Tapie Believes He Can Turn Around Fortunes Of Full Tilt Poker

Laurent Tapie came out on Monday and gave his assessment of where Full Tilt Poker has been and where it could go in the future. Tapie believes he can save the online poker site that has been saddled with legal trouble. more

Mississippi Gambling Decline Due To Increased Competition

The state of Mississippi has seen their casino gambling revenue drop sharply over the past couple of years. The revenue loss is a testament to the growing gaming industry throughout the US. more

NFL Monday Night Betting Preview: Colts Look To Avoid 0-4

it was not too long ago that the Indianapolis Colts were playing on Monday Night Football as one of the best teams in the NFL. Tonight, the Colts will be in a situation of trying to avoid an 0-4 start. more

Hollywood Slots Banking On Gamblers To Bring Legalized Blackjack

Hollywood Slots is already one of the first casinos in the state of Maine, but the casino is hoping that gamblers will vote for blackjack and other table games in November. more

Ohio Casino Jobs Starting To Be Filled, Residents See The Light

Residents in Ohio have been hit among the hardest in the nation when it comes to job loss during the recession. With casinos on the way, hundreds of residents have already started to be hired. more

Did Christie Make Online Gambling Call With Eye On Election?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed online gambling legislation earlier this year, and as first suggested here at CGW, that decision may have been fueled by his desire to gain the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. more

Wasting Away At The Margaritaville Casino In Las Vegas

For many Americans, there does not have to be any special reason to jump on a plane and head to Las Vegas, but Las Vegas provided one today when the Margaritaville Casino opened at the Flamingo. more

Despite European Union Problems, Greece Extends Gambling Monopoly

The European Union has been attempting to discourage Greece from moving forward with their gambling monopoly, but this week, the country extended its agreement with OPAP, guaranteeing the monopoly would continue. more

US Online Poker Players Gain Hope After Full Tilt Sale

US online poker players were given new hope on Friday that they may get their funds from their Full Tilt Poker accounts after all. The company on Friday announced that Bernard Tapie has agreed to buy the troubled gaming company. more

Full Tilt Poker Loses License, US Government Stands To Gain Funds

Full Tilt Poker has officially lost its license in Alderney, and the US government claims they are still attempting to seize money from the company related to the indictment handed down on what is now known as Black Friday. more

Atlantic City Casino Counting On Player Insecurities With Promotion

The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is looking to bring customers back whatever way they can, which is why they are counting on gamblers' insecurities with their new plastic surgery promotion. more

Public Weighs In On Nevada Online Poker Regulations

The Nevada Gaming Control Board did its part on Monday to ensure that Internet poker becomes a reality as soon as federal laws permit the activity. The board held a forum where the public weighed in on the issue. more

Requirements Leave Caesars With The Only Baltimore Gaming Bid

A group put together by Caesars Entertainment was already the front runner to win a casino license in Baltimore. On Wednesday, the state slots commission threw out the only other bidder in the process. more

Paddy Power Takes Steps To Enter US Online Gambling Market

Paddy Power is a well-respected European online gambling company, and this week the company has taken the first step in moving into the Internet gaming market in the US. Paddy Power has applied for a Nevada license. more

NFL Power Rankings Week Three: Packers All Alone On Top

The Green Bay Packers won again this past Sunday while several of the other top five teams from last week lost. That left Green Bay alone on top of the Power Rankings for the third straight week. more

South Carolina Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Gambling Operation

It was a bad day for the Hest Sweepstakes located in South Carolina. The gaming establishment was shut down by South Carolina authorities for running an illegal gambling business. more

Massachusetts Casino Debate Centers On Lawmakers Employment

The Massachusetts Senate again debated the casino expansion issue on Tuesday, and the majority of the battles that took place yesterday hinge on the amount of time exiting lawmakers must wait before they can work in a casino. more

MLB Playoff Betting Odds Hinge On Last Two Days Of Regular Season

The last two days of the 2011 season have arrived for Major League Baseball and the sports books still cannot create first round betting odds. The wild card spots in both leagues are up for grabs today and tomorrow. more

Downtown Baltimore Casino Has Caesars In The Lead For License

The Maryland casino gambling industry is booming, and the next company that appears to be in line for a new facility is Caesars Entertainment. The gaming group is believed to be the front-runner for a downtown Baltimore casino. more

Immigration Clause Has Massachusetts Gambling Bill In Hot Water

Massachusetts senators are going over a gambling bill that has passed in the House, and a stipulation requiring new casino developers to check employees' immigration status has some groups upset. more