Casino chip collecting has really taken off in the last ten years or so and with the increase in interest, prices paid for casino chips have also gone up. About twenty years ago, casino chips rarely sold for more than $100. Now, though, collectable poker chips can carry four- and even five-digit price tags. As ...
Many people write books about poker strategy. I like to read them, and then try the strategy. As a result of trial and error, [mostly error] I have come up with my own strategy. Many points I will discuss are really just common sense things, but are easily forgotten. Maybe by reading this article, you ...
According to the Chicago Traveler, 1990 saw a change in gambling laws in Illinois. The Riverboat Gambling Act allowed fir Riverboat gambling on any water that borders Illinois, excluding Lake Michigan. Because of that exclusion, Chicago Gambling Riverboats are located on the Mississippi, Fox, Des Plaines and Illinois Rivers. Indiana, as of 1993, allows Riverboat ...
Although there are no Riverboats in Chicago there are several in the surrounding area of Illinois. The three that will be reviewed here include: The Grand Victoria (Elgin), Argosy’s Empress (Joliet), and Par-A-Dice Casino (East Peoria). Grand Victoria Casino 250 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 Phone: 888-508-1900 The Grand Victoria Casino is located on ...
With these practical tips, you can stay smart and in control at the gambling table. If you gamble smart, you can gamble more often because you won’t have to worry about losing control or spending more money than you can afford. To stay smart at the gambling table, it makes sense to set spending limits ...