Al Midani, the millionaire who was formerly a Manchester United director cannot say that it has been his lucky year. The first blow to Midani was misfortunes of his team. The second one was a suit brought against him by Las Vegas casino. The casino demands $1.8 million (£1.16 million), which he allegedly lost playing roulette. It is claimed that Amer Al Midani, proper developer, gave dud check. While the suit there was also his secret about hotel chain Rio Corporation bankruptcy disclosed. “On his first four trips he won $3,888,500. In particular, during his third and fourth trips, the debtor won $1,207,800. During his fifth trip the debtor obtained advances from the Rio totaling $3 million. He then lost the whole of that sum whilst gambling at the Rio Casino.”- informed Victor Joffe QC on behalf of Rio Corporation. more »

The connection between Septembers poker tournament planned at downtown’s Four Queens and an Internet betting website is being looked into by Nevada gaming regulators. According to advertisement in the biggest poker magazines one of the online poker website (ultimatebet.com) takes $15 or $30 from the players making them possible to take part in small, Internet card tournaments. The price for the winner is buy-ins to the 4 Queens Poker Classic, which is a tournament scheduled at the downtown casino for September 5-23. In the light of state law more »

Vegas Slot Casino is popular especially because of slots (there are 69 of them). As the casino focuses on slots, the software, which can be downloaded, is by Microgaming. The decision of choosing this particular software is clear like choosing Microgaming with the megabucks, multi-casino progressive jackpots such as Fruit Fiesta, Cash Splash and Major Millions. Microgaming provides the casino with environment and graphics. Navigation is simple, easy for everyone. There are also features such as Playchceck and Cashcheck, which make possible checking playing and banking history. more »

The popularity of online casino not only is not decreasing but even is constantly growing. There are two opinions about their future. The first one says that they will be changed into its parallel land based casinos. The other is that online casino will squeeze out land based casinos since playing in such places like Las Vegas will be less comfortable than playing at home sitting on favorite sofa. The General Manager at USsportsbook.pl, Roddy Madden confirms that it has sense, he claims: “While a nice getaway is still something everyone looks forward to, gambling more »

Some of the land-based casinos from Las Vegas expand their propositions to players on the Internet. However, all the time there are some doubts about legislations. The MGM Mirage, which is one of the Las Vegas casinos, was the first, which starts planning their online adventure. The owners of traditional casinos are impressed by the success of online gaming and are afraid of losing clients. The MGM Mirage launched their online venture two months ago off British mainland on the Isle of Man. On the other hand, the casinos are not sure of legal and regulatory issues more »

Many traditional Vegas casinos try not only to think but also to create the online web sites. Nowadays, they are waiting for the acceptance of government to legalize online casino gambling in Nevada, probably in March. The survey in vegasonlinecasinos.net proves that the Vegas casinos are creating online casino games. The players will have possibility to play many interesting casino games, such as Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean poker, Pai gow poker, Slot Machines, Craps an others. more »

The Venetian casino, which is owned by Las Vegas Sands, was opened in 1999. It has 3,000 rooms and is fantastic place for all kinds of players. Last year the company built also a $275 million hotel next to the casino. It was just the beginning of Las Vegas Sands expansion. The income of the company in the third quarter of this year was $343.6 million and that was the increase of 88 percent. Nowadays, the Venetian casino has enlarged its original public share from $350 million in September to about $500 million. What’s more, it seems probable that it will more »

Nowadays, at UK are highly advanced plans to build casinos similar to that in Las Vegas. The government recently passed the bill, which allows developing casino-resorts. The cities thanks to the casinos want to attract tourist. Manchester, London and Blackpool are interested in those kinds of big investments. In West London, White City will be built the gambling resort that is at a rough estimate is worth £2 billion. The shopping and leisure facilities will be included. Moreover, the project the Millenium Dome in Greenwich was recently sold to the investors by government. more »

There is a conflict between UK government and foreign investors from US. The government wants to increase tax rates of more than 20 per cent on gaming profits. Most experts forewarn against new propositions. Lloyd Nathan, managing director of MGM Mirage Development, Europe, said: ‘If you look at other jurisdictions you will see a direct relationship between a low and stable taxation rate and resultant high investment. The higher the tax, the lower the investment.’ According to the survey conducted recently by Pion Economics, the positive effects of building more »

Yesterday the State Gaming Control Board of Nevada accepted all propositions of Las Vegas Sands Inc. The Venetian, which is one of the greatest casinos in Las Vegas, announced the opening of a new private gaming salon. The commission was impressed by an “aggressive, effective approach” of the originators. Frederick Kraus, vice president of the Venetian, said that they wish to open this casino in March. The casino is temporarily called Paiza Club. It will be situated on the 36th floor of the casino. The private players will be able to use three tables and more »