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On this Date: October 27, 1993 Treasure Island Hotel Opened on the Las Vegas Strip

October 27, 2019
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino now called “TI”

Treasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts on October 27, 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of $450 million. The resort was originally going to be a tower expansion for the Mirage, but become its own resort. The property sits at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd (the Strip) and Spring Mountain Road. Its current neighbors consists of the Mirage, Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, the Palazzo and the Wynn Resort.

The resort is home to Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère. When opened in 1993. Originally, Treasure Island had a free “Buccaneer Bay” show in a large man-made lake fronting the resort. The show included 2 boats, one in dock and another,a pirate ship, which sailed into port to rain mayhem, but ultimately is sunk at the last cannon shot. In 2003, the show was replaced the Sirens’ Cove featuring the Sirens of TI which removed the sailing pirate ship to make was for new mall space and also become more adult orientated. The Sirens’ Cove was closed on October 21, 2013.

On December 15, 2008, MGM Mirage was sold for $775 million to Phil Ruffin, former owner of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino.

Photo by: Treasure Island (4068177090) by Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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On this Date October 15, 1998 the Bellagio opened on the Las Vegas Strip

October 15, 2019
The Fountains at the Bellagio

The amazing fountains at night at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Bellagio resort open on October 15, 1998. the resort was conceived by Steve Wynn. Located on the old Dunes hotel and golf course on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road.  The main tower of Bellagio is 36 floors tall, has 3015 rooms. The Spa Tower, which stands to the south of the main tower, is 33 floors and contains 935 rooms.  The Bellagio’s famous attractions include: Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art, Bellagio Conservatory, the Fountains of Bellagio and Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic production called “O”.

In 2001, The hotel was featured in the movie Ocean’s 11 starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García, and Julia Roberts.

Wynn sold Mirage Resorts to MGM Grand in 2000, resulting in the formation of MGM Mirage.

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On This Date: December 31, 1967 Evel Knievel Attempts to Jump Caesars Palace’s Fountains

December 31, 2018
Evel Knievel failed attempt to jump the fountains at Caesars Place on December 31, 1967

Evel Knievel failed attempt to jump the fountains at Caesars Place on December 31, 1967

On December 31, 1967, Daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump over the water fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Knievel’s jump was a 141 foot attempt and his longest to-date.  When he hit the takeoff ramp, he felt the motorcycle unexpectedly decelerate. The sudden loss of power on the takeoff caused Knievel to come up short and land on the safety ramp which was supported by a van. This caused the handlebars to be ripped out of his hands as he tumbled over them onto the pavement where he skidded into the Dunes parking lot. As a result of the crash, Knievel suffered a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist, and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in the hospital for a month in a reported coma for 29 days.

The Caesars Palace crash was Knievel’s longest attempted motorcycle jump at 141 feet. After his crash and recovery, Knievel was more famous than ever. ABC-TV bought the rights to the film of the jump; paying far more than they originally would have had they televised the original jump live. Ironically, when Knievel finally achieved the fame he had always wanted, and fortune now a distinct possibility, his doctors were telling him that he might never walk without the aid of crutches, let alone ride and jump motorcycles again.

On September 15, 1980, Gary Wells gained much media coverage, and much physical suffering, when he unsuccessfully tried to jump a motorcycle over the water fountains at the Caesars Palace. He sustained injuries to many different parts of his body.

April 14, 1989, Robbie Knievel, Evel’s son, successfully completed what his father could not do years before by completing the fountain jump.

On May 4, 2006, Mike ‘The Godfather’ Metzger jumped the Caesars Palace’s fountains that included a back flip.

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5 Etiquette Tips for Casino Table Games

December 3, 2018

5 Etiquette Tips for Casino Table Games
If you want to try hands-on table games, then the basic game rules will be happily explained by the dealer. But there are some hidden conventions which are known as the etiquettes. These must be understood before taking the seat at the casino table. These basic etiquettes can help you play the game gracefully. Also, there are 1024 ways to win the games.

If you sit on the table without knowing these basic etiquettes, you may make a fool of yourself. You may irritate few around with your innocent behaviour that might not be acceptable in the casino. These conventions are the basis to play the games felicitously, and you may leave your fellow players awestruck.

So avoid these embarrassing moments with these simple social graces:

Be Acquainted with the Rules

If you are visiting the casino for the first time for fun or you want to try hands-on the gambling, then you must get familiar with the basic rules of the table games. It will save your time as well as prevent the chaos that might take place during the game and avoid the loses.

In the world of internet, when everything is on the deck, you can learn the basic rules and approach of the game you are willing to play. You can either try your hands for free at the online casinos. Here, you can learn the game without spending even a penny.

Also, some tutorials are organised by the land-based casinos as well. You may ask them for the details and take advantage of learning the rules and betting strategy of the game from the dealers only. However, you need to beware the strategy told by them. These may result in great misfortune.

Also, few casinos may allow you to play with some free chips to get the knowledge of the game.

Learn When to Buy the Chips

Yes, you must learn when to purchase chips for yourself. The casinos follow some mechanism for buying the chips. The entire method takes place at the table only. You keep the money on the table, and you buy the chips at the table alone.

Furthermore, keenly observe the minimum and maximum bet on the table. You can’t keep the cash that amounts below to the minimum range as well as above the maximum range.

The dealer will swap the chips for the cash after the last bet ends. You need to wait until the roulette wheel stops rotating, dice stop rolling or the last player to show his/her hand. The primary thing is to keep patience and not to disturb others.

Drink in a Confined Way

Drinking and gambling are the things that make fun unlimited for some of the people. However, this drinking habit may result in futile efforts when taken in extremely high quantity.

In addition to this, few people do not like to play hands with clumsy drunks. It may also result in a wrong impression upon others. You may also lose a vast sum of money if you get high on alcohol.

It is advisable to avoid liquor and remain sober that will keep you in your senses. This way you can take the decisions wisely on the table and prevent heavy loses.

Also, if the liquor gets spilt on the roulette table, you may have to face the gaze of surrounding people.

When to Be in Contact with the Cards

The casinos have some procedures regarding the cards, when to be touched and when not to. These are mainly mended to avoid the cheatings in the game. For instance, some players create the mark on the 10’s or Aces to get the winnings in the future chances.

Face up and face down are the two ways of dealing the cards. When the cards are face up, do not touch them. While in face down, you can pick the cards using one hand only.

Additionally, you must handle the cards delicately. You may get the criticism from the dealer for knobbing them harshly.

Tipping

As a courtesy, tip the dealer and waitresses of the casino. You are not forced to tip a high value; instead, you can tip as small as £1. Even if you have had a good win, you are not pressured to pay a significant portion as a tip. For every free drink, tip the waitress for the one. It is recommended to tip the dealer at least £2 for every one hour.

With these few tips, you can have a whale of the time at casinos. These etiquettes are simple and related to common sense only. You can avoid those embarrassing moments and may win the good amount or at least can have a good experience at the casino. Have fun without disturbing others at the casino and relish the moment.

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Las Vegas WSOP Super Stars in Poker

November 26, 2018

WSOPPokerVegas baby! This is where poker champions congregate to challenge each other’s skills, set out to impress, and most of all, the biggest reason they are there is for the big bucks. The main event in the poker industry, all across the world is commonly known as WSOP. The World Series of Poker is held once a year in Las Vegas and reels in the best poker players, creating celebrity poker player stars in the process.

On the flip side of the coin, the year 2018 proved to be a successful year for some new players in the industry who now have become more noticed by bigger players. We can only expect to see their faces in 2019, but only time will tell.

The Main Super Star in Poker 2018 – John Cynn

Inarguably, if you win the WSOP, and no matter the year, your name is as good as a celebrity’s name on one of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame strip. This was the case for 2018 World Series of Poker champion John Cynn. The 33 year old from the US has previously cashed in 13 times at WSOP events and walked away as the winner of 2018.

Over a period of 10 hours, the superstar beat his opponent Tony Miles, a massive accomplishment for the rising poker player. The entire ordeal was well worth the $8.8 million pot won by Cynn.

The Main Super Star in Poker 2017- Scott Blumstein

In 2017, WSOP proved to be an impressive year for Scott Blumstein who won the main event walking way with a whopping $8.15 million in total winnings. What set this poker superstar apart from the rest is his career driven win of the WSOP bracelet, a highly valued prize every professional poker player covets.

The Main Super Star in Poker 2016 – Qui Nguyen

History was made after an 8 hour gruelling battle of poker games were won by Qui Ngyuen, where he walked away from Las Vegas as the 2016 WSOP main event champion. The poker champion won his first ever WSOP bracelet and a massive $8 million in payouts.

Daniel Negreanu

One of the biggest names in professional poker is Negreanu’s. The superstar made his claim to fame way back in 1997 at the tender age of 21 when he won at the World Poker Finals at Foxwoods. Most famous players know the prodigy as ‘Kid Poker’ due to his young age and extensive poker skills. In 2004, Daniel was named Toyota Player of the year at WSOP after winning a branded bracelet and cashing in on 5 events.

The Canadian player now resides in Las Vegas and had a hand in the recent notorious NHL teaming with leading poker brand for sponsorship, the same one famous for sponsoring players in the World Series of Poker.

Phil Hellmuth

One of the oldest shining stars in the history of professional poker is 54 year old Hellmuth who is renowned for his temperamental outbursts, most likely all a part of the show. The amazing player has set himself apart from the rest by winning 15 Word Series of Poker bracelets and is the Main Event winner of the 1989 WSOP, the winner of the 2012 WSOPE (Europe) and in 2007 he was inaugurated into the Poker Hall of Fame. The iconic player is undoubtedly a super star in his career, one of the best.

Phil Ivey

Phil Ivey, or Phil Envy, an American professional poker star that won 10 WSOP bracelets, 1 World Poker Tour and appeared at 9 WPT final tables. The iconic player was once regarded as the world’s best poker professional, beating a straight with a full house hand. He was even elected to the Poker Hall of Fame. Renowned professional players regard Phil as a legendary mentor, making him a lifelong famous poker idol.

Satellites are set up for player’s competing for a seat at the table of WSOP. Renowned online poker sites set these satellites up to award the winner with a seat at the table in Las Vegas. Whether it’s online poker, video poker or a seat at the poker table at your best friends place, the thrill remains the same and this is how poker stars are born.

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Online Arabian Games

November 19, 2018

Online Arabian Games
The world is moving very fast. Technology is changing drastically and we are about entering the fourth industrial revolution. The casino industry is not lagging behind, it is changing very fast as well. One of the leading lights in the gaming industry today is the Arabian-themed games. They have boomed in recent times. These games have defied the fact that most Arab governments frown at gambling.

The Arab culture is one of the most unique in the world and the Arabian language is also gaining ground almost everywhere. An Arab country like the United Arab Emirates is a typical example of the success story. No wonder many casinos have now been established to mimic this culture.

Promoting the Arabian Heritage: The Great Games

Some of the online Arabian-themed games will be discussed in this section so that you can get a full glimpse of how the Arab culture is soaring high in the casino world.

Arabian Roulette

One of the most unique Arabian-themed games online is the Arabian Roulette. This is a game that gives you a great live gaming experience. The theme is fantastic, amazing fun is guaranteed, and the awesome prize is what you get. This is a classic Roulette you cannot afford to miss. This popular Arabic game depicts the lifestyle in the Middle East in its entirety and you get a genuine Roulette experience. That said, there are also huge payouts available for you in this game. It is being handled by native Arabic speakers who understand the essentials of the Arab culture. The provider, Evolution Gaming has done fantastically well on this and we need to give them the credit.

Arabian Rose

This is a classic slot with 5 reels and 40 ways of winning. This title is provided by Microgaming. It shows the true desert life of most Arab countries in the past. It replicates the story of the 1001 night in the Middle East through the Islamic age.

Arabian Caravan

This pokie shares the fairy tale of the Middle East. You don’t need to go to the Middle East to know those stereotypic stories that are popular there. This title is provided by Genesis Gaming. It has a return to player of 95.88%, 5 reels, 25 ways of winning and a jackpot of 1000x.

Aladdin’s Loot

You can now travel to the Arabian Headland and you know what? You are not going to travel alone. You will be accompanied on this virtual trip by Aladdin; an incredible character that act as the wild icon in the Aladdin Loot. If you want to know more about the Arabs, try it out and utilise its 5 reels, 25 paylines and 7500x jackpot to win real money for yourself.

The Ghouls

This is another incredible Arabian-themed online slot. It is provided by Betsoft. The slot has 5 reels, 20 ways of winning and a return to player of 94.8%. It shows some horrific things and mysticism but this is without prejudice to your winning prospects.

Arabian Nights

In this pokie, Net Entertainment sets out to take you on a journey to the olden days of the Near East. Particularly from the ninth to the thirteenth century. It is an adventure that is worth trying out. Travel with the prince and win great prizes for yourself.

Arabian Casinos Are Not Left Out

Some of the Arabic casinos that have propagated the Arab culture through the games they provide are described as follow:

888 Casinos: Without any doubt, this online casino is second to none. It has many famous casino games that are offered in the Arabian language. The quality of entertainment is amazing, graphics are great and the prize from the games on offer are rewarding as well.

Amber Coast: This is another gambling platform that gives an enormous prize to slot lovers while also promoting the Arab heritage.

21Nova Casino: Here, you will get a great welcome and registration package as well as a gaming experience that you will not forget so soon.

Golden Riviera: This is another great website, it has over one hundred and thirty games on offer and the bonus is quite satisfying.

There are some other online Arabian Casinos which you can check out for your favourite Arabian games, they include 24kt Gold Casino, 777 Dragon, 32Red, Aladdins Gold, 7Sultans, Aspinalls Casino, Aztec Riches, Australian Casino, Blackjack Ballroom, Box24, Bodog Casino etc.

Moving Forward

We strongly believe that what the world has seen in terms of the development of online Arabian-themed games is just a tip of the iceberg. There is more to come and we patiently await these greater games in future.

 

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