2011 June 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

In the face of the US’s apparent war against online poker a world away some are moving to make the past time legal.

Slotland is giving every player a free $15 chip to take a free spin on a new game launching this week on the long-popular all slots and video poker site.  The exotic new Tikal Treasure online slot machine takes players to the mystical temples of the ancient Mayans where the treasures of the ancients lay waiting. Until June 12th, (Regular bonus restrictions apply.) /> />Tikal Treasure is a 5 reel, 25 pay line slot machine. Like all of Slotland’s latest new games, it has eye-popping fu

Next week Intertops Poker will install a major poker software update, adding lots of new conveniences and features for tournament registration and organization, as well as customizing the look and feel of the poker room. Players can opt to install the updated poker software or keep the old one running. Intertops Poker is also giving away bag loads of cash this month, so it’s a great time for anyone shopping for a new online poker home to check them out. /> />’If you play a lot of tournam

The Kasich administration reached an agreement in principle for additional payments from the casino operator that will run the Cleveland and Cincinnati casinos.Gov. John Kasich announced the agreement with Rock Ohio Caesars in a news release this afternoon. Terms were not disclosed.

The man who has become the face of poker will not be showing that face on the games biggest stage this year.

Portuguese player JoA o Costa built a massive chip lead during Day 1A of PokerStars Portugal Poker Series Figueira da Foz.

Deal struck between governor’s office and casino developers, but the terms are not clear.

In 1936-37 Australia, led by Donald Bradman, staged one of cricket’s greatest comebacks, fighting back from a 0-2 deficit to overcome England 3-2. There was joy – and some scepticism.

The sides were at odds over how much tax money the casino would pay. No details were announced.