During this time of global crisis, casinos are really suffering, especially the United States, where the economy is in its worst state since the Great Depression. The casinos of Las Vegas are plucking, gambling has dropped from 17% in July – a decline that continues. Given the precarious state of the economy, people travel less and so there are fewer tourists in Las Vegas. Especially since people are more frugal with their money.

By contrast, recent online casinos saw an increase in the number of players for the first time. PokerSiteScout said there was an overall increase in the number of players playing with their money at online casinos than 2% last week. Although this is a small sample, any increase is encouraging given the state of the market.

A technique used by online casinos to attract players is increasing the number of promotions and bonuses. Virtual casino players already costs less than visiting a real casino because the costs of transport, catering and accommodation are avoided. Online casinos also offer rewards in the form of tournaments and free bonus cash. Especially, these casinos increase their repertoire of games to attract customers who want to try something new.

In this economic climate, anyone who wants to remain competitive will put the package. Attracting new customers while retaining existing customers is harder than ever because of the global crisis and, in particular, because the U.S. economy continues to lose jobs and enter homes while the national debt skyrockets. A recent study by the Fed (Federal Reserve of USA) considers that employment will never find a satisfactory condition after a decade. If online casinos are to continue to do business with their American customers, they must reward with incentive programs.

Even Las Vegas notes – many hotels cutting their prices and offer customers their own bonuses.

For the second consecutive year, Dublin was voted the European Capital of poker in 2009 by the readers of Bluff Europe Magazine.

The city of Dublin has received this title because of the passion of players dubliners and variety of poker clubs. The magazine said they had deliberately ignored the countries where the governments approve the state monopolies on gambling. The magazine sought to reward the variety, value, excitement and action.

London won second place and the town was also commended for its sites, and tournaments for the growth of poker clubs in the past two years.

Philip Connelles, editor of Bluff Europe Magazine said: “There was always a competition between Dublin and London, but this year is Ireland who won the title again simply because we are always impressed by the enthusiasm that we encounter. The Dubliners are passionate about poker and poker in Ireland seems to be much more than a passion. ”

Dublin is also hosting the Irish Open, the oldest European tournament poker and one of the most anticipated events of the circuit, because of the atmosphere and entertainment.

New poker players have been included in the list of nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame. Candidates will be voted on by 15 members of the Poker Hall of Fame and 15 members of the media. The players will receive at least 75% of the votes will be included in the Hall of Fame poker world.

The ceremony will be held November 7 at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas during the dinner break of the final table of Main Event World Series of Poker 2009.

To be nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame, a person must participate in the most prestigious international competitions poker, betting large sums of money to remain on the global poker scene, having positive results and contribute to overall development and success of the game in the world.

In total, 37 players have been nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame since its inception in 1979. Therefore, one or two players are included each year. The nominees this year are Dan Harrington, Barry Greenstein, Phil Ivey, Tom McEvoy, Men “The Master” Nguyen, Scotty Nguyen, Daniel Negreanu, Erik Seidel and Mike Sexton.

They are all active players at the WSOP and WPT. Three of them are champions of the WSOP Main Event: McEvoy in 1983, Herrington in 1995 and Scotty Nguyen in 1998. Phil Ivey is one of 9 finalists in the WSOP Main Event this year and we consider it the best chance of winning.

Barry Greenstein, Scotty Nguyen, Tom McEvoy, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu are on the list of 40 best poker players in the world.

Minister of Sports, Svilen Neykov, has organized a special review of the national lottery to the outbreak of the same issues two draws in a row, separated by only four days, according to a report by Agence France Presse.

The numbers 4, 15, 23, 24, 35 and 42 were randomly September 4, and September 10 in two consecutive draws.

The mathematician Mihail Konstantinov observed that the probability of these two prints is a 4.2 million chance, although he added that such coincidences can occur.

The Vice-President of the lottery Maria Yaneva ruled out any possibility of manipulation of winning numbers, telling the newspaper 24 Hours that the numbers were drawn in a different order in the two prints, and drawings are the presence of a special committee of the lottery which ensures the legitimacy of the draw. In addition, she said that the drawings are broadcast live on television.

18 people have guessed the 6 numbers in the second printing September 10. The winners will each receive 10 164 leva (about EUR 5 197). During the first printing September 6, there were no winners. The last big jackpot won in the lottery Bulgaria was 3.8 million (1.94 million euros) in January 2008.

Canada and the Ontario Ombudsman, Andre Marin, advising ticket holders injured allegedly defrauded by sellers of tickets to initiate a private suit if the police make no progress with cases that have been submitted. Marin seems to be exasperated by the slow investigation of 2007 cases that have been subjected to criminal investigation.

David Round, the British pro poker triumphed at France’s Poker Open club poker Dust Till Dawn in Nottingham this week, gaining 208 and 367 pounds beating Michael Turenic Team Full Tilt pro in a heads-up difficult . This was the greatest victory of La Ronde far eclipsing the $ 116 and some that won last month by finishing second step GUKPT Luton.

Both players fought through a selection of players including Eric Liu, the CardRunners pro, Annette Obrestad Betfair, Texas Dolly Brunson, EPT champion Mark Goodwin and Liv Boeree who all arrived at the heads up.

Turenic, a Swede, won a prize from a height of 121 815 pounds for second place.

The New Jersey Democrat Robert Menendez has introduced in the U.S. Senate a new bill that seeks to legalize and regulate Internet poker. “To amend title 31, Code of the United States to ensure the licensing by Treasurer of Internet poker and other games that rely primarily on skills, to ensure protection of consumers on the Internet, apply to the tax code, and for other purposes, “begins the bill.

The bill would establish a new regulatory framework for Internet poker in the United States, and would also establish certain consumer protections such as age restrictions. Officially called S.8309, the Control Act, consumer protection and enforcement of Internet poker and games of skill has been introduced today.

Regardless of the success encountered by the bill, it represents another milestone in the battle for national classify poker gambling game of skill. This movement seeks not only to legalize online poker, but also to change the way it is perceived in popular culture.

This movement has gained a lot of transactions during the past year, with victories in lower courts in states like Pennsylvania, Colorado and South Carolina, with the recent efforts of Representative Barney Frank to legalize and regulate certain sectors of online gaming with its own legislation (which is separate from the bill).

The host of the original gambling destination in the United States, Atlantic City, New Jersey has long had its own internal problems regarding the legality of the game, and has recently had confrontations with the federal government on the issue.

So it makes sense that the author of this new legislation is New Jersey – and a Democrat, the party that seems most open to the idea of online gambling completely legalized. (Although technically enjoys a bipartisan support, the vast majority of supporters of recent efforts to play online Barney Frank were Democrats.)

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After a contract with Harrah’s Entertainment, the value of 888 Holdings has increased significantly in the stock market. This agreement paves the way for a possible re-entry into the U.S. market. The price of shares of 888 Holdings, the second largest gaming company online in the UK has increased by 14%, the most significant growth since December 2008.

As announced by the company’s CEO, the division of 888 Holdings dragonfish provide Harrah’s service games (poker and other casino games). 888 are interested in investing in the business sector-to-business and the agreement with Harrah’s will allow it to make a move quickly if the situation in the United States has a good turn.

“These are big U.S. companies that benefit from the situation,” said Gigi Levy, CEO of 888. Since all these companies need infrastructure and services, our entry will be facilitated by the B2B contracts. “

The businesses operate online gaming was banned in the United States after Congress put off law transactions involving such companies. 888, and other businesses alike, was then removed from the country. At that time (2006), half of company revenues came from U.S. customers.

The partnership with Harrah’s has provided services for registered World Series of Poker and Casino Caesars, regarding their presence in the United Kingdom.

“True revival is when Harrah’s was a partnership with 888 Holdings in the United States,” said analyst James Hollins. It is surprising that Harrah’s chose to partner with 888 Holdings. The company has so far refused to reach a compromise with the Department of Justice regarding its operations in the United States.

However, 888 Holdings also plans to sign additional contracts with other U.S. companies, not only in casinos. Its director would also acquire in the next quarter.