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Nevada Governor Won’t Increase Taxes For a Stadium to Bring Oakland A’s to the City

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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo does not plan to increase state taxes to help pay for a stadium if MLB’s Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. He revealed his reluctance to raise taxes in a statement on Thursday despite discussing the matter in November with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

may or may not be eligible for a variety of existing economic development programs in the state”

Neither the governor’s office nor MLB representatives revealed any details of the phone conversation that took place shortly after Lombardo won the gubernatorial election. Lombardo did note in his statement on Thursday that any sports teams or companies thinking of moving to Nevada “may or may not be eligible for a variety of existing economic development programs in the state.”

Decisions to be made

The Oakland A’s have been considering moving out of their current base for a number of years. The team’s existing home venue, the Oakland Coliseum, is 57 years old and needs significant upgrades. Plans to build a new 35,000-seat ballpark on the waterfront in Oakland have been in the works, but the team’s preference appears or be a move to Las Vegas if it can get a site that comes with acceptable financing terms.

Other possible destinations being talked about for the A’s include Portland, Nashville, and Charlotte.

Progress on the waterfront ballpark proposal has been slow, with the city missing a key funding deadline in the fall. The team’s lease on its current stadium will expire next year and MLB commissioner Manfred recently said that the team has passed “any reasonable timeline” to decide on its future. The team will not have to pay any sort of relocation fee to the league if it decides to move.

Vegas’ involvement in the possible move

Previous Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak had met with representatives of the team in the past, but he was also against helping build a stadium with a public financing package. When the NFL’s Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas, Sisolak supported a tax package worth $750m to help with the $1.9bn cost of building Allegiant Stadium.

biggest tax package of its kind for a stadium in the country

The tax package, which included an increase in hotel room taxes on the Las Vegas Strip, was a big reason why the Raiders ultimately made the move. It was the biggest tax package of its kind for a stadium in the country.

The Oakland A’s had been looking at two sites in particular in Las Vegas. One is part of the site that contains the Tropicana Hotel Casino, while the other is the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. It appears that the likelier of the two locations would be the former, as talks with the owner of the Festival Grounds have seemingly stalled.

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South Florida Poker Player Jeffrey Fogel Passes Away After 10-Year Fight Against ALS

On January 25, Jeffrey Fogel passed away at the age of 51 after a 10-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

ALS affects the nervous system with the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, which in time painlessly shuts down the body. It’s the same disease theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has suffered from since 1963, which is when doctors gave him just two years to live. Fogel was initially given three to five, but proved those estimates wrong and used his time to advocate fighting against Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Jeffrey Fogel. His love for sports, sports cards, and poker was a recipe of common interest that led to so many conversations over the past 15 years,” said former Director of Poker Marketing for Seminole Hard Rock Tony Burns.

“His short video ‘Who is Lou Gehrig?’ inspired so many during his over decade-long ALS fight. I’m sad that I will not be able to attend his funeral tomorrow, but will have him and his ‘1Luv’ motto on my mind. Rest in peace, my friend!”

Here’s a is the aforementioned film “Who Is Lou Gehrig?” that documented Fogel’s journey:

Poker Accomplishments

During the summer of 2015, Fogel made a cross-country journey to participate in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). It was there that PokerNews first learned of Fogel and profiled him in the feature article Jeff Fogel’s 2,513-Mile Journey: From 3-5 Years to Live with ALS to the 2015 WSOP.

Fogel had previously coached flag football and basketball, and during that time experienced trouble with his right arm.

“I thought maybe it’d go away, maybe I pulled something I wasn’t sure,” Fogel explained. “The muscle atrophy was increasing, and I started to go through some tests. The doctors diagnosed me with ALS. It started in my right arm.”

Despite being confined to a motorized chair, Fogel was able to make the trip to the WSOP, thanks in no small part to his friends and a dedicated group of poker players from South Florida. It happened a few months before the WSOP when Fogel invited his friend, Mike Moed, and his wife over for a sneak peek at Who is Lou Gehrig?, a film that tells the story of Fogel’s ALS diagnosis. While not yet released, the film, which successfully raised $66,710 on Kickstarter, has garnered quite a bit of praise from the film festival scene.

Friends help Fogel raise $2,000 so that he could rent a van and make the trip out to Las Vegas. Not only that, many of them made the trip with him so they could assist in handling his cards during tournament play. From there, Fogel took over by verbalizing his action.

Fogel wound up finishing in 158th place out of 22,374 entries in Event #5: $565 Colossus for $8,155, which marked his first and only WSOP cash.

“It was a good feeling and a lot of fun,” Fogel said with a big smile. “I really didn’t expect to go that far. It was my first WSOP cash. It’s just exciting to go deep in such a prestigious tournament that I made history in. Very honored, and I’m blessed that I went that far.”

He continued: “I’m very blessed to have my friends, to have people like this in my life. It’s real easy for them to say no, but we all flew out together, we all planned the trip, and I’m just happy man, I couldn’t be in a better place right now.”

All told, Fogel had $81,920 in live tournament earnings according to the Hendon Mob. That included a career-high $30,019 for finishing fourth in the 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open Event #6: $570 NLH, and fittingly his last-ever tournament cash came a week later – a victory in Event #10: $360 NLH Big Stack Turbo for $3,939.

Fogel was well-known in the South Florida poker community, and it was no surprise to see many players share their condolences on social meda.

“God has taken another angel,” said Steve “Cuz” Buckner.

Robyn Levine Marshman offered: “I was just thinking about him a few days ago. He was such a fun guy to play with. Amazing person.”

Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood eight-time trophy winner Michael Newman said, “My condolences Jeff was a nice guy. I remember playing against him. RIP.”

Fogel’s family suggests donations in Jeffrey’s memory be made to ALS Recovery Fund. Chapel Service will be held at Noon on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Levitt Weintein/Beth David Chapel in Hollywood, Florida.

read Jeff Fogel’s 2,513-Mile Journey: From 3-5 Years to Live with ALS to the 2015 WSOP

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Toni Kaukua Wins Merit Poker Western Series $5,300 High Roller

The Merit Poker Western Series has reached its conclusion with the $5,300 High Roller coming to an end in the early morning after an exciting final day. Some 147 entries made for a $676,200 prize pool, which was more than double the guarantee. Only 17 players returned today to battle for the $170,000 grand prize.

Coming out on top with the grand prize victory to his name was Toni Kaukua of Finland who scored his biggest live poker result by a significant margin. The mainly online player has a plethora of big online results but had a much lighter live resume before this event, with his biggest live cash prior to this being for just over $29,000.

2023 Merit Western Poker Series Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize Money
1	Toni Kaukua	$170,000
2	Andreas Christoforou	$119,400
3	Roman Kolotiuk	$77,100
4	Joseph Mouwad	$57,200
5	Viktor Ustimov	$43,000
6	Fausto Tantillo	$34,500
7	Osman Ihlamur	$28,700
8	Iulian-Remus Blebea	$23,100
9	Yauhen Kontush	$17,500

Winner’s Reaction

This victory nearly didn’t happen, as he explained afterward. He entered at the very end of registration on Day 2 to ride to the victory.

“I used three bullets, and I bought the last one and the very last moment that it was possible,” Kaukua said in his post-win interview.

Kaukua entered the day as one of the larger stacks.

“I think from the moment I sat down, I just felt good. I just felt that I had such a big edge that I could nail this thing down.”

And nail it down, he did indeed, as he was the steady force throughout the day, gathering chips from the onset of the day and continuing to rise. He would hold the advantage at the top for much of the day as the carnage would ensue among the shorter stacks below him.

Action of the Day

The day began with 17 players and would kick off quickly as the third largest stack, Jenya Gavrilovich shockingly went out in 16th place to start of day chip leader Fausto Tantillo to begin the day with some fireworks. After that, the eliminations would come very rapidly as half the field was lost in the ruckus and the final table was reached in under two hours.

After a break, the nine remaining players returned to battle at the final table, where things would not go according to chip count plan. The final table largely became a game of chicken with the multiple very short stacks waiting to see who would blink first.

Yauhen Kontush ran an unsuccessful three-barrel bluff to cut his stack from one of the large ones to the short stack where he would succumb in ninth place as the first exit from the final table. Iulian-Remus Blebea joined him to the rail shortly after in eighth place.

Turkish local player Osman Ihlamur started the final table as the big chip leader as he had a great start to the day. But things would not go as swimmingly at the final table as he lost multiple big pots and be ousted in seventh place. The same story would happen to Tantillo as his once big stack chip lead would not last and he was eliminated in sixth place.

The main beneficiary of the large stacks faltering was Viktor Ustimov, who was down as low as two big blinds at one point and was able to claw his way to several pay jumps with his small stack into a fifth-place finish.

The elder statesman of the final day by some distance was Joseph Mouwad of Lebanon, who showed his skills by having an impressive display on the stream, which was enough to earn him a fourth-place finish.

Roman Kolotiuk was one of the most interesting characters at the final table as he embraced the western theme with a cowboy hat and was often talking with his opponents. He had an up-and-down day that ended on a high as he gained momentum late to make it to third place.

Andreas Christoforou was one of the more entertaining players at the final table as he was often the driver of action with a wide opening range and showed multiple times that he was not afraid to put his chips to work. That style worked wonders against many of the short stacks, and Christoforou was able to make it into heads-up play against Kaukua.

Heads-up play would last for about 30 minutes as Kaukua’s advantage remained the same throughout with the trading of small pots before the Finn was able to end it for the title.

That wraps things up for PokerNews here on the glistening shores of North Cyprus after a successful Merit Poker Western Series.

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Michel Dattani Leads the 2023 PCA Main Event With 16 Remaining

Only 15 players stand between Michel Dattani and the 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) Main Event title after Day 4 of the $10,300 buy-in saw the returning 54 hopefuls whittled to a more manageable 16.

Everyone who returns for Day 5 does so having locked in at least $68,000 for their efforts, but none of them will want to collect that sum because $1,500,000 awaits the eventual champion.

2023 PCA Main Event Top 10 Chip Counts

Place	Player	Country	Chips	Big Blinds
1	Michel Dattani	Portugal	2,900,000	116
2	Jamil Wakil	Canada	2,840,000	114
3	Christoph Csik	United States	2,785,000	111
4	Mitchell Halverson	United States	2,650,000	106
5	Artur Martirosian	Russia	2,285,000	91
6	Clint Tolbert	United States	1,950,000	78
7	Sergi Reixach	Spain	1,610,000	64
8	Alexandre Raymond	Canada	1,475,000	59
9	Ian Matakis	United States	1,200,000	48
10	Taylor Paur	United States	1,195,000	48

Dattani has more than $1 million in live poker tournament earnings, the largest weighing in at €108,350 ($123,966), which was his reward for a seventh place finish in the 2018 European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona €25,000 High Roller. Should Dattani build on his Day 4 success and navigate his way to the final table, the Portuguese grinder will enjoy another career high. He sits down on the penultimate day armed with 2,900,000 chips (116 big blinds).

As you would expect from the PCA Main Event, there are some legitimate poker superstars among the final 16 players. Russia’s Artur Martirosian (2,285,000) finds himself in the top five in chips, while Sergi Reixach (1,610,000), who was the chip leader on both Day 1b and Day 3, has a top 10 stack.

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Others to look out for in the PokerNews live updates include Taylor Paur (1,195,000), PokerNews strategy contributor Jonathan Little (1,195,000), and the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event champion Alexandros Theologis.

Cards are back in the air from 12:00 p.m. local time on January 29 and continues until only six players have chips in front of them.

David Peters Leads the Way in the $3,000 Mystery Bounty

An action-packed Day2 in the $3,000 PCA Mystery Bounty saw 372 players, including 140 late entrants, reduced to only 22. When the dust settled at the end of play, David Peters topped the chip counts with his 2,190,000 stack (55 big blinds).

British grinder Andy Wilson, known as “BowieEffect” in online poker circles, is second in chips with 1,930,000, while such luminaries as WSOP bracelet winners Yuliyan Kolev (1,585,000) and Sebastien Aube (1,440,000), Kitty Kuo (1,100,000), and Team PokerStars’ Rafael Moraes (240,000) remain in contention.

$3,000 PCA Mystery Bounty Top 10 Chip Counts

Place	Player	Country	Chips	Big Blinds
1	David Peters	United States	2,190,000	55
2	Andy Wilson	United Kingdom	1,960,000	49
3	Michael Uguccioni	Italy	1,675,000	42
4	Petar Kalev	Bulgaria	1,675,000	42
5	Yuliyan Kolev	Bulgaria	1,585,000	40
6	Sebastien Aube	Canada	1,440,000	36
7	Luc Lafontaine	Canada	1,250,000	31
8	Mauricio Sanchez	Colombia	1,195,000	30
9	Kitty Kuo	Taiwan	1,100,000	28
10	Samuel Cobian	United States	1,010,000	25

Two large mystery bounties remain among the final 22 players; one worth $40,000 and a $100,000. On Day 2, Joey Weissman picked out a $40,000 bounty, Michael Jozoff pulled an envelope containing a PSPC Platinum Pass, while the aforementioned Aube banked a cool $100,000.

Join the PokerNews Live Reporting team on January 29 as the $3,000 PCA Mystery Bounty plays down to a winner.

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“Big Huni” Chris Hunichen Has a Big Stack in the $25,000 8-Handed

Chris Hunichen, affectionately known as “Big Huni,” bagged a big stack after Day 1 of the $25,000 8-Handed event. Day 1 saw a field of 78 congregate at the Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas, and 52 of those punched their Day 2 tickets at the first attempt.

Hunichen built a stack of 565,000 chips to finish second in chips when the curtain came down on the day’s proceedings. Only Brian Kim (631,000) is ahead of Hunichen.

$25,000 high-roller events always draw in stellar names, and this event is no different. Timothy Adams (479,000), Joao Vieira (462,000), Orpen Kisacikoglu (316,000), and Matas Cimbolas (314,000) are in the top ten. Others safely through include Stephen Chidwick (265,000), PokerStars’ Sam Grafton (249,000), Yuri Dzivielevski (205,000), Daniel Dvoress (185,000), Aussie superstar Michael Addamo (166,000), and Adrian Mateos (105,000) among many others.

$25,000 8-Handed Top 10 Chip Counts

Player	Country	Chips	Big Blinds
1	Brian Kim	United States	631,000
2	Chris Hunichen	United States	565,000
3	Timothy Adams	Canada	479,000
4	Joao Vieira	Portugal	462,000
5	Tauan Naves	Brazil	418,000
6	Jean-Noel Thorel	France	400,000
7	Eric Worre	United States	391,000
8	Dylan Destefano	United States	379,000
9	Orpen Kisacikoglu[	Turkey	316,000
10	Matas Cimbolas	Lithuania	314,000

Day 2 commences at 2:00 p.m. local time, and PokerNews is the only place you will find live and exclusive updates, so check them out.

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Casino Rama ▷ The Biggest First Nations Casino in Canada

The Rama Resort – History, Facilities and More

We’ll review the Casino Rama Resort in detail. You’ll get to learn all about its facilities, like the premium casino, the fine Casino Rama restaurants, the exciting events including the Casino Rama concerts, and of course, the Casino Rama hotel with its amenities, so stay tuned.

The Rama Resort Casino

Casino Rama opened in July 1996 and later, in 2013, underwent a million-dollar renovation. Unfortunately, in 2016 the resort was a victim of a cyber-attack where personal and financial information was stolen from the company’s records. Another challenge that followed in 2020 was the temporary shutdown due to the covid-19 pandemic. The Casino Rama reopening was the following year in July (2021).

The Rama Casino is a top entertainment venue with nearly 2000 slot machines. There are traditional slots, progressive jackpot slots, video reels, video poker slots, plenty of electronic table games and more. You’ll be able to enjoy the latest technology like transmissive screens, multi-denomination etc., as well as the most terrific themes.

Next, in this article, we’ll review the Casino Rama selection of games in detail, so stay tuned. Moreover, Ontario players can look at our guide on the top online casinos in Ontario if they think that would be a more exciting experience for them.

In addition to the superb slot collection, the table games mixture is just as good. Table game lovers will be able to choose from Baccarat, Poker, Blackjack, PaiGow and Roulette. Particularly designed for high-stakes players is the exclusive High Limits Room, where Baccarat and high-limit Blackjack can’t get any more exciting.

Here are some of the alluring table games being offered at Casino Rama that you’ll be able to choose from: Squeeze Baccarat, Blackjack, Blackjack Spanish 21, Blackjack Free Bet, Roulette, Touch Bet Roulette, Texas Hold ’em Poker, 3 Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Caribbean Stud Poker, High Card Flush, EZ No Commission Pai Gow Poker and more.

If you’re a table games fan, then you absolutely should check out the Casino Rama Featured Electronic & Dealer Table Games selection suitable both for low-stakes and high-stakes players, thanks to the extensive range limits of the games. In this division, the Rama Casino players can enjoy titles such as Live Dealer Blackjack, Live Dealer Baccarat, Live Dealer Three Card Poker, Double 00 Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Casino War, Sic Bo and more.

The awesome game collection at Rama Casino is complemented by a lush interior, but also a spacious and safe environment that will make your gaming experience a lovely adventure worth the time and money. The floor is clean and well-ventilated, the staff is super professional and friendly, and let’s not forget the tasty food and drinks served at Casino Rama.

It surely is an outstanding gaming site that attracts visitors from all over, and we recommend you check it out yourself, especially if you’re in the area. For the gamers that prefer online gaming and want to explore the available options out there, here’s our expert guide on the best online casinos in Canada, so you can find what you’re looking for.

Legal Gambling Age, Dress Code and More

To be able to enter the Rama Casino and play, visitors must be 19 or older. A valid ID is also necessary. Remember that the Casino Rama works 24/7, so you don’t have to worry about that. However, pay attention to the dress code.

At the Rama Casino, shirts and footwear are a must. Clothing that is soiled or clothing that could be interpreted as offensive, profane, violent or vulgar is not allowed. Furthermore, carrying any weapon is prohibited. The same goes for bringing alcohol into the casino. The gaming venue is a licensed alcohol reseller, so gamers would be able to order drinks at the casino. Last but not least, the consumption of cannabis or cannabis products inside is strictly prohibited.

The Casino Rama Promotions and Perks

We couldn’t possibly miss telling you about the promotions and special perks at the Rama Casino. The Rama resort has prepared a unique rewards system for its customers called the My Club Rewards. Being a member carries various exclusive benefits such as free slot vouchers, event tickets, spa and restaurant special offers and more. Becoming a member is free and simple. All you need to do is visit the Services Desk and sign up for the club.

The Rama Resort Hotel

The Casino Rama Hotel offers 289 luxury suites with full living areas, additional seating, gas fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, as well as free WIFI. The rooms are spacious and cozy, with lush, comfortable bedding and either double or king-sized beds.

Moreover, the Casino Rama Hotel features first-class amenities such as a full-service spa with sauna and Eucalyptus steam rooms, an indoor saltwater horizon pool, valet parking, a well-equipped fitness facility, a variety of gift shops, clothing stores, and an art gallery. You can refer to the table below to find out more about the different Casino Rama Hotel packages and prices.

⛷️ The Ski & Stay Package	Starts from $412 per night
🛷 The Sled & Stay Package	Starts from $219 per night
💃 The Entertainment Package	Starts from $482 per night
👯‍♀️ The Girls Night Out Package	Starts from $299 per night
👩‍❤️‍👨 The Getaway for Two Package	Starts from $225 per night

In summary, you wouldn’t miss a thing if staying at the Casino Rama Resort – there’s literally everything. Stay tuned to find out next in our Casino Rama blog about the amazing Casino Rama restaurants and the glorious events the Casino Rama Entertainment Center hosts.

The Rama Resort Entertainment Center

The Casino Rama Resort Entertainment center is a fantastic venue with 5000 comfortable seats, air conditioning, and WIFI and is flexible to accommodate a wide specter of events like concerts, conferences, shows, plays, presentations etc. It is also fully equipped with state-of-the-art technical hardware and in-house technicians.

The 40,000 sq. feet top entertainment venue offers the very best of live entertainment where famous artists and comedians have the chance to perform regularly. The events calendar is something to definitely pay attention to, as it gives you a chance to see your favorite stars perform live at a reasonable price.

The Rama Resort Restaurants

Whether you’re a burger fan or you’re seeking the ultimate fine-dining experience at the Casino Rama restaurants, you will certainly be well-treated. The available dining options at the Casino Rama resort are the following:

🍻 The Simcoe Yard House – Casual Dining and Sports Bar at an Indoor Patio Setting
🥐 The Weirs – Pleasing Sit-Down Service at the Hotel Lobby
🥩 The St Germain’s Steakhouse – Delicious Meals & an Award-Winning Wine List
🥓 The Couchiching Court Buffet – Unique Compilation of Excellent Food
🥡 The Cedar Express – Affordable and Tasty Quick Eats
🔥 The Firestarter Lounge – Casual Dining and Drinks
🦐 The Willow – International Cuisine at an Intimate Asian Setting
🍜 The Noodle Bar – Simple but Hearty Bowls to Taste the Cantonese Culture

In addition to those, there’s a sports bar at the Rama Casino Resort called the Center Bar – the ideal spot to get a drink and to meet with people. In conclusion, we advise you to do your research after having decided what experience exactly you’re looking for and choose the most suitable option as there are lots of possibilities, all very different from one another.

Native Gaming in Canada and First Nations Casinos

To begin with, most of you probably have no idea what the term First Nations represents. Well, here’s a short explanation – First Nations is used to identify the status and non-status Indians, or in other words said, those Indigenous people who are not Inuit nor Métis. In Canada, there are more than 630 First Nation communities, and according to the 2016 Census, 4,9% of the country’s population identifies themselves as Aboriginal people.

About half of the First Nation communities inhabit the territories in Ontario and British Columbia. These lands are officially pronounced as First Nations reserves – physical and spiritual homelands where Aboriginal people feel safe to live with their families and free to practice their cultures and customs.

The First Nations Gaming Act, signed in 1995, gave aboriginal communities the right to establish and regulate casinos. These land-based gambling establishments not only provide support to the gaming industry but also allow for the native tribes to gain some economic benefits. The First Nations gaming venues in Canada bring in around $1 billion in gross revenue with less than 20 casinos, while in the United States, with more than 450 gaming venues in 28 states, the industry is said to be worth the massive $29 billion.

The Casino Rama Ontario is a part of the 17 Frist Nations casino resorts in Canada. Alberta province has five, British Columbia Province has one, there are also two in Manitoba, three in Ontario, and seven in Saskatchewan.

FAQ

We have come to the end of this article. We hope it answered all your questions and provided you with all the information you were looking for. Still, here’s our FAQ section where we have answered the most popular questions on the topic, which we believe our readers would find handy.

1️⃣ What are the Casino Rama working hours?

The Rama Casino is open 24/7 and offers over 1,800 slots & electronic table games. There are also plenty of classic table games and live dealer games you can join, such as Craps, Poker, Roulette, Blackjack and more. Not to forget the High Limits room, which high-rollers will absolutely love.

2️⃣ Is there a Casino Rama hotel?

Yes, the Casino Rama Hotel has 289 luxury suites with full living areas, gas fireplaces, TVs, and also free WIFI. The rooms are spacious and cozy, with either double or king-sized beds. Moreover, the Casino Rama Hotel features first-class amenities, such as a full-service spa, an indoor pool, a fitness facility, and more.

3️⃣ Where is the Casino Rama Resort located?

The Casino Rama Resort is located in Rama, Ontario, on the reserve land of Chippewas of Rama First Nation. It is a massive resort with its own hotel, casino and entertainment complex that attracts visitors from all over the world.

4️⃣ What are the Casino Rama restautans?

The restaurants at the Casino Rama resort are the following: The Simcoe Yard House, The Weirs, The St Germain’s Steakhouse, The Couching Court Buffet, The Cedar Express, The Firestarter Lounge, The Willow and The Noodle Bar. Make sure to do your research in order to choose the most suitable option as there are lots of possibilities.

5️⃣ What Casino Rama concerts are there?

The 40,000 sq. feet Casino Rama Resort Entertainment center offers the very best of live entertainment, where you can see famous artists and comedians perform regularly. The events calendar is something to definitely pay attention to as it gives you the chance to hear and watch your favorite stars live at a reasonable price.

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How Many Decks in Blackjack? Understanding the Role of Deck Quantity

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page.

A.C. says: This article is very basic, but it correctly states that, in terms of the disadvantage you face when playing, fewer decks are better. The difference between the casino edge for a single deck versus 6 or 8 decks is about .5%. That’s due primarily to the diminished value of doubling down, but there’s also a decrease in the frequency of naturals as the number of decks increases. The article is also correct that hand-held single- and double-deck games play more slowly, as there’s more down time with shuffling. That’s another plus for beginners playing at a disadvantage (they have less exposure to the house edge). Note that the belief held by many that multiple decks are more difficult to count doesn’t apply to skilled players, who can easily count any number of decks. However, dealing a multiple deck allows the casinos to move the cut card to decrease deck penetration, which is an effective deterrent to counting.

How Many Decks in Blackjack? Understanding the Role of Deck Quantity

This article was written by Louis Wheeler in association with 888Casino.

Blackjack is a popular card game that is played at casinos all over the world. One of the key elements of the game is the deck, or decks, of cards that are used to play. In this article, we will explore how many decks are used in blackjack and why this number can vary.

To begin with, it’s important to understand the basic rules of blackjack. The goal of the game is to beat the dealer by having a hand with a value as close to 21 as possible without going over. Players are dealt two cards, and the dealer is dealt one face-up card and one face-down card. Players have the option to “hit” and receive additional cards in an effort to improve their hand, or to “stand” and keep their current hand. The dealer follows a set of rules known as the “house rules” to determine when to hit and when to stand.

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Survey: 75% of Texans Support New Casino Gambling Bill

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Growing support

According to a survey by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, there is significant public support for legalizing casinos in Texas. Of those polled, 75% would support a new casino gambling bill that would permit full-service casinos in major cities, as well as eventually legalize sports betting.

41% strongly support the proposal

The survey, whose results were published on Thursday, covered a wide range of people, including those from different political parties, genders, religions, and races. Of the 1,200 survey respondents, 41% strongly support the proposal, while 13% are strongly against it.

Texas has historically been a conservative state when it comes to gambling expansion, but it appears that public opinion on the topic is now changing. Conservative Christians have often been the most outspoken critics of expansion, but the survey found that 61% of the evangelical Protestants and 69% of born-again Christians surveyed would support the expansion bill.

Gambling expansion legislation

The focus of the survey is Senate Joint Resolution 17, introduced in November by Senator Carol Alvarado. The initial goal of the bill would be to develop destination casinos in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Sports betting and others forms of gambling would follow down the line if they get sufficient support. Existing racinos in these cities would also be able to offer limited forms of casino gambling at greyhound racetracks.

House and Senate need to approve the bill before it goes to a public vote

The concern for any gambling expansion bill in Texas is that it will stall in the legislature. Both the state House and Senate need to approve the bill before it goes to a public vote. Some notable lawmakers who were previously against gambling expansion in the state have seemingly backtracked somewhat.

Governor Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan both expressed their willingness to consider allowing commercial casinos in Texas. One of the big uncertainties is the position of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who likely would need to lend support to the bill for it to pass a Senate vote. As the bill would amend the constitution, it needs two-thirds support in both legislatures.

Casino companies lobbying efforts

Casino companies have been lobbying hard to capture support for expansion. Las Vegas Sands has been leading the charge, contributing at least $3m in 2022 to many lawmakers and legislative groups. It has at least 63 lobbyists on the ground in the state, more than any other entity. According to the Texas Ethics Commission, Las Vegas Sands and affiliates plan to pay lobbyists at least $6m in 2023.

The main forms of legal gambling in Texas are the state lottery, three tribal casinos that offer limited casino gambling, and parimutuel racing betting.

Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban has publicly backed the expansion of casino gambling in Texas, partnering with Las Vegas Sands in the process. He hopes to build a new arena for the Mavericks that would be part of a casino resort.

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