Archive for March, 2011

Can Internet Gambling be banned?

USA is one of the few countries were you cannot legally set up an Internet Casino. It is no secret that what is at stake is the protection of land casinos. Casinos in the US have become the cornucopia of wealth for the few who can set them up and for the areas where they can be set up. Today, the world is a global village. The Internet has created a super communication highway for all. Internet casinos may not be available on US soil but they are available on the internet. According to BettingRevue.com, most of the internet gambling  [ Read More ]

California Hotel In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is full of action. There are many hotels & casinos to choose from. Many tourists end up on the Las Vegas Strip. However, “downtown” is where the action used to be. And it’s still a good spot to hang out. The California Hotel is one of my favorite downtown casinos. It’s easy to spot and it’s been around for decades. One thing you notice is the friendly and smaller gaming floor. Most of the more recent casinos require an atlas to navigate through. The California Hotel is smaller and easy to find what you want. No worries about  [ Read More ]

California Casinos

The state of California, located on the west coast of the United States, is by far the most populous state in the country. There are also a number of California casinos operating within the legal jurisdictions of its Native American owned lands. Because they are located on Native American land, many California casinos are located in out-of-the-way places. When visiting a California casino, it is advisable to call ahead and get specific directions. Nearly all California casinos are open 24 hours a day. California casinos are allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other card games. Unfortunately, the games  [ Read More ]

Buying Poker Chips: Clay, Custom, And Casino Chip Sets

If you’re in the market for poker chips, it’s a good idea to get the chip which best suits your needs. Poker chips come in varying weights and are made from different types of materials. The intended use should be the primary factor taken into consideration while making your poker chip purchase. Poker chips come in different sizes which are measured by weight in grams. The most popular chip used in casinos is the 11.5 gram chips which are 39mm in diameter. These poker chips are used for their pleasing weight and size, plus they are not the most expensive  [ Read More ]