December 2009 News Article Archive
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Fewer than 100,000 Tickets Remain for Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle Drawing, Jan. 2 - 31 December 2009
More than $5 Million in Prizes Awaiting 6,000 WinnersMIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fewer than 100,000 tickets remain for the Pennsylvania Lottery's Jan. 2 Millionaire Raffle that will award 6,000 prizes totaling $5,089,200 - including four $1 million top prizes and four $100,000 prizes."Time is ru - read more »
The Black AIDS Institute Kicks Off Its National Platform to Build Black AIDS Awareness in Atlanta, GA - 31 December 2009
ATLANTA, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Martin Luther King Jr. weekend marks the kick-off of the Black AIDS Institute's National Trump AIDS Bid Whist Tournament with a Qualifying Tournament and Health Fair in Atlanta, GA.The Black AIDS Institute and the 7 NO! Players of Atlanta, the original hosts of the Bid Blind, - read more »
Reno's Siena Hotel Spa Casino Congratulates Allan Pankey - $40,000 Christmas Day Winner - 29 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siena Hotel Spa Casino is proud to announce its largest draw, granted on Christmas Day to loyal guest Allan Pankey, a long-time patron of Siena. Siena's $40,000 Eggstravaganza Drawing, was the largest drawing yet at The Siena, Reno's only boutique hotel-casino. "Siena is proud to - read more »
Massive Cash Jackpots Make for a Special Year End Surprise for Winners at Table Mountain Casino! - 29 December 2009
FRIANT, Calif.,Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Graciela from Madera has been a loyal guest of Table Mountain Casino for years and LOVES to play on the Slot Machines! On a recent visit, Graciela found a favorite penny machine and simply used her Club Card while enjoying her time in play. The combination of the right machine, a - read more »
Priceline.com Releases Its Annual List of Top New Year's Party Spots - 29 December 2009
NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released its 6th annual list of top 50 destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 5th year in a row, Las Vegas is the #1 destination for New Year's revelers.Priceline.com also reported today that the average published rate for - read more »
Powerball(R) Ticket Worth $200,000 Sold in Philadelphia - 29 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 28/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 from the Dec. 26 drawing was sold at Shop N Go, 7370 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. The winning ticket correctly matched all five white balls, 32-36-37-41-53, but not the red Powerball 30, for a $200,000 second-tier prize, les - read more »
Kalispel Tribe Opens Destination Resort Near Spokane - 29 December 2009
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Quest Resort & Casino's new 250-room hotel and spa opens its doors on December 31st, 2009. The contemporary hotel features sophisticated technology and a world-class spa in an urban lodge environment, making it one of the region's most unique destination resorts. T - read more »
PA Lottery Debuts Instant Game Featuring the Philadelphia Flyers(R) and Pittsburgh Penguins(R) - 28 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting today, professional hockey fans can buy lottery tickets that show their team loyalty, as the Pennsylvania Lottery and the National Hockey League(R) partnered to offer a new $2 instant game featuring the Philadelphia Flyers(R) and Pittsburgh Penguins(R). "Thi - read more »
Cumberland County Man Claims $180,000 Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot Prize - 28 December 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Glenn Cashman of Enola, Cumberland County, won $180,000 from the Pennsylvania Lottery's Cash 5 drawing on Nov. 24.Lottery Area Manager Scott Kauffman today presented a ceremonial check to Cashman at City Gas at 1951 Herr St., Harrisburg. City Gas received a $500 bonus - read more »
UNITE HERE: Uncertainty Clouds Upcoming Transactions at - 24 December 2009
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO, North America's union of 250,000 casino, hospitality, and service workers, provides the following analysis of significant risks accompanying Pinnacle Entertainment's (NYSE: PNK) upcoming transactions. Highlights ul> li class - read more »
World Poker Tour® Returns to France for the WPT Grand Prix de - 24 December 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Poker Tour® (WPT) is returning to France for one of its premier annual European tour stops, WPT Grand Prix de Paris at Aviation Club de France. Scheduled for May 8 - 13, 2010*, the $10,000 main event will be filmed for worldwide television broadcast. "The Aviatio - read more »
Lucky Slot Player 'Spins' Her Way to $100,000 - 09 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The reels aligned for Main Street Station regular Janet Rogalski December 5 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, as she bested 148 players from across the country to capture a $100,000 grand prize in Boyd Gaming's inaugural "Spin Your Way To $100,000" Slot Tournament. (Logo: www - read more »
FutureLogic's TableXchange Printer/Scanner Wins Award at G2E - 09 December 2009
GLENDALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its TableXchange® printer/scanner was named a second-place winner in Global Gaming Business magazine's 8th Annual Gaming & Technology Awards. The 2010 G&T; Awards recognizes excellence in innovation and practical application in all gaming d - read more »
Reportlinker Adds The Balkan Gambling Markets - 09 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:The Balkan Gambling Marketswww.reportlinker.comp0167154/The-Balkan-Gambling-Markets.htmlReport on the gambling markets in Greece, Turkey, Croatia,Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, and Montenegr - read more »
Reportlinker Adds The French Gambling Market - 09 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:The French Gambling Marketwww.reportlinker.comp0167153/The-French-Gambling-Market.htmlReport on all gambling sectors in France - Betting, lottery, casino and interactive/online gamblingSummaryWe h - read more »
Butler National Receives Conditional Regulatory Approval for Boot Hill Casino & Resort - 09 December 2009
OLATHE, Kan., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces the Boot Hill Casino & Resort received Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) conditional certification for the manage - read more »
MICROS Provides Centrally Managed POS Solution for Oneida Nation Tribe's Business Enterprise - 09 December 2009
COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to be selected as the technology provider for Wisconsin's Oneida Nation Tribe of Indians Enterprise. Oneida Nation has select - read more »
DevilfishPoker.com Launches Team Devilfish with trip to European Masters of Poker Gran Canaria - 09 December 2009
LONDON, December 8 /PRNewswire/ -- DevilfishPoker.com today launches Team Devilfish which will represent theonline poker room, along with ambassador Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott, at theEuropean Masters of Poker Gran Canaria from January 28 to 32, 2010. DevilfishPoker.com is guaranteeing three EUR2,000 packages to theEUR - read more »
Geokinetics Announces Public Offering of Common Stock - 08 December 2009
HOUSTON, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK)today announced the public offering of 4,000,000 shares of Geokinetics common stock, par value $.01 per share. Geokinetics intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund a portion of the cash purchase price of the acquisition of the - read more »
Tropicana Las Vegas Appoints Thomas Recine Vice President of Food and Beverage - 08 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Las Vegas announced today that Thomas Recine has been appointed Vice President of Food and Beverage. Recine will report to property president Thomas McCartney and will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, planning and development. (Logo: www.newscom.comcgi-bi - read more »
Two $1,000 Online Poker Freerolls at UB.com This December - 08 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly re-branded www.UB.com poker site is offering Card Playerreaders the chance to take part in two $1,000 freerolls this month. Online poker players simply need to sign up for an account at UB.comusing the promo code CPHOLIDAY then register for the $1K Holiday Freeroll int - read more »
Sporting Index Selects Platform Computing for its High Performance Grid - 08 December 2009
LONDON, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ --Platform Computing, the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software, today announced that Sporting Index, world leaders in sports spread betting, has selected Platform Symphony for high-performance grid computing. The company is using Platform Symphony grid management software t - read more »
Pennsylvania Lottery Prize Worth $50,000 to Expire Dec. 19 - 05 December 2009
Unclaimed Winning Ticket Was Sold in PhiladelphiaMIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A top-prize lottery ticket worth $50,000 from the Dec. 19, 2008, Quinto drawing has yet to be presented to the Pennsylvania Lottery for payment. The ticket and prize will expire on Dec. 19 - one year from the date of the - read more »
Electronic Game Card, Inc. and Bally Technologies Sign Worldwide Licensing Agreement - 05 December 2009
IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. ("EGC") (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI), announced today that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Bally Technologies, Inc. ("Bally") (NYSE: BYI), a leading designer, manufacturer, operator and distributor of advanced gaming - read more »
Video: World Premiere: Sex and the City(TM) Slots - 05 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and Mr. Big are making their fabulous mark on casino floors in the new Sex and the City(TM) slot machine from IGT. The HBO television series that's become a pop culture phenomenon now wears the MegaJackpots® label, and has been accessorized with I - read more »
World Premiere: Sex and the City(TM) Slots - 05 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaming industry leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) has installed its new Sex and the City(TM) Multi-Level Progressives in nine Nevada casinos, with more installs on the way. Focused on delivering superior player entertainment and boosting operator revenues, IGT has developed a well-bran - read more »
The Show at Agua Caliente Nominated 'Best New Major Concert Venue' by Pollstar Magazine - 05 December 2009
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Show, Southern California's premier concert theatre located at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, has been nominated "Best New Major Concert Venue" by Pollstar Magazine.The nomination is a monumental achievement for The Show, which opened its doors in F - read more »
888 Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report - 05 December 2009
LONDON, December 4 /PRNewswire/ -- 888, one of the world's most popular online gamingentertainment companies, has issued its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report.The Report is the first that 888 has produced, and builds on the Company'slong-standing commitment to corporate and social responsibility. 888 appointed Ru - read more »
Las Vegas' CityCenter Celebrates Opening of Vdara Hotel & Spa and Crystals Retail District - 04 December 2009
Exclusive Star-Studded Affairs Bring Out Eva Longoria Parker, OrlandoBloom, Rosario Dawson and Sebastian Copeland CityCenter, Las Vegas opened the sophisticated all-suite Vdara Hotel &Spa and Crystals, the 500,000-squre foot retail and entertainment district.Host Sebastian Copeland was joined by friends Orla - read more »
Experts Testify Regulated Internet Gambling Can Protect Consumers and Generate Billions in New Revenue - 04 December 2009
Hearing Paves Way for Vote on Chairman Frank's Regulatory BillWASHINGTON, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Experts in the fields of online security and consumer safety testified today before the House Committee on Financial Services to address legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regulate - read more »
Poker Pro Magazine and UltimateBet Hosting Special Poker Tournament to Honor the Armed Services - 04 December 2009
DELRAY BEACH, Florida, December 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker Pro Magazine has teamed up with online poker website UltimateBet to host a fantastic promotion to recognize the United States armed services. At a special poker tournament at UB.com, the magazine is sponsoring a freeroll to honor those serving our country in the m - read more »
Statewide Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Support Video Gaming Regulation - 04 December 2009
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A new statewide poll of most likely voters shows overwhelming support for regulating and taxing the video gaming industry. In a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling Nov 30-Dec 1, 87% of most likely voters said they would prefer taxing and regulating the state's video gaming indu - read more »
New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. To Begin Restructuring Process Through Chapter 9 Filing - 04 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation ("NYC OTB") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized it to file a petition for adjustment of its debts under chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. NYC OTB i - read more »
Boylepoker.com Hosts $5,000 Luke '_FullFlush1_' Schwartz Poker Million Tournament With a Twist - 04 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 3 /PRNewswire/ -- www.boylepoker.com today announces the Luke Schwartz Poker MillionTournament with Cashback Special which will see the online poker room add$5,000 to a $50+$5 buy-in online tournament at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday Dec.3 to celebrate the controversial young UK player making the final tabl - read more »
Boyd Gaming Management to Present at Bank of America Credit Conference - 04 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) management will present today at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference in New York. A complete copy of the presentation will be available on our web site at www.boydgaming.com (Logo: www.newscom.comcgi-bin/prnh/20030219/BOYD - read more »
The Majestic Star Casino, LLC Announces Financial Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 - 03 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Majestic Star Casino, LLC today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Majestic Star Casino, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") operate two adjacent dockside gaming facilities ("Majestic Star" and "Majestic Star II - read more »
IGT Names New Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff - 03 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) has named Robert Melendres chief legal officer and corporate secretary, and Craig Billings chief of staff and head of corporate development. Melendres and Billings previously held positions at IGT as chief of staff and vice president - read more »
Gaming Partners International Announces Special Dividend - 03 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC), the leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a special cash dividend of $0.125 per share to be paid on December 22, 2009 to sh - read more »
Pennsylvania Slots Revenue Climbs Nearly 27% in November - 03 December 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's nine slot machine casinos generated a combined $166,293,583 in gross revenue this November, a 26.73% increase over revenue generated by legalized gaming in November of 2008.The figures, released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, also show t - read more »
Butler National Corporation Plans a Mid-December Opening of the Boot Hill Casino and Resort - 03 December 2009
OLATHE, Kan., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces the Boot Hill Casino and Resort, located in Dodge City, Kansas, is on-schedule to open in mid-December. Facility construction - read more »
MotorCity Casino Hotel Proudly Announces Big Boi CD Release Event, with Special Guest Monica, December 12 - 03 December 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce the Big Boi CD Release Event, with special guest Monica at Sound Board Saturday, December 12th. Doors open at 10:00 p.m.Big Boi, outside of his primary role as Andre' 3000's partner in Outkast, and as one of the central members of the Dungeon F - read more »
Chairman Frank's Internet Gambling Hearing Paves Way for Vote on Regulatory Bill - 03 December 2009
Experts to Discuss Opportunity to Effectively Regulate Internet Gambling Industry and Collect Up to $42 Billion in New RevenueWASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, December 3, the House Financial Services Committee will discuss legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regul - read more »
Belgium Open Main Event Title Returns to Homeland - 03 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Belgium Open Poker Championships played out from Nov. 21 to 29at Belgium's Casino de Namur, attracting a total field of 817. The total prize pool for the EUR1,500+EUR200 buy-in event wasEUR1,138,877, and the player who took home the biggest part of that was localAntonio Gu - read more »
Holiday Season Reminder: Lottery Tickets Are Not Appropriate Gifts for Minors - 03 December 2009
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lottery tickets are a popular gift during the holiday season and throughout the year. While these tickets are an appropriate gift for adults, the Minnesota State Lottery and Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance remind parents and other adults that lottery tickets should not be giv - read more »
International Game Technology Management to Present at the Gabelli & Company Conference - 03 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) management will present at the Gabelli & Company Best Ideas Conference on December 4, 2009 in New York City. A link to the webcast and a copy of the presentation can be found at our website at www.IGT.comInvestorRelations.Inter - read more »
MGM MIRAGE Management to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation on Wednesday at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference in New York. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at www.mgmmirage.com.MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) Chief Financial Officer Dale Black is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8:50 am Eastern Standard Time.Isle of Capri Casinos - read more »
Pennsylvania Lottery's Commemorative 2010 Farm Show Instant Game Now on Sale - 02 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sales began today for Money Farm, the Pennsylvania Lottery's commemorative $1 instant game for the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Money Farm offers 20 top prizes of $1,000; more than $7.5 million in cash prizes; and more than 25,750 prizes from $40 to $400. Prizes, incl - read more »
Tropicana Las Vegas Names Tom McCartney President - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Las Vegas Inc. Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian appoints Thomas J. McCartney as President of the resort/casino effective December 14, 2009. McCartney will oversee property operations as Tropicana Las Vegas undergoes a $125 million phase-one renovation and rebranding.(Logo: w - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos Announces Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results - 02 December 2009
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of the Company's 2010 fiscal year ended October 25, 2009. In making the announcement, James B. Perry, the Company's chairman and chief executive officer, said, - read more »
Vladimir Mefodichev Wins European Masters of Poker Slovenia; Qualify NOW for EMOP Gran Canaria - 02 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Russian Vladimir Mefodichev has won the first leg of the European Mastersof Poker season II at the Grand Casino, Ljubljana, Slovenia, topping thefield of 253 opponents to take down the EUR58,190 top prize. The three-day, EUR1,000+EUR100 buy-in event attracted players from allover E - read more »
Pinnacle Entertainment To Present At Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) management will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference on December 3 in New York, NY. A copy of the presentation will be accessible at the Investor Relations section of the Company's corporate website, www.pnkinc.com - read more »
Bet Tracker Launches the First Real-Time Bet Tracking App for the iPhone - 02 December 2009
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Bet Tracker, LLC., a bet-tracking management service and Originate Labs, Inc., a free-thinking software technology design firm, announced the availability of the Bet Tracker Pro application on the Apple iPhone store.(Photo: www.newscom.comcgi-bin/prnh/20091201/LA18144)The - read more »
New Bachelor Cascarino Cashes in on GBP170K Poker win but ex Wife Will get Nothing Says Cascarino - 02 December 2009
LONDON, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Chelsea and Celtic Striker, Tony Cascarino has won the Champion ofChampions title in the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) along with just underGBP170,000. He beat some of the best poker players in Europe to scoop thetitle, including actor Michael Greco and Antoine Arnault, Head - read more »
GoldenTigerCasino.com Certified 100% Safe and Fair - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular online casinoGoldenTigerCasino.com became one of the exclusive few to receive eCOGRA Safeand Fair certification last week. eCOGRA is the independent standards authority of the online gamingindustry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection andresponsibl - read more »
Hard Rock International Announces the First Ultimate All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana - 02 December 2009
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts today announced an agreement to bring the world's first "ultimate all-inclusive" Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Slated to be re-branded in Spring 2010, the 1800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana - read more »
GoldenTigerCasino.com Certified 100% Safe and Fair - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular online casino GoldenTigerCasino.com became one of the exclusivefew to receive eCOGRA Safe and Fair certification last week. eCOGRA is the independent standards authority of the online gamingindustry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection andresponsible o - read more »
Hard Rock International Announces the First Ultimate All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana - 02 December 2009
ORLANDO, Florida, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts today announced an agreementto bring the world's first "ultimate all-inclusive" Hard Rock Hotel & Casinoto Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Slated to be re-branded in Spring 2010,the 1800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta C - read more »
Player Wins Over GBP25,000 at JackpotCity Bingo Less Than 1 Hour After Registering - 02 December 2009
GIBRALTAR, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a surprising development, a lucky online bingo player at JackpotCityBingo (www.jackpotcitybingo.com) won GBP25,324 less than 1 hour afterregistering with the site, and before the first bingo ball had dropped. Theplayer won a progressive jackpot while playing an online casino sid - read more »
Agreement Reached in Greektown Casino-Hotel Reorganization Proceedings - 01 December 2009
DETROIT, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Greektown Holdings, L.L.C. announced today that beneficial holders of a majority of the principal amount of its pre-petition bank debt have reached agreement to support the plan of reorganization filed on November 2, 2009 by plan sponsors MFC Global Investment Management, OppenheimerFun - read more »
T.V. legend Larry King takes the stage at Fallsview in March - 01 December 2009
Patti LaBelle kicks off line-up, return of Twelve Irish Tenors & Cruisin' ClassicsNIAGARA FALLS, ON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ - Legendary CNN interviewer Larry King makes his debut at Fallsview, performing a pair of shows on March 26 & 27, 2010, joined by his wife and country artist, Shawn King.Another first time g - read more »
KSINO Bets and Wins With 2 Lovely Ladies - 01 December 2009
NEW YORK,Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- KSINO, the premium apparel company announced today that it has signed exclusive celebrity spokesperson agreements with two of poker's hottest players -- Lacey Jones and Leo Margets. Both Jones and Margets are competitive players in the WSOP and have attained serious player status, gaini - read more »
10,000,000 Prime ScratchCards Sold During October - 01 December 2009
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, November 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Scratchcards quarterly figures show that over 10,000,000 onlinescratch cards were sold all across Europe during October 2009. This is asuperb performance that reflects the continuing rapid growth of PrimeScratchcards. Prime ScratchCards experienced an exceptionally - read more »
Recent Fundraising Success Raises $5 Billion of New Capital for Las Vegas Sands - 01 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) said today that as a result of its recent fundraising activities it has raised approximately $5 billion of combined debt and equity financing. Early Monday morning in Hong Kong, one of its subsidiaries, Sands China Ltd., was listed on the S - read more »
Fewer than 100,000 Tickets Remain for Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle Drawing, Jan. 2 - 31 December 2009
More than $5 Million in Prizes Awaiting 6,000 WinnersMIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fewer than 100,000 tickets remain for the Pennsylvania Lottery's Jan. 2 Millionaire Raffle that will award 6,000 prizes totaling $5,089,200 - including four $1 million top prizes and four $100,000 prizes."Time is ru - read more »
The Black AIDS Institute Kicks Off Its National Platform to Build Black AIDS Awareness in Atlanta, GA - 31 December 2009
ATLANTA, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Martin Luther King Jr. weekend marks the kick-off of the Black AIDS Institute's National Trump AIDS Bid Whist Tournament with a Qualifying Tournament and Health Fair in Atlanta, GA.The Black AIDS Institute and the 7 NO! Players of Atlanta, the original hosts of the Bid Blind, - read more »
Reno's Siena Hotel Spa Casino Congratulates Allan Pankey - $40,000 Christmas Day Winner - 29 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siena Hotel Spa Casino is proud to announce its largest draw, granted on Christmas Day to loyal guest Allan Pankey, a long-time patron of Siena. Siena's $40,000 Eggstravaganza Drawing, was the largest drawing yet at The Siena, Reno's only boutique hotel-casino. "Siena is proud to - read more »
Massive Cash Jackpots Make for a Special Year End Surprise for Winners at Table Mountain Casino! - 29 December 2009
FRIANT, Calif.,Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Graciela from Madera has been a loyal guest of Table Mountain Casino for years and LOVES to play on the Slot Machines! On a recent visit, Graciela found a favorite penny machine and simply used her Club Card while enjoying her time in play. The combination of the right machine, a - read more »
Priceline.com Releases Its Annual List of Top New Year's Party Spots - 29 December 2009
NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released its 6th annual list of top 50 destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 5th year in a row, Las Vegas is the #1 destination for New Year's revelers.Priceline.com also reported today that the average published rate for - read more »
Powerball(R) Ticket Worth $200,000 Sold in Philadelphia - 29 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 28/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 from the Dec. 26 drawing was sold at Shop N Go, 7370 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. The winning ticket correctly matched all five white balls, 32-36-37-41-53, but not the red Powerball 30, for a $200,000 second-tier prize, les - read more »
Kalispel Tribe Opens Destination Resort Near Spokane - 29 December 2009
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Quest Resort & Casino's new 250-room hotel and spa opens its doors on December 31st, 2009. The contemporary hotel features sophisticated technology and a world-class spa in an urban lodge environment, making it one of the region's most unique destination resorts. T - read more »
PA Lottery Debuts Instant Game Featuring the Philadelphia Flyers(R) and Pittsburgh Penguins(R) - 28 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting today, professional hockey fans can buy lottery tickets that show their team loyalty, as the Pennsylvania Lottery and the National Hockey League(R) partnered to offer a new $2 instant game featuring the Philadelphia Flyers(R) and Pittsburgh Penguins(R). "Thi - read more »
Cumberland County Man Claims $180,000 Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot Prize - 28 December 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Glenn Cashman of Enola, Cumberland County, won $180,000 from the Pennsylvania Lottery's Cash 5 drawing on Nov. 24.Lottery Area Manager Scott Kauffman today presented a ceremonial check to Cashman at City Gas at 1951 Herr St., Harrisburg. City Gas received a $500 bonus - read more »
UNITE HERE: Uncertainty Clouds Upcoming Transactions at - 24 December 2009
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO, North America's union of 250,000 casino, hospitality, and service workers, provides the following analysis of significant risks accompanying Pinnacle Entertainment's (NYSE: PNK) upcoming transactions. Highlights ul> li class - read more »
World Poker Tour® Returns to France for the WPT Grand Prix de - 24 December 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Poker Tour® (WPT) is returning to France for one of its premier annual European tour stops, WPT Grand Prix de Paris at Aviation Club de France. Scheduled for May 8 - 13, 2010*, the $10,000 main event will be filmed for worldwide television broadcast. "The Aviatio - read more »
Lucky Slot Player 'Spins' Her Way to $100,000 - 09 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The reels aligned for Main Street Station regular Janet Rogalski December 5 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, as she bested 148 players from across the country to capture a $100,000 grand prize in Boyd Gaming's inaugural "Spin Your Way To $100,000" Slot Tournament. (Logo: www - read more »
FutureLogic's TableXchange Printer/Scanner Wins Award at G2E - 09 December 2009
GLENDALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its TableXchange® printer/scanner was named a second-place winner in Global Gaming Business magazine's 8th Annual Gaming & Technology Awards. The 2010 G&T; Awards recognizes excellence in innovation and practical application in all gaming d - read more »
Reportlinker Adds The Balkan Gambling Markets - 09 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:The Balkan Gambling Marketswww.reportlinker.comp0167154/The-Balkan-Gambling-Markets.htmlReport on the gambling markets in Greece, Turkey, Croatia,Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, and Montenegr - read more »
Reportlinker Adds The French Gambling Market - 09 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:The French Gambling Marketwww.reportlinker.comp0167153/The-French-Gambling-Market.htmlReport on all gambling sectors in France - Betting, lottery, casino and interactive/online gamblingSummaryWe h - read more »
Butler National Receives Conditional Regulatory Approval for Boot Hill Casino & Resort - 09 December 2009
OLATHE, Kan., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces the Boot Hill Casino & Resort received Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) conditional certification for the manage - read more »
MICROS Provides Centrally Managed POS Solution for Oneida Nation Tribe's Business Enterprise - 09 December 2009
COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to be selected as the technology provider for Wisconsin's Oneida Nation Tribe of Indians Enterprise. Oneida Nation has select - read more »
DevilfishPoker.com Launches Team Devilfish with trip to European Masters of Poker Gran Canaria - 09 December 2009
LONDON, December 8 /PRNewswire/ -- DevilfishPoker.com today launches Team Devilfish which will represent theonline poker room, along with ambassador Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott, at theEuropean Masters of Poker Gran Canaria from January 28 to 32, 2010. DevilfishPoker.com is guaranteeing three EUR2,000 packages to theEUR - read more »
Geokinetics Announces Public Offering of Common Stock - 08 December 2009
HOUSTON, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK)today announced the public offering of 4,000,000 shares of Geokinetics common stock, par value $.01 per share. Geokinetics intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund a portion of the cash purchase price of the acquisition of the - read more »
Tropicana Las Vegas Appoints Thomas Recine Vice President of Food and Beverage - 08 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Las Vegas announced today that Thomas Recine has been appointed Vice President of Food and Beverage. Recine will report to property president Thomas McCartney and will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, planning and development. (Logo: www.newscom.comcgi-bi - read more »
Two $1,000 Online Poker Freerolls at UB.com This December - 08 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly re-branded www.UB.com poker site is offering Card Playerreaders the chance to take part in two $1,000 freerolls this month. Online poker players simply need to sign up for an account at UB.comusing the promo code CPHOLIDAY then register for the $1K Holiday Freeroll int - read more »
Sporting Index Selects Platform Computing for its High Performance Grid - 08 December 2009
LONDON, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ --Platform Computing, the leader in cluster, grid and cloud management software, today announced that Sporting Index, world leaders in sports spread betting, has selected Platform Symphony for high-performance grid computing. The company is using Platform Symphony grid management software t - read more »
Pennsylvania Lottery Prize Worth $50,000 to Expire Dec. 19 - 05 December 2009
Unclaimed Winning Ticket Was Sold in PhiladelphiaMIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A top-prize lottery ticket worth $50,000 from the Dec. 19, 2008, Quinto drawing has yet to be presented to the Pennsylvania Lottery for payment. The ticket and prize will expire on Dec. 19 - one year from the date of the - read more »
Electronic Game Card, Inc. and Bally Technologies Sign Worldwide Licensing Agreement - 05 December 2009
IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. ("EGC") (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI), announced today that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Bally Technologies, Inc. ("Bally") (NYSE: BYI), a leading designer, manufacturer, operator and distributor of advanced gaming - read more »
Video: World Premiere: Sex and the City(TM) Slots - 05 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and Mr. Big are making their fabulous mark on casino floors in the new Sex and the City(TM) slot machine from IGT. The HBO television series that's become a pop culture phenomenon now wears the MegaJackpots® label, and has been accessorized with I - read more »
World Premiere: Sex and the City(TM) Slots - 05 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaming industry leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) has installed its new Sex and the City(TM) Multi-Level Progressives in nine Nevada casinos, with more installs on the way. Focused on delivering superior player entertainment and boosting operator revenues, IGT has developed a well-bran - read more »
The Show at Agua Caliente Nominated 'Best New Major Concert Venue' by Pollstar Magazine - 05 December 2009
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Show, Southern California's premier concert theatre located at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, has been nominated "Best New Major Concert Venue" by Pollstar Magazine.The nomination is a monumental achievement for The Show, which opened its doors in F - read more »
888 Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report - 05 December 2009
LONDON, December 4 /PRNewswire/ -- 888, one of the world's most popular online gamingentertainment companies, has issued its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report.The Report is the first that 888 has produced, and builds on the Company'slong-standing commitment to corporate and social responsibility. 888 appointed Ru - read more »
Las Vegas' CityCenter Celebrates Opening of Vdara Hotel & Spa and Crystals Retail District - 04 December 2009
Exclusive Star-Studded Affairs Bring Out Eva Longoria Parker, OrlandoBloom, Rosario Dawson and Sebastian Copeland CityCenter, Las Vegas opened the sophisticated all-suite Vdara Hotel &Spa and Crystals, the 500,000-squre foot retail and entertainment district.Host Sebastian Copeland was joined by friends Orla - read more »
Experts Testify Regulated Internet Gambling Can Protect Consumers and Generate Billions in New Revenue - 04 December 2009
Hearing Paves Way for Vote on Chairman Frank's Regulatory BillWASHINGTON, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Experts in the fields of online security and consumer safety testified today before the House Committee on Financial Services to address legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regulate - read more »
Poker Pro Magazine and UltimateBet Hosting Special Poker Tournament to Honor the Armed Services - 04 December 2009
DELRAY BEACH, Florida, December 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker Pro Magazine has teamed up with online poker website UltimateBet to host a fantastic promotion to recognize the United States armed services. At a special poker tournament at UB.com, the magazine is sponsoring a freeroll to honor those serving our country in the m - read more »
Statewide Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Support Video Gaming Regulation - 04 December 2009
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A new statewide poll of most likely voters shows overwhelming support for regulating and taxing the video gaming industry. In a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling Nov 30-Dec 1, 87% of most likely voters said they would prefer taxing and regulating the state's video gaming indu - read more »
New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. To Begin Restructuring Process Through Chapter 9 Filing - 04 December 2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation ("NYC OTB") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized it to file a petition for adjustment of its debts under chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. NYC OTB i - read more »
Boylepoker.com Hosts $5,000 Luke '_FullFlush1_' Schwartz Poker Million Tournament With a Twist - 04 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 3 /PRNewswire/ -- www.boylepoker.com today announces the Luke Schwartz Poker MillionTournament with Cashback Special which will see the online poker room add$5,000 to a $50+$5 buy-in online tournament at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday Dec.3 to celebrate the controversial young UK player making the final tabl - read more »
Boyd Gaming Management to Present at Bank of America Credit Conference - 04 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) management will present today at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference in New York. A complete copy of the presentation will be available on our web site at www.boydgaming.com (Logo: www.newscom.comcgi-bin/prnh/20030219/BOYD - read more »
The Majestic Star Casino, LLC Announces Financial Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 - 03 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Majestic Star Casino, LLC today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Majestic Star Casino, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") operate two adjacent dockside gaming facilities ("Majestic Star" and "Majestic Star II - read more »
IGT Names New Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff - 03 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) has named Robert Melendres chief legal officer and corporate secretary, and Craig Billings chief of staff and head of corporate development. Melendres and Billings previously held positions at IGT as chief of staff and vice president - read more »
Gaming Partners International Announces Special Dividend - 03 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC), the leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a special cash dividend of $0.125 per share to be paid on December 22, 2009 to sh - read more »
Pennsylvania Slots Revenue Climbs Nearly 27% in November - 03 December 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's nine slot machine casinos generated a combined $166,293,583 in gross revenue this November, a 26.73% increase over revenue generated by legalized gaming in November of 2008.The figures, released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, also show t - read more »
Butler National Corporation Plans a Mid-December Opening of the Boot Hill Casino and Resort - 03 December 2009
OLATHE, Kan., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces the Boot Hill Casino and Resort, located in Dodge City, Kansas, is on-schedule to open in mid-December. Facility construction - read more »
MotorCity Casino Hotel Proudly Announces Big Boi CD Release Event, with Special Guest Monica, December 12 - 03 December 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce the Big Boi CD Release Event, with special guest Monica at Sound Board Saturday, December 12th. Doors open at 10:00 p.m.Big Boi, outside of his primary role as Andre' 3000's partner in Outkast, and as one of the central members of the Dungeon F - read more »
Chairman Frank's Internet Gambling Hearing Paves Way for Vote on Regulatory Bill - 03 December 2009
Experts to Discuss Opportunity to Effectively Regulate Internet Gambling Industry and Collect Up to $42 Billion in New RevenueWASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, December 3, the House Financial Services Committee will discuss legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regul - read more »
Belgium Open Main Event Title Returns to Homeland - 03 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Belgium Open Poker Championships played out from Nov. 21 to 29at Belgium's Casino de Namur, attracting a total field of 817. The total prize pool for the EUR1,500+EUR200 buy-in event wasEUR1,138,877, and the player who took home the biggest part of that was localAntonio Gu - read more »
Holiday Season Reminder: Lottery Tickets Are Not Appropriate Gifts for Minors - 03 December 2009
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lottery tickets are a popular gift during the holiday season and throughout the year. While these tickets are an appropriate gift for adults, the Minnesota State Lottery and Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance remind parents and other adults that lottery tickets should not be giv - read more »
International Game Technology Management to Present at the Gabelli & Company Conference - 03 December 2009
RENO, Nev., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) management will present at the Gabelli & Company Best Ideas Conference on December 4, 2009 in New York City. A link to the webcast and a copy of the presentation can be found at our website at www.IGT.comInvestorRelations.Inter - read more »
MGM MIRAGE Management to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation on Wednesday at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference in New York. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at www.mgmmirage.com.MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) Chief Financial Officer Dale Black is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8:50 am Eastern Standard Time.Isle of Capri Casinos - read more »
Pennsylvania Lottery's Commemorative 2010 Farm Show Instant Game Now on Sale - 02 December 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sales began today for Money Farm, the Pennsylvania Lottery's commemorative $1 instant game for the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Money Farm offers 20 top prizes of $1,000; more than $7.5 million in cash prizes; and more than 25,750 prizes from $40 to $400. Prizes, incl - read more »
Tropicana Las Vegas Names Tom McCartney President - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Las Vegas Inc. Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian appoints Thomas J. McCartney as President of the resort/casino effective December 14, 2009. McCartney will oversee property operations as Tropicana Las Vegas undergoes a $125 million phase-one renovation and rebranding.(Logo: w - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos Announces Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results - 02 December 2009
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of the Company's 2010 fiscal year ended October 25, 2009. In making the announcement, James B. Perry, the Company's chairman and chief executive officer, said, - read more »
Vladimir Mefodichev Wins European Masters of Poker Slovenia; Qualify NOW for EMOP Gran Canaria - 02 December 2009
DUBLIN, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Russian Vladimir Mefodichev has won the first leg of the European Mastersof Poker season II at the Grand Casino, Ljubljana, Slovenia, topping thefield of 253 opponents to take down the EUR58,190 top prize. The three-day, EUR1,000+EUR100 buy-in event attracted players from allover E - read more »
Pinnacle Entertainment To Present At Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) management will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference on December 3 in New York, NY. A copy of the presentation will be accessible at the Investor Relations section of the Company's corporate website, www.pnkinc.com - read more »
Bet Tracker Launches the First Real-Time Bet Tracking App for the iPhone - 02 December 2009
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Bet Tracker, LLC., a bet-tracking management service and Originate Labs, Inc., a free-thinking software technology design firm, announced the availability of the Bet Tracker Pro application on the Apple iPhone store.(Photo: www.newscom.comcgi-bin/prnh/20091201/LA18144)The - read more »
New Bachelor Cascarino Cashes in on GBP170K Poker win but ex Wife Will get Nothing Says Cascarino - 02 December 2009
LONDON, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Chelsea and Celtic Striker, Tony Cascarino has won the Champion ofChampions title in the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) along with just underGBP170,000. He beat some of the best poker players in Europe to scoop thetitle, including actor Michael Greco and Antoine Arnault, Head - read more »
GoldenTigerCasino.com Certified 100% Safe and Fair - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular online casinoGoldenTigerCasino.com became one of the exclusive few to receive eCOGRA Safeand Fair certification last week. eCOGRA is the independent standards authority of the online gamingindustry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection andresponsibl - read more »
Hard Rock International Announces the First Ultimate All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana - 02 December 2009
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts today announced an agreement to bring the world's first "ultimate all-inclusive" Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Slated to be re-branded in Spring 2010, the 1800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana - read more »
GoldenTigerCasino.com Certified 100% Safe and Fair - 02 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular online casino GoldenTigerCasino.com became one of the exclusivefew to receive eCOGRA Safe and Fair certification last week. eCOGRA is the independent standards authority of the online gamingindustry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection andresponsible o - read more »
Hard Rock International Announces the First Ultimate All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana - 02 December 2009
ORLANDO, Florida, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts today announced an agreementto bring the world's first "ultimate all-inclusive" Hard Rock Hotel & Casinoto Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Slated to be re-branded in Spring 2010,the 1800-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta C - read more »
Player Wins Over GBP25,000 at JackpotCity Bingo Less Than 1 Hour After Registering - 02 December 2009
GIBRALTAR, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a surprising development, a lucky online bingo player at JackpotCityBingo (www.jackpotcitybingo.com) won GBP25,324 less than 1 hour afterregistering with the site, and before the first bingo ball had dropped. Theplayer won a progressive jackpot while playing an online casino sid - read more »
Agreement Reached in Greektown Casino-Hotel Reorganization Proceedings - 01 December 2009
DETROIT, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Greektown Holdings, L.L.C. announced today that beneficial holders of a majority of the principal amount of its pre-petition bank debt have reached agreement to support the plan of reorganization filed on November 2, 2009 by plan sponsors MFC Global Investment Management, OppenheimerFun - read more »
T.V. legend Larry King takes the stage at Fallsview in March - 01 December 2009
Patti LaBelle kicks off line-up, return of Twelve Irish Tenors & Cruisin' ClassicsNIAGARA FALLS, ON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ - Legendary CNN interviewer Larry King makes his debut at Fallsview, performing a pair of shows on March 26 & 27, 2010, joined by his wife and country artist, Shawn King.Another first time g - read more »
KSINO Bets and Wins With 2 Lovely Ladies - 01 December 2009
NEW YORK,Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- KSINO, the premium apparel company announced today that it has signed exclusive celebrity spokesperson agreements with two of poker's hottest players -- Lacey Jones and Leo Margets. Both Jones and Margets are competitive players in the WSOP and have attained serious player status, gaini - read more »
10,000,000 Prime ScratchCards Sold During October - 01 December 2009
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, November 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Scratchcards quarterly figures show that over 10,000,000 onlinescratch cards were sold all across Europe during October 2009. This is asuperb performance that reflects the continuing rapid growth of PrimeScratchcards. Prime ScratchCards experienced an exceptionally - read more »
Recent Fundraising Success Raises $5 Billion of New Capital for Las Vegas Sands - 01 December 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) said today that as a result of its recent fundraising activities it has raised approximately $5 billion of combined debt and equity financing. Early Monday morning in Hong Kong, one of its subsidiaries, Sands China Ltd., was listed on the S - read more »
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