Keno Money by Twelve Year Old Boy

The California Bar in Omaha, Nebraska was robbed recently of their Keno money but what may surprise you is that the robbery was done by three people, one being a twelve year old boy. Not only was the store robbed by the twelve year old boy and his accomplices but the workers were held at gunpoint and the owner was beaten. (16/03)

Father and Son win Online Jackpots within Just a Few Months

It can be very exciting for a family member to win a large jackpot whether it is online or at a local casino. But imagine the excitement if not one but two family members won a jackpot! Recently a father and son won jackpots from the same site just nine months apart. (16/03)

Crown Casino Fined For Giving Gambling Addict Free Chips

According to several reports the Crown Casino in Australia was fined $15,000 after they gave Harry Kakavas free chips to play baccarat with. Kakavas has a big gambling addiction and Kakavas was playing a marathon game of baccarat. When Kakavas’ money ran out the casino gave him $500,000 in chips without Kakavas paying for them. (13/03)

Casino Tropez Adds Live Roulette Pro and Live Mahjong Pai Gow

Live gaming options have become the new game of choice for casinos to add to their lineup of game offerings. Live gaming gives online players a more real experience when they are playing roulette or blackjack or any other live dealer game. (13/03)

CryptoLogic Releases Call of Duty 4 Slot Game

CryptoLogic and Playtech, both providers of games for gambling companies have been in a little competition. CryptoLogic has been a solid provider of Marvel comic slot games for some time now. Recently Playtech signed a deal with Marvel so they are now the providers. To hit back at Playtech, CryptoLogic created and released a new slot game, Call of Duty 4, which is an extremely popular video game. (13/03)

Video Poker Website Holding March Madness Contest

Everyone knows that when March rolls around it is time for March Madness to begin in college basketball. To celebrate the tournament, the Video Poker website has launched their own March Madness Tournament. Players can compete in a video poker challenge to win great prizes. (12/03)

Canadians Win Big At Keno and Banco

It is always exciting when people play lottery style games and win big. Everyone dreams of playing a game for a very little stake and winning a large amount of money. Well for two women from Canada that dream recently came true. (12/03)

Unemployed Americans Applying for Blackjack and other Casino Dealer Jobs

The unemployment rate in the United States is soaring and is on a continual rise. Millions of people are out of work, some who have worked at the same job for decades. To supplement their income, people are applying for all types of jobs including dealer openings at casinos. (11/03)

Rome Casino Adds Three New Slot Games

To add to their list of available online games, Rome Casino recently added three new slot games. Ocean Fantasy, Black Diamond and Shia Safavid’s Treasure can now all be found on the Rome Casino website. Rome Casino is new to the online gambling industry and they continue to add new features to bring new players to their website. (11/03)

Five New Games Launched at Casino Tropez

With the current economy, online casinos have to stay current with their game offerings as well as promotions and bonuses. Online players are spending less and less money at online casinos so Companies have to keep their websites fresh to keep the crowds coming in. (10/03)

Two Advocacy Groups Join Forces to Fight Keno Addition in Nova Scotia

Late last week, two advocacy groups announced they would be working together to fight the recent addition of Keno to Nova Scotia. The Safe Bet Society and Game Over VLTS are working to make the Nova Scotia government stop offering electronic Keno. (09/03)

All Slots Casino Hosting $100,000 Competition this April

Players at All Slots Casino will be able to earn a ton of great prizes this April when the casino hosts a $100,000 competition. Prizes will be awarded in the form of casino bonuses when players compete in the upcoming Lucky Spin promotion. (09/03)

March Mania Slot Tournament Sees Large Turnout

Golden Casino started an online slot tournament on March 4th called March Mania and online slot players responded. People signed on in droves and on the first day of the tournament, Golden Casino saw almost 20,000 people registered to compete. (06/03)

Titan Poker Launches Online Casino

One of the biggest names in the online poker industry recently launched an online casino. Titan Poker has created a new online casino called Titan Casino. Managers of the casino are hoping that existing Titan Poker players as well as new ones will visit the Titan Casino and make it their new home. (05/03)

Ben Affleck Treats Friend to Night of Craps and Blackjack

Regular people have always had a fascination with celebrities. We love them, we hate them, and sometimes we don’t know what to think. But one great thing about celebrities is that they can do a lot of good with their fame. Ben Affleck recently spent a good amount of time with a terminally ill twenty one year old gambling the night away. (05/03)

Electronic Roulette to be added to North Carolina Casino

The Paradise Township casino in Mount Airy will be adding electronic roulette tables in the next few days. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board decided last month to allow electronic roulette into the state. (04/03)

Street Fighter Slot Tournament Taking Place at InterCasino

Street Fighter is a well known arcade game that is beloved by many. Fans would spend hours at their local arcades playing as their favorite character and beating up the competition. Now fans of Street Fighter can participate in a different type of competition. InterCasino is currently holding a Street Fighter Slot Tournament. Players can play the Street Fighter slot game and earn extra prizes at the casino. (04/03)

Grandfather Wins $50,000 Keno Prize

It seems as though Keno is the popular game of choice for many gamblers these days and it is definitely paying off. Players are winning more and more jackpots by playing while they eat dinner at local bars or just play for fun. (04/03)

Underground Atlanta Casino Could Be a Reality Soon

Dan O’Leary has plans to build a half billion dollar casino and hotel in the Underground Atlanta, Georgia area. On Monday, members of the City Council in Atlanta stated they are behind Mr. O’Leary’s plans and will help support him in the process. (03/03)

Keno Revenues Drop in Omaha, Nebraska

The game of Keno has seen a major drop in revenue in Omaha, Nebraska. The economy is only part of the problem and community betterment programs are suffering from the drop in revenue. However, nearby cities are not seeing a drop and officials want to find out what the problem is. (02/03)

Lucky18Casino to Host March Madness Blackjack Tournament

Starting tonight, Lucky18Casino will begin their March Madness Blackjack Tournament to celebrate the beginning of the March Madness in United States basketball. Players will have the chance to win $1,000 in tournament prize money and then move on to the Championship in April. (02/03)

William Hill Casino Player Wins £100,000

Everyone hopes that when they play their favorite casino game that they will win a large amount of money. Slot players are always striving to win the largest jackpot they can. One lucky player recently won £95,000 at William Hill when he played the Pharaoh’s Treasure slot game. (02/03)

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