“Luck” — Episode Two review

Feb. 6   9 Comments  

More gorgeous horse racing on the second episode of HBO's "Luck."

Setting the stage for another epic premium channel series

R.I. may roll the dice on expanded gaming at slot parlor

July 14, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Rhode Island will lose revenue if Massachusetts passes a law legalizing casinos first, according to supporters of a plan to allow poker, blackjack and other table games at a northern Rhode Island slot parlor. The supporters claim the state could lose up to $100 million from residents traveling to Mass. to gamble more freely. State [...]

Attention NASCAR fans: Foxwoods wants to give you $50,000

Feb. 17, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Yes, really.

Getting schooled in cards

Nov. 1, 2010   Leave a Comment  

Blake Eastman holding court (Courtesy of School of Cards)

School of Cards, the first brick and mortar poker school in the country

Icahn group cleared to buy troubled Tropicana

March 6, 2010   Leave a Comment  

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved the acquisition of the state’s Tropicana Casino & Resort by an entity owned 46 percent by affiliates of Carl C. Icahn, according to a statement released this week. According to the Icahn group, this move clears the way for the embattled Tropicana organization to emerge from bankruptcy, in [...]

Long lines, long odds

Nov. 4, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Long lines reported already *Reports of painfully long lines are already coming in. With record turnout expected, long lines are inevitable. But The New York Times is reporting of excessively long lines in Virginia and Pennsylvania. From the Times: By noon on Tuesday some precincts in Chester County, Pa., were reporting that up to half [...]

Reel Deal Card Games ’09

Oct. 29, 2008   Leave a Comment  

I’ve been in a pissy mood lately when it comes to card games, but I’m being nice here. Kinda.