Are computers better at poker than humans, asks Robert Blincoe | Technology | The Guardian

Are computers better at poker than humans, asks Robert Blincoe | Technology | The Guardian: "Poker software can help define how to handle deliberate misinformation and how to make intelligent guesses"

Gambler sues casino over $900 million binge - Yahoo! News

Gambler sues casino over $900 million binge - Yahoo! News: "CANBERRA (Reuters) – An Australian gambler who lost millions in a A$1.4 billion ($909 million) gaming spree is suing one of the country's largest casinos, claiming he was targeted by managers despite a known gambling addiction."

Casino says offer was mistake, tries to cover loss - USATODAY.com

Casino says offer was mistake, tries to cover loss - USATODAY.com

'60 Minutes' report: How online gamblers unmasked cheaters | Digital Media - CNET News

'60 Minutes' report: How online gamblers unmasked cheaters | Digital Media - CNET News: "Videos of the 60 Minutes segment are embedded below. The first is the full, 12 min., 53 sec. video. The five that follow are shorter excerpts. The text in this post is a transcript of the 60 Minutes segment. (For The Washington Post's full report, see 'Inside Bet: Cracking the two biggest cheating scandals in the history of online poker."

Poker site cheating plot a high-stakes whodunit - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

Poker site cheating plot a high-stakes whodunit - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

Peut-on gagner à la roulette en jouant les martingales?

Peut-on gagner à la roulette en jouant les martingales ?

Children abandoned while parents gamble, says B.C. Lottery Corporation

Children abandoned while parents gamble, says B.C. Lottery Corporation: "About once a month, children are left alone in vehicles in B.C. casino parking lots while their parents gamble, according to B.C. Lottery Corporation documents obtained by the CBC through an access to information request."

Richard Marcus Videos

Richard Marcus Videos: "Savannah Move"

Nevada casino win down nearly 4 percent in February

Nevada casino win down nearly 4 percent in February: "There was no leap in the win for Nevada casinos in February despite an extra Leap Year day in the month and other seemingly positive factors. The clubs won $1.01 billion, down nearly 4 percent compared with the same month a year earlier.

The slump occurred despite a 29th day for the month, the reopening of a major Las Vegas resort that had been closed by a fire, and tourist draws including Superbowl and Chinese New Year activities and a three-day President's Day holiday.

'We were disappointed but we can't say it was unexpected,' Gaming Control Board analyst Frank Streshley said in releasing the February win report on Wednesday. 'It's definitely a reflection of the soft economy and people tightening up their spending habits.'"

MGM Mirage layoffs blamed on penny-pinching vacationers

MGM Mirage layoffs blamed on penny-pinching vacationers: "LAS VEGAS -- MGM Mirage Inc., the largest casino operator on the Las Vegas Strip, told more than 400 middle management employees they would be terminated immediately in a cost-saving move, the company said."

Lion Tales: I can play!

Lion Tales: I can play!: "Thanks to the quiet diplomacy of WSOP commissioner Jeffrey Pollack and to many of my fellow poker players vouching for my character, Harrah’s has decided to allow me to play in the remainder of the WSOP and lifted the ban on my entering their properties."

Casino bans author of Word for being lucky | NetworkWorld.com Community

Casino bans author of Word for being lucky | NetworkWorld.com Community: "On May 10, Harrah's sent certified letters to several high rollers informing them that their business was no longer wanted at Caesars Palace or any of the other Harrah's properties in Nevada, California, and Arizona. I was one of them."

Casino insider tells (almost) all about security - Network World

Casino insider tells (almost) all about security - Network World: "Vegas seems to put an enormous focus on high-tech security, but in some ways the casinos are just doing enough to get by. “They spend the minimum amount of money on security and surveillance,” Jonas said. “They’d rather buy three more slot machines and make money. They only mess with you if you’re really, really cheating.”"

Poker Cheating and Casino Cheating Blog: American Roulette: How Poker DNA Will Protect Against Cheating Online

Poker Cheating and Casino Cheating Blog: American Roulette: How Poker DNA Will Protect Against Cheating Online

The Naughty American - Naughty Card Counters Make Bank With Straight Dealing

The Naughty American - Naughty Card Counters Make Bank With Straight Dealing: "“The last thing casino people are concerned about is the betting patterns of players,” he states, adding a caveat: If a player bets big, with a betting pattern that fluctuates wildly, casinos will invariably take notice."

Ariane Lacoursi�re : Poker: les jeunes jouent plus et risquent gros | Actualit�s | Cyberpresse

Ariane Lacoursière : Poker: les jeunes jouent plus et risquent gros | Actualités | Cyberpresse: "Vêtus de jeans amples et de chandails à capuchon, les jeunes sont partout. La casquette vissée de travers, ils envahissent les 25 nouvelles tables électroniques de poker. Depuis l’ouverture de cette section, le 18 janvier, les jeunes adultes sont nombreux à venir y tenter leur chance."