SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Absolute Poker, the fourth largest online poker website in theworld, announced today the start of the 'Absolute Poker Inte....
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2006-05-31
Investors May Turn to Sahara
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada After a two-month, multibillion-dollar bidding war that focused all eyes on the south end of t....
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2006-05-31
McCarran Passenger Count Still Soaring
by Jennifer RobisonLas Vegas Gaming WireLike the planes that fly out of McCarran International Airport, passenger counts at McCarran continue to head....
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2006-05-31
College Poker Players Donate to Charity
The world's best college poker player has been crowned. Ryan R, a student and successful Campus Rep from the University of Ottawa, outplayed 33,00....
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2006-05-31
Paddy Power Offers WSOP Express Promo
Hop on the WSOP Express at paddypowerpoker.com and hop off at Vegas with a package to the World Series of Poker main event worth $12,500 in your b....
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2006-05-31
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $38 Million
The Powerball jackpot continues togrow. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, but 398,270 players across thenation won a total of more than $3.9 million....
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2006-05-30
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $36 Million
UNITED STATES – Even though there was no jackpotwinner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, a lot of players still walkedaway winners. With nine di....
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2006-05-30
St. Regis Mohawk Casino Gets Backing from Governor
LAS VEGAS Empire Resorts, Inc. today announced that on Thursday, May 25, 2006, Gregory J. Allen, the Senior Assistant Counsel to Governor George P....
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2006-05-30
Iowa Casino Opens to Doors
EMMETSBURG, Iowa – As reported by the Messenger: "Wild Rose Casino and Resort opened its doors for the first time Sunday to friends and family of t....
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2006-05-30
Blackpool Shortlisted for Super-Casino
UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the UK Stage: "Supporters of Blackpool's bid to host the UK's first ever regional super-casino have welcomed its in....
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2006-05-30
Churchill Offers $1 Million Handicapping Tournament
KENTUCKY – As reported by Business First: "Churchill Downs Inc. is again offering the "Million Dollar Bonus Tour" program, awarding $1 million to a....
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2006-05-30
Women's Poker Club Hits England
WALSALL, England Women's Poker Club, the largest organized international group of women poker players, has been in existence for over three years.....
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2006-05-30
Pechanga Puts Additional High School on $400,000 Contribution Roster
TEMECULA VALLEY, California As reported by the Temecula News: "...In an effort to enrich the educational experiences of local high school students, ....
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2006-05-30
Gambling Beyond Nevada : Just Like Vegas, Half a World Away
by Howard Stutz Las Vegas Gaming WireThe first time he saw China's planned Cotai Strip development four years ago, Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman She....
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2006-05-30
Inside Gaming Column: $30 Million an Acre Called Too Much for Tropicana
Las Vegas Gaming Wire Wall Street analysts examining the Columbia Sussex Corp. deal to buy Aztar Corp. tell us the $54 a share price amounts to an as....
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2006-05-29
Atlantis Announces $50 million Expansion Plan
RENO, Nevada As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal: "The Atlantis Casino Resort wants to build a sky bridge over Peckham Lane to pipe guests to an....
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2006-05-29
Choctaw Casino Faces Hurdles for Approval
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi As reported by the Mississippi Press: "The Choctaws' plan to build a casino in Jackson County isn't quite as simple as a ....
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2006-05-29
Stratosphere Planning Nightclub Way, Way Up
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada The Stratosphere is approaching the city about building a nightclub atop its centerpiece tower....
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2006-05-28
Panel Passes Bet Ban Pitches
by Tony BattLas Vegas Gaming WireWASHINGTON Proposals to ban Internet gambling took another step toward becoming law Thursday as a House committee p....
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2006-05-28
Isle Plans Casino in West Harrison County
BILOXI, Mississippi As reported by the Sun Herald: "Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. plans to develop a casino resort in west Harrison County and has leas....
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2006-05-28
Web Gaming Firm Raises Stakes
ENGLAND, United Kingdom – As reported by the Scotsman Evening News: "… Sportingbet has posted a 55 per cent rise in profits "…finance director ....
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2006-05-28
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act Set for Full House Review
By Aaron ToddThe Internet Gambling Prohibition Act proposed by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) was marked up and approved by the full Judiciary Committee ....
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2006-05-28
Bill to Ban Gambling Online Gets Another Chance
WASHINGTON, D.C. As reported by the Washington Post: "Online poker players will have to fold their hands if a Virginia congressman gets his way."Tod....
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2006-05-26
Casinos Bewail Missed Opportunity of Web Betting
NEW YORK As reported by Reuters: "U.S. casinos wish they had access to the growing universe of gamblers that seem intent on placing bets online, but....
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2006-05-26
Goa to Get India's 2nd Floating Casino
MUMBAI, India As reported by the (Indian) Financial Express: "Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd is launching India's second floating casino i....
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2006-05-26
Macau Casino Group Planning $1 Billion Nasdaq Listing
HONG KONG As reported by Market Watch: "Melco International Developments and Australia's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd. are planning to raise $1 bil....
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2006-05-26
Casino Shortlist is Revealed
ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES As reported by (UK) This is Money: "The Casino Advisory Panel revealed Blackpool, Wembley Stadium, Cardiff, Glasgow, the Mi....
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2006-05-26
How Do the Casinos Make Money from Million Dollar Players?
"Casino insider" shows on television seem to portray wealthy gamblers as idiots. Folks pursued because of the big bucks they're sure to lose. And who....
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2006-05-26
Internet Gambling Leaders Address Changes Facing the Industry at GIGSE
By Aaron ToddMONTREAL, QC - Lawrence Lessig opened the eighth annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE) last week with an appeal to th....
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2006-05-26
UK Lottery Show Delayed by Protest
UK As reported by the BBC: "The BBC's National Lottery show was briefly delayed on Saturday evening after protesters invaded the studio and chanted ....
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2006-05-26
Mirage, Harrahs Putting Pressure on Congress to Legalize Online Gambling
WASHINGTON D.C As reported by Bloomberg – "Mirage, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and other U.S. casino operators are increasing pressure on Congress....
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2006-05-26
MGM Grand Demonstrates Commitment to the Economic Success of Detroit
Earlier this month, Mike Neubecker, Vice President of Finance for MGM Grand Detroit Casino, gave a presentation to the Michigan Gaming Control Board ....
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2006-05-26
Site List Out for Casino in U.K.
by Rod SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES The odds improved Wednesday for one of the major Las Vegas-based casino companies to enter....
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2006-05-26
BingoTek Licenses Bingo to Riverbelle.com
LONDON, UK BingoTek has become the online gaming industry's latest major arrival and will power free online bingo on River Belle, one of the world....
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2006-05-26
Pinnacle Gets $78 Million Consolation Prize
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada Pinnacle Entertainment ended Friday with an extra $78 million in the bank but without ownershi....
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2006-05-26
Opponents Dominate Pennsylvania Casino Hearing
PENNSYLVANIA As reported by The Morning Call: "Opponents of a proposed casino in Bethlehem dominated a Monday hearing before the Pennsylvania Gaming....
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2006-05-26
Gaming Giant to Offer Text Message Betting
AUSTRALIA As reported by the Townsville Bulletin: "Lottery tickets and electronic gambling games would be offered via mobile phones under a proposal....
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2006-05-26
Magic to be Hollywood Casino
BAY ST. LOUIS, Mississippi – As reported by the Sun Herald: "When Penn National Gaming reopens its Bay St. Louis property later this year, it will ....
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2006-05-25
Pinnacle Entertainment Opens Casino Adjoining The Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in The Bahamas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced the opening of The Casino at Emerald Bay, located on the picturesque island of Great Ex....
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2006-05-25
Macao Launches 21st Casino
MACAU – As reported by Xinua: "The Grand Waldo Casino, the 21st casino in Macao, started operation on Monday. "The casino, boasting 24 VIP lounges....
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2006-05-25
3BWin Offers New Approach to Sports Betting
Malta – As reported by iGaming Business: "3Bwin has announced its intention to transform sports betting, offering users a fresh approach. "…the ....
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2006-05-22
Nooksacks Plan Lynden-Area Casino
LYNDEN, Washington – As reported by the Bellingham Herald (Washington): "The Nooksack Tribe plans to open a casino in March near the Canadian borde....
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2006-05-20
Morgan Stanley Unit Buys Land for 13th A.C. Casino
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey As Reported by the Inquirer (Philadelphia): "The gambling subsidiary of Morgan Stanley has acquired 20 acres on the Boardwa....
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2006-05-20
Endemol Gaming Launches in the UK
UK PRESS RELEASE Endemol Gaming plans to build on the UK group's strategic relationships with key players in the gaming industry to bring mass-mark....
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2006-05-20
Gambler Hits Jackpot With Court's Tax Ruling
ST. PAUL, Minnesota As reported by the Associated Press: "What Estelle Busch lost at the slot machines, she won with tax collectors."The Minneapolis....
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2006-05-20
Octavian Appoints New Head of Marketing
UK Networked gaming specialist Octavian has expanded its team with the appointment of Helen Hedgeland as Head of Marketing.Hedgeland joins Octavia....
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2006-05-20
NIGC Releases Draft of Casino Licensing Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC As reported by Indianz.com: "Tribes will have to certify every year that their casinos are operating within the law as part of a new ....
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2006-05-20
Lotto to Launch Huge Promotion with $112M Unclaimed Jackpot
Guyana – As reported by Stabroek News (Guyana): "The time to claim $112,640,940, the largest jackpot prize of the Guyana Lottery Company, has run o....
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2006-05-20
Sands Could Sell to Vegas-based Firm for $148 million
LAS VEGAS, Nevada As reported by the Reno Gazette Journal: "A Las Vegas 'bad guy' is taking over The Sands Regent in Reno, but casino officials say ....
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2006-05-20
Gambling Kingpin Returned to Prison
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Tribune-Review (Pennsylvania): "The former kingpin of Western Pennsylvania's largest video poker empire was sent ....
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2006-05-20
£350M. Casino Plan for Bowling Revealed
GLASGOW, Scotland – As reported by the Evening Times (UK): "But Harrah, one of the world's largest gaming companies, can only go-ahead can if the g....
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2006-05-20
Casino Firm Buying Riverboat
EAST ST. LOUIS, Missouri – As reported by the Enquirer (Ohio): "… Fort Mitchell-based Columbia Sussex Corp. has cut a deal to buy a riverboat cas....
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2006-05-20
Herbst Gaming to Buy Sands Regent
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLas Vegas-based Herbst Gaming pushed into Northern Nevada's casino market Wednesday, agreeing to a $148 million p....
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2006-05-19
Construction on Michigan Casino Near
NEW BUFFALO, Michigan – As reported by The Post-Tribune (Michigan):"…the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will break ground on its casino in Ne....
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2006-05-19
Gambling With Mobile Bill
AUSTRALIA As reported by the Courier-Mail: "Betting cash on the outcome of blackjack, roulette or poker games in Australia could soon be as easy as ....
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2006-05-18
Online Bettors Back Roger Federer Capturing Grand Slam
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao The top-ranked player in the world, Roger Federer has won seven of the past 11 Grand Slam events on the ATP Tour distinguishin....
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2006-05-18
Tough Rules Seen for Net gambling
MONTREAL, Canada As reported by the Globe and Mail: "The burgeoning U.S. on-line gambling industry must stop resorting to tactics aimed at evading g....
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2006-05-18
Casino City's Corfmans Locked Together in Velcro "Incident"
Casino City CEO Michael Corfman and his wife Sylvia are under observation at Mass General Hospital on Wednesday morning after a bizarre series of eve....
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2006-05-18
$3M. Sands Ruling Favors A.C. Coffers
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "When a state Tax Court judge ruled last week that the resort owes Sands Casino....
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2006-05-18
Riviera Announces Resignation at Riviera Black Hawk
LAS VEGAS, Nevada Riviera Holdings Corporation announced today that Ronald P. Johnson, Executive Vice President of Gaming Operations of Riviera Op....
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2006-05-18
Experts Define Key Performance Indicators for the iGaming Industry
LONDON, UK Ten prominent iGaming operators will be invited to participate in the 2006 KPI Summit at the London Stock Exchange on Friday 30th June.....
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2006-05-18
Drennan Gambling Case Ends With Deal
CLEVELAND, Ohio As reported by the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: "Radio host Bruce Drennan's gravelly voice was a barely audible whisper Tuesday when ....
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2006-05-18
Mergers and Acquisitions: Ante for Aztar Upped Again
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireThe end of the bidding war for Aztar may finally have arrived.Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex Corp. topped its pre....
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2006-05-17
Bill Proposes Vote on St. Landry Casino
LOUISIANA As reported by the Advocate: "Evangeline Downs race track in St. Landry Parish could become Louisiana's second state-regulated land casino....
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2006-05-17
Titusville Woman Wins $11M Lotto Jackpot
TITUSVILLE, Florida As reported by the Orlando Sentinel: "A long time ago, Della Nelson wrote her father a check for $1 million just in case she ev....
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2006-05-17
Anti-Gambling Bill Stalls in Senate
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana As reported by the Associated Press: "A bill promoted as anti-gambling stalled on the Senate floor after opponents described ....
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2006-05-17
Dispute Puts Gary Casino Development on Hold
GARY, Indiana As reported by the North Western Indiana Times: "Casino owner Don Barden put plans on ice this week for a hotel, condominiums and othe....
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2006-05-17
Legislators Schedule Hearing on Internet Gambling
BOSTON, Massachusetts As reported by Bloodhorse: "Lawmakers will tackle the complicated issue of Internet gambling during a two-hour hearing June 2 ....
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2006-05-17
With Cash in Hand, Jackpot Factory VIP is Dancing All the Way to Ireland
KAHNAWAKE, Canada The VIP Lounge in conjunction with the Jackpot Factory, a leading online casino group known for a large array of games and playe....
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2006-05-16
Two Huge Progressive Jackpots Overdue for a Hit
LAS VEGAS, Nevada Two of Aces.com's three progressive jackpots are sky high – one well over $200K and all are statistically due to be hit. On ....
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2006-05-20
LCI Veteran in New Casino Role
LONDON, UK As reported by the Times: "Alan Goodenough, the former chairman of London Clubs International (LCI), has become a director of Les Ambassa....
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2006-05-16
Mayor Criticizes Ex-Mayor's Casino Deal
GARY, Indiana As reported by the Associated Press: "Mayor Rudy Clay said he and city attorneys will review a casino deal former mayor Scott King ren....
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2006-05-16
Study Could Snuff Casino Smoke
RENO, Nevada As reported by the Reno Gazette Journal: "With the recent release of the new satirical movie 'Thank You for Smoking' and two ballot que....
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2006-05-16
Hard Rock Hotel Stays May Get Costlier
by Hubble SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada The Hard Rock Hotel is going to get a little pricier, as the new owner intends to grow earning....
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2006-05-16
Belle Rock Entertainment Unveils a New & Improved Sportsbook
GIBRALTAR (Press Release) Belle Rock Entertainment today announced the launch of The Gaming Club Sportsbook's new site...the online sportsbook will....
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2006-05-16
Casinos Give All to Win New Gamblers
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "Never gambled in a casino? Atlantic City's gaming halls want to change that."A....
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2006-05-16
Italian Gambling Scandal Deepens
ITALY As reported by Reuters: "SERIE A clubs Juventus, AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio are formally being investigated for alleged match-fixing last ....
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2006-05-16
Baltimore-Based Investors Present $200 Million Casino Project
TINIAN, North Mariana Islands As reported by the Saipan Tribune "Top officials of the Baltimore-based Cordish Company are visiting the CNMI next wee....
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2006-05-16
Tribe Tries Again for Amador County Casino
IONE, California As reported by the Sacramento Business Journal: "Details for a $200 million casino near Ione could be hashed out this summer by Ama....
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2006-05-15
Changing Bingo Cards on Class II Slots
John, I live in Texas and play frequently at Windstar Casino, which is an Indian "Bingo" Casino. My question is in regards to the bingo card. Have ....
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2006-05-15
Lotto Sales Surge Past £5bn
UK As reported by the Evening Standard (UK): "Lottery operator Camelot, said it had been helped by record demand for online, interactive TV and mobi....
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2006-05-15
Las Vegas Visitor Count Breaks Record
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS The March winds blew yet another travel industry record into Las Vegas, this time the highest monthly v....
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2006-05-14
Daly Book Details Slot Losses in the Millions
NEW ORLEANS - As reported by the Times-Picayune: "… In 1991, he was an eager-eyed 24-year-old rookie on the PGA Tour, about to tee it up in the USF....
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2006-05-14
Wisconsin Tribe Considers New Casino
WISCONSIN - (As reported by the Baraboo News Republic): "Ho-Chunk Nation leaders are considering a new casino somewhere in Wisconsin, a spokeswoman s....
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2006-05-14
Indian Gambling Officials Urge Regulation by Compacts
by Tony BattLas Vegas Gaming WireWASHINGTON, D.C Indian gambling officials on Thursday told a House panel that tribal casino regulations should be c....
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2006-05-14
Mergers and Acquisitions: Hard Rock Sold for $770 Million
by Hubble SmithLas Vegas Gaming WireThe Hard Rock Hotel, a pop icon in Las Vegas with its signature neon guitar and concert venue, The Joint, has bee....
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2006-05-14
Isle Plans Expansion in Florida Market
FLORIDA As reported by the QC Times: "Isle of Capri Casinos will expand its gaming offerings in southeast Florida with a $140 million slots parlor a....
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2006-05-14
Blind Curve Casino Bus in Collision
BLACK HAWK, Colorado As reported by the Rocky Mountain News: "A casino bus hit a utility truck head-on Thursday afternoon on Colorado 119 near Black....
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2006-05-14
Biloxi Mayor Says Casinos Will Again Revitalize Region
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireBILOXI, Mississippi Mayor A.J. Holloway watched during his first 12 years in office as a booming Gulf Coast casi....
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2006-05-14
Gavin Smith Named World Poker Tour Player of the Year
Los Angeles, CA (Press Release) Professional poker player Gavin Smith capped his strong year of play in Season IV of the World Poker Tour by being ....
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2006-05-13
Thai Authorities Warn Against Holiday Gambling
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – As reported by the TNA News: "Thai police in the northern border town of Mae Sai have imposed strict measures to prevent gam....
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2006-05-13
Casino Rumors Surround Trump Philadelphia Tower
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Commercial Property News: "Donald Trump has unveiled plans to build a $300 million Trump Tower in Philadelphia, ....
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2006-05-13
Meadows Plans $450 Million Expansion
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Tribune: "Daily attendance at The Meadows harness-racing track could grow 10 times la....
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2006-05-13
Former Indonesian President Suggests Casino
INDONESIA – As reported by the Jakarta Post: "Former president Habibie has suggested the government consider opening a casino on Batam to draw visi....
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2006-05-13
Hundreds Expected for East Coast Gaming Congress
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – Hundreds of casinoexecutives, slot manufacturers, analysts, regulators, investors, and othergaming-related profession....
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2006-05-13
PokerBodyguard Protects from Online Cheaters
CHICAGO, Illinois – Online poker players: you need never becheated again! PokerBodyguard, a new freeware product from AdvancedInteractive Marketi....
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2006-05-13
Wynn Macu, Gaming Partners Sign Deal
LAS VEGAS – Gaming PartnersInternational Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC) has signed a contract with WynnMacau for the supply of gaming chips and plaqu....
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2006-05-13
Aztar Receives Increased Offer
PHOENIX, Arizona – Aztar Corporation (NYSE: AZR) announced today that it has received an offer from Wimar Tahoe Corporation d/b/a Columbia Entert....
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2006-05-13
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $100 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues togrow to the delight of players all over the country. Even though the grandprize was not hit Wed....
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2006-05-13
Las Vegas Sands Flexes Muscles in Macao
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today added to its trade show presence in Asia by announcing that the company has negotiated and si....
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2006-05-13
Political Wagers Becoming Popular Online
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – As reported by the Huntsville Times: "The courtroom isn't the only place the action is taking place in the trial of former Go....
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2006-05-12
Belfonti Acquires Aruba Casino Resort
ARUBA – As reported by the Commercial Property News: "Belfonti Capital Partners, a venture capital firm based in New York City, has acquired Aruba ....
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2006-05-12
State Economy: Gaming Win Tops $1 Billion
by Howard Stutz Las Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, Nevada Another month, another $1 billion won by Nevada casinos.And it doesn't appear there will be a....
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2006-05-12
CryptoLogic Cashes in with Online Casino Demand
TORONTO, Ontario As reported by the Canadian Press: "Gambling software company CryptoLogic Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profits soared 58 p....
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2006-05-12
Mohawks Consider Share Offering
CANADA – As reported by the Montreal Gazette: "The Mohawks of Kahnawake are considering participating in a London share offering that would raise m....
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2006-05-12
Massachusetts Lottery Licenses Suspended
MASSACHUSETTS – As reported by the Republican: "A top official with the state Lottery Commission said yesterday that it has indefinitely suspended ....
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2006-05-12
Rosemont Ditches Casino Idea
ILLINOIS – As reported by the Chicago Tribune: "Putting aside hopes of hosting a casino to lure Chicagoans, tourists and conventioneers, Rosemont h....
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2006-05-12
Playboy Online Casino Chooses CryptoLogic
TORONTO, Ontario CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced ....
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2006-05-12
Mobile Gaming Contract With Vodafone UK
Gaming Corporation Plc (LSE: GMC.LN), the leading gaming portal operator and owner of both Gambling.com and Casino.co.uk, announces that it has sig....
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2006-05-12
e-Lottery Offers International Lotteries
UK – Consumers will learn how they can play these lotteries for free, playing from anywhere in the world online. They will learn how to play in a....
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2006-05-12
Betfair Official Says U.S. Racing Could Make Millions
UK As reported by Bloodhorse: "Betfair, the rapidly growing exchange-wagering provider based in Great Britain, believes it could provide up to $50 m....
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2006-05-12
Gambling Heir Raises Stakes
MACAU – As reported by South China Morning Post: "As a gaming boss, Lawrence Ho Yau-lung invests billions in casino projects, but you won't find hi....
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2006-05-12
Megabucks Winner Claims Prize
AUGUSTA, Maine – As reported by the Portland Press Herald: "The holder of an $8.45 million Megabucks ticket sold at D & L Country Store in Oakland ....
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2006-05-12
Operator of Floating Casino Sentenced
HOUSTON, Texas As reported by Military.com: "Corpus Christi Day Cruise, Ltd., operator of the gambling ship Texas Treasure, was sentenced on Thursda....
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2006-05-12
'Hillbillies' Slot Machine Makes Driver a Millionaire
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee As reported by the Daily News Journal: "Much like Jed Clampett from one of his favorite television shows, Gerald Wade struck....
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2006-05-12
Some Locals Cool Towards Pittsburgh Casino
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "A casino is coming to Pittsburgh, but some Hill District residents aren't t....
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2006-05-12
Men Charged in Casino Promotion Scam
WISCONSIN – As reported by the Barbaroo News Republic: "Two men face up to three years prison after investigators say they tried to win $10,000 wit....
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2006-05-12
Oregon Casino Supporters Face Hurdle
OREGON – As reported by the Portland Tribune: "Supporters of the first nontribal casino in the Portland area face a daunting challenge — to colle....
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2006-05-12
Casino Opponents Hand In Petition
NORTH DAKOTA – As reported by the Grand Forks Herald: "Opponents of a proposed Indian casino brought a petition with 4,298 signatures Monday before....
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2006-05-12
Coushantta Casino Picks Agilysys System
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq:AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitalitysoftware solutions, announced ....
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2006-05-11
eCOGRA Launches New Campaign
NEW YORK – Hard on the heels of its announcementof 7 new poker room certifications for the "Play It Safe" seal, eCommerceand Online Gaming Regula....
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2006-05-11
Asia-Targeted Online Gambling Site Launched
Now it's the online gambling world that has recognized the importance of Asian, especially Chinese, markets. Yes, the rapid rate at which the Asian....
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2006-05-11
Jeff Simpson on How MGM Mirage Continues to Set the Pace on Diversity
by Jeff SimpsonBy Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunMGM Mirage on Wednesday will announce another year of success in its mission to diversify it workf....
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2006-05-11
Steve Wynn Honored by Time Magazine's TIME 100 Issue
LAS VEGAS, Nevada "The lives and ideas of the world's most influential people" was the headline on the special May 8, 2006 issue of Time Magazine.....
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2006-05-11
Harrah's Exec Receives 'Spirit of Democracy' Award
LAS VEGAS Fred Keeton, vice president of external affairs and chief diversity officer of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) received the "Spi....
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2006-05-11
New UK Lottery Delayed
UK – As reported by ITV.news: "A new lottery which organisers claim is a "fairer" alternative to the Lotto will be played later than billed because....
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2006-05-11
Higher Fines Proposed for Underage Gambling
AUSTRALIA – As reported by the Advertiser: "Fines have been proposed to stem a 600 per cent rise in the number of young people trying to gain entry....
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2006-05-11
Women Raising the Ante
UK – As reported by the UK Telegraph News: "The talents required of a poker player are traditionally male traits: aggression, the ability to lie an....
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2006-05-11
Michigan Tribe Hopeful About Casino Plans
BARAGA, Michigan – As reported by the Daily Mining Gazette: "Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President/CEO Susan LaFernier says she is hopeful that t....
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2006-05-11
Tribal Quiet About Casino Plans
ILLINOIS – As reported by the Illinois News Tribune: "The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has purchased 128 acres in Shabbona and plans a press conf....
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2006-05-11
Cincinnati Leaders Push Casino Initiative
OHIO – As reported by the Kentucky Post: "Two Cincinnati leaders will unveil an initiative Monday that they hope will get the city back into the mi....
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2006-05-11
Illinois Casinos Consider Lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times: "Stung by a legislative loss to the horse racing industry, Illinois' casinos are cont....
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2006-05-11
Red Rock Casino Utilizes Palatronics System
CHICAGO, Illinois – Paltronics Inc., a world-leadingmanufacturer of casino gaming system solutions and display technology,today announced that Re....
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2006-05-11
Aristocrat, Rocket Gaming Sign Deal
LAS VEGAS –- Las Vegas-based AristocratTechnologies, Inc. today announced a multi-year agreement to provide videoslot gaming software to Rocket G....
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2006-05-11
PokerListings.com, CD Poker Offer Bonus Combo
NEW YORK – – PokerListings.com, home of the world's best poker deals, and CD Poker have announced a bonus combo offering first depositors three ....
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2006-05-11
Titan Poker Club Offers May Promotion
Titan Poker Club, the Internet's hottest online poker club, is offering a special promo for the month of May to new poker players joining Titan Pok....
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2006-05-11
Attendance, Wagering Rise for Kentucky Derby
KENTUCKY – As reported by the Business First: "Wagering and attendance at the 132nd Kentucky Derby rose over last year as a crowd of 157,536 race f....
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2006-05-11
Progressive Gaming Receives Approval for Rapid Bet Live
LAS VEGAS Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ:PGIC), a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and servic....
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2006-05-11
Australian Gambling Licenses Deadline Passes
AUSTRALIA – As reported by ABC Victoria News: "A deadline for submissions for the Victorian Government's review of gambling licences passes today."....
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2006-05-11
Harrah's Exec Visits Blackpool
BLACKPOOL, UK – As reported by the BBC News: "A representative of one of the world's largest gaming companies is visiting Blackpool on Friday for t....
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2006-05-11
Final Push to Finish Borgata Expansion
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "Greg Goble looked dead tired."…'It's only 12:30. I can rest for another m....
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2006-05-11
Connecticut Approves Raising Slot Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut – As reported by the Norwich Bulletin: "State lawmakers approved a provision Wednesday making the additional funding from the....
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2006-05-11
Schwarzenegger Turns to Tribes for Help
CALIFORNIA – As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune: "Three years after bashing Indian gaming tribes on the way to the governor's office, Arnol....
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2006-05-11
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $85 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues tokeep growing and growing. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, but 4 winningtickets in Colorado (1)....
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2006-05-10
Mega Millions Rises to $54 Million
UNITED STATES – The Mega Millions jackpotcontinues to create excitement, as a total of 565,694 tickets from coast tocoast were winners in the Fri....
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2006-05-10
Public Comments on California Tribal Casino Plans
BARSTOW, California – As reported by the Desert Dispatch: "Some speakers at a federal public input environmental impact scoping meeting held Thursd....
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2006-05-10
Court Upholds New York Tribal Casino Ruling
NEW YORK – As reported by the WNYT News: "New York's Court of Appeals says the Turning Stone Casino is operating illegally. The Court of Appeals sa....
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2006-05-09
Arkansas Gambling House Busted
ARKANSAS – As reported by the Pine Buff Commercial: "An ongoing investigation into alleged gambling activities in Jefferson County resulted in the ....
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2006-05-09
Wyoming Court Upholds Gambling Machine Ban
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – As reported by the Casper Star-Tribune: "The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ban on a form of electronic gaming that....
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2006-05-09
Rhode Island Ethics Agreement Sought
JOHNSTON, Rhode Island – As reported by the Providence Journal: "Elected town officials and others representing Johnston in negotiations with Donal....
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2006-05-09
Ameristar Casinos Vows to Seek New Opportunities
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS One day after it abandoned its quest to buy the Tropicana, Ameristar Casinos on Thursday promised to ag....
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2006-05-06
Casino Proposed for Tennessee Fairgrounds
TENNESSEE – As reported by the Tennessee Commercial-Appeal: "Longtime Memphis horse racing proponent Richard 'Sonny' Bauman said Thursday he's prop....
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2006-05-06
More Gulf Coast Casinos Expected to Reopen
TUNICA, Mississippi – As reported by the Mississippi Clarion Ledger: "Some gamblers who flocked to Gulf Coast casinos before Hurricane Katrina have....
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2006-05-06
House Panel Approves Internet Gambling Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by the Bloomberg News: "A House panel has approved legislation to toughen laws criminalizing Internet gambling, a prel....
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2006-05-06
More Oregon Tribal Casino Proposals Expected
OREGON – As reported by the Columbian: "A list of pending Indian casino proposals circulated Wednesday raises the possibility that the Klamath Trib....
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2006-05-06
IBM Launches Casino Products
UNITED STATES – As reported by the Search400 News: "IBM and four of its software partners announced they are collaborating to launch a "Casino-in-a....
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2006-05-06
Full House Games Approved for Delaware
LAS VEGAS – Full House Resorts, Inc. (Amex: FLL) today announced that the Delaware Lottery has approved multi-player electronic versions of table ....
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2006-05-06
Alabama Casino Vote Rejected
FORT PAYNE, Alabama – As reported by the Fort Payne Times-Journal: "The Fort Payne City Council on Tuesday rejected a proposal to sponsor a non-bin....
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2006-05-06
Sands Profits Now, Plans for Future
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS The future of Las Vegas Sands Corp. is coming out of the ground on the corner of the Strip and halfwa....
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2006-05-06
Good Times For Las Vegas Giant
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS For once it wasn't all about Red Rock Resort.Station Casinos announced the company's first-quarter ....
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2006-05-06
Fairground Gaming Acquires Spin Palace Online Casino Group
UK – The recently merged Spin Palace-Piggs Casino group has been taken over by London listed company Fairground Gaming Holdings plc for a $66 mi....
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2006-05-06
Tennessee Casino Plan Deemed Illegal
TENNESSEE – As reported by the Knoxville News Sentinel: "State Attorney General Paul Summers has ruled that casino gambling would be illegal at a V....
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2006-05-06
Carlisle Council Supports Casino Bid
UK – As reported by the UK Business Gazette: "Council chiefs say that 400 jobs could be created if Carlisle succeeds in its bid to have a casino."C....
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2006-05-06
No Mississippi Casino Tax Hike
TUNICA, Mississippi – As reported by the Jackson Clarion Ledger: "Gov. Haley Barbour said Hurricane Katrina washed away casino industry concerns th....
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2006-05-06
Delaware North Interested in Pennsylvania License
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Buffalo Business First: "Add Delaware North Cos. to the mix of possible casino operators in Pennsylvania. "Scott ....
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2006-05-06
Paragon Targets Canadian Casino
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As reported by the Vancouver Sun: "Vancouver's financially troubled Edgewater Casino could be run by a Las Vegas casino operator....
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2006-05-06
Smoking Ban Not Affecting Casinos
UK – As reported by the Scotsman: "The smoking ban north of the Border is having a 'very modest impact' on Stanley Leisure's three Edinburgh casino....
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2006-05-06
Handheld Gambling Device Receives Nevada Approval
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS Nevada gaming regulators said Wednesday it was appropriate that Cantor G&W receive preliminary approv....
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2006-05-05
Ameristar Ends Chase of Aztar
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS While one combatant dropped out of the bidding war for Aztar Corp., another suitor may have turned its....
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2006-05-05
Wynn Sees Better Days Ahead
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS At once looking back and toward the future, Steve Wynn said Wednesday his company's recent performance ....
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2006-05-05
Irish Tournament Supports Homeless Charity
IRELAND – Irish poker legend Padraig Parkinson is hoping to break the European record for the number of poker players playing in a single tournam....
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2006-05-05
PokerTek Publishes U.S. Utility Patent Applications
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEK) announces the publication of 25 U.S. Utility Patent Applications at the end of March 2006. ....
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2006-05-05
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $73 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues togrow to the delight of players all over America. Even though the grandprize was not hit Wednesd....
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2006-05-05
Progressive Gaming Obtains Approval in Nevada
LAS VEGAS Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC) a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and servic....
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2006-05-05
Ameristar Casino Reveals $240 Million Expansion Details
ST. CHARLES, Missouri – Ameristar Casino St. Charles has begun construction on a highly anticipated 25-story, 400-room all-suite hotel that will ....
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2006-05-05
WSOP Changes Dates For $50,000 Buy-In 'HORSE' Event
LAS VEGAS The dates for the new, $50,000 buy-in HORSE contest at the 2006 World Series of Poker have been changed to provide enhanced television c....
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2006-05-05
Wyoming Committee Authorizes Powerball Legislation
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – As reported by the Casper Star-Tribune: "In the latest push to make Wyoming a Powerball state, an interim legislative committee....
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2006-05-04
$8.45 Million Jackpot Still Unclaimed
AUGUSTA, Maine – As reported by the Kennebec Journal: "State lottery officials are still waiting for someone to come forward and claim an $8.45 mil....
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2006-05-04
Oregon Tribe Applies for Casino
OREGON – As reported by the KBCI News: "The Treasure Valley could become home to casino-style gambling possibly bringing hundreds of jobs to Ontari....
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2006-05-04
Full Tilt Poker, Hendon Mob Join Forces
CALIFORNIA – Full Tilt Poker and the UK's notorious Hendon Mob have joined forces creating an international behemoth in the poker world and an un....
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2006-05-04
Guam Judge Rejects Casino Election Request
GUAM – As reported by the Pacific Daily News: "Opponents of legalized casino gambling on Guam scored a victory in the Superior Court of Guam yester....
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2006-05-04
Gaming CEOs Speak At ECGC
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -– Five of gaming's mostinfluential chief executives will share the same stage when they discusscritical industry issue....
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2006-05-04
UK Councillors Want Casino Referendum
BLACKPOOL, UK – As reported by the Blackpool Today News: "Coun Jon Bamborough said a referendum was needed as the resort would undergo its biggest ....
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2006-05-04
Casino Project Changes
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois As reported by WHBF: "The relocation project of Jumer's Casino Rock Island got some adjustments today. Jumer's president Ron ....
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2006-05-04
Ameristar Casinos Terminates Proposed Acquisition of Aztar
LAS VEGAS Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced that it has informed Aztar Corporation that it has no intention to pursue an acqu....
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2006-05-04
Cirque du Soleil Joins Las Vegas Sands's Cotai Strip
MACAU – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) and Cirque du Soleil announced today that they will create a one-of-a-kind show that will be featured o....
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2006-05-04
Pinnacle Wows Street, Finds Aztar Bid Topped
by Howard StutzLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS, NEVADA Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment impressed Wall Street on Tuesday with double-d....
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2006-05-04
Riviera Boss Blasts Speculation
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireThe head of Riviera Holdings Corp. on Tuesday dismissed investor speculation surrounding his company's proposed sa....
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2006-05-04
Omni Slot Jackpot Rises to $2.4 Million
CURACAO – Omni Casino(R), one of the most popular and highly traffickedCasinos in the world, is poised to make Internet Casino history. OmniCasin....
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2006-05-04
Casino Operators Rush to Beat Application Deadline
LIVERPOOL, UK As reported by the (Liverpool) Daily Post: "Five new applications for casinos in Liverpool have been submitted ahead of strict new gov....
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2006-05-04
UK Online Gamblers Demand More Information from Gambling Sites
UK UK internet gamblers want the newly formed Gambling Commission to play a stronger role ahead of the adoption of the Gambling Act according to a....
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2006-05-04
Mega Millions Rises to $54 Million
UNITED STATES -– Countless Mega Millions playersfrom coast to coast had their eyes on the prize in the Tuesday, May 2drawing. A total of 502,903 ....
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2006-05-04
Aristocrat Leisure Growth Compensates for Japanese Loss
AUSTRALIA – As reported by the Australian Financial Review: "Poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure expects its first-half result to be broadly in ....
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2006-05-04
Opposition Builds Against North Las Vegas Casino
by Brian Wargo by Our Partners at the Las Vegas SunA group of North Las Vegas residents hopes that a casino proposed for a 16,000-home master-planned....
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2006-05-04
Atronic Launches Lady Orleans Series
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Atronic invites customers tovisit booth #507 at the upcoming Southern Gaming Summit in Tunica,Mississippi May 4th - 5th. ....
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2006-05-04
Texas Legislators Consider Casinos Next January
TEXAS – As reported by the Midland-Reporter Telegram: "Ushering in casino gambling to help finance public schools will not be considered during the....
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2006-05-04
VLT Smasher Had Tough Life, Crown Says
NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada As reported by CBC News: "A Crown prosecutor says a Newfoundland man convicted of smashing nearly a dozen video lottery termina....
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2006-05-04
Wisconsin Bill Threatens Beloit Casino Plans
WISCONSIN – As reported by the Wisconsin State Journal: "A bill in front of the State Senate could jeopardize a plan to put a casino in Beloit. The....
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2006-05-04
Toronto Man Comes in Second at WPT
NEW YORK – Toronto's Davidson Matthew is $1,903,950 richer,after coming in second at the World Poker Tournament at the Bellagio in LasVegas. This....
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2006-05-04
Harrah's Deal Details Revealed
GULFPORT, Mississippi – As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: "Harrah's Entertainment sold the Grand Casino Gulfport for $55 million."Rick Carter a....
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2006-05-03
Jackpot Factory Casinos Hosts Extreme-Themed Promotions
KAHNAWAKE, Quebec The Jackpot Factory Group, a leading online casino group that has paid out over $4 billion since its launch, announced that it ....
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2006-05-03
Daly Admits Huge Gambling Losses
LAS VEGAS, Nevada As reported by the BBC: "Former Open champion John Daly believes he has lost as much as £33m in the last 12 years through heavy g....
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2006-05-03
Seven Springs Casino Project Faces Opposition
PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "For Michael Betteridge, skiing is a family affair. He learned to shush down the slopes ....
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2006-05-03
Manchester Casino Opens Doors
UK – As reported by the Manchester Evening News: "A Chinese dragon symbolising good fortune has thrown open the doors to a revamped city centre cas....
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2006-05-03
New Hampshire to Award Lottery Contract
NEW YORK – Scientific Games (Nasdaq:SGMS) announced today that it has been notified by the New HampshireLottery of its intent to award a contract....
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2006-05-03
Macau Poker Online Launched
ARIZONA – Gambling is popular in Nevada, but times are changing; by 2009 analysts predict Macau is going to overtake Las Vegas in gambling reven....
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2006-05-03
PrestoPoker Offers $2 Million WSOP Payout
PrestoPoker.com will add $2 million to the payout of the WSOP winner if that person qualifies through one of PrestoPoker.com's daily satellite tour....
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2006-05-03
Harrah's Entertainment Bets on College Graduates
SAN FRANCISCO, California AfterCollege, Inc., the nation's largest career network specializing in recruitment at the college level, has signed Har....
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2006-05-03
Casinos Recommended for Israel
ISRAEL – As reported by Globes: "Recognition of tourism as a priority industry, a target of 11 million tourists in 2011, a casino in Eilat and late....
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2006-05-03
Irish Official Looks to End Gambling Clubs Growth
DUBLIN, Ireland As reported by the (Irish) Sunday Business Post: "Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has vowed to bring the country's gambling cl....
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2006-05-03
Namibia Plans End to Gambling License Moratorium
NAMIBIA – As reported by the Namibian: "Minister of Environment and Tourism Willem Konjore informed MPs in the National Assembly on Wednesday that....
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2006-05-03
Greenville Casino Breaks Ground
GREENVILLE, Mississippi – As reported by the Delta Democrat Times: "After nearly three years of anticipation, Greenville will soon see the beginnin....
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2006-05-03
City Official Welcomes Tribal Casino
MASSACHUSETTS – As reported by the Boston Globe: "City Councilor George Rotondo wants to put out the welcome mat in Revere for a Cape Cod Indian tr....
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2006-05-03
Kerzner Agrees to Buy-Out
NEW YORK – As reported by Reuters: "Casino and resort operator Kerzner International Ltd. (KZL.N) said on Monday that a group of investors led by i....
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2006-05-03
Harrah's Repositions Caesars Palace as Leader
LAS VEGAS – As reported by the Las Vegas Business Press: "'Harrah's in a toga,' as one industry wag put it, was what some feared when fabled high-r....
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2006-05-03
Jumer's Combines Casino Projects
ILLINOIS – As reported by the Independent: "Jumer's Casino Rock Island officials will announce today they will double-down on their construction pr....
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2006-05-03
Tribe Talking to Canal Fulton
OHIO – As reported by the Independent: "Canal Fulton Mayor John Grogan said Friday that he's been told by developer Steve DiPietro that the Eastern....
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2006-05-03
Kiwi Casino Gives Away Plasma Screen TV
Kiwi Casino gave away another big screen plasma TV last week to the winner of their Spring Clear Out promotion.At the rate Kiwi Casino is giving aw....
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2006-05-03
India Next Target of Las Vegas Trade Group
by Chris JonesLas Vegas Gaming WireLAS VEGAS AND INDIA Convention authority officials in October will lead a weeklong business recruiting trip to Mu....
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2006-05-03
Belle Rock Adds More Games
GIBRALTAR – Belle Rock Entertainment hasconsistently stayed ahead of the curve when it comes to offering playersthe most entertaining and lucrati....
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2006-05-03
Titan Player Wins $100,000 Jackpot
A twenty-three-year-old Titan Poker player won a $100,000 Fort Knox Jackpot Tournament Prize in April without ever having made a deposit at the pop....
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2006-05-03
Online Gambling Site Negotiates Movie Deal
LAS VEGAS, Nevada Aces.com has made a sponsorship offer to the producers of the hottest poker movie since Rounders. The retro Vegas-style casino,....
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2006-05-03
Kerzner Amends Agreement for Sale
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas Kerzner International Limited (NYSE: KZL), through its subsidiaries a leading international developer and operator of des....
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2006-05-03
Harrah's Plans for Hammond
Remember the first riverboat casinos to set sail in the Chicago market? Empress I and Harrah's Northern Star in Joliet, Hollywood City of Lights I an....
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2006-05-02
Multi-Denomination Slots Create Accounting Problems
The increasing popularity of multi-denomination slots is no doubt a convenience for players who no longer have to search for a machine th....
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2006-05-02
Poor Blackjack Strategy Fattens Up Casino Profits
It's a well known fact in gambling circles that blackjack players who adhere to the principles of basic strategy can keep the house advan....
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2006-05-02
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $41 Million
UNITED STATES – Mega Millions players fromcoast to coast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot continues to grow.When Friday's winning number....
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2006-05-02
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $61 Million
UNITED STATES – The Powerball jackpot continues toget bigger and bigger. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, but 3 winningtickets in Missouri (1), a....
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2006-05-02
NFTA Removed from Buffalo Casino Lawsuit
NEW YORK – As reported by the Business First of Buffalo: "The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has been removed from the laundry list of d....
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2006-05-01
Churchill Downs Launches $1 Million Kentucky Derby 'Super' Challenge
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") (NASDAQ: CHDN) is offering Kentucky Derby fans a chance to take home a million-dollar pr....
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2006-05-20
Pistons Favored to Win NBA Championships
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao –- Now that the regularseason has ended and the playoffs are set to begin this weekend,PinnacleSports.com has released odds on....
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2006-05-20
Belle Rock Launches New Promotion
GIBRALTAR -– This April, Belle Rock Entertainmentwill be giving away $100,000 in prizes at its major online casinos - RiverBelle, Lucky Nugget, T....
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2006-05-20
Caro Visits Ireland
IRELAND – Mike Caro, the world's foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics is making a rare visit outside of his native U....
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2006-05-20
Black Widow Casino Launches New Tournament Schedule
CURACAO – Black Widow Casino announces a new tournament schedule. Starting February 20th, 2006, the tournaments will run weekly beginning on Mond....
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2006-05-20
MonekyBet.com Sent Players to Super Bowl
NASSAU, Bahamas – MonkeyBet.com, a leading online gaming destination, recently sent its ten top poker players, along with their guests, to Super ....
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2006-05-20
