The World of Online Gambling after the Latest Shockwaves — Can Casual Gaming Play a Leading Role in the Future Growth

New MECN report and survey expect casual gaming and gambling to grow from currently USD 500 million to USD 1 billion in 2010. (PRWEB Jul 31, 2006)

Read the rest >>

Mon, July 31st, 2006

Related Gambling News:

Casino gambling facts:

  • Dice games have existed in one form or another for over 2000 years and were originally played with dice fashioned from the knucklebones of sheep.
  • In 1978, New Jersey became the second state to legalize casino gambling in an attempt to revitalize the rundown resort area of Atlantic City. The legalization was restricted only to Atlantic City.
  • Poker is derived from the Persian game of "as nar" and was probably based on the dice game "tali", which was played by the Romans.
  • 1993: Steve Wynn buys the Dune Hotel, then implodes it to make way for the Bellagio. The new MGM Grand is completed, once again becoming the world's largest hotel. On December 31, Barbra Streisand stars in the inaugural concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.