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      World Series of Poker around the corner

      April 23, 2012 /

      It’s become almost an annual religion for some people. Not so long ago, you might have to explain to friends what is
      texas-holdem      . Everyone knew about poker, but many fewer people knew about this variation that dominated the poker tournaments.

      As poker has exploded into the mainstream over the past 15 years, all of that has changed as tons of Americans and people worldwide descend upon Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker, and million more watch the action on ESPN. It’s a great time to be in Vegas if you’re a poker fan, as many of the big-name players will show up in poker rooms around the city to get as much action as they can.

      If you’re one of the millions of people honing your skills by playing online poker, you can realistically have a shot at this prestigious tournament, as many of the recent winners learned by playing online versus the smoke-filled poker rooms in Vegas or Atlantic City.

      That said, the poker room hasn’t died. Rather, it’s also growing in popularity as cities like Cleveland look to add gambling in order to compete with the surrounding states that added it years ago. In Vegas, every casino has learned to love poker. It doesn’t generate as much revenue as the other casino games, but it’s a critical part now of the Vegas culture and adds to the vibe of the casino. Wives can shop for hours while their husbands burn hours at the poker tables, and that generates revenues as well.

      So if you’ve been practicing, this might have to be the year where you get to Vegas and join the fun!

      Poker

      Dayclubs reopening in Las Vegas

      April 21, 2012 /

      It’s been a long winter. You’ve been watching a lot of TV, and all of your gambling has been done online as you stay up late playing online poker. You’ve been itching to get some warm weather and party by a pool to go with your gambling fix, so now is the time to start planning your trip to Las Vegas! It’s springtime, and the weather is warming up.

      This is a great time to hit Vegas as all of the dayclubs are starting to open up again. There are tons of options as Vegas has figured out how to bring the crazy nightlife alive during the day.

      This mostly started with the crazy Rehab Sundays at the Hard Rock pool. As you can see from the photo above, this was a wild a crazy party that definitely drew in a younger crowd. All of the nightlife elements like reserving a cabana and buying bottle service were brought to the poolside as well, and when you have girls in bikinis the atmosphere can get even wilder. Ditch Fridays at The Palms also became a huge hit.

      You also have mellower options like Bare at The Mirage. They have a DJ and it’s definitely a party, but it caters to a more chill crowd. This is great if you want to relax a bit as well and enjoy the beautiful sites of the pool.

      The whole dayclub scene has gotten even more popular now with some of the newer and trendier casinos like The Cosmopolitan which features the Marquee Dayclub. Here you definitely get the more upscale crowd along with celebrities and many well-known DJs. Cost to get in is usually around $80 per person (not counting local ladies!) so get ready to empty your wallet as well.

      These are just many of the new ways that Vegas caters to the party crowd. If you’re a high roller you can expect some VIP treatment from your casino host, but realize that the dayclubs are now one of the more sought after experiences in Vegas.

      Nightlife, Parties

      The 5 Most Expensive Cars in the World

      March 21, 2012 /

      You want power, you want grace, you want style, you want speed, and you’re willing to pay for it. You may already have a classic car collection, but now you want sleek, new, and fast. Start dreaming and planning – here are the top five most expensive sports cars in the world, ranked by price – and one extra just for fun.

      Photo Source: Axion23 w/CC license

      Named as the most powerful and fastest street-legal production car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron can reach speeds of 253 mph. Built by Volkswagen, it was named after Pierre Veyron, the driver who won Le Mans in 1939. You can have this beauty with 16 cylinders that give you 1,001 horsepower and 0-60 in 2.5 seconds for the bargain price of $1.7 million. Of course, that’s just the base model. If you want the Super Sports edition, be ready to shell out $2.4 million.

      The exotic and dreamy Italian-made Pagani Zonda Clinque Roadster’s price tag is $1.85 million, which is worth it when you’re going from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 217 mph. Check out the super-neat spoiler in the back. Plus, the car is made of carbon fiber weaved with titanium threads, and its engine is a hand-built V12.

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      Lower, sleeker, and minus a spoiler is the Lamborghini Reventon. Zooming from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, you actually gain a second, but you lose a bit of speed, as her top clock is 211 mph. There are only 20 available at a time, and you can get this little number for $1.6 million.

      In the same price range is the Koenigsegg Agera R, speeding you up a bit with 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and reaching 260 mph. Unfortunately, the speed is electronically capped at 235 mph…but if you say please and fill out all the paperwork, the company will unlock that cap – for one occasion.

      Photo Source: motoyen w/CC license

      Even though she’s 15 years old, the McLaren F1 is the fastest car ever built, reaching top speeds of 240 mph. She still looks like a winner and outperforms even the new kids. With 0-60 in 3.2 seconds, she was a wonder of her time and still is. Check out her cool DeLorean-like doors.

      Finally, just for fun – are you looking for something under a million? Try the Ferrari Enzo. The base model sells for a screaming $670,000 (what a deal!). With a top speed of 217 mph and 0-60 in 3.65 seconds, the Enzo has become the most popular supercar ever built. Originally, only 399 were produced, so the auction price has exceeded the $1 million mark – but still, she’s worth it! With cars worth this much, you are going to need to buy auto insurance to make sure you investment is covered.

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      Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

      February 27, 2012 /

      One of the newest games on the market is Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 which features characters from both Marvel and Capcom. The fighting system on the game has been redone and there are eight new modes and eight new stages. Marvel arcade games are always fun to play and this one is no exception. There are a total of 50 characters including Capcom’s Strider and Marvel’s Ghost Rider.

      The Spectator Mode in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is probably the best new feature. This addition makes it so that players can watch other live online matches. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is fun to play and if you know the genre there are so many characters you will relate to.

      When you think of Marvel arcade games you might just think of the Spiderman game but there is so much more to consider. Marvel games are not available at online casinos as there are countless slots that feature many Marvel Comic superheroes. Marvel has also introduced the Marvel Arcade on Facebook where games can now be played. The ability to play your favorite Marvel games on Facebook is definitely appealing and many of the popular superhero games are available like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine and The Hulk.

      The Incredible Hulk slot machine is one of the most popular ones at the online casino as it offers 25 pay lines and a lot of ways to win. The Marvel slots have become a huge hit with players as they also offer progressive jackpots. The Incredible Hulk slot is not only exciting to play but it is also fun. It has a Smash Bonus feature when the Hulk smashes police cars and helicopters. If you get the Incredible Hulk symbols you win free games. When it comes to the progressive jackpots, the Hulk game also delivers as all Marvel slots are linked to four progressive jackpots and all are won at random.

      Whether you are a gamer who plays Marvel arcade games or you are a player who loves the slots, the excitement and fun available is never ending. You can play from the comfort of your own home or you can take your favorite games on the road and play them using your hand-held device like an iPhone or Android. Enjoy Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and also enjoy the many different Marvel slots available today at online casinos.

      Recreation

      Rick Santorum would ban Internet gambling

      February 20, 2012 /
      U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during a campaign appearance in Fallon, Nevada February 2, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

      Social issues have returned for Republicans as they start talking about how they want to run your private lives. Now they’re going after Internet gambling.

      National Review’s Jim Geraghty wonders whether there might be a business-related reason behind casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s reported opposition to Rick Santorum. Take a look at what the former Pennsylvania senator had to say about gambling during a recent interview with Jon Ralston:

      I’m someone who takes the opinion that gaming is not something that is beneficial, particularly having that access on the Internet. Just as we’ve seen from a lot of other things that are vices on the Internet, they end to grow exponentially as a result of that. It’s one thing to come to Las Vegas and do gaming and participate in the shows and that kind of thing as entertainment, it’s another thing to sit in your home and have access to that it. I think it would be dangerous to our country to have that type of access to gaming on the Internet.

      Freedom’s not absolute. What rights in the Constitution are absolute? There is no right to absolute freedom. There are limitations. You might want to say the same thing about a whole variety of other things that are on the Internet — “let everybody have it, let everybody do it.” No. There are certain things that actually do cost people a lot of money, cost them their lives, cost them their fortunes that we shouldn’t have and make available, to make it that easy to do.

      People who like gambling need to recognize that one party wants to tell you how to live your life.

      Casino Games, Casinos

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