Jan 2, 2019 | Gaming News, Other Tips
In some ways, taking a vacation today is more troublesome than ever. Long security lines at airports, the prevalence of airline delays (customer satisfaction with America’s airlines continues to nose dive), the rising cost of fuel, a weakened dollar and the need for passports even to fly from the U.S. to Canada have all conspired to make travelers grumble. According to the Bureau
of Transportation Statistics, 24.3 percent of flights in the United States arrive late; 21.3 percent register a late departure.
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Jan 2, 2019 | Gaming News, Poker Tips
Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud Poker are two of the hottest table games around. Their popularity doesn’t challenge long time player favorites blackjack and craps, but in some states they draw more players than baccarat or even roulette.
HOW GOOD IS YOUR SHOT TO WIN AT THOSE GAMES? WHAT IS THE HOUSE EDGE?
Those are questions that need to be answered in multiple steps, because both are games with more than one round of betting.The house edge can be expressed as a percentage of the ante that starts either game, or it can be expressed as a percentage of the average total wager, once subsequent bets are considered.Some people refer to these as “house edge vs. the ante” and “house edge vs. total action.”
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Jan 2, 2019 | Gaming News
Courtesy of the New England Patriots/David Silverman
From its inception, the Super Bowl has been prominent on the American sports wagering calendar. It has grown from a lopsided spectacle, to by far the most gambled on event in America. Through the first 52 Super Bowls played, the favorites hold a distinct advantage, compiling a 3517 record straight up, and a 27-23-2 record against the spread (there is some dispute over the line for SB 49, here we are treating it as Seattle -1). However, a strange phenomenon has occurred in recent years. Dating back to 2002, favorites are a mere 7-10 straight up, and an alarming 4-13 against the spread. As the games get more recent, the trend is more striking, as nine of the last eleven underdogs covered the spread, with eight out of the last ten actually winning the Super Bowl outright.
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Jan 2, 2019 | Gaming News
Atlanta is ready to show everyone that gorgeous and charming southern hospitality. The city itself, coupled with the brand-new Mercedes Benz Stadium, sets the perfect stage for Super Bowl LIII. In fact, Atlanta has already coined itself as “the world’s biggest stage,” which is quite a title to live up to. According to the Super Bowl host committee’s website, “we are changing the game,” literally and figuratively it seems. “We listened to what our fans desired most and responded with a fan first, world-class experience in the Heart of Atlanta.”
It appears that the stadium already has a rock-solid reputation as “the best venue in the NFL,” according to Keith Flamer in Forbes Magazine, all paving its way to the opportunity that dreams are made of. (more…)
Dec 7, 2018 | Gaming News
BILOXI, Miss. — MGM Resorts International [NYSE: MGM] has announced the appointment of Travis Lunn as president and chief operating officer of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss., where he will oversee daily operations while providing strategic direction and leadership.
A 20-year veteran of the hospitality and gaming industry, Lunn most recently served as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Operations for MGM Grand Las Vegas.
He began his career at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas and prior to joining MGM Resorts, served as Vice President of Operations for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and General Manager of Hotel Operations for The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts.
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