Maine has two casinos. In Bangor, Hollywood Casino opened in 2005, and Oxford Casino opened in 2012. Although, they were unfortunately, reopening after the pandemic was not a positive experience for the Maine casino industry. As a result, Maine Casinos Lead New England in Revenue Decline. Related Posts – Gambling in Maine-The Pine Tree State…
Casino employees work under extreme circumstances. Those who work under abusive conditions include harassment, racism, sexual harassment, and hostile work environments. Interactions with management and patrons can be stressful. Be aware that anyone could be dealing with something behind the scenes daily. So, I am calling my readers to action: Casino Employees Deserve Your Respect…
Craps is an American invention but a variation of a game based elsewhere. It seems to be the most social game in the casino, where camaraderie and fun are the foundation of all that noise we hear. There are a few theories about how Craps got its name. So let’s find an answer – Why…
It had been a while since I visited Foxwoods Resort Casino. My last visit was in late 2019. COVID-19 had closed casinos, but Connecticut’s tribal casinos reopened in June, to Governor Lamont’s dismay. What better way to visit than meeting our friend Joe Freda from Reload Sports? It was also 2X points a day. Our…
The last time I played roulette was at the El Cortez, and the minimum was $1.00. Since it was long ago, I wanted to brush up on the game. Yes, I was interested in more than just placing the chips. So here’s what I found – Roulette Fun Facts and Resources. In New England In…
The relationship between casinos and their host communities can be a tenuous one. But, in Plainville, Massachusetts, the opposite is true. Plainville municipal, public safety officials, and state lawmakers gave resounding approval to relicense Plainridge. No one in an elected capacity or from the public spoke in opposition to the renewal. Finally, in October 2020,…
“Casino carpet is known as an exercise in deliberate bad taste that somehow encourages people to gamble,” David Schwartz, director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, wrote in an essay. So, Why Are Casino Carpets So Loud and Colorful? Conspiracy theories? Ambiance? Casino themes? Here’s All About Casino…
Casinos have been called a nook, a bank, a belvedere, a dive, a gazebo, gambling halls, gaming club, a gambling joint, a gambling den, and a saloon. But Why Is It Called a Casino? If you are too busy to read this article, listen to the podcast below! Its other names include kiosk, pavilion, summerhouse,…
