Monthly Archives: February 2012

NJ Resorts Casino co-owner Dennis Gomes dies at 68

Dennis Gomes, co-owner of the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City and a former mob-busting Las Vegas prosecutor whose exploits were chronicled in the movie “Casino,” died Friday at age 68, his son said. Gomes died of complications from kidney … Continue reading

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Casinos bet on high rollers to boost profits

Profits have soared for Australia’s major casino operators as their bets on high rolling customers pay off. Crown Limited has recorded an 80 per cent jump in first-half profit as its VIP program boosted revenue. The company made $274.4 million … Continue reading

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William Vogel Wins New York Poker Championship For $71,827

William Vogel has won the DeepStacks Poker Tour Western New York Poker Championship, after overcoming a field of 217 players over three days to lift the trophy, and collect the $71,827 first place prize. Day 1 of the $1,500 Main … Continue reading

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