Blackjack Games Improve Pennsylvania Casino Revenues
September 14th, 2010 by Site Admin
The casinos in the state of Pennsylvania have shown a marked increase in revenue in the past few months, after new blackjack games were introduced and the wagering limits for blackjack tables were changed. The casinos revealed a good 5% rise in profits from August when compared with the 2009 August figures. In addition to this, the casinos have also noted a surge in the player traffic to their gaming tables which has been estimated to have increased the revenue by 18% on a yearly basis.
Currently, Pennsylvania has nine casinos and provides $196,635,849 in revenue just from slots
The Gaming Control Board was pleased with the Pennsylvanian casinos as any rise in profit here, would automatically benefit the state. Greg Fajt, the Chairman of this association claimed, “Expansion at Commonwealth casinos during the past 90 days has produced tremendous benefits to Pennsylvanians. In addition to the growth in tax revenue from slot machine gaming that affords, among other things, a reduction in homeowners property taxes, more than 4,000 additional jobs were created through the rollout of table games.”
The Sands Casino Resort Bethelem recorded the highest profits which stemmed from its addition of table games like blackjack. The casino took in $1.6 million within two weeks as soon as it added these games.
Cheaters Leave Blackjack Tables in Favour of Baccarat
September 13th, 2010 by Site Admin
Earlier trends of cheating in blackjack seem to have died down, as casinos and blackjack in the US tightened their security. Now it would seems that the cheaters have jumped ship from the blackjack tables to the baccarat games. As per the news reports, it would seem that baccarat cheating is on the rise and blackjack tables are being left behind as the cheater’s game of choice.
According to Bill Zender, a security consultant for a Las Vegas Casino, the habit of malpractice and cheating at baccarat is gradually increasing. Zender also believes that baccarat cheating is going to become extremely common, perhaps replacing blackjack, which now holds this tentative record.
The reason why blackjack was once the cheater’s game of choice was because it involved mathematics and card counting. Players can easily use blackjack software and gaming tools to cheat at online blackjack games or event at blackjack tables at land based casinos. These electronic devices allow players to cheat the dealer and require intellect on the part of the cheater.
Baccarat on the other hand, is a simple game without many complicated strategies. These games also have high limits and big prizes, making them lucrative places to cheat at.
Mentalist Kreskin to Give Blackjack Seminars in Vegas
September 11th, 2010 by Site Admin
In general, when blackjack players are looking to learn gaming strategies they turn towards fellow blackjack players to watch tutorials, attend seminars or read books written by blackjack pros. The latest blackjack seminar to appear on the gaming scene, however, will defy convention and will be hosted by the Amazing Kreskin – a mentalist and blackjack player.
Kreskin is a 75 year old mentalist, who is reputed to be one of the best thought readers in the business. He is best known for his $1 million challenge, where he would give his paycheck to a member of the audience to hide and then attempt to recover it. He has done this a total of 6,000 times and has success rate of 99.85%.
The Amazing Kreskin has now turned his sights towards the game of blackjack and wants to teach players how to use their mental skills at the green tables. The seminars will be held at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Although, Kreskin is now banned from the blackjack tables, he has a few successes at the game and holds the record for having 22 hands without busting.
Player Wins $4.1 Jackpot at Blackjack Ballroom Casino
September 9th, 2010 by Site Admin
A lucky player at the Blackjack Ballroom Casino recently won one of the largest progressive jackpots offered by Microgaming. The progressive jackpot had reached a sum of approximately $4.1 million dollars and was triggered early this week by a Blackjack Ballroom member.
The progressive jackpot to get hit was the illustrious Mega Moolah video slot game and it had grossed such a large pot because it was connected to three other slots games like 5 Reel Drive, Isis and Summertime. These particular Mega Moolah have been known to have big jackpots and several online gaming sites have been predicting that the jackpot was ready to get hit. Most of these jackpots will not fall below one million dollars and blackjack players who try their hand at a few online slots games may just fin themselves millionaires in a few minutes.
If you are interested in playing blackjack or progressive slots games, the Blackjack Ballroom may be a good place to start, since it is already making millionaires out of its online players. This online player won a total of $4,170,128 on this 5 reel game and this event marked one of the largest slots payouts in history.
The Blackjack Ballroom Casino is also known for its great selection of online blackjack games and good payouts.
Pennsylvania’s Last Blackjack Casino License To Be Given To Gettysburg Casino?
September 2nd, 2010 by Site Admin
After Pennsylvania introduced new blackjack friendly laws that allowed casinos in the state to license and operate these games, gaming revenues and job opportunities for blackjack dealers have increased in the region. Pennsylvania has already given put several casino licenses and many of these gaming enterprises are already in operation hosting blackjack games for players in the region. Currently, there is just one PA casino license left and this has created a huge debate over which casino it should go to.
Ideally, the board would like the license to go to a small casino, and one of the candidates is the proposed Mason Dixon Resort and Casino, located near the historic Gettysburg National Military Park. However, this idea seem to be the source of a lot of controversy as preservationists have taken up the issue as a cause, claiming that a casino in Gettysburg would ”cheapen the wholesome reputation” that the town currently enjoys as a tourist hub.
“It seems like a lot of people, they just want more business, they want more money to flow in the community at any cost, and that’s really upsetting,” said Barbara Schultz, a local Bed and Breakfast owner who opposes the idea.
Ronald Maxwell, who made the movie “Gettysburg,” also spoke against the project. “Why stop at Gettysburg? Maybe we should build some casinos at the site of the World Trade Center. That would create some jobs right? Heck that would help the tax base, right?”
ODDcase Software Launches Premier Blackjack Simulation Game
September 1st, 2010 by Site Admin
ODDCase Software, a provider of mobile gaming platforms, recently announced that it had launched a new blackjack simulation game for mobile gamers.
The game is called ODDCase Blackjack and is compatible with iPads, iPhones and Touchscreen iPods. Users will find that ODDCase Blackjack has been designed to provide an almost realistic gaming experience on a simple interface. The game has also been equipped to cater to both blackjack beginners and professional blackjack players.
The ODDCase Blackjack game allows players to choose from six different casinos to play at; users can also customize their gaming experience by designing the casinos themselves. The game permits a player to create a 100 casino environments.
“Our passion for computer simulation projects goes way back, and we are excited to present our latest work as we make our entry into the mobile device market. ODDcase Blackjack clearly demonstrates how we can turn our expertise in software development into high-quality apps for the exciting and remarkable handhelds of today,” said Oleg Goldfayn, developer and founder of ODDCase.
Players will also be able to create the house rules for their custom casino, in addition to naming it and uploading photos for it. The game uses high resolution graphics and great sound; users will also be able to set the game speed.
Cheaters and Stealers at the Blackjack Tables Increase in Number
August 30th, 2010 by Site Admin
News reports indicate that casinos and gaming houses appear to be nabbing a lot of blackjack cheats these days. However, this trend seems to have gone a step ahead as it would appear that criminals are targeting blackjack tables.
A recent incident reported by the Delaware Park gaming house involved a blackjack player who was caught cheating at the blackjack tables. Clifton Shaw did not seem to have any scruples whatsoever when it came to wagers and was caught red handed removing chips from his losing bets and adding chips to the ones he would win on. After Shaw was arrested, the state police found forged currency notes on him along with fake driver’s licenses. Shaw now faces 26 charges and imprisonment.
A Puerto Rico Casino was the target of a robbery this week, when four thieves wearing masks broke into the facility at 11 pm and drew weapons. The robbers held up the casino at gun point while standing on a blackjack table and took $250,000 in cash.
“A lot of people were nervous. This is not common. It is not something that we experience with any frequency,” said Hendrick Santos, managing director of the casino in Puerto Rico.
Last Four Days of Blackjack Race at Virgin Casino
August 26th, 2010 by Site Admin
Virgin Casino, a reputed online gaming portal, is hosting a Blackjack Race for its members. The race will end on the 27th of August, 2010 and allows players to earn as much as $1,000 USD in one promotion.
To be a part of the Blackjack Race, players must be members of the Virgin Casino. The next step is to play as many blackjack games at the site until the 26th of August, which will earn them points depending on the amount of money wagered. The player who has managed to make the highest wager on a blackjack online game during the promotion period will win the grand prize.
Virgin Casino will be rewarding 100 players with cash prizes or wildcards gifts; the wildcards stand in for specific placements like the 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th places and so on. The first place winner will get $1,000, while the runner up will take home $750. Players who come in either 3rd, 4th or 5th place will get $250, while players who secure positions between from the 6th place to the 30th will get $50. The remaining players who get positions up to number 50 will get $25.
The scores and wagers will be tallied at 3 pm on the 27th of August, after which the winner will be declared. Virgin Casino currently does not accept players looking to play US Online Blackjack, the casino is focused on European countries
Cherry Red Casino Has Best Bonuses Online
August 24th, 2010 by Site Admin
Cherry Red Casino is known for its online blackjack games, casino bonuses, great software and graphics and exciting promotions. One of which is the site’s generous welcome bonus, which allows players to increase their casino bankroll.
At the Cherry Red Casino site, new players will be greeted with a unique bonus. This is not your ordinary run of the mill welcome bonus but a multi-deposit bonus that has ten tiers. In total this bonus is worth $7,777 and players are given installments of bonus amounts up to $777 every time they make a deposit at the site. Each installment contains a 100% match bonus, for which players will have to use the code 777FREE to redeem it. There is a minimum requirement of $25 for the initial deposit and players will now have to push the Calida Gaming button to activate their bonus.
Cherry Red Casino is ideal for high rollers, and players interested in high stake blackjack or poker games will be able to use this bonus to their advantage.
Players will also benefit from a Blackjack Special Bonus which is a 400% bonus match up to a sum of $1,200. To get bonuses of this nature, players will have to use a particular code appropriate to the game that they want to play, since the site offers a similar bonus for slots games and video poker as well.
Colorado Blackjack Drops in Revenue, Despite New Laws
August 23rd, 2010 by Site Admin
Colorado has more than 40 reputed casinos in three of its towns, most of which supply blackjack games and poker games. Recent reports reveal that these casinos are dropping in revenue despite hosting $5 blackjack games and following new table limits of $100. The Colorado casinos have also been adding to their table game selections but show a marked decline from 2009 to 2010. Their profits last month were recorded at $70.1 million while last year, the casinos were at a high of $76 million. Expectations were high when the authorities allowed for round the clock gaming and higher table limits but none of this has improved the revenue.
A good many of these casinos have been in operation since the year 1991, when limited gaming was allowed and casinos were permitted to operate a few hours in the day and could only carry slots, poker and blackjack. Today, the number of casinos has increased, and most of them operate throughout the day 24/7. However, despite the change in gaming policy, increase in casinos and blackjack games, the casinos in Colorado appear to be on a decline. The casinos do show a small change when reports were made this month, and profits were reported to show more than a 13 percent increase.
