Sportsbook Reviews » Las Vegas

Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City

C Costigan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:00:59 +0000

No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.

Moody’s: Harrah’s Is In Serious Trouble

C Costigan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:54:58 +0000

Harrahs-011209.jpg

Harrah’s may be one of the most recognizable names in the gambling sector. The company, however, is in some serious financial trouble according to Moody’s, which issued this warning last week:

Vegas professor says intrastate poker is like a camel’s nose

Steven Stradbrooke — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:38:38 +0000

William Eadington is an economics professor at the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming at the University of Nevada, Reno. In a lengthy Q&A session with the Las Vegas Sun, Eadington addresses a wide range of issues, including (a) why the state of Nevada needs to be told that the gaming industry’s taxing tit is dry; (b) how social networking may be the casinos’ saving grace and (c) why the relationship between Macau and Las Vegas is more complementary than competitive. Eadington also believes legal online gambling in the U.S. is inevitable, and in what is an early favorite for gambling quote of the year, states that “intrastate internet poker may be the camel’s nose under the tent.” Read more.

Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million

C Costigan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:40:03 +0000

Screwed-040909L.jpg

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million. Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.

Station Casinos Group Not Business As Usual

C Costigan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:54:50 +0000

Station-Casinos-071910L.jpg

The future of the Las Vegas locals casino industry is being decided in a Reno courtroom for the second time in a year.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney Off to Vegas: Hopefully Won’t Bet On Self

C Costigan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:28:31 +0000

Wayne-Rooney-071610L.jpg

After an embarrassing loss in the 2010 FIFA World Cup that sent England packing early, striker Wayne Rooney jetted right off to Barbados.

Online gambling logos make presence felt in Vegas

John Blaise — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:23:05 +0000

If you watched any of the WSOP in Vegas you were bound to see the plethora of online gambling companies logos adorned on many of the players. In the face of the federal government condemning online gambling as illegal, brand advertising has still managed to move full speed ahead into the mainstream. You can find brand logos on MMA fighters, on poker players and even on gaming tables and hotel casino walls in Las Vegas, they’re everywhere and it doesn’t look the trend will stop anytime soon. Read more.

Becky’s Bender: I got a hummer in Vegas!

Rebecca Liggero — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:03:08 +0000

Seeing as CalvinAyre.com gives you the best headlines, I decided it’s only fair to get myself a hummer in Vegas…amongst a whole lot of other things. In fact, so much happened in Vegas for the 4th of July and the Main Event of the WSOP that I do not even know where to start. As the Head On-site Reporter & International Socialite for CalvinAyre.com, it is essential for me to report on events during the day AND socialize at events throughout the night, so the reality of the situation is that I attend everything and just don’t sleep. Hey, its a sacrifice I make in the name of fun and entertainment, so have a look below and see why you better get your ass to Vegas and join me next year!

July 3rd
My day began bright and early at the Rio, kicking off with an inspiring interview with Montel Williams and followed by a two hour whirlwind on the Ante Up For Africa Red Carpet. During the media madness, I did manage to snatch a few moments of fame with a bunch of celebs such as Ante up for Africa founders Anne Duke and Don Cheadle, poker pros Phil Gordon, and Greg Raymer and actors Shannon Elizabeth, the highly inappropriate but hilarious Brad Garrett, and the guaranteed crowd pleaser Matt Damon. And, yes Matt Damon is just as good looking in person, if not better. I think I’m in love.

Six hours later, Phil Gordon won the Ante Up for Africa tourney, donated all of his $130,641 in winnings to charity, and it was time to celebrate. First stop was the Victory Poker CEO’s BBQ at Panorama Towers, a luxury condo complex just off the strip where you bump into a poker pro every five seconds because over 70 of them live there. After a burger and several cocktails I made my way to the Doyle Brunson WSOP Party at Blush to see Will Griffiths, Doyle himself and a bunch of other industry friends. After a few hours I snuck off to Tryst to meet up with the Full Tilt CEO, John Pappas of the PPA, F1 driver Lucas di Grassi, Joe Reitman my new favorite person, and god knows who else. As you can imagine, this night turned into a late one…I guess that’s what happens when you have a fun crowd and Full Tilt blesses their VIP tables with countless bottles of Dom Perignon and a bottle of whisky for John.

July 4th
For America’s birthday I celebrated in style by dropping by several nice affairs, the first being the 5th annual 2+2 Party which is essentially a huge room full of poker players playing poker. One of the many players I met at the party was Shaun Deeb and I promptly gave him a high five for knocking Patrik Selin out of the EPT Monaco and collecting the €1,000 bounty.

Next on the list was the Everest Poker party on the roof deck of PURE, the perfect setting to watch the Las Vegas fireworks, and then I went downstairs to PURE’s Red Room for the Bodog Social. Good times all around in the Red Room, and I particularly enjoyed the sushi and delicious apps, the attentive bartenders, and the plethora of Bodog Girls who were super friendly and wearing some very hot little numbers. Just as the Bodog Social was wrapping up, I snuck off in an orange Lamborghini (no lie) to hit the Bluff Magazine party at Sapphire to see a few naked chicks and interview Eric Morris about his fear of midgets. To top off the evening, I went back to PURE to join team Bodog at their VIP table which full of friends, affiliates, business partners, tons of booze, pics and dancing. Yikes.

July 5th
July 5th was a rough day for everyone. Hung over, tired, and brain dead, so we decided to shoot some guns and film the whole thing. I chose an Uzi and man, that thing is powerful, and I never thought I would say this, but…shooting guns is fun! By dinnertime I had some strength back, and good thing I did because my dinner with affiliates Lewis and Adam was no joke…we hit Mastro’s and ordered the largest seafood platter I’ve ever seen in my life, and I’m from Boston! After dinner we went to the Ultimate Bet party on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, one of the nicest venues I’ve ever seen. This party was jam packed full of fun people and UB poker pros such as Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, Hollywood Dave, Scotty Ian and many, many others. This party was an exquisite event and I only wish I could have stayed longer but had to go home and rest because…

July 6th
July 6th was Porn Star Karaoke night and it was on the CalvinAyre.com schedule for “Becky to get drunk”. On the schedule! So, I got drunk. This night certainly went down in history as one of the most hilarious nights out that I’ve ever had. The hummer rides to and from the bar were more than enough entertainment, and couple that with porn stars singing karaoke plus Bob Rain’s rap style version of The Pointer Sisters’ “I’m So Excited” and you’re risking literally splitting your gut. Just you wait until this video comes out…that’s all I have to say about that.

Bodog Social WSOP

Rebecca Liggero — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:26:50 +0000

The WSOP Bodog Social consisted of more of the usual…hot, hot chicks decked in sexy bodog swag, excellent food, open bar, good company, and hip music. Bodog VIP poker players, Bodog Pros Evelyn Ng and Amanda Musumeci, Bodog affiliates, friends, family and CalvinAyre.com team members all graced the Red Room of PURE in full force, finishing up the night at a Bodog VIP table in the center of PURE’s hoppin’ dance floor. Some of us may have snuck off to the strip bar for some extra added kicks, but at the end of the day, after a lap dance or two, we all came back to the Bodog VIP table at PURE because lets face it…gamblin’ drinkin’ and carryin’ on beats paying for a shag any day.

WSOP Bodog Social gone wild: pics, DAF and write up!

Rebecca Liggero — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:00:02 +0000

What better way to spend the 4th of July than at the WSOP Bodog Social at PURE? Have a look at the pics, write up and DAF award to see what trouble we got into here in Vegas, baby.

Doyle Brunson’s Official 2010 WSOP Party in Vegas

Gambling911.com RSS News Feed — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:21:42 +0000

Doyle Brunson, The Brunson 10 and the industry's top pros will let loose at the Wynn before WSOP Main Event read more

Becky’s Bender: Your WSOP Main Event Party Guide!!

Rebecca Liggero — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:53:42 +0000

Vegas, baby. There is nothing in the world quite like this city, and it is even crazier, busier and hotter than ever during the Main Event of the WSOP. As the Head On-Site Reporter and International Socialite for CalvinAyre.com, I’ll be hitting just about all of the parties listed below, including the token strip bar, so get yourself some invites (or try sneaking into the damn place, I don’t care) and I will see you there. Pinot noir and expensive champagne are my favorites, thank you.

July 2nd:
PKR WSOP Party
When: 10pm-2am
Where: Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay
Description: Amazing bird’s eye view of the strip, complimentary bar, and some of Sin City’s best DJs spinning the tunes!
*Guest list only

July 3rd:
5th Annual 2+2 Gathering Day 1
When: 12pm
Where: Casino banquet area, ARIA Hotel and Casino @ the CityCenter
Description: Cocktail party followed by at least one multi-table tournament and a $200+25 buyin “FLIPAMENT”
*Please RSVP!

Victory Poker, Power Poker & Coin Flip BBQ
When: all afternoon and night
Where: A place where a lot of poker pros reside!
*Invite only

Pocket Fives Get Together and After Party for P5ers, friends and fam
When: 7pm-11pm: bowling and beers, 10:30pm-2:30am: After Party
Where: Bowling @ Gold Coast, After Party @ Ghost Bar, Palms Hotel
*Bowling, beer and refreshments at the Gold Coast are free for all Pocket Fives members. After Party bracelet is $150 per person and includes club entry, open bar, exclusive patio access, tax, gratuity and more.

Doyle Brunson’s Official 2010 WSOP Party
When: 9:30-late
Where: Blush Night Club, Wynn
*Table reservations recommended- call 702-770-3633

July 4th:
5th Annual 2+2 Gathering Day 2
When: 4pm, buffet served at 6pm
Where: Casino banquet area, ARIA Hotel and Casino @ the CityCenter
Description: Dinner buffet, cocktails, and the legendary low-stakes mixed game extravaganza
*Please RSVP!

Everest Poker Party
When: 7pm-10pm
Where: The Roof Deck @ PURE, Caesar’s Palace
*Must have invite for entry, excellent view of the strip’s 4th of July fireworks display

Bodog Poker Social
When: 9pm-12am
Where: The Red Room @ PURE, Caesar’s Palace
*Guest list only

Official Bluff Magazine Party at Sapphire
When: 9pm-1am
Where: Sapphire Strip Bar, 3025 Industrial Road
*Warning- there will be naked chicks!! Lots of them!!!

July 5th:
Ultimate Bet VIP WSOP Party
When: 9pm-1am
Where: Mandarine Bar, Mandarine Oriental
*Guest list only