Archive for July, 2009
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Prepares for Macau
The Asian Poker Tour has released its full schedule dates for the up and coming Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival, which will take place in Macau, China from August 12th -23rd (Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino).
The tour, which was the progenitor of the Asian Poker Tour phenomenon that has exploded in recent times, provides an [...]
Football: England Legend Sir Bobby Robson Dies
Former England and Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson has died at the age of 76.
The former player and venerated club/national team manager will be best remembered for leading the England National Team to the 1990 World Cup Semi-Final – England’s best feat in the competition since winning the tournament in 1966.
The English football legend, who [...]
Golf: Tiger Wood’s Poor Form Continues
Tiger Woods form has seemingly bereft him this year, as the struggling number one is trailing behind at the first round of the Buick Open in Michigan. Woods is currently eight shots short of the Buick Open leader already, very disappointing in his own eyes.
The American golfing potentate is playing in his first competitive [...]
Casinos in the Financial Markets
Casinos in Vegas and around the world have been hit hard by the economic crisis, financial analysts have learnt.
While reduced costs and capital expenditures meant casino and hotel operator Wynn Resorts Ltd showed better-than-expected results and earnings this week, the Las Vegas Sands Corp, showed poor results financially for their Las Vegas region. [...]
F1: Michael Schumacher Set to Return
Ferrari F1 legend Michael Schumacher is going to make a shock return to Formula 1, after Ferrari driver Felipe Massa’s recent accident caused heed for a replacement.
Schumacher, who retired in 2006, won an impregnable seven formula one championship titles (including 2 with Benetton, then a record 5 consecutive titles from 2000 -2004 after his move [...]
Problem Gambling and the Aging Brain
A study has shown that problem gambling has been linked to the aging process. Problem gambling obviously occurs across the spectrum of land-based and online gamblers, however, it now seems that the incidence of problem gambling is higher for certain groups of people. The study indicates that the incidences of problem gambling are more prevalent [...]
Football: Manchester City to Sign Arsenal Defender
Manchester City are reportedly days away from signing Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, for a figure in the region of £15 million.
City were originally interested in the Ivorian defender back in January, however it seems that John Terry’s refusal to move to the Eastlands club prompted owners and manager Mark Hughes to try again for the [...]
Football: Newcastle Takeover Talks Stall
Rising hopes of a profligate takeover at Newcastle Utd have been quashed after it emerged the Singapore based, takeover consortium Profitable Group, declared they were out of the running for the £100 million Championship club.
Steve McMahon, who headed the consortium, said "We put a bid in two weeks ago and had no communication, no response [...]
WSOP Academy Sights Chicago
The World Series of Poker Academy is set to organize its first event ever in the Chicago area.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, the 2 day event, taking place from August 29th – 30th, will provide inveterate poker players the chance to become precocious in the game with firsthand tuition from leading professionals. [...]
Spain Will Not Be Entering the Open Online Casino Market Yet
Although serious attempts are being made to form laws in Spain, which will allow foreign online casino operators to enter the Spanish Internet gambling market, it now seems that the wait to do so may last for a few years.
The president of a Spanish gaming manufacturing company, Eduardo Antoja, said “I don’t now see regulation [...]