NEBRASKA – As reported by the Lincoln Journal Star: "For four years, members of Lincoln's Vietnamese Buddhist community have scrimped and saved for....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Ameristar Fined for Jackpot Limits
MISSOURI – As reported by the Kansas City Star: "Pai gow poker players at Ameristar's Kansas City casino were prevented from winning the top prize ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Nevada Gold Granted Temporary NY License
NEW YORK – Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) today announced that on April 26, 2006, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board granted a ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Pechanga Casino Enacts Tips Pool
CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Press Enterprise: "An ace and a face mean money at the blackjack table, but for dealers at some Inland tribal casin....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
PBL to Manage Moscow Casino
MOSCOW – As reported by Hotels Magazine: "Australia's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) has signed an agreement with Russia's Crocus Group and ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Allegiant Air Cancels Ad Deal
by Richard N. VelottaBy Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunLAS VEGAS Allegiant Air, the Las Vegas-based low-fare air carrier, has abruptly canceled an....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Blackpool Nightclub Proposed for Casino
UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the Blackpool Today: "Coral Island is planning to convert the former Palace nightclub into a three-storey gaming ve....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Tourist Missing After Gambling Binge
AUSTRALIA – As reported by the UK Daily Telegraph: "A British tourist is missing after apparently gambling away the money for her return flight to ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Casino Data Imaging Announces New Sales
LAS VEGAS Casino Data Imaging (CDI), the casino industry leader in data visualization and report writing slot analysis solutions, announced today ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Harrah's Focuses on Expansion
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment said Thursday that with hotel-casinos that were once part of Ca....
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Lobby Group Calls for Online Gambling Study
by Tony BattLas Vegas Gaming WireWASHINGTON, DC The board of directors for the casino industry's top lobbying group agreed unanimously this week to....
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Station Casino Offers Options to Workers
Las Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Nonunion Station Casinos isn't encouraging its immigrant employees to come to work if they want to stay home and sup....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Dynamite Idea, Vernonsgames Launch Fixed Odds Betting Games
Dynamite Idea, the innovative fixed odds e-gaming developer has teamed up with Vernons, in conjunction with gambling system partner Orbis Technolog....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
InterCasino.com Jackpot Rises to $2.3 Million
LONDON – A colossal sum of money – roughly $2.3 million – is just waiting at InterCasino.com for a savvy online slots player to get lucky and....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Pamela Anderson Guest Stars at Doyle's Room
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Doyle's Room, the fastest growing online poker room, is delighted to have former Playboy Playmate and star of the once mos....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Aztar Receives Offer From Pinnacle
PHOENIX, Arizona – Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) today announced that on April 27, 2006, its Board of Directors received an offer from Pinnacle E....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Stanley Leisure Plans Expansion
UK – As reported by icLiverpool: "Liverpool-based gaming group Stanley Leisure's expansion plans are snowballing, with a new venue now planned for ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
California Compact Bill Move Angers Tribes
BARSTOW, California – As reported by the San Bernardino County Sun: "A bill to ratify gaming compacts between the governor and two American Indian ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
NZ District Ignores Criticism
NEW ZEALAND – As reported by the Wanganui Chronicle: Rangitikei District Council has thumbed its nose at the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundatio....
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Mobile Gambling Touted as Next Big Thing
HONG KONG – As reported by the Telecom Asia: "Mobile gambling is touted as one of the big revenue drivers for mobile data services in the next five....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Casinos Push Petition, Not Protest
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Top executives representing the Strip's major casinos and the gaming industry's largest labor union ur....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Boyd Officials React to Limerick Decision
LIMERICK, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Mercury: "Officials from Boyd Gaming Corp. say they are disappointed by Tuesday's news that the Limeric....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
$50,000 Weekend Win for Mapau Bingo Member
In what he called his "luckiest weekend ever", Mapau Bingo member David Priest hit it big playing keno and Vacation Station slots, winning more tha....
[click here to read more]2006-04-30
Tribe Not Giving Up on Ohio Casino
OHIO – As reported by the Independent: "The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has not called off their bet to place a resort-style casino in Massil....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Singapore to Launch Second Casino Tender
SINGAPORE – As reported by Dow Jones: "Singapore will launch Friday the tender for its second casino resort, and will announce details such as the ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Macau Casinos Gross Receipts Up
MACAU – As reported by Xinhua: "The gross receipts of Macau's 19 casinos reached 46.1 billion patacas (US$5.76 billion) in 2005, up 8.2 percent ove....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
World Poker Congress Planned for June
LAS VEGAS – The poker boom of the past severalyears is often attributed to two elements: the televising of live pokerevents, such as the World Se....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Casino Resort Part of Mongolia Project
MONGOLIA – In a historic first forinternational trade to Northeast Asia, Mongolian government and WinwheelBullion officials today announced the c....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Kenilworth Receives PAGCOR Letter of Intent
MINEOLA, New York – Kenilworth Systems Corporation("Kenilworth") today reported the Company has received a "Letter of Intent"from the Philippines....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
MGM Mirage Reports Record First Quarter Results
LAS VEGAS – MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM) today reported its first quarter 2006 financial results, highlighted by record first quarter revenues and earn....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Harrah's Plans $485 Million Expansion
LAS VEGAS With a vision of creating Chicagoland's largest gaming entertainment destination, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announce....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
New Record Q1 Results for Monarch Casino
RENO, Nevada – Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI), owner of the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, today announced record financi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Harrah's Amends Terms of Credit Facility
LAS VEGAS Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET), said it agreed Tuesday, April 25, to amend th....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $49 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues toclimb. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 411,983players across the nat....
[click here to read more]2006-04-29
British Gambling Ads Could Carry Wealth Warning
LONDON, UK As reported by the Independent: "Future adverts by casinos, betting shops and internet poker sites may have to carry warnings about the d....
[click here to read more]2006-04-28
UK Conservatives Against Raising Super-Casino Numbers
UK – As reported by the Financial Times: "The gaming industry's hopes for more Las Vegas-style super-casinos will be dashed tomorrow when the Conse....
[click here to read more]2006-04-28
Missouri Court Throws Out Casino Appeal
MISSOURI – As reported by St. Louis Today: "A Missouri appeals court has ruled that a Kentucky company lacks standing to mount an appeal that a new....
[click here to read more]2006-04-28
Tribes That Worked to Bring Casinos to California Split Over New Compacts with State
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireSAN DIEGO, California When more than 50 of California's American Indian tribes banded together in 1999 to sign t....
[click here to read more]2006-04-28
Ontario Gamblers Wagering More
ONTARIO – As reported by the Toronto Star: "Ontario gamblers wagered $5.85 billion in fiscal 2004-05, an increase of $125 million from the previous....
[click here to read more]2006-04-28
Trump Plans Panama Canal Project
PANAMA As reported by Reuters: "Celebrity property tycoon Donald Trump plans a joint venture to build a 65-story complex in Panama City as develope....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
CI Traders Abandon Casino Idea
UK – As reported by the Publican: "CI Traders has abandoned plans for a casino development at its St Pierre Park Hotel complex in Guernsey. "The Ch....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Mount Airy Lodge Project Clears Hurdle
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Morning Call: "Plans to build a casino at Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos cleared another regulatory hurdle Tuesd....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Trump Vying for Public Support
RHODE ISLAND – As reported by the Providence Journal: "Donald Trump is selling his message that an open competitive process to select a private cas....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Results Up
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – (PRESS REELASE) The MoheganTribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, the operator of a gaming andentertainment complex....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Head Resigns
UNCASVILLE, Conneticut – The Mohegan Tribal GamingAuthority, or the Authority, the operator of a gaming and entertainmentcomplex located near Unc....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
First-Timer Wins Women's Poker Event
UK - Last night thirty female poker players battled it out in the Betfair Poker Ladies Night Live final.This event was the highlight of a month of ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
More Poker Sites Get eCOGRA Seal
UNITED STATES – Poker players across the world will now find the familiar eCOGRA "Play It Safe" seal on 7 more quality Internet poker sites belon....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Joe Bartholdi Wins $3.76 Million In Fourth WPT World Championship At Bellagio
LOS ANGELES, CA The 2006 WPT World Championship™will be remembered in a string of superlatives – the most, biggest and first! When Joe Barthol....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Bonus City as the Jackpot Factory Raises the Curtain on Four New Games
KAHNAWAKE, Canada This week, the Jackpot Factory Group, a leading online casino group that has paid out over $4 billion since its launch, is runni....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Kentucky Lottery Selects Ad Agency
KENTUCKY – As reported by the Louisville Business First: "The Kentucky Lottery Corp. has selected Cincinnati advertising agency Northlich as its ag....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Pennsylvania Lottery Fund Idea Criticized
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "A top House leader has doubts about a key element of a property tax relief ....
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UK Private Lottery Proposed
UK – As reported by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph: "Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans hopes a private lottery will ensure worthy causes like the Bowl....
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Staff Say Union Notices Being Censored by Casino Management
AUCKLAND, New Zealand As reported by Radio New Zealand: "Staff at Sky City Casino in Auckland say information posted on a union noticeboard is being....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Indiana Ordinance Compensates for Casino Impact
HAMMOND, Indiana – As reported by the Northwest Indiana Times: "The entire city benefits from taxes on the lakefront casino, but north side neighbo....
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Montana Tribe Plans for Multiple Casinos
LANDER, Montana – The Eastern Shoshone Tribe plans to build more than one gambling facility on the Wind River Indian Reservation after signing a ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Montana Casino Faces Hurdles
GREAT FALLS, Montana – As reported by the Great Falls Tribune: "Little Vegas is coming to Central Avenue West, minus the glitz, glitter and flashin....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Everest Casino Launches Football Slot Game
MONTREAL, Quebec – Everest Casino announces the launch of its new football-themed video slot machine, GOOOAAL! The stadium backdrop for the game ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
River Belle Offers New Software
GIBRALTAR – Further separating itself from thecompetition, River Belle Online Poker now offers its players theunprecedented ability to play poker....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Mashantucket Tribe, MGM Mirage Enter Alliance
MASHANTUCKET, Connecticut – The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation ("MPTN") and MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM)announced today that they have agreed to ent....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Aztar Prefers Ameristar Offer
PHOENIX, Arizona – Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) today said that its Board of Directors has determined that a further revised definitive offer re....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Harrah's Entertainment Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
LAS VEGAS The board of directors of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.3625 per share, payab....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
MGM Mirage Appoints National Diversity Sales Manager
LAS VEGAS – MGM Mirage today announced the appointment of Dzidra Junior as the company's National Diversity Sales Manager. She will be responsib....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Progressive Gaming, Ameristar Casinos Sign Deal
LAS VEGAS Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC) a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and servic....
[click here to read more]2006-04-27
Gambling Just Got Better At The Fitz
It didn't take long for Fitzgerald's new director of marketing, Glenn Buxton, to inject his heavy casino marketing experience into the highly competi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-26
Tribal Gambling: Leaving Las Vegas
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireSAN DIEGO, California After nearly five years working the slot floors at some of Las Vegas' most-recognized casi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-26
Calfornia Gaming: Tribes Fly High
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireSAN DIEGO, California Joe Welch Sr. has lived his whole life on the Barona Indian reservation, an 8,000-acre pat....
[click here to read more]2006-04-26
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $30 Million
UNITED STATES – The Tuesday, April 25, 2006Mega Millions drawing really brought out the winners! A total of 450,619tickets from coast to coast wo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-26
VendingData to Acquire Casino Chip Maker
LAS VEGAS – VendingData(TM)Corporation (Amex: VNX), announced today that it has entered into a bindingLetter of Intent to acquire the manufacturi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-26
UK Gambling Boom Fuels Super-Rich
LONDON – As reported by the Peninsula: "Britian's gambling boom has helped fuel a 20% increase in the combined wealth of the country's super-rich. ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Public Consulted on UK Casino Ad Rules
UK – As reported by the BBC News: "Casinos and gambling websites could be allowed to advertise on television and radio under a relaxation of rules.....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Casino Canberra Sponsors Charity
AUSTRALIA – As reported by the Bega District News: "Casino Canberra has become the latest corporate sponsor of the Mumbulla Foundation. "The founda....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Indiana Casino Fund Controversy
INDIANA – As reported by the Northwest Indiana Times: "The embattled Foundations of East Chicago and East Chicago Second Century Inc. are either lo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Stanley Leisure Granted Sheffield License
LONDON, United Kingdom – As reported by Sharecast: "Punters bet on Stanley Leisure this afternoon after the gaming group revealed it has been grant....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Sun International Unsure About Singapore
SINGAPORE – As reported by Reuters: "Top South African casino operator Sun International (SUIJ.J:), which was invited last year to bid for Singapor....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Video Gaming Technologies Names COO
MYRNA, Tennessee – Video Gaming Technologies, aleading supplier of games and systems to the casino industry, today namedJay Sevigny chief operati....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Ameristar Raises Bid for Tropicana Parent
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireAnother day, another offer for Aztar Corp.The bidding war for the Phoenix-based operator of the Tropicana is star....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Pennsylvania Board Comments on Employee Suspension
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – Tad Decker, Chairman of thePennsylvania Gaming Control Board, today issued the following statementconcerning the suspe....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Poker Industry Conference Held in Costa Rica
NEW YORK – Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that its second annual Poker Industry Conference and Exposition will be held December 7-8, 2006 i....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Blackpool Bingo Offers Special Jackpot Games
UNITED KINGDOM – Blackpool Bingo is going to put a spring in the step of six of its players this weekend. Starting at 6pm (British Summer Time) ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Kiwi Casino Launches Live Games
Live Games feature real people dealing at the tables via a live video feed, so now players will be able to see and chat to Kiwi Casino's friendly a....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Win Win Restated Joint Venture Agreement
LAS VEGAS Win Win Gaming, Inc. (OTCBB:WNWN) and privately held Solidus Networks, Inc., the developer of Pay By Touch(TM) (PBT) biometrics-enabled ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
National Indian Gaming Commission Cannot Regulate Class III Gaming
Most people, including those in the gaming industry, who have heard of the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC"), assume that it regulates Indi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Australian Gambling Industry Tested
AUSTRALIA – As reported by the Australian: "Racing Victoria chairman Graham Duff insists he is not angry with departing chief executive Robert Naso....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
CasinoRewards Welcomes Aztecs and Phoenicians
In a move that only increases their already established status in the world of online gaming, CasinoRewards have just secured the purchase of two mo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Russian Casinos Re-opened
VLADIKAVKAZ, Russian Federation – As reported by the Itar-Tass: "– North Ossetia has been re-opening gambling houses earlier banned by a decree ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $20 Million
UNITED STATES – The jackpot is growing onceagain Mega Millions. Less than a week after a ticket sold in Cincinnati,Ohio won an estimated $265 mil....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Powerball Jackpot Hits $37 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues togrow. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, but 2 winning tickets in Connecticutand Pennsylvania....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Philadelphia Council Looks at Casino Classes
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer: "OK, class, repeat after me: 'More quarters, sir?'"Philadelphia City Council....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
IGT Gets in the Game
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Industry giant International Game Technology, acknowledging that it is operating during a challenging ....
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Neuman Continues Sponsorship Deal
NEW JERSEY – World Series of Poker / World Poker Tour Player Scott Neuman is proud to announce his continued sponsorship by Aztec Mining and Spor....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Hollywood Sportsbook Features Odds on MBL Game
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica Hollywood Sportsbook features odds on the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox on April 21st 2006!....
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Kelley Technologies' Product Debuts at Red Rock
LAS VEGAS – Network InstallationCorp. (OTC Bulletin Board: NWKI) announced today that subsidiary KelleyTechnologies' patent-pending, next generat....
[click here to read more]2006-04-25
Hard Rock Biloxi Moves Closer to Rebuilding
BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Clarion Ledger: "Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Biloxi moved a step closer toward rebuilding Thursday when th....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Sault Ste. Marie Receives Casino Cash
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario – As reported by the SOO News: "Sault Ste. Marie has received 344,906 dollars from Casino Sault Ste. Marie. "…Casino Sa....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Wynn Rides High on Prospects
NEW YORK – As reported by Reuters:" At Wynn Resorts Ltd. it isn't just the casino patrons who are hoping to hit it big."Investors have bid up share....
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Portuguese Casino Revenues Up
PORTUGAL – As reported by the Macau Hub: "Revenue at Portuguese casinos rose by 10.6 percent in the first quarter of 2006, against the same year-a....
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UK Churches Protest Casino
UK – As reported by This is Local London News: "Three churches are joining forces to protest against a proposed Las Vegas-style casino."Dartford Co....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Paris Offered Chance to Win Back Car
GIBRALTAR – PartyPoker.com, theworld's largest online poker room, are offering Paris Hilton the chance towin her $178,000 (GBP100,000) Bentley ba....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Nautica Charity Poker Festivals Begin
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Next Thursday begins the first of24 Nautica Charity Poker Festivals designed to raise $1 million forCleveland- area charities b....
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Bollywood Star Signs Online Site
NEW YORK – TeenPattiParty.com announced thatMahima Choudhury, a leading Bollywood actress, will be the officialspokesperson for the company. The ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Calder to Open April 25
FLORIDA – As reported by the South Florida Business Journal: "Calder Race Course said it will open its 2006 season Tuesday, April 25 and hold racin....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Aztar Receives Revised Definitive Offer from Ameristar
PHOENIX, Arizona – Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) today announced that on April 20, 2006, its Board of Directors received a revised definitive off....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Riviera Announces CFO's Retirement
LAS VEGAS – Riviera Holdings Corporation (Amex: RIV) announced today that Mr. Duane Krohn, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, a....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
The 24-Hour Poker Marathon: The Concept
By Aaron Todd NOTE: This is the first of a series of articles about my attempt to play a 24-hour session of poker on....
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Granny Wins $10 Million Slot Jackpot
NEW JERSEY – As reported by the Mail and Guardian: "A five-cent slot machine in Atlantic City disgorged a $10-million windfall for an 84-year-old U....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Belgrade Casino Planned
SERBIA – As reported by the Serbia and Montenegro Today: "Grand Casino Beograd worth EUR 30 million should be opened by the end of the year in Belg....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
South African Officials Wait for Casino Ruling
SOUTH AFRICA – As reported by the SABC News: "The North West government is anxiously awaiting a ruling from the minister of trade and industry, whi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Wyoming Tribe Moves Forward with Casino
LANDER, Wyoming – As reported by the Jackson-Hole Star Tribune: "With Wednesday's approval of a gambling compact with the state of Wyoming, the Eas....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Seneca Nation Begins PR Campaign
NEW YORK – As reported by the Buffalo Business First: "The Seneca Nation of Indians has begun a public-relations campaign in support of its planned....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Macau Gambling Numbers Up
CHINA – As reported by the Xinhua: "The gross receipts of Macau's 19 casinos saw a year-on-year rise of 16.5 percent in the first quarter, The Gami....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Pinnacle Boosts Bid for Aztar
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS – At the outset of the quarterly earnings conference call by Aztar Corp. Wednesday, analysts and inve....
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Exec: Playboy Belongs in Vegas
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Playboy executive Christie Hefner tells a crowd Wednesday at a luncheon that Las Vegas is the entertain....
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ISWI Signs Deal with Interactive Sports
WEST PATERSON, New Jersey – InteractiveSystems Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: ISWI) announced today that its wholly-ownedsubsidiary, Global Interactive ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Student Wins WSOP Satellite Tournament
NEW YORK – When John Theisen entered his first major satellite tournament last week, he noticed that only 80 players had registered for the qual....
[click here to read more]2006-04-24
Louisiana Players Wins $25,000 Prize
CyberBingoâ„¢ does it yet again: $25,000 awarded in a single guaranteed jackpot bingo game."One time wasn't enough; the resounding success of our ....
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Kiwi Bingo Gives Away Computer
Kiwi Bingo has given a lucky player a brand new Dell computer complete with 17" Flat Screen Monitor as part of the bingo site's latest promotion. A....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Binghall.com Players Win Top Prize
Bingohall.com, stepped up its commitment to players recently by running a $10,000 Bingo Freeroll in which two players walked away with a top prize ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Accountant Wins Irish Open
IRELAND – Vincent Melinn won Ireland's largest ever poker tournament last night in dramatic fashion. It was only the 54year-old accountant's sec....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Hollywood Sportsbook Features MLB Game Odds
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Hollywood Sportsbook features odds on the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks on April ....
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Bally Technologies Receives GSA Certification
LAS VEGAS – Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) announced today it has been awarded the first Certificate of Compliance from the Gaming Standard....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Las Vegas Sands Names Macao Exec
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today announced that Mark Brown has joined the organization as president of Sands Macao. He will as....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Harrah's Entertainment Recognized By Fortune Magazine
LAS VEGAS Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) has been recognized as one of Fortune magazine's "100 Top MBA Employers," an annual poll of MBA ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Powerball Jackpot Hits $28 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues togrow. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 365,978players across the nati....
[click here to read more]2006-04-23
Pollard Wins Interprovincial Lottery Contract
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership ("PollardBanknote") is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract to print abra....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Beckham Denies Gambling Rift
LONDON, UK As reported by icNorth Wales: "England captain David Beckham has dismissed claims of a rift in the squad caused by card schools and other....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Singapore Minister Responds to Opposition Campaign
SINGAPORE – As reported by the Channel News Asia: "Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Khiang said the opposition might raise the casino issue dur....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
British Sports Launches Betting Code of Conduct
LONDON, UK – As reported by Reuters: "Britain's major sports signed a code of conduct on Wednesday to close the net on betting cheats."European soc....
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Madison Business Approved for Video Lottery
SOUTH DAKOTA – As reported by the Madison Daily Leader: "Madison business will be able to offer video lottery and on-site sales of malt beverages."....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Researcher: Gambling Could Be Lucrative for Britain
UK – As reported by the BBC News: "Gambling could become one of the most lucrative industries in the British economy, researchers have claimed. "By....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Massachusetts Candidate to Look into Tribal Gaming Potential
WASHINGTON Gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick said yesterday that his research so far leaves him 'uncomfortable with slots in racetracks and casi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Town Supervisor Wants Pataki's Backing on Casino
NEW YORK – As reported by the Hudson Valley News: "'For Pete's sake' sign off on the Monticello Raceway casino, is the message from Town of Thompso....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Colorado Casino Revenues Higher in March
COLORADO – As reported by the Denver Post: "Colorado's mountain casinos posted a 4 percent increase in revenue in March compared with the same mont....
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Mississippi Casino Revenues Steady
BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Mississippi Sun Herald: "The Mississippi State Tax Commission issued the gross gambling revenue report for....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Arena Issue Dominates Gaming Hearing
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "State gambling regulators came to Pittsburgh on Tuesday expecting to hear proposals f....
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Saskatchewan Casino Proposal Moves Forward
SASKATCHEWAN – As reported by the Regina Leader-Post: "The First Nations-run Swift Current Casino was one step closer to becoming a reality Tuesday....
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Mount Airy Resort Picks Construction Manager
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – Mount Airy Resort &Casino today named LPCiminelli Inc., an award-winning constructionmanagement firm with more ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Breaking News: Tropicana Competition
Las Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment sweetened its offer for Tropicana parent Aztar Corp. this morning, inc....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Gambling Boss on Asian Rich List
UK As reported by the BBC: "Two of the four new entrants to the list of the UK's 10 richest Asian businessmen run an online gambling operation based....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
One Mega Millions Ticket Wins $265 Million
UNITED STATES – A single Mega Millions ticketmatched all six numbers in the Tuesday, April 18, 2006 drawing, and nowplayers are checking their ti....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Talks on Second Cherokee Casino Collapse
NORTH CAROLINA As reported by the News Observer: "A year of negotiations aimed at allowing Las Vegas-style gambling and a second casino near the st....
[click here to read more]2006-04-21
Canadian Wins Seat at WSOP
Watson98 won his free trip to the World Series of Poker including his entry into the $10,000 buy-in championship event by playing in TruePoker.com ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Pinnacle Amends Merger Agreement with Aztar
LAS VEGAS – Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved an increase in the per-....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
MGM Mirage Recognized on Diversity List
LAS VEGAS – DiversityInc Magazine announced today that Las Vegas-based hotel and gaming company MGM Mirage has been named to its sixth annual "To....
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Michigan Commissioner Avoids Illegal Gambling Charges
SEBEWAING, Michigan – As reported by the Bay City Times: "Prosecutors have chosen not to charge a Huron County commissioner with a crime for allege....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Harrah's, Pinnacle Swap Riverboat Casinos
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireMISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA Harrah's Entertainment and Pinnacle Entertainment agreed Monday to a swap of hurricane....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Cash Systems Signs New Contract With Crystal Park Casino Hotel
LAS VEGAS Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new contract with Cry....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Progressive Gaming Signs Key Contract with Galaxy's Starworld Casino
LAS VEGAS Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ:PGIC), (the Company) a leading provider of diversified technology and content produ....
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World Record Online Bingo Win
LONDON, UK Mum-of-three Jo Collins has won more than £162,000 playing bingo online – a world record. ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Lasseters Online Adds Slots
The World's first government regulated internet casino, Lasseters Online, is rocking and rolling into the homes of an ever-growing number of slots ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
New Slots Put to the Test
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireSAN DIEGO, California To customers at Barona Valley Ranch, the slots in a 20-machine bank don't appear to be muc....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
California Tribe Unveils Final Design
CALIFORNIA – As reported by the California Press-Enterprise: "The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Monday unveiled its final design for a 16-....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Neighbor Changes Stance on Bethlehem Casino
HELLERTOWN,, Pennsylvania – As reported by the New Jersey Express-Times: "Borough council on Monday night decided it will remain neutral on the iss....
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Federal Regulations Could Derail Cowlitz Plans
WASHINGTON – As reported by the Columbian: "Federal officials are crafting regulations that could derail the Cowlitz Tribe's chances for winning fe....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Arkansas May Reconsider Casinos
ARKANSAS – As reported by the Baxter Bulletin: "Arkansans don't mind betting on fast horses. They don't seem to have a problem making wagers on fas....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Harrah's Presents Pittsburgh Proposal
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – Forest City Enterprises(NYSE: FCEA; FCEB) and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) todaypresented their plan for i....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Spectrum Gaming Opens New Headquarters
NORTHFIELD, New Jersey – Spectrum Gaming Group,responding to the rapidly growing demand for its suite of industry-relatedservices, has expanded i....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $265 Million
UNITED STATES – $265 million and it's stillgrowing! The Mega Millions game is certainly living up to its name. Infact, there were more than 1.5 m....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Idaho Lottery Plans for Online System
WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island – GTECH HoldingsCorporation (NYSE: GTK) was notified by the Idaho Lottery Commission of itsintent to negotiate a con....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Inside Gaming Column: Harrah's Keeps Hopes High for Caesars
by Rod SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireHarrah's Entertainment, which bought Caesars Entertainment last year for $9.4 billion, is turning competitors' heads....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Red Rock Resort Offers an Array of Restaurants
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireSUMMERLIN, Nevada A multitude of mouths longing to pacify their palates can make dining in Summerlin an exercise....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
MGM Mirage Voice Foundation Celebrates
LAS VEGAS – The MGM Mirage Voice Foundation is currently celebrating its fifth year of service to the community. The Voice Foundation is MGM Mira....
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MTR Gaming Group to Pursue Private Placement of Notes
CHESTER, West Virginia MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market:MNTG) today announced that it is pursuing the issuance of $125,000,000 of Se....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Harrah's to Acquire Casino Magic Biloxi
LAS VEGAS Enhancing its ability to pursue long-term growth opportunities on the Gulf Coast, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announce....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Station Casinos Debuts Red Rock Casino
LAS VEGAS Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa from Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE:STN), the first billion-dollar resort to be built off the Las Vegas St....
[click here to read more]2006-04-20
Millionaire Bets on Casino
UK – As reported by the UK Evening Telegraph: "Millionaire businessman Rinaldo Fasulo showed his hand today – and revealed he is willing to stake....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Navajo, Federal Officials Meet
NEW MEXICO – As reported by the Arizona Journal: "Navajo Nation officials, including President Joe Shirley Jr., met with federal gaming officials i....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Kalispell Board Supports Casino
The Kalispell Planning Board has decided to recommend to the City Council that a hotel-casino and a park can co-exist.KALISPELL, Montana – As repor....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Group Puts Off Listing Casino Concerns
CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Contra Costa Times: "A North Richmond neighborhood advisory group failed Tuesday to come up with a list of concerns....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Harrah's Casino's Traffic Impact Studied
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Harrah's Station Square Casino has the potential to 'blow up' traffic con....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Cowlitz Casino Study Released
WASHINGTON – As reported by the Columbian: "A long-awaited study on the proposed Cowlitz Tribe's casino complex advocates building a huge project t....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Greektown Leads Detroit Casinos
DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "Greektown Casino led Detroit casinos in revenue growth for March, registering a 14.6% r....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
New Product Puts Cash at Gamblers' Disposal Quicker
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Two Las Vegas gaming-equipment providers are developing a device that could eventually let slot custo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Las Vegas Visitor Count Up
by Chris Jones Las Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Las Vegas narrowly missed the 3 million visitor mark in February, the first time in a year the local ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Tourism Boss: Allure of Vegas Not Just Gambling
by Alison VekshinLas Vegas Gaming WireWASHINGTON, DC A Las Vegas tourism official on Wednesday showcased Southern Nevada's approach to marketing i....
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Player Hits $1.4 Million Jackpot at RoxyPalace.com
LONDON, UK – Having placed $3.90 on RoxyPalace.com at online progressive slot King Cashalot, Amanda R from Plymouth, England is one of the highe....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Missouri Ticket Wins $224 Million Jackpot
UNITED STATES – Powerball paid off big in multipleways Wednesday night. Not only was there one winning jackpot ticket worth awhopping $224.2 mill....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Century Casinos Acquires Casino Millennium Shares
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; VSE) announced today that the Company has acquired the remaining 50% of all iss....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Boyd Gaming Acquires Building
by Hubble SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireLas Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp. has bought a four-story, 110,000-square-foot office building at Rainbow Sunset....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Retiree Caught in a Legal Web Over his Gambling Patent
By Liz Benston By Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunLAS VEGAS, Nevada Mel Molnick is an unlikely adversary of the Internet gambling industry. He is n....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Czech Republic Gambling Grows
CZECH REPUBLIC – As reported by the Prague Daily Monitor: "People spent a record CZK 50 billion on gambling machines last year, a growth of 4.5 per....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Mount Airy Resort & Casino Plan Advances
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – Mount Airy Resort & Casino cleared another hurdle as the Paradise Township Planning Commission voted unanimousl....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Sycuan Resort and Casino Receives Award
SAN DIEGO, California – The California Council for Excellence has awarded Sycuan Resort and Casino (Sycuan) the 2006 California Challenge Award.....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Colma Voters Support Unlimited Betting
COLMA, California – As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle: "Voters in Colma on Tuesday supported unlimited betting at a local casino in poker ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Third Cleveland Casino Plan Submitted
CLEVELAND, Ohio – As reported by the Plain Dealer: "Business leaders put the money squeeze on racetrack owners and Cleveland's would-be casino deve....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Foxwoods Faces Public Opposition
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Philadelphia Daily News: "Keeping accurate score of public support or opposition is hardly an exact science. But ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Greektown is at Odds on Licensing
DETROIT, Michigan As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "Some Greektown restaurant owners are angry that state regulators have cut off their share ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Illinois Probe Looks at Casino Tax Funding
EAST CHICAGO, Illinois – As reported by the Gary Post Tribune: "Gov. Mitch Daniels said a state probe has begun to uncover evidence that the backer....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Buffalo Sabres Owner Opposes Casino
BUFFALO, New York – As reported by the Buffalo News: "Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Tuesday that while he is late in opposing the Se....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Michigan Regulators Order Casino Funding Returned
MICHIGAN – As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "In an unusual move, state campaign finance regulators have ordered Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatric....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Malta Recognizes eCOGRA Standards
LONDON –- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority ofMalta (LGA) and independent standards organisation eCommerce and OnlineGaming Regulation and Assur....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Wynn Las Vegas Releases Idol Predictions
LAS VEGAS – All eyes and bets are on theFox reality show "American Idol" to generate the most intense competitionof the year, according to John....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Ramdin Wins $1.3 Million at Foxwoods Poker Classic
By Ryan McLane Having the most tournament experience at the final table of the April 9th Foxwoods Poker Classic No Limit Hold'Em Championship g....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Casinos Have Record Gain
RENO, Nevada As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal: "Reno casinos reported $61.3 million in gambling revenue in February, nearly a 10 percent rise....
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Gambling Minister Urged to Use Smartcard System
AUSTRALIA As reported by the Australian: "New Gambling Minister Paul Caica has been urged to 'walk the walk' and commit to introducing a smartcard s....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Ruling Won't Stop New Mexico Tribal Casino Plans
NEW MEXICO – As reported by the El Paso Times: "The ambitions of Jemez Pueblo officials, who are planning to build a casino in Anthony, N.M., have ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Gambling Board's Director Leaves Successful Legacy
MISSOURI As reported by the Kansas City Star: "The Missouri casino industry won't be the same without Kevin Mullally to kick it in the backside. His....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Unemployed Man Becomes Millionaire
RENO, Nevada – As reported by the Contra Costa Times: "Nino Cefalu thought $2,000 would be a fine memento of his latest trip to Reno."But when a ca....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Future Unclear for Kansas City Casino Case
KANSAS – As reported the Kansas City Star: "Lawyers were mostly mum on Monday on what happens next in the decadelong case of the 7th Street Casino ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Former Tribal Chairman Subpoenaed
FLORIDA – As reported by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Former Seminole Chairman James Billie and two top allies are being subpoenaed for informa....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Kansas City Gambling Revenues Up
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – As reported by the Kansas City Business Journal: "The Kansas City area's four casinos posted combined revenue of $64.4 mill....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Crown Macau Opening Delayed
MACAU – As reported by the Australian: "James Packer's Asian gaming joint venture has decided to delay the opening of its $300 million Crown Macau ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
Gaming Revenue: Super February for State Casinos
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireThe last few days of Chinese New Year and a raucous Super Bowl weekend gave Nevada casinos their highest Februar....
[click here to read more]2006-04-19
New Sports Book Platform Debuts at Red Rock
LAS VEGAS – Network InstallationCorp. (OTC Bulletin Board: NWKI) announced today that subsidiary KelleyTechnologies' patent-pending, next generat....
[click here to read more]2006-04-18
Station Casinos Enters into Accelerated Stock Buyback Program
LAS VEGAS Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE:STN) announced today that it repurchased approximately $232 million of its common stock from Goldman Sachs &....
[click here to read more]2006-04-18
Nevada Megabucks Jackpots Over $17 Million
LAS VEGAS –- The Nevada MegabucksJackpot went over the $17 million mark this past weekend and continues togrow every day. Since its Nevada deb....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Multimedia Games Appoints New Chairman
AUSTIN, Texas Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Michael J. Maples, Sr., 63....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Bally Technologies Signs Deal with Boyd Gaming
LAS VEGAS – Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI) announced today it has signed a contract with Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE: BYD) to provide complete casin....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Riviera Merger Hits a Snag
LAS VEGAS – As reported by the Denver Business Journal: "The largest shareholder of Riviera Holdings Corp. is refusing to back the company's merger....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
MGM Mirage Hosts 2006 Diversity Expo
LAS VEGAS – MGM Mirage will host its third Diversity Expo next month in Las Vegas at The Mirage Events Center. The Expo will feature all of the c....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Vegas Boom Going Upscale
By Liz Benston By Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunThe Las Vegas building boom under way will usher in a slew of new luxury properties over the next ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Chinese Police Crackdown on Soccer Gambling
BEIJING, China – As reported by Xinhua: "Chinese police will join sports authorities in a nationwide fight against soccer gambling which has beleag....
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Analyst: Harrah's Could Outperform Rivals
NEW YORK – As reported by Reuters: "Shares of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's biggest casino operator, could outperform many of its rivals....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Seminole Hard Rock Casino May Face Lawsuit
FLORIDA – As reported by the Miami Herald: "Davie's town attorney has been asked to research whether the town can sue the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Rockaway Beach Casino Supporters Try Again
MISSOURI – As reported by the Springfield News-Leader: "The prospect of drawing visitors to Rockaway Beach by putting a casino there is getting ano....
[click here to read more]2006-04-16
Tax Assessments Soar for Gaming Companies
Las Vegas Gaming WireClark County casino companies' taxable property values are rising at a record clip. However, the companies' tax assessments are ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Kansas Casino Closing Rejected
KANSAS – As reported by the Kansas City Star: "Federal appellate court judges ruled Friday that Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline had no authorit....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Red Rock Casino Signs Exclusive Deal with JCM
LAS VEGAS – When the world's newest casino, theRed Rock Casino Resort Spa, opens in Las Vegas this month, the casino floorwill be protected by th....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Eriksson to Act on Bets Rift
LONDON, UK As reported by the Daily Mirror: "Sven Goran Eriksson's World Cup preparations are facing the nightmare spectre of a £700,000 ($1,043,09....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Pennsylvania Developer Pledges Profits to Community
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Going well above its previouslystated commitment to invest $380 million to build Riverwalk Casino, to makemore than ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Player City Launches High Roller Promo
WASHINGTON, DC – Player City has started an outstanding promotion to benefit the High Rollers. When a player deposits the minimum deposit of $1,....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $220 Million
UNITED STATES – A total of 1,147,854 ticketswon prizes in the Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, as playersfrom coast to coast are wa....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Powerball Sets Another Record
UNITED STATES – Just when it seemed as if thePowerball game had broken all records, yet another milestone has been setwith the current jackpot of....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $220 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues tojump higher exciting players all across the country. No one hit the jackpotSaturday, but 929,49....
[click here to read more]2006-04-15
Bingo Fantasy Successfully Migrates to Playtech Platform
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Bingo Fantasy recently announcedthe successful completion of its migration to a Playtechbingo software platform, also joining P....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Pinnacle Unveils Philadelphia Development Plan
LAS VEGAS – Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today unveiled a dramatic conceptual plan for the casino entertainment center it intends to ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Full House Resorts Acquire Stockman's Casino
LAS VEGAS – Full House Resorts, Inc. (AMEX: FLL) and James R. Peters, Trustee of the James R Peters Family Trust, today announced that they have ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Florida Should Listen to the Experts
It always amazes me that highly intelligent men and women make and interpret laws without having the slightest idea what they are doing. Actually, t....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Stakes and Steaks Are Great in Northwest Indiana
The casino destinations in Northwest Indiana have a lot more to offer than just gambling. Each of them, over the course of a decade, has broadened th....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Slot Opponent Holds IGT Stock
OHIO – As reported by the Columbus Dispatch: "Although he opposes potential November ballot initiatives to permit slot machines at Ohio's horse-ra....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Deck Stacked Against Slots in Massachusetts
MASSACHUSETTS – As reported by the Boston Herald: "House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi stacked the deck against slot machines by inserting three loyali....
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St. Louis Gambling Market Grows
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – As reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Without a doubt, the thirst for gambling is growing in the St. Louis area."Bets ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Grand Casino Biloxi to Reopen in August
BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: "Grand Casino Biloxi opening by Aug. 17"Harrah's Entertainment plans to spend $85 milli....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Miller Developments Aims for Glasgow Casino
SCOTLAND – As reported by the UK Herald: "Major property developer is hoping to steal a march on Glasgow's big three would-be super-casino operator....
[click here to read more]2006-04-12
Ohio Casino Project Moves Forward
MASSILLON, Ohio – As reported by Canton Repository: "A casino resort project's future could rest with the voters. "The Eastern Shawnee tribe of Okl....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Everest Casino Launches Spring Tournament
MONTREAL, Quebec – Everest Casino has launched its April spring tournament, featuring its Faerie Tale video slot machine.Registration is free - a....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
All Iowa Counties Get Gambling Money
IOWA – As reported by KIMT News: "Worth County isn't the only county in our area getting money from the casino. "All counties that don't have a c....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Penn National Execs Reveal Hollywood-Themed Casino Plans
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Chambersburg Public Opinion: "Executives from Penn National Race Course tried to sell state gaming re....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
32Red Sponsors of Aston Villa
UNITED KINGDOM – The UK facing online casino and poker operator, 32Red Plc ("32Red" or "the Company") has reached conditional agreement to be the....
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Vegas Five-Tower Project Begins
by Hubble Smith Las Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Chet Nichols hears a lot of talk about the demand for high-rise luxury condos as second homes for peo....
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Celebrity Chef Plans $400 Million Project
by Hubble SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Charlie Palmer has always liked the restaurant business because he cou....
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Rhode Island Town Council Meets with Developers
JOHNSTON, Rhode Island – As reported by the Providence Journal: "The Town Council will meet tonight to entertain a preliminary agreement with Donal....
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Riv Acquisition Holdings Pays $426.5 million for Casinos
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS The Riviera's parent company on Thursday said it agreed to sell the 2,070-room hotel-casino after sever....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Las Vegas Sands May Sell Shares
SINGAPORE – As reported by Reuters: "Las Vegas Sands Corp., the world's biggest casino firm by market value, may raise as much as $1.44 billion in ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Churchill Downs Moves Simulcasting
KENTUCKY – As reported by Business First: "Churchill Downs' simulcast wagering temporarily has been moved to the company's Trackside location at 45....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
MTR Gaming Group COO of Nevada Operations
CHESTER, West Virginia MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market:MNTG) today announced that William H. Robinson has been appointed Chief Oper....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Ameristar Casino Debuts in Black Hawk
BLACK HAWK, Colorado – Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today proudly debuted its newly renovated and expanded Black Hawk casino and announ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Tioga Downs Gets Loan
HOUSTON, Texas – Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN), today announced that Tioga Downs Racetrack has obtained a bridge loan from RCG Longview....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Internet Gaming Bill Receives Resistance in House Subcommittee Hearing
By Aaron ToddRep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) brought legislation proposing restrictive measures on Internet gambling before the U.S. House of Representati....
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Woman Wins $500,000 Slot Jackpot
JACKSON, California – As reported by the Stockton Record: "A Lodi woman received an unexpected anniversary gift Tuesday: $500,000."Carmelee Wolf wa....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
County May Appeal Casino's Trust Status
MINNESOTA – As reported by the Grand Forks Herald: "Mahnomen (Minn.) County board is considering an appeal against the Shooting Star Casino's recen....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
MGM Grand Detroit Design Revealed
DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Detroit News: "The new permanent MGM Grand Detroit Casino under construction now will be 17-stories high des....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
GameAccount Appoints New CEO
LAS VEGAS – GameAccount, the world's largest integrated network of skill-based P2P games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Dale as....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Anti-Gambling Foe Defends Proposal
by Tony BattLas Vegas Gaming WireWASHINGTON, DC After originally expressing reservations about a bill that would outlaw Internet gambling, a Depart....
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Red Rock Resort Gets Solid Reviews
by Rod SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Rave reviews from Wall Street analysts for Red Rock Resort sent Station Casinos shares soaring Wednesday.....
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Celebrities' Casino Plan Falls Apart
MONTREAL, Quebec – As reported by the Montreal Gazette: "The casino project that Brad Pitt and George Clooney have been talking about for ages does....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $195 Million
UNITED STATES –- The Powerball jackpot continues toclimb. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 853,497players across the n....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Las Vegas Poll Results Revealed
LAS VEGAS – What's On, The Las Vegas Guide, theleading visitor and entertainment resource for Las Vegas in publication since1954, announced the w....
[click here to read more]2006-04-11
Network Installation Awarded Vegas Contract
LAS VEGAS – Network Installation Corp.(OTC Bulletin Board: NWKI), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaryKelley Technologies has been aw....
[click here to read more]2006-04-10
Woman Wins InterCasino.com Slot Jackpot
LONDON – When there is a huge sum of money up for grabs, it is only a matter of time before someone takes it home. And that's just what happened....
[click here to read more]2006-04-10
Harrah's New Orleans Hosts Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown
LAS VEGAS The NBC cable network Bravo begins taping today the new season of its hit series "Celebrity Poker Showdown" at Harrah's New Orleans and ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-10
Riviera Holdings Agrees to Acquisition
LAS VEGAS – Riviera Holdings Corporation (Amex: RIV) and Riv Acquisition Holdings Inc., a company owned by a private investment group, today anno....
[click here to read more]2006-04-10
Las Vegas Sands Adds Barneys NY
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), owner of the famed Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, announced today that Barneys New York will open a....
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Delaware Slots Going Non-stop
DOVER, Delaware – As reported by the Delaware State News: "The slot machine facilities at Delaware's three horse tracks have begun operating virtua....
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Lakes Receives $2.6 Million Settlement
MINNESOTA – As reported by the St. Paul Business Journal: "Lakes Entertainment Inc. has received $2.6 million from the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe o....
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Bally Technologies Game Approved
LAS VEGAS –- Bally Technologies, Inc.(NYSE: BYI) announced today that its innovative new multi-level progressivevideo slot game, Hot Shot Progres....
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EU Calls for Opening Up Sports Gambling
BRUSSELS As reported by Xinhua: "The European Commission (EC) on Tuesday announced it would take legal action against several European Union (EU) co....
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PPA Pushes for Poker Players' Rights During Events on Capitol Hill
By Aaron Todd The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) hasn't gone all-in, but it has raised the stakes. The alliance, which boasts 20,000 paying members, wa....
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New South Carolina Casino Boat Sets Sail
SOUTH CAROLINA – As reported by the Myrtle Beach Sun News: "A new gambling boat could begin sailing from the Little River docks today, just weeks a....
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Over 500 Gambling Outlets to be Closed in Moscow Shortly
MOSCOW As reported by Itar-Tass: "More than 500 gambling establishments will be closed in Moscow City within the next two months for encroachments o....
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California Band Appeals Casino Injury Ruling
CAMPO INDIAN RESERVATION, California – As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune: "Arguing that state judges are overreaching into tribal jurisdic....
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Gaming Board Employees Say Web Postings Pry on Privacy
TRENTON, New Jersey As reported by the Home News Tribune: "A group of Casino Control Commission employees has filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to ....
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Wynn Sells Macau Casino Rights to Australia's PBL for $900 Million
MACAU As reported by MSNBC: "Casino operator Wynn Resorts says it has agreed to sell the right to build a casino in Macau to Australian entertainmen....
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Iowa Casino Bets on Minnesotans
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – As reported by the Des Moines Register: "The Diamond Jo Casino opens this week in rural Worth County, trying to lure thousands of....
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Gettysburg Hearings Begin
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Evening Sun: "Chance Enterprises public relations consultant Greg Beuerman has had a busy couple of days. "He's b....
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U.S. Ignores WTO Ruling on Internet Gambling
ANTIGUA AND USA As reported by the Kansas City Star: "The United States has apparently ignored an April 3 deadline imposed by the World Trade Organ....
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Belle Rock Auctions Offer Huge Prizes
GIBRALTAR –- Last month it was two cars and lots ofcash, and this month, well this month there's no telling what you could win atBelle Rock Entert....
[click here to read more]2006-04-10
Poker Syndicate Names Spokesperson
LONDON – IGV Limited, (privately held), which ownsand operates the web sites PokerSyndicate.com and ImperialPoker.com,announced today that Vincent....
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Gambling Website Seeks to Enlarge its Empire
UK As reported by the Guardian: "Empire Online is on the hunt for acquisitions, armed with the £250m it won in a legal settlement with rival PartyG....
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Erste Bank Exercised Betbull Shares Option
LONDON – Erste Bank exercised all of its 105,000options on new ordinary shares of betbull - The European Betting ExchangePlc on 30 March 2006. Th....
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MonkeyBet Plans Move to Vegas
LAS VEGAS – MonkeyBet.com, a leading online poker, sports betting, and online casino gambling destination is making a move into Las Vegas. Tentat....
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Universal Joins Genting's Singapore Bid
SINGAPORE As reported by Reuters: "Genting International (SES:GNTG.SI) has roped in theme park giant Universal Studios for its bid to build Singapo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-09
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $162 Million
UNITED STATES – The jackpot is growing even larger,and Mega Millions players from coast to coast are the winners! A total of975,307 tickets won ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-09
Muckleshoot Tribe Ready to Expand
WASHINGTON – As reported by the King County Journal: "The Muckleshoot Tribe has two construction projects under way at its casino property near Aub....
[click here to read more]2006-04-06
Isle of Capri's Bid Hits Airwaves
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "The battle for the Pittsburgh casino has hit the airwaves. "Pittsburgh Fir....
[click here to read more]2006-04-06
Confusion Over Gaming Machines
SOUTH CAROLINA – As reported by the Rock Hill Herald: "When authorities seized 464 gaming machines from 13 York County business on March 2, they en....
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Horse Coalition Tries Again for Casino
KENTUCKY – As reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal: "A horse-industry group that spent about $1.4 million in an unsuccessful effort to bring ....
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City Watch Means Safer Casinos
LAUGHLIN, Nevada As reported by News West: "Local casinos now have an improved system to develop and implement emergency response plans as required ....
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NIGC Approves Lakes Entertainment Deal
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:LACO) announced today that it has received notification from the National Indian Gaming C....
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Gateway Casinos Buys Casino
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – As reported by the Canadian Press: "Gateway Casinos Income Fund (TSX:GCI.UN) has signed a deal to buy a hotel and cas....
[click here to read more]2006-04-06
Gettysburg Council Supports Casino
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Pennsylvania Evening Sun: "The Gettysburg Borough Council agreed to testify in favor of a proposed slots casino i....
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World Poker Exchange Plans New Pricing Method
ST. JOHNS, Antigua – World Poker Exchangeannounced today a major pricing initiative thatthreatens to radically transform the $5.5-billion online ....
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More Sites Receive eCOGRA Seal
NEW YORK – Poker players across the world willnow find the familiar eCOGRA "Play It Safe" seal on 7 more quality Internetpoker sites belonging to....
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July Bombings Keep Punters Out of the Casino
LONDON, UK As reported by the Guardian: "Gamblers have stayed away from the capital's high-rolling Les Ambassadeurs casino since last year's July bo....
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Normandie Casino Goes to Vegas
The Normandie Casino goes to Las Vegas.It all got started in September of 2005 when the Normandie Casino was designated as one of the Satellite Car....
[click here to read more]2006-04-06
Kiwi Bingo Launches UK Site
Kiwi Bingo has just launched Kiwi Bingo UK, and the UK online bingo community is already buzzing about it. Kiwi Bingo UK is a tailored specifically....
[click here to read more]2006-04-05
Tiger-Casino.com Relaunches
Online casino www.Tiger-Casino.com has been re-launched with new and exciting Flash software featuring over 45 popular casino games. Furthermore, i....
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MGM Mirage Names Chief Procurement Officer
LAS VEGAS – MGM Mirage today announced the appointment of Teresa Reynolds as Chief Procurement Officer. In this newly created position, Reynolds ....
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Betting on a Regeneration Jackpot
SCOTLAND, UK As reported by the BBC: "Will a Scottish council win the super casino licence? "A number of Scottish councils have decided to bid for t....
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Hard Rock Casino Report Denied
NEW JERSEY – As reported by the New Jersey Courier Post: "Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has reached a tentative agreement to buy 20 acres....
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Michigan Casino Challenge Headed to Supreme Court
PETOSKEY, Michigan – As reported by the Traverse City Record Eagle: "An ongoing court battle over whether Indians behind Petoskey's Victories Casi....
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Ojibwa Casino Design Revealed
NEGAUNEE, Michigan – As reported by the Mining Journal: "Preliminary designs for the proposed Ojibwa II Casino are complete. The Keweenaw Bay India....
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Local Economy: Casinos See Tax-Cap Trap
by Rod SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireNEVADA Clark County casino companies' taxable property values are rising at a record clip, outpacing anything ever ....
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$2.6 Million Poker Room to Open at The Venetian
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireThe Venetian's third attempt at operating a poker room might be the charm but also the most expensive.The Strip....
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Casino Pushed for Harrogate
HARROGATE, United Kingdom – As reported by the Yorkshire Post: "A casino is being mooted as another way to ensure Harrogate retains its place in th....
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Tinian Casino Deal Signed
TINIAN – As reported by the Saipan Tribune: "The Fitial administration signed last week a memorandum of agreement with Baltimore-based Cordish Comp....
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Offers For Aztar Just Not Enough
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireGaming observers said Friday they believe Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment will have to increase its $2.1 ....
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Vietnamese Company Plans Stock Offering
VIETNAM – As reported by the Thanh Nien Daily: "The Hoang Gia International joint-stock company, a casino and hotel developer, is going to raise US....
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London Clubs Sells Casino
UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by CatererSearch: "London Clubs International (LCL) has sold its Les Ambassadeurs casino in London's Mayfair to invest....
[click here to read more]2006-04-05
Gaming and Casino Fund Gets Ticker Symbol
NEW YORK The Gaming and Casino Fund (Nasdaq:GACFX), the new no-load mutual fund, was assigned NASDAQ ticker symbol GACFX and has begun operations.....
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Jeff Simpson Analyzes the Players in the Bid for a Singapore casino
by Jeff SimpsonBy Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunAlthough Singapore likely won't match the size of Macau's casino market, the pair of sites offered....
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Wave of Violence Puts Casino Clubs in Doubt
MELBOURNE, Australia As reported by the Australian: "The future of nightclubs in Australia's largest entertainment complex, Crown in Melbourne, has ....
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Optimize Room Occupancy to Maximize Casino Revenues
This is a continuation of my series on how to tweak bottom line profits for your casino. Managing a casino today is much more complicated than in th....
[click here to read more]2006-04-05
Player City Launches Online
Player City has entered the arena of online casino gaming with a fresh Web design provided by Kurt Clark Inc. a design firm of Indiana.Player City....
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Ameristar Casinos Makes All-Cash Bid for Aztar
LAS VEGAS – Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) announced today that it has proposed to acquire Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) for $42.00 per c....
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Century Casinos Closes Second South African Casino Deal
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; VSE) announced today that the Company's South African subsidiary, Century Casi....
[click here to read more]2006-04-05
The Lowdown on New Jackpot Party Progressive Slots
WMS Gaming's new Jackpot Party multi-tier mystery progressive video game has become one of the most popular slots at casinos around the c....
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Poker Players Alliance Gives Poker Enthusiasts Voice to Oppose Congressional Legislation
By Aaron ToddApproximately 70 million Americans from every segment of the population play poker. Recent legislation introduced on Capitol Hill, howev....
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$2.25 Billion Bid is Third Buyout Proposal for Owner of Tropicana
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireAn aging lady that couldn't get a date for more than a year now has a full dance card. Las Vegas-based Ameristar....
[click here to read more]2006-04-04
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $174 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues to growbigger and bigger exciting players all across the country. No one hit thejackpot Saturday....
[click here to read more]2006-04-04
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $138 Million
UNITED STATES – Mega Millions players from coast tocoast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot continues to grow. WhenFriday's winning numbe....
[click here to read more]2006-04-04
Another Day Added to Pennsylvania Hearings
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – Because of overwhelming publicinterest in gaming facilities proposed for the Philadelphia area, thePennsylvania Gaming....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
TV Host Earns World Poker Challenge Seat
MANSFIELD, Texas – Tom Schneider, host ofTexas' first and only televised poker tournament series, TrueTexasPoker,outlasted a field of 589 players....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
No Clear Favorite for Final Four
NEW YORK – In the most unpredictable NCAAbasketball tournament ever, Americans are betting predictably, which is tosay, they don't know which of ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Blue Square Re-launches Website
March 29th 2006 saw the re-launch of Bluesq.com. The re-branding exercise coincided with a complete overhaul of functionality and was as a direct....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Choctaw Casino Durant Implements GSA Protocol
LAS VEGAS – The crown jewel in the ChoctawNation's collection of casinos, Choctaw Casino Durant, has joined an elitegroup of Class II operators i....
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WSOP Champ Wins Extreme Poker Challenge
KEMI, Finland – Robert Varkonyi, the 2002 WorldSeries of Poker Champion, is accustomed to keeping his cool under pressure,but today's InterPoker.....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
NLOP Launches Free Online Site
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts – Responding to the increasingdemand for online poker alternatives, The National League of Poker (NLOP)announced the fo....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Harrah's Eyes More Atlantic City Investments
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – As reported by Reuters: "Harrah's Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:HET), which has begun a $550 million expansion at one of its....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Michigan Tribal Casino Expansion Update
In December of last year, I provided an update on the permanent casino plans in Detroit, Michigan. After publishing that column I received several ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Vegas Visitors' Spending Shows 15 Percent Rise
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS If the love of money is truly the root of all evil, go ahead and slide Las Vegas a few steps closer t....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Seven Springs Mountain Resorts Unveils Design
CHAMPION, Pennsylvania – Officials from Seven SpringsMountain Resort today unveiled the exterior design of a planned $5.4 millioncasino that woul....
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Lipscomb to Deliver Keynote Speech at Poker Congress
LAS VEGAS – The organizers of the World PokerCongress last week announced that Steve Lipscomb, president of the World PokerTour, will deliver a k....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Arlington Park Names New President
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois – Arlington Park has named Roy A. Arnold president of the historic Chicago-area racetrack and its network of Tracksid....
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VendingData Signs Stock Deal
LAS VEGAS – VendingData(TM) Corporation(Amex: VNX), announced today that it has entered into agreements for an $18million private placement of co....
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Slots24 Brings New Spin to Casino Games
The new place to play is Slots24.com, where winning is easier than ever. With thrilling instant play casino games that you won't find anywhere els....
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Billions Urged for Casinos in Singapore
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireSINGAPORE Singapore's first casino could become one of the most expensive gaming projects ever constructed, bas....
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Turquise Development, Carib Gaming Sign Deal
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida – TurquoiseDevelopment Company (OTC Pink Sheets: TQDC) announced that it has entered intoan agreement to purchase a 25% ....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $152 Million
UNITED KINGDOM – The Powerball jackpot continues togrow and grow. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening,740,025 players acro....
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Las Vegas Sands Submits $3.6 Billion Bid
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) announced today the company has formally submitted its proposal to the Singapore Government to buil....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Rockaway Beach Moves Towards Casino
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Missouri – As reported by the Branson Daily News: "On Monday, the city of Rockaway Beach took a step toward building a 'mixed-use f....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Object 9 Recognized for Casino Rouge Project
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – ReBrand 100, an international awards competition established to recognize the world's 100 most effective rebranding camp....
[click here to read more]2006-04-03
Talking Poker With Mike Sexton
By Ryan McLane Growing up during the Baywatch years made meeting Carmen Electra an obvious highlight in the life of this 24-year old poker reporte....
[click here to read more]2006-04-02
Slot Game Makers Bet on Technology
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Slot machines based on "Wheel of Fortune" and "Men in Black" are apparently going to be around for awh....
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Foxwoods CEO Retires
MASHANTUCKET, Connecticut – As reported by the Norwich Bulletin: "William Sherlock, president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino....
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Reno Problem Gambling Center Cites High Demand
RENO, Nevada As reported by the Associated Press: "Officials at a new problem gambling center in Reno said demand for treatment is high and there's ....
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Experts: Massachusetts Slots a Good Bet
BOSTON, Massachusetts – As reported by the Lowell Sun: "If Massachusetts legislators legalize slot machines, experts say, it's not a question of wh....
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