Casinos employ various tactics to keep players engaged and spending money. From the absence of clocks and windows to strategic placement of services, every detail is designed to maximize player involvement.
The eighth annual NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship will be held from January 24 to 26, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The tournament features a fast-paced structure with 15-minute levels and a buy-in of $25,000. Several high-profile players have declined invitations, while new players will make their debut.
Macau's casinos earned a record $38 billion in 2012. High-stakes tournaments and notable players like Gus Hansen and Phil Ivey made headlines.
A complex poker hand between Ben Sulsky and Odd_Oddsen sparked a heated debate among top players. The hand involved a high-stakes Pot Limit Omaha Hi game with a $20 ante. Various poker players, including Phil Galfond and Zak Freeman, weighed in on the situation, offering differing opinions on the best play.
The Aria Casino in Las Vegas has introduced a new type of poker called Multi Action Poker. Additionally, poker legends Tom Dwan and Victor Bloom are set to play a heads-up match in no-limit hold'em on four tables.
Discover how Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel partnered with William Wilkerson to build the iconic Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Learn about the notorious gangster's criminal past and the ambitious project that shaped the city's future.
Skrill's Extra Time Cashback promotion offers VIP users quadrupled loyalty points until December 23, 2012. Redeem points for cash or exciting products.
The author shares his experiences with poker, including his struggles with gambling addiction and his journey to improving his skills. He also discusses his disqualification from a major tournament.
Johnny Lodden, a high-stakes poker player, accused Mohammad Kowsari of hacking his computer to see his hole cards during online games. The allegations sparked a heated debate among the poker community.