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NBA Muzzles Gun-Related Language

January 31, 2010 · By Joe Casino for JoeCasino.com

In response to recent controversy over a Nike print ad featuring Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant stating that he doesn’t “leave anything in the chamber” in reference to his toughness on the court, and in light of the recent suspensions of both Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for having guns in the Washington Wizards’ locker room, the NBA has taken unprecedented action to protect the wholesome family-friendly image for which the league is known. In a statement issued by the NBA commissioner’s office, the act of launching the basketball toward the net will no longer be referred to as “shooting”. According to league... read the the whole damn story

Casino

Take Red Dog Poker For a Walk

December 14, 2009 · By Playa for JoeCasino.com

Red Dog is a form of poker that has been developed and adapted for casino play. It boasts a variety of nom-de-plumes, among them In-Between, Yablon and Acey-Deucey. It is played in land casinos at a table similar to the familiar Blackjack format, with a house dealer who does not participate in the hand. Each player at the table places an ante bet, and then is dealt two cards, which are face-up. Working in a clockwise direction, from left of the dealer, each player then decides to raise the bet or not, with the maximum raise being even money. If the player feels that there is a strong hand with a chance of improving it, the bet can be pushed. In doing so, they are entitled... read the the whole damn story

Poker

Isildur1 – Online Poker’s Mysterious High Roller

December 16, 2009 · By Will Werkferphüd for JoeCasino.com

Everyone loves a great mystery, and online poker in 2009 produced one more compelling than a Hollywood movie, centering around the identity of a newcomer to the otherwise well-known world of high-stakes poker. Only known to be a Swedish-based player with the screen name Isildur1, this player has become a true superstar of the online poker world, while remaining an enigma that has challenged the upper echelon of poker’s finest players. Isildur1 made his appearance in September of 2009 and within a month became the subject of great speculation in the poker world. Although it was known that he created an account at Full Tilt Poker from Sweden, no one could determine... read the the whole damn story

Sports

NBA Muzzles Gun-Related Language

January 31, 2010 · By Joe Casino for JoeCasino.com

Vegas

Binions Hotel and Casino to Close

December 4, 2009 · By Joe Casino for JoeCasino.com

Say It Ain’t So, Benny: Former Home of the WSOP to Close When the legendary Binion’s in Las Vegas begins shutting down their operations mid-December, they will be boarding up 35 years of World Series of Poker (WSOP) history. And while this landmark was surely showing signs of wear—the WSOP hadn’t been held there since 2004—Vegas has no tolerance for the aged and aging, unless of course they are sitting plunking quarters into a progressive slot machine. Most blame the economy. Las Vegas has seen room rates drop almost 25% this year, and rooms are still going empty. Casinos are reporting an 11% decrease in profits. The Sin City economy is wheezing... read the the whole damn story

Stuff

Online Gambling – An International Appeal

November 20, 2009 · By Will Werkferphüd for JoeCasino.com

Online gambling has enjoyed an international appeal since it first appeared on the Internet in the mid 1990s. When the government of Antigua and Barbuda passed a law that established the licensing and regulation of online casinos in 1994, the framework for this new form of entertainment was created. Established in 1995, Microgaming’s Gaming Club is widely regarded as the first online casino, with its website immediately launching the fledgling industry into explosive growth. Canada was an early participant in the creation of online casinos, with laws being passed in 1996 that regulated online gambling originating in its Mohawk Territory. This legislation helped... read the the whole damn story

Casino

Take Red Dog Poker For a Walk

Aces and Eights Video Poker

For the unwise and the uninitiated, Video Poker seems like a pretty straightforward game, and if you feed coins into the slots all day long the chances are that you might win a few bucks along the way. They couldn’t be more mistaken. Video Poker, in all its various formats, where skills and strategies play a major part and those in know can enjoy... continued

Video Poker – Bonus Poker

Video poker comes in quite a number of variations which are growing more sophisticated, intellectually challenging and enjoyable all the time. The one thing that every video poker game has in common is that it is a one on one experience for the player, man versus machine, testing skills and experience against some of the finest brains in casino software... continued

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