I've been reporting for quite some time now on how Bingo is catching on in Europe, and surprisingly, with a younger crowd.

The latest European locale to catch bingo fever is the lovely island of Cypress where the "club hopping" crowd almost always includes a stop at a bingo parlor on their itinerary.

For you bingo players who may travel to Cypress there's no need to miss your time in a bingo parlor.

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For all the bad knocks thrown at slot machines it seems that more and more they are proving to be a boon to cash strapped racetracks and State and local governments.

People love them and that's all there is to it, and even though some "moralists" have managed to prevent the legalization of slot machines in their states, the machines are being installed and played in record numbers.

Here's a story about slot machines keeping the thoroughbred horse racing industry alive in New Jersey.

This article is about the impact slot machines have had on dog racing.

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It was bad enough when the price of gas started going up, along with all other forms of energy. But now with the housing slump, job losses and food price increases, it's understandable that the casinos aren't picking up as much on the rake.

We've been hearing about it here in Las Vegas for quite a while, and that's despite the hotels booked rate not really declining that much.

It's the casinos that are taking the bigger hit because people, gamblers included, have less discretionary income.

Here's the story about the loss of casino revenue.

What this means to the gambler is possibly better deals in terms of travel, room rates, discounted shows and meals and a bit more generosity at the tables and slots. So be on the lookout for specials when planning your next gambling experience.

Source:www.usatourist.com

The government of the popular island nation of Jamaica is finally going to allow the construction of full scale casinos.

This news took me by surprise because I thought there was legalized gambling in this vacation destination.

Now, in addition to the many other attractions that keep visitors coming back, the Jamaican economy will be enhanced by what is certain to be an influx of gamblers who also want to engage in water sports.

These casinos will be operated by the government of Jamaica and the revenues will be used to fund public health, education and security.

Source:www.travelwizard.com

It's time to check in with Macau, the world's biggest competitor to Las Vegas, and some of what's going on there may surprise you.

For starters Macau recently surpassed Las Vegas for total casino take in a given period of time.

It didn't particularly shock or upset the casino owners here in Las Vegas since they own most of the Macau casinos anyway.

It's obvious that there has been a loss of some Asian gamblers in Las Vegas; yet, local surveys have revealed that a large number of them are returning to Las Vegas.

Now there is going to be a freeze on new casino development in Macau and with all the new, massive properties under construction in Las Vegas perhaps after they open Las Vegas will regain the lead.

Source:www.nytimes.com

Here's a story with roots in an Atlantic City casino, but the same thing is certainly taking place in casinos everywhere.

Every slot machine fan is well aware of the changes that are taking place not only in slot machine mechanics and electronics but in the very way a slot machine is played.

Slot machines were always "solo" gambling devices, one machine, one player against the house, unlike craps or card games, where players compete against each other and the house.

Well, the table game mentality along with video game technology have been combined to bring about multi-player games so slot fans can play against each other.

This development has given rise to a sort of "team" approach to playing slots, much the same as bowling teams or bingo groups which provide competition among the players, and against the "house", so to speak.

Check out this article about groups of people who jointly play slots such as "Wheel Of Fortune Super Spin".

Source:www.philly.com