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Super Bowl Falls Just Short Of $100 Million In Bets

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:10 +0100

It was good news and bad news for Las Vegas sports books on Super Bowl Sunday. The bad news is the sports books failed to reach $100 million in bets. The good news? The $94 million in wagers was the second largest ever for the event.

Nevada Casino Taxes Will Rise If Proposed Initiative Passes

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:05 +0100

The political battle in the state of Nevada is about to become even more competitive after a group filed an initiative Tuesday that would raise taxes on existing casinos.

DC Council Members Claim They Were Tricked Into Online Gambling

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:42 +0100

DC Council members ended a heavily debated battle on Tuesday when they voted to repeal the law that made Washington DC the first jurisdiction to authorize online gambling regulations. Several Council members claim they were tricked.

Atlantic City Following Las Vegas Into Mobile Gaming

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:36 +0100

Las Vegas casinos have installed a system that allows gamblers to place bets from their hotel rooms and out by the pool. New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a similar plan for Atlantic City.

Late Monday Bill Proposal Would Bring Table Games To Maryland

feed@surewins.net — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:32:36 +0100

A bill that came to fruition late Monday evening threatens to once again change the face of casino gambling in the Northeast. Senator Douglas Peters proposed a bill that would allow table games at casinos in Prince George County.

Bettors Not Seeing Much Fluctuation In Super Bowl Line

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:28:55 +0100

Bettors have grown accustomed to quickly changing betting lines during the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, but this year, the line between the Patriots and Giants has remained stagnant.

Florida Loses Out On Thousands Of Jobs With Gambling Law Dead

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:05:47 +0100

Floridas unemployed took a hit to their future prospects on Friday when a gambling expansion bill was withdrawn by its sponsor in the state Legislature.

Seminoles Kick Off Grand Opening Party For Casino Expansion

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:05:40 +0100

The Seminole Coconut Creek Casino was once a small facility with a couple hundred slot machines, but this week, the Seminoles have held grand opening parties related to the tribes $150 million expansion of the gaming facility.

Fertitta Becomes Latest Gaming Company To File For Online License

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:47 +0100

The Fertitta family has become synonymous with casino gambling in the US, and on Thursday, Fertitta Interactive LLC showed that they intent on being part of the online poker revolution.

Online Gambling Regulations Going Backwards In DC

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:40 +0100

Washington DC was the first jurisdiction to pass online gambling regulation laws, but with a move coming Wednesday to repeal that law, DC now looks like they will have to start over in their attempt for regulated online casinos.

Ohio Gaming Regulators Establish Initial Rules For Casinos

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:33 +0100

The Ohio gaming industry now has their first handbook on what they can, and cannot, do. Regulators released the first version of the rules on Thursday, and casinos may have to hire consultants to understand the full scope.

Bovada s Online Casino Pays Big Friday Night!

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:55:55 +0100

It’s Friday and that means it’s payday in the Bovada Casino. Today it was online blackjack and online video poker that was being generous, giving hard-working players big money for the weekend. Bodogs online casino saw Sopheaktra E. of MA become the biggest winner of the day with a $15,725 payday on Single Deck Blackjack. Other big Bovada Casino winners from the yesterday included:

Bovada Casino Unleashes Lucky DRAGONS Slot Machine

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:55:48 +0100
The Year of the Dragon is only days old, but the Bovada Casino is already bringing excitement and success to the Chinese New Year with a brand new online slot machine: DRAGONS!

No Online Gambling In Connecticut Says Senator McKinney

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:57:01 +0100
Ignoring all of the signs that point to regulated online gambling throughout the US, Connecticut Senate Minority leader John McKinney said on Wednesday that online gambling would not make its way to Connecticut.

Macau Casino Revenue Rises Again In January

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:54 +0100
Macau casino revenue is expected to level off at some point this year, but that has not been the case in early 2012. In January, revenue at Macau casinos was up 35% from the same period last year.

HBO Chronicles Gambling With New Horse Racing Series Luck

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:45 +0100
HBO has gone into the underground world of sports betting during several of their most popular series over the years. On Sunday, "Luck" will become the cable networks latest gambling endeavor.

In US

feed@surewins.net — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:22:41 +0100
Professor I. Nelson Rose, one of the most trusted sources of gambling knowledge relating to the law, has suggested this past week that the US is in for an online gambling "explosion" over the next few years.

Ohio Gambling Regulations

feed@surewins.net — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:17:27 +0100
It has been reported that the gambling industry in Ohio will open up for business in a few years. The casino industry is similar to any other industry and will require an overview of regulation. The Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland has taken it upon himself to begin the process that will empower several groups that will play a major role in ensuring the industry will be regulated.

OpenBet Sports Betting Platform Debuts in Canada

feed@surewins.net — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:55:31 +0100
OpenBet, a leading provider of online gaming software, has recently entered into a joint venture with Atlantic Lottery for the launching of its third sports betting platform in Canada. Under this new setup, sports bettors can now use the sports betting platform of OpenBet to purchase the PRO-LINE sports wagers of Atlantic Lottery in both the online and retail platforms.

Europes Gambling News

feed@surewins.net — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:16:51 +0100
The last few days have seen various news items released from several European countries all related to the gambling industry. These news items are bound to make an interesting read for both online and offline casino players.

Washington DC Targeting Casual Gamblers With Online Casinos

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:07:59 +0100
Washington DC is on pace to become the first jurisdiction in the US to offer regulated online casino gambling. The DC Lottery is targeting casual, not professional, gamblers.

Adelson Lobbying For Gambling Expansion In Florida Through Gingrich

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:07:52 +0100
Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson has found a way to lobby for casino resorts in Florida without stepping foot in Tallahassee. The gaming tycoon has pumped $10 million into the campaign of Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich.

Bovada s Play Your Way To Party Promo Heats Up, Delivers Awesomeness

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:05:48 +0100
There are still three weeks left in Bovadas Play Your Way To Party promotion and the best place to play is turning up the heat and giving even more of what the players want on top of giving away three more trips to a spectacular Bovada party to be held in a secret location!

Iowa Senator Suggests Online Gambling Bust Hurting Local Economy

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:25 +0100
Iowa Senator Jeff Danielson has suggested that the indictment of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker last April has led to a further economical problem for both his own state, and the entire nation.

Patriots Favored Again Over Giants

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:18 +0100
The New England Patriots and New York Giants have traveled this road before. The betting odds for the Super Bowl were released shortly after the Giants beat San Francisco Sunday, and again the Patriots are favored over the Giants.

Mississippi Casino Revenue Drops To Lowest Point Since 1998

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:07 +0100
The Mississippi casino industry received bad news again this week when the Department of Revenue showed that gaming revenue at state casinos dropped for the fourth straight year.

Connecticut Lawmakers Aim To Please Everyone With Online Gambling

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:11 +0100
Connecticut lawmakers are moving quickly towards regulating online gambling in the state, but the legislators understand that in order to win approval, the bill will have to be crafted with many different groups in mind.

Connecticut Lawmakers Hope To Please Everyone With Online Gambling

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:52 +0100
Connecticut lawmakers are moving quickly towards regulating online gambling in the state, but the legislators understand that in order to win approval, the bill will have to be crafted with many different groups in mind.

Police Help Anti-Casino Groups In With Prostitution Bust

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:44 +0100
Authorities in Pennsylvania showed evidence this weekend that anti-casino groups were correct back in 2009 when they predicted a new casino would bring increased prostitution. On Friday, five women were charged at Sands in Bethlehem.

The Bovada Casino has Another Big List of Big Winners!

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:28 +0100
You know how it is: The Bovada Casino is hot that means bettors are getting paid!

Diamond Temple Slot

feed@surewins.net — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:23:48 +0100
Jenny Nevada, the female explorer is introduced in the Diamond Temple introductory clip online slot game. Jenny packs her equipment, and gets dropped off in a jungle, after boarding a biplane. Jenny has to escape the crocodiles by swinging through trees, to where the treasure is hidden at the Diamond Temples secret entrance.

Hillbillies Takes the Cake in Bovada’s Online Casino

feed@surewins.net — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:35:42 +0100
Who says hillbillies can’t get rich? Today we give a shoutout to those who wear over alls, and love barbecuing road kill marinated by a ton of beer and whisky. And second shoutout to those who love making money in the Bovada Casino.

Cuomo Begins Process Of Legalizing Casino Gambling In New York

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:13:19 +0100
Governor Andrew Cuomo began the process today of legalizing casino gambling in New York. The process, according to Cuomos plan, would play out over the next two years.

Zynga Gives Strongest Endorsement Yet For Online Gambling

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:12:04 +0100
Zynga has produced some of the most popular games currently available on the Facebook platform, and now the company has declared its desire to enter the world of online gambling.

Ladbrokes Purchases US Gaming Company In Advance Of Sports Betting

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:12:00 +0100
Ladbrokes is one of the largest sports betting companies in the world, so their acquisition of a US-based gaming company shows how serious they believe the US is regarding legalizing sports gambling country-wide.

Let Em Ride Takes the Cake in Bovada s Online Casino

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:04:08 +0100
Hope you casino playas had a wild weekend of fun in the gaming sun. We are back with more huge winner.

Patriots and Niners Favored

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:01:03 +0100
The New England Patriots are big favorites in the AFC Championship game Sunday, while over in the NFC, the surprising San Francisco 49ers are favored over the visiting Giants.

New York, New York; The New Casino Resort Capital Of The US

feed@surewins.net — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:40:49 +0100
Lawmakers in New York are gearing up for what is certainly going to be a spirited set of debates over gambling expansion. Over the weekend, several more high ranking legislators voiced their support of full-scale casino gambling.

Atlantic City Casino Fined While Pennsylvania Revenue Soars

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:30:27 +0100
This week has exemplified the different directions the Pennsylvania and New Jersey casino industries are headed. An Atlantic City casino was fined for allowing underage gambling, while Pennsylvania casino revenue soared.

Iowa Lawmakers Suggests Multi-state Online Gambling Allowance

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:42 +0100
Iowa lawmakers are not only looking to expand online gambling regulations in their state, but one legislator believes the recent Department of Justice ruling opens the door for multi-state Internet gambling.

Fantasy Sports Gambling Becoming A Hit With Online Poker Players

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:34 +0100
When the Department of Justice indicted online poker companies last April, they opened the door for millions of online poker players to turn to fantasy sports betting on the Internet.

Another Conviction In Online Gambling Transaction Processing Case

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:29 +0100
The US Department of Justice received its third conviction today in the online gambling transaction processing case that became national news last April. Ira Rubin became the latest to admit to the fraud offenses.

Kentucky Racing Industry Begins Casino Campaign With Estimates

feed@surewins.net — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:43:03 +0100
The Kentucky racing industry has vowed to fight hard this year to get casino expansion at their facilities, and they came out of the box swinging this week by releasing estimates that claim revenue would be over $1 billion annually.

Witches and Wizards Pays Out Most in Bovada s Online Casino

feed@surewins.net — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:29:33 +0100
How do you handle the post-holiday blues? Win a lucrative online casino jackpot of course! Since the Bovada Casino has been up in running its been dropping jackpots on customers who take the plunge and play to win. Sure you can play in Bovadas free online casino, but the one with real money can pay off your mortgage!

More Bovada Casino Online Slots Paying Out Big

feed@surewins.net — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:29:21 +0100
The Bovada Casino has become like Oprah Winfreys "Favorite Things" episodes from the back in the day: "You get a jackpot, and you get a jackpot, and you get a jackpot ... you all get a jackpot!"

Patriots Big Favorites

feed@surewins.net — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:06:08 +0100
The New England Patriots could not have been handed a better New years gift than the Denver Broncos knocking the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs. Now, the Patriots are two touchdown favorites over the Broncos.

Hawaii And Ohio Added To List Of Possible Online Gambling States

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:20:19 +0100
Hawaii and Ohio have been in the background up until now in the race for regulated online poker, but lobbyists are urging both states to make a move into the industry before its too late.

Packers And Patriots The Betting Favorites To Reach Super Bowl

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:20:13 +0100
The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots are the top two seeds heading into the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, and the Packers and Patriots are also the betting favorites to reach the Super Bowl.

MGM Resorts Enters Western Massachusetts Casino Race

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:19:55 +0100
MGM Resorts has plans of grand expansion throughout the US, and this week the company unveiled plans to build a mega-resort in Western Massachusetts, where only one license is available.

IGT Turning To Facebook To Further Brand Their Gaming Network

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:15:51 +0100
Facebook is the most popular social networking site in the world, which is why it comes as no surprise that big time gaming outfits are starting to spend big money to get on board. The latest is IGT, which bought DoubleDown this week.

Betfair Signs On To Help Keep Illegal Gambling Out Of 2012 Olympics

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:15:42 +0100
Betfair is the largest legalized gambling operation in the world, and the company has now partnered with the International Olympic Committee in an effort to keep illegal gambling out of the this years Olympics in London.

Flat Rock Police Sergeant Indicted On Illegal Gambling Charges

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:15:24 +0100
The same people assigned to eliminate illegal gambling are again on the wrong side of the law. A police officer in Detroit has been indicted on charges of illegal gambling relating to a sports betting operation.

Packers At Falcons

feed@surewins.net — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:24:28 +0100
The Atlanta Falcons may be playing at home, but it is the Green Bay Packers that are coming off a victory. That has left odds makers to continually drop the betting line this week.

Nevada Casino Revenue Rises In November, Gaming Stocks Rise

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:42 +0100
Revenue At Nevada casinos rose in November by over seven percent, leading to an increase in confidence from investors that the gaming industry is rebounding from the recession.

Governor Christie Expected To Sign New Jersey Sports Gambling Bill

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:32 +0100
Sports books will not be open in Atlantic City for the Super Bowl this year, but after lawmakers approved a bill Monday legalizing the activity, sports betting could be in place by next football season.

Progressive Jackpot on Mega Fortune

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:12 +0100
The Mega Fortune slot game has created a winner for the largest ever progressive jackpot. The software provider for Mega Fortune slot game, Net Entertainment was hit for €11,736,228 yesterday. The jackpot amount surpassed €7.5 million in August, and ever since the jackpot has been bringing in large amounts of traffic. Now, the progressive jackpot has produced a very lucky winner that has become a multi-millionaire overnight. The progressive jackpot has once again been reset at €1 million, and players are clamoring to get their hands on this great fortune!

Goldbeard Sees Big Pay Day in Online Casino

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:09 +0100
Nandit M. of PA is about to enjoy a lucrative holiday cause he struck gold with the Goldbeard slot machine! Nandit. M of PA pulled in $29,485! That’s enough to buy a vacation for New Year’s Eve and about 1,000 of Elmo dolls for the kids. Congrats. Here are the rest of our big winners in the Bovada Casino: - Nathaniel R. of IL became the second big winner when he won $27,945on Let ‘Em Ride

Mayor Bloomberg Supports Gaming in NYC

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:28:58 +0100
Can you believe that despite having a city that never sleeps New York City doesn’t have an active casino industry? Gov. Andrew Cuomo is looking to change all that. “Do I support casino gaming at a New York City location? . . . Yes,” he said in a recent interview. Mayor Michael Bloomberg also supports the idea, as long as the city gets some of the tax revenue of course. ***

Ronin Slot Pays Big in Bovada Casino Over Weekend!

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:28:47 +0100
Grass grows, Jay-Z raps, and the Bovada Casino pays ... big! In a weekend where Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos collected a monster check for upsetting the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bovadas casino players did the same. Starting with the Ronin slot machine!

Pari-Mutuels Win Out With Florida Gambling Expansion Bill

feed@surewins.net — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:28:02 +0100
A concession made in a new gambling expansion bill in Florida helped the legislation pass a Senate committee vote on Monday, but the concession may also be what ends up killing the bills chances moving forward.