Archive for January, 2008

Ohio State Offer Video Keno to Solve Budget Deficit

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

One of the major problems that the Ohio government is facing today is the budget deficit of the country. Ohio Governor, Ted Strickland, has come up with an excellent idea for the welfare of every citizen. It seems that he found the golden key to solve the problem of the state. His plan is to expand the lottery system in the entire state including video Keno.

The Governor take a firm stands that this form of online gambling will be different from other legalized casinos. Once it operates, it will be properly monitored and regulated by the government.

Playing Keno is more similar to lotto game, very simple and offers large prizes for a small bets. It depends on the person playing the game and their purpose in playing the game. Keno is a simple game that is very easy to establish to become online casinos. Video keno offers a much higher return than live keno, and also a much faster pace.

Most states are engaging to casino gambling as a way to help its unstable current budget deficit, however, they are only on slot machines and poker tables.

The governor does not fully understand the consequences brought about by casino gambling, when it was legalized by the state they are strictly regulated. This is one of the reasons why the states decide first in legalizing each casino gambling.

The planned video Keno machines in Ohio will be place only to restricted places where minors are not allowed. This will be generating approximately $73 million revenue on this Keno game. The Governor also announced extensive cuts as many as 2,000 jobs in the entire state.

Dutch Monopolistic Online Gambling

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

The Netherlands’ government is pursuing any possible ways to limit online gambling and having more advertising to run gambling in the entire state. It seems that the country is in collision with the European Union.

They are doing their best to follow the footsteps of the United States by increasing their efforts towards online gambling by making it illegal to process bank transactions and other credit card companies from Dutch citizens to any foreign gambling operators.

Addiction is the main issue of the government for having an online gambling prohibition in the country. According to De Volkskrant, The Hague has no European Union laws about gambling and only the Netherlands have rights to contradict the laws to prevent criminal activity and gambling addiction.

The EU internal market commissioner, Charlie McCreevy, points out that the actions of the Dutch in preventing foreign access to online gambling is creating a monopolize gaming industry to the nation. He also stressed out by having a monopolistic gambling led to a questionable answer in addiction. There is no sufficient proof that the gambling crime was reduced.

McCreevy highly believes that the country is pursuing its monopolistic gambling expansion. Like in the case of these two commercial gambling venues in the Netherlands, the state-owned De Lotto and Holland Casino.

The Dutch higher court allowed Holland Casino, a land based casino operator owned by the Dutch government to extend online casino gaming in the area. This kind of online gambling is accessible only to all Holland citizens and not applicable to play via online through foreign gambling manipulators.

The European Commission made criticism to the Dutch enforced gambling laws. They wanted that the online gambling will be covered by the organization’s open market policy that could access to foreign gambling operators. Many foreign companies are trying to put up casinos in the Ducth country but all of their licenses have been denied by the government.

Odds in Proposing MGM Hotels in China

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Expansion is the main target of this great MGM Mirage Company, one of the world’s leading and most respected development companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment.

MGM Mirage is presently developing its major hotel-casino and non-casino resorts all over the world. The company is planning to have its operations move to the People’s Republic of China, as one of its major partners in development.

Famous in terms of casino games, MGM has decided to move its operation to China as a hotel but not intended for gambling. The project will cost approximately $5.1 billion. As reported, the company will get financial backing from Dubai government holding company which is planning to build at least three business hotels in the Middle East territories.

People and business operators are just wondering why MGM Company, a well-known casino operator, will invest a big amount of money solely into this project (Hotel) in which gambling is not included for the operation. The proposed building of hotels was clearly outlined as hotels for the future generation and it has high possibility to operate casino gambling soon.

The same ideas happened to the “Sunshine State” were top companies acquired land in South Beach and Ft. Lauderdale in expectation of casino gambling and later on it was legitimized and regulated in the entire state of Florida.

We will predict that the same case may happen to the proposal of MGM Company of building hotels in the People’s Republic of China but what will be their plan this is for people’s own good based on there mission statement.

Overwhelming Evidence to Gov. Lynch for Gambling Expansion in NH

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch recently announced to the public radio that no to gambling expansion at a moment. Many legislators reacted on his statement the he would not support pro-gambling legislation unless they have overwhelming evidence presented to him.

Several groups believe that New Hampshire can easily follow the footsteps of other states around the country operating online casinos and other casino games if the governor legalized the expansion of gambling in the entire area. It can generate millions of dollars from different casino operators that will add the country’s revenue. The casino-style gambling will perfectly fit to help the current status of the North Country but it is still not the best option for the governor to consider.

The Governor on his repeated statement wants to see more convincing evidence before he will truly consider and approve this plan.

Local lawmakers in Seabrook and Salem, New Hampshire expressed their sides about the issue with frustrations. This gambling legislation is the only way to restore Seabrook’s Yankee Greyhound Park and Salem’s Rockingham Park horse racing track. The Nevada group wants to buy these two tracks but there is an agreement between the two parties: the group is allowed to bring 3,000 slot machines on the site and the thoroughbred racing back to Rockingham.

“Gov. Lynch is the main key for the approval of the legislation.”

The Governor is highly concerned on his subordinates on this gambling expansion. It brings negative effect to the people of New Hampshire. Talking of money, this expanded gambling should not incorporate with the declining revenue of the state.

According to the study conducted by Millennium Gaming Inc. the state is facing a deficit of about $50 million, the expanded gambling will be the hope that could generate approximately $150 million revenue every year.

If the governor is absolutely convinced by some impressive proofs of this legislation, there’s no doubt to approve and support it. It could benefit people’s quality of living.

Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Florida Launched Vegas Style Slots Machines

Monday, January 28th, 2008

The 100 acre Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino owned by the Seminole Native American tribe as an entertainment destination in Hollywood, Florida had just recently launched its new slot machines for gamblers originated from the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas.

There was a simple ceremony on the launching just to introduce to the public this new Vegas-style slot machine which was arrived last week after an agreement between the Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe leaders which also allows expanded gambling for Vegas-style games such as slots, blackjack and baccarat in all seven casinos in Florida.

Fifty million US Dollars was received by the state of Florida from the tribe as an advance payment and assured of $100 million in the first year. Approximately, one hundred fifty million US dollars ($150) will be the share of the state for the coming third year agreement and definitely billions of dollars.

This agreement between the two parties was challenged by House Speaker Marco Rubio and Senate President Ken Pruitt. Lawmakers must approve any agreement he negotiates. This coming Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court is planned to hear any statements pertaining to this agreement whether valid or not.

People really appreciate this full gambling in Florida, they don’t need to go to Las Vegas to fully enjoy a functional casino. Lots of gamblers are eager to see and play this new Vegas-style slot machine that was recently added to the Hard Rock. An 80-year-old Ruth Spivak, want to try this new machine and expecting to win money, like she did in Las Vegas.
She was one of hundreds who won millions of dollars into the 800 new slot machines at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s casino.

Due to the ongoing challenge in the Florida court system by some state politicians, these 800 machines are held temporary but fully functional.

Online Gambling can Strengthen the US Economy

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

The online gambling in the United States is considered as a billion dollar industry before the enactment of the unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last 2006. It was recorded that most of the online bets are coming from the United States approximately with about 80 percent or beyond. These billion dollars are probably used to be to support and strengthen the US economy.

In addition, things are getting worse to the US government. Recently, they have already an arrangement to pay millions of dollars as payment for the penalty of the island Antigua. This is due to poor compliance of the decision of World Trade Organization when it comes to online gambling.

Some of the US Presidential candidates have strong understanding towards the role of this activity in the lives and progress of the country in a legalized form. There are some pros and cons in the legalization of online gambling, Republican Ron Paul speak out against any form of internet gambling prohibition, in contrast, a well-known poker players, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in support of this issue.

Online gambling brings many benefits to the countrymen. As time passes by, these Internet gambling companies would bring more employment to the Americans. One best example how beneficial the industry is at the online gambling destination of Costa Rica which is among the highest paying industry in the place. Many gambling operators raise millions of dollars back into the Costa Rican economy.

The whole world was feared especially American highest officials, economists and business leaders as well to the possible dragged down of the US economy. Political and business leaders with around 2,500 members gathered for a serious meeting about the present US economic situation at the Swiss skiing resort of Davos.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn recently announced for the economic forecast the following week to keep track what will happen for the economy in the mere future.

In many ways, online gambling shows just what is happening with the US economic situation today. With the blossoming economy of Costa Rica, this will be the substitute to support to the world economy as IMF chief stressed out.

Updates on Germany Clampdown for Online Gambling

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

There will be no online gambling in Germany. Under the law which came into force, online gaming and betting are prohibited, although horse racing is allowed. This has been decided by the European Commission. The new passed law was dismayed by European online gaming industry.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) stated their side that the ban breaks European Union law and is totally impractical. This new law on online gambling will took effect this year and the European Commission is responsible to all Germans to get acquainted of this new law. Due to this new law, it creates great impact on the gaming market of the country.

The Commission will pass a legal proceeding with formal letter to Germany with this new law and possibly terminated the old legal action that was started last year.

It was on the power of the European Court of Justice to decide whether Germany will have to replace their laws or not. This will be the final proceeding on this court the Commission is holding.

Europe has European Union Services Directive for free to give support to one of the fundamental European freedoms laid out in the Treaties - free movement between countries and, of particular interest with this legislation, free movement and flow of services.

Monte Carlo Hotel-Casino Fire Blaze

Friday, January 25th, 2008

LAS VEGAS – The whole county was horrified with this fire incident happened to a 32-story Monte Carlo hotel-casino owned by MGM Mirage Inc. that forced guests and gamblers to run away in safest place as possible.

The fire, which was reported mid-morning at around 11 a.m., halted gambling at the casino as it spread in front of the building across the rooftop. Fiery debris fell to the street below, and orange flames lapped at the casino’s script sign. It took firefighters about an hour to control the three-alarm blaze at the 32-story hotel and fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

The general manager of ambulance companies American Medical Response and Medic West, John Wilson, reported that five people were hospitalized due to difficulty of breathing and unspecified minor injury as a result of panic evacuation not the fire itself.

A spokesman of the MGM Mirage Inc., Gordon Absher tries his very best to do all the possible way to check all the suites of the resort with door-to-door inspection. All the guests are carried out to the MGM Grand Garden Arena and the hotel employees were move out to the nearby New York-New York hotel.

Survivors, Larry Wappel, 25, with his brother Eric Wappel of San Pierre, Ind. were in a room on the 30th floor when they heard housekeeping staff in a loud noise yelling. It took about 10 minutes to walk single-file down the stairs to get to ground level. Another guest, Renza Badilla, 45, she was in the buffet on the main casino level when fire alarms sounded and she went out through the hotel kitchen and found burning debris and embers falling from the rooftop.

According to Clark County Fire Chief Steve Smith there were no major injuries reported .The cause of the deadly fire was traced to an electrical malfunction in a refrigerated pastry case in the hotel deli. There were no immediate indication of criminal activity or arson but investigators were doing their best at all possible causes.

This serious incident brought heavy traffic on the Las Vegas Strip due to huge crowds formed to watch the fire and the streets were blocked off around the hotel.

Osbourne Video Slot Games Guide and Review

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Slot machines have always been among the most popular casino games and this will probably never change. They are easy to play, offer high payouts, and come in a variety of different forms. We need to know very carefully the slot games guide on how to play this online game. As long as you have read and understand, you will know what you have to do to get started.

Slot games fanatic, here is another slot game review of new
Osbourne series of video slot games . The new Osbourne series of video slot games will be the newest addition to Microgaming’s massive selection of classic and video online slot games. Microgaming is the leading software developers and turn key solution providers for the online gambling industry.

The main objective of this slot machine game is to beat the machine and win money by receiving a winning combination of cards or symbols. It is a 5 reel 20 pay-line video slot licensed from Ozzy’s rock family. This new slot is jam-packed with great opportunities to score free spins, multiplier boosts and solid cash prizes with the goal of reaching Ozzy for the full reward, although each level carries cash incentives if it is completed.

Since slots is truly a game that our fortune lies on a payout mechanism inside the machine, all we have to do is to pull the lever with trigger and indicator, watch those drums spin, and feel the rush of adrenaline as the reels turn. This online video slot game is being played very easy and enjoyable. It is indeed surely that by playing this funny game, we can recall the past lives of the rocking family.

Americans and Canadians Perceptions of Internet Gambling

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

NEW YORK/NY- Based on the two recent surveys conducted with one of the leading global survey-based market research company, Ipsos, owned and managed by research professionals, Canadians and Americans have misconception when it comes to Internet Gambling. This survey was conducted to both Canadians and Americans via, Ipsos’ Online Panel as part of Canada/US lottery survey.

Long before until now, the mere fact that Internet gambling is illegal in some states in US and in Canada as well. People must be aware of this unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. They are only on money rather than of gambling itself.

To have more awareness whether Internet gambling should be banned altogether, regulated by the government, or permitted without government regulation, the first survey was conducted last September 5 and 9 2007, the survey stated almost 70% of Canadians (n=1361)1 believed that gambling online is considered to be legal likewise, 59% of Americans (n=1010)2 favor on this legality.

Similar results on the second poll conducted last January 3 and January 8 of 2008 resulted on similar awareness levels in Canada (73% n=1247)3 , but indicated slightly fewer Americans (55%) believe that gambling over the Internet is considered to be legal (n=1403)4.

In general, the result shows that Americans appears to be more interested in relation to Internet gambling. It’s not where you live but when you were born brings you great impact on this social issue. Older Americans and Canadians (aged 55+) are more supportive of banning Internet gambling, otherwise, young adults aging 18-34 were more supportive of both regulated and unregulated Internet gambling.

The intense battle for primary elections between Republicans and Democratic across the nation is one of possible reasons for the awareness of American minors pertaining on this issue.

Paul Lauzon, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Ipsos Reid’s Lottery & Gaming Group briefly explained this issue “There is a clear difference of opinion between age groups (18-34, 35-54, and 55+), with the Canadian and US responses to the poll also exhibiting some interesting differences.

“Overall Awareness of Its Legality Is Dubious While Acceptance of Internet Gambling Tied Closely To Age”

“Again, we speculate that the intense media coverage of Republican and Democratic campaigning in the US is a likely factor in bringing various social issues, such as Internet gambling, to the attention of Americans,” Paul Lauzon concluded his statement.


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