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      James Bond hits Las Vegas in “Diamonds are Forever”

      July 14, 2013 /

      Article Lana Wood

      James Bond if the ultimate high roller, and the Bond movies are filled with great casino scenes. He’s also a world traveler, so man of his casino scenes throughout the film take place in exotic locations around the world. But in 1971’s “Diamonds are Forever” he takes his gambling skills to old school Las Vegas.

      In the screen shot above, we have James Bond (Sean Connery) playing craps with the beautiful and well-endowed Plenty O’Toole (Lana Wood). As usual, Bond has no trouble winning some serious cash, which naturally excites Ms. O’Toole, who plays a classic Las Vegas gold digger who seeks out high rollers in the casino.

      This part of Las Vegas has not changed. If you have money and you throw it around, you’ll have no trouble having busty beauties like Lana Wood hanging around you. And we have to say that’s not a bad thing!

      Check out Bullz-Eye.com’s look back at “Diamonds are Forever” for more about this cool film.

      Casino Games, Casinos, High Rollers, Luxury

      Drama for Wynn Casinos

      May 14, 2013 /

      Wynn Casino wikimedia public domain

      Steve Wynn has an incredible knack for creating the ultimate high roller experience. Sure, some also blame him for the corporate culture that invaded Las Vegas with the introduction of the Mirage. I guess those people liked it better when the mob ran Vegas. Regardless of that, Wynn was the main guy that brought Vegas out of the tacky 1970s into the ultra luxury era. After the Mirage can Bellagio, which elevated the standard even further. After cashing out, then he decided to put his name on the building. The Wynn casino wasn’t that much of a leap beyond Bellagio, but it did plant itself as one of the premiere luxury spots on the Strip. If you’re a group of guys or high rollers ready to have a great time in Vegas, then you can’t go wrong at the Wynn.

      But now Steve Wynn the person is back in the news, as his ex-wife is threatening his casino empire. BusinessWeek explains that “Elaine Wynn has asked a federal court for permission to sell the Wynn Resorts (WYNN) shares she was awarded in the couple’s 2009 divorce.” This is a problem as she’s a swing shareholder of the company. Even if she just sells half of her 9.6 percent stake, such a transaction could possibly trigger a series of events that would threaten Steve’s sway over his company according to the article.

      It’s funny how little things like a divorce, even a $750 million divorce, can have such a potential impact on a place like Las Vegas. Not that any of us really care. There are so many places in Vegas to gamble.

      Frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised if Wynn decided to start all over again. Now with Aria and Cosmopolitan, his Wynn casino is no longer the newest luxury hot spot on the Strip. The guy seems obsessed with setting new standards, so maybe all of this drama will lead him to create something new again. That said, the odds may be against that course of action. Vegas is so saturated right now with high end hotels, and the days of the whale from Asia seem to be gone with overseas competition. Still, we love new hotels, so who cares if it’s a financial success for Wynn. He can afford it, even after his $750 million divorce!

      Casino Games, Casinos, High Rollers, Luxury, Nightlife, Resorts

      Entertainment money pours back into Las Vegas

      January 16, 2013 /

      Las Vegas is still having some issues following the economic crisis of 2008. Things have changed a lot in the city, and as a result we saw a collapse in the local real estate market. While visitor numbers are creeping up, gambling receipts are still a problem as Macau attracts so many of the world’s high rollers.

      You wouldn’t be able to guess, however, if you pay attention to the shows and the nightclubs. Celine Dion just signed a $100 million extension with Caesars. and now there is speculation that Britney Spears could easily top that figure if she completes a deal as well.

      Meanwhile, the biggest, newest casinos are killing it. Places like Aria and the Cosmopolitan are packed with the beautiful people, while the hottest clubs are packing them in again.

      So Las Vegas continues to evolve. It still attracts the big time poker players, so it’s a mecca for that sport. As more people play online, it just creates more and more players who want to test their skills in person against the best in Las Vegas. If the feds ever get their act together and set up a federal regulatory system for online poker, the popularity will probably explode even more, and that’s very good for Vegas.

      The key, of course, is dealing with all the distractions when you get there. Of course we all want to live like a high roller, but living that life has its costs. The booze, the women and the all-night parties make it a lot harder to be effective at the poker table for long stretches of time.

      So the real key is discipline. Are you serious about being a winning poker player, or are you more concerned with bringing a hot babe to the Britney Spears concert? These are the choices you have to make. Win first, and then enjoy the festivities.

      Casinos, Nightlife, Poker

      Many gambling initiatives on the November ballot

      October 29, 2012 /

      Have we finally reached a tipping point where legalized gambling starts to become entrenched in the American lifestyle? ambling has always been there of course, it was either underground, in Las Vegas, run by charities or online, and we’ve seen all of these converge with bingo sites and sports gambling on the web. The churches and the neighborhood bookie used to be your only options, but now consumers can enjoy themselves with a variety of outlets.

      In Maryland you have an effort to add another casino and then expand the current casinos to allow table games in addition to the slots. The Washington Post recently endorsed the new referendum in an editorial even though they initially opposed Maryland gambling several years ago when it was put in place. That just shows you how much things have changed.

      With that you’ll see more competition for online gambling sources, but also more opportunities as well. More competition leads to more creativity and more options for the entertainment dollars of consumers. Poker sites offer freeroll jackpots, and bingo sites offer things like jackpot bingo promotions. We’re also seeing the fantasy sports sites get into the game, with free weekly contests with a significant cash jackpot. With more freedom comes more fun!

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      Problem gambling not excessive in Ohio

      October 2, 2012 /

      One of the best arguments against legalized gambling is that some people develop serious gambling problems, thus making the activity essentially unsafe. Yet the counter to that is the issue of freedom. Why should the state deny us a recreational activity we enjoy just because some people can’t control themselves?

      Regardless of your opinions on the matter, it’s still in society’s interest to identify and help those who develop gambling problems. So far in Ohio, the good news is that the numbers are not out of control:

      The number of Ohioans who had gambling problems or were at risk of developing problems was relatively small as the state embarked on a dramatic expansion of gaming, but experts believe the proportion will increase.

      Nearly 3 percent of Ohioans age 18 and over, or about 250,000 individuals, reported problems in a survey released today by state officials.

      Kent State University conducted the survey of 3,600 people February through July. (Read a summary of the report in the document reader below).

      Officials plan to repeat the study roughly every three years to measure the effect of increased opportunities to gamble.

      Let’s hope this continues, as casinos have only been in Ohio since the spring.

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