Celebrities were among the guests at a casino fundraiser in Florida this week, playing roulette, blackjack and other games in aid of the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. |
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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. Celebrities Try Their Hand At Roulette And Other Games Celebrities were among the guests at a casino fundraiser in Florida this week, playing roulette, blackjack and other games in aid of the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. New Hollywood Film To Focus On Casino Heir A new film due to premiere in September 2008 will look into the life and death of Las Vegas casino heir Ted Binion, who died in 1998 amid much controversy. Obama's 'Hidden Poker Talent' Discussed Reports suggest that potential US Democratic candidate Barack Obama is a keen poker player and would be following a long line of card-playing presidents if he is elected next year. Star-Studded Line-Up Celebrates Casino Opening Famous faces from music, film and other industries were present for the official opening night of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods this weekend, a development that includes a "state-of-the-art casino". Premier League Champs Enjoy Casino Night Premier League champions Manchester United headed to a city centre casino to celebrate their successful season at the weekend. New Poker Movie: Deal – Coming To Cinemas On April 25th
Following on from the success of 21: The Movie, a new poker film, Deal, staring Burt Reynolds, Shannon Elizabeth, and Bret Harrison, will be heading to cinemas around the world on April 25th. Deal is a classic story of friendship and competition.
Brad Garrett Hosting Charity Poker Tournament
Brad Garrett is putting his funnyman act on hold for a day to host a poker tournament for a serious cause on April 20th. The charity poker tournament will be helpd at the Hollywood Park Casino, with proceeds going to the 1736 Family Crisis Center.
World's Farthest Backgammon Dice Toss
Backgammon Masters will be attempting to break records during the forthcoming Backgammon tournament, when they will be going for the world's farthest backgammon dice roll.
21 Expected To Encourage Blackjack Players
This Friday, the film 21 will hit cinemas in the USA, followed by a 10th April release in the UK. 21 is a film based on the true story of some MIT students who won millions by card counting in Blackjack games at casinos in Las Vegas.
2007 World Series of Poker Europe Heading To Sky TV
The World Series of Poker Europe 2007 will air over eight consecutive nights, at 9PM on on Sky Sports 3 digital, and midnight on Sky Sports 2 Digital, with the Sunday episode being shown on Sky Sports Xtra.
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