Showing posts with label Casino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Casino. Show all posts
When they are on a losing streak, the so-called Whales — the big players in the gambling world — can lose a fortune in a few short hours, boosting their host’s profits.
Recently the world’s high rollers appear to have been on a winning streak – and London’s top casinos have been hit. Just before Christmas one of the capital’s gaming clubs lost £12 million to one wealthy sheikh in a couple of hours. The accounts of another casino — Aspinall’s — show that profits have been hit by an unusually high number of wins by its clients. After a run of “bad luck” the casino has been put up for sale by its owner Damian Aspinall, the son of the late John Aspinall, bringing an end to the family’s interests in high end gaming.
Recently the world’s high rollers appear to have been on a winning streak – and London’s top casinos have been hit. Just before Christmas one of the capital’s gaming clubs lost £12 million to one wealthy sheikh in a couple of hours. The accounts of another casino — Aspinall’s — show that profits have been hit by an unusually high number of wins by its clients. After a run of “bad luck” the casino has been put up for sale by its owner Damian Aspinall, the son of the late John Aspinall, bringing an end to the family’s interests in high end gaming.
Instead, I’m here in this hotel room sitting in a bathrobe and looking at the lack luster room service menu. I couldn’t even order something expensive to charge back to the company to spite my boss. They had made it clear I was responsible for my own food, the cheap bastards. With a sigh, I tossed the menu at the end of the bed and flopped backwards on the pillows. I was feeling homesick and frustrated by the day. To be honest, I was feeling just a bit horny too. Dan and I had not had sex in months. Either I’m too exhausted from work or he’s too distant to even attempt to touch me.
The Grandma with the longest lucky streak
$1 Million Mistake
The Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati reportedly just made a $1 million mistake. The property awarded the wrong man a seven-figure prize after a loyalty card contest. “There were a lot of similarities between the two gentlemen that led to confusion on our end,” casino spokeswoman Jennifer Kulczycki told Cincinnati.com. “It was human error,” she added.
Two men by the name of Kevin Lewis, with about the same age, location and other pertinent personal information was the cause of the mix up. When the right Kevin Lewis won the prize, the casino mistakenly gave the other Kevin Lewis the win.
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati will reportedly allow the wrong Lewis to keep the money, as well as given the true winner his payout. Ohio gambling regulators are reportedly looking into the matter to see what went wrong.
“The commission is doing its due diligence and reviewing procedures regarding the promotion,” Tama Davis, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Casino Control Commission, told Cincinnati.com. “All initial conversations confirm it was simply human error.”
The casino opened earlier this year, becoming the fourth casino in the Buckeye State. It raked in $21 million in gaming revenue during March, which was a solid debut. The state’s other casinos are in Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland.
-------------------
 |
| Image courtesy of jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net |
Las Vegas is an amazing city and the dream trip of every serious (or not that serious gambler in the world. Here's a practical guide of what to do and see and what mistakes to avoid, whether you are a gambler or just a tourist.
Bellagio: Free fountain shows at night. Stay for at least 2 or 3 songs. (15 min apart – start on the ¼ hour) Also go into the front entrance to see lobby and straight through lobby to conservatory (flowers, etc.–amazing). Notice the Dale Chahuli sculpture (glass flowers) on ceiling in lobby. This is a very classy joint. Fontana Lounge show is usually very good (1 drink minimum = $6 per person = very good deal if you like the band).
Bellagio: Free fountain shows at night. Stay for at least 2 or 3 songs. (15 min apart – start on the ¼ hour) Also go into the front entrance to see lobby and straight through lobby to conservatory (flowers, etc.–amazing). Notice the Dale Chahuli sculpture (glass flowers) on ceiling in lobby. This is a very classy joint. Fontana Lounge show is usually very good (1 drink minimum = $6 per person = very good deal if you like the band).
He finds it hard to remember the exact cards. Who could? At the height of his 12-hour blitz of the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last April, he was playing a hand of blackjack nearly every minute.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)