Posted on 25th Aug, 2009 by admin
The card game of poker, often associated with the Old West saloons and Gunslingers, has recently seen a tremendous upsurge in popularity in the United States. The big television money tournament World Series of Poker and World Poker Open games created poker celebrities and millions of poker fans. Naturally, the next step in developing a sports charity games. Although the idea is new, some organizations that embraces the idea of charity poker tournaments as a new and exciting way to raise money for good causes.
There are many places to jump on to the charity poker bandwagon, and the events will attract fans, celebrities, and millions in funding for non-profit organizations. In October 2005, Pulver Enterprises hosted the”Best bet for the Cure: Charity Poker No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Tournament”on their vote at year’s conference in Boston. The tournament raised thousands for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, and attracted celebrity participants like John Ratzenberger and poker star Phil Hellmuth. Since Boston does not allow gambling, the fund-raising took place in the form of a lottery. Ofer Gneezy, president and CEO of iBasis won the top raffle prize – a $ 10,000 buy-in seat to the World Series of Poker Tournament. Winners of the poker game was awarded the coveted bronze powder cup.
Another recent charity poker tournament was held in Las Vegas. The Cory Lidl Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament boasted 103 participants, many of them celebrities, and raised over $ 20,000 that was donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the tsunami relief effort. Celebrity attendees included baseball players Cory Lidl, Adam Dunn, Mike Lieberthal, Ron McKinnon, and Eric Chavez, actor William August MLB free agents Tom Wilson and Scott Erickson, and rising poker star Thomas Keller. The winner of the event, Kelly Flynn took home $ 30,000.
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Posted on 15th Aug, 2009 by admin
Casinos often offer much more than gambling. In Las Vegas, casinos are known for their live entertainment, free buffets and much more. The Caesar Palace, there are regular displays all types of celebrities, including singers, comedians and jugglers. Caesar’s Palace also offers a wide range of food or drink from fine dining restaurants, casual dining room for plenty of cafes and bars and lounges. In addition to all these measures is a large shopping area and the famous Venetian you can go to her full, then the gondola ride to end the evening. If you are interested in gambling is not entertainment, dining and shopping, maybe you can stop with full body massage at Caesar’s Palace spa and fitness center.
Of course, that all the free food, live performances and other features are really there to help diversify your playing experience. The real reason there are casinos, is to provide you quality entertainment to gambling. These games have come a long way since the old James Bond movies where the hero and villain is sitting across the casino roulette wheel or poker table corresponding sense.
Today is video poker, progressive slot machine gambling, video blackjack and much more. High-tech games are as attractive as their older counterparts, and when you hear a siren ringtones jackpot on these machines, it is not the question of who won or where. Casinos are now larger, more complex and more dazzling than ever before.
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Posted on 5th Aug, 2009 by admin
The actual name for backgammon comes from a Welsh term meaning “wee battle.” However, the history of backgammon reflects many different names and versions. The aristocracy and slave population of Egypt and Greece played a similar game called, “senat.” The Romans changed the number of dice from two to three and called it “bac gamen” or “back game.” From the Roman civilization, backgammon moved to Persia, where it was again played with two dice in a game called “Takhteh Nard” or “Battle on Wood.” During the time of the Crusades, the Anglo Saxon soldiers and traders played yet another version called “Tables” or “Tabula.”
Throughout the history of backgammon, the Church attempted several times to ban the game, but always failed. Cardinal Woolsey, in the 16th century, ordered all the boards burned, calling the game “the devil’s folly.” Burning the boards was useless, however, since any type of board could be drawn in dirt or sand and played with small pebbles. Dice were often handmade and were small enough to be easily concealed on a person or hidden in someone’s home. Furthermore, the English were very clever and decided to disguise the backgammon board as a folding book. Their innovative craftsmanship is still evident in the board we use today.
Edmund Hoyle, the famous writer and gamesman, documented the rules and the history of backgammon in the mid 1700’s. Colonists from England brought backgammon to their homes in America, along with chess and other board games of the times. Although the game of backgammon lost some popularity in the Victorian era, it quickly reappeared and gained strength in the 20th century. At this time, an unknown inventor devised the doubling cube, which offers players the opportunity to multiply their initial wager by the amount on the doubling cube. Of course, some strategy and experience is needed before using the doubling cube.
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