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EntertainmentIt is not a coincidence that Las Vegas is considered the entertainment capital of the world. Shows, concerts, restaurants and others, provide much of the entertainment embodied in the “casino experience”. Entertainment is an inherent part of gambling and the two are parallel in many aspects. The gambling experience, when it is positive and fun, is always a form of entertainment. With the increased exposure of the gambling world, and poker in particular, either via internet, television or other forms of media, gambling is now considered a form of entertainment and in some cases even as a sport. Poker Player Eyes New Boat One World Series of Poker player from America hopes playing cards can help lead him to a "normal" life. Country Music Star Goes Deep In Poker Event Andy Griggs, the US country singer, finished higher than any other American celebrity in the World Series of Poker main event last week, it has emerged. Casino To Host Unique Illusionist Act Las Vegas casino is scheduled to host a unique show later this year, which includes illusionist Criss Angel performing alongside the famous Cirque du Soleil. Casino Location Chosen For Freeman's Blues Club Building work is set to get underway at a casino in Mississippi, where Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman plans to develop a new blues club. Bingo Played At Oxford United Open Day Blue Square Premier League team Oxford United held an open day on Saturday that involved a specially-organised game of bingo. Hotel Reopens With Roulette And Blackjack Casino games such as roulette and blackjack were played as a luxury Scottish hotel reopened its doors following a £14 million refurbishment. Hollywood Stars Play Poker For Charity Some of the biggest names from Hollywood were in Las Vegas this week for a poker tournament that was being played to raise money for charities in Darfur. Challenge Jackpot Channel To Include Roulette Game A new interactive gaming channel called Challenge Jackpot starts today and will include an automated roulette game for viewers to get involved in. Jay-Z Admits To Enjoying Blackjack American hip hop artist Jay-Z, who controversially appeared at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival, has claimed that he enjoys playing blackjack when he gets the chance to gamble. Another Celebrity Signs Poker Deal Michael Greco, who shot to fame as Beppe Di Marco on BBC soap EastEnders, has signed a deal with Littlewoods Poker and becomes the latest celebrity to join the card game circuit. |
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