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Blackjack Tournament for a Cause

The Meadows Casino recently concluded its fundraising event successfully. It raised $20000 for Monongahela Valley Hospital through its annual blackjack tournament. It was the second year for the tournament that was launched to benefit the hospital and it has proved a successful endeavour for the casino and the hospital as well.  The cause The proceeds …

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Hollywood Actor Too Good at Blackjack

We are always told we will be rewarded for our efforts. While that sometimes may be true, it is certainly not true for the famous Hollywood actor Ben Affleck. Affleck is a noteworthy blackjack player. Saying that he prides himself in always doing his best, Affleck made a resolution to be the best blackjack player …

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British Leaders Plan to Tax Gibraltar Online Gaming

The thriving Gibraltar online gaming industry is about to feel some pain in the form of a 15 percent tax for British citizens who use the popular sites. British Prime Minister David Cameron and leading Parliament representatives appear determined to pass this new tax in 2014. Gibraltar online casino owners have zero say in the …

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Information Sharing Between Rival Casinos Is Standard

Although rival casinos may compete for players, they work together when it comes to busting card cheats. All across the English-speaking world, casinos use sophisticated systems to warn each other about known cheaters. With the photos and names of dishonest players at hand, casino surveillance officers can be ahead of the game when a cheater …

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IGT Wins Big with Online Slots

International Game Technology (IGT), the largest developer of slot software and machines in the world, announced an impressive 41-percent profit increase for the third quarter. A Bold Step into the Online Arena When IGT ventured into online slots in 2005, not everyone was onboard, including many of its shareholders. There was undoubtedly money to make …