February 2011 News Article Archive
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Punters Win Mini Bets! - 27 February 2011
MANCHESTER, England, February 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent bookmaker Betfred this week gave away 3 brand new Mini Coopers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110226/440484 ) The 3 minis were given away as part of a national campaign called the "Mini Machine Adventure." Punters q - read more »
SkyWire Media Builds Management Team with Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SkyWire® Media, Inc., a nationwide digital and mobile marketing company, announced today that it has appointed Curt Mayer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a continued effort to assist in managing SkyWire Media’s rapid re - read more »
Sports Interaction: Oscar Bets Hedged on King’s Speech, Social Network - 26 February 2011
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director normally go hand in hand - why then does Sports Interaction (http://www.sportsinteraction.com) make The King’s Speech favorite for Best Picture, but The Social Network’s David Fincher favorite for Best Dir - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Breaks Ground on Kansas Star Casino and Entertainment Center - 26 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, one of the fastest growing casino and entertainment companies in the United States, announced today that site preparation has begun on its $280 million casino and entertainment center located in south central Kansas. The Kansas Star Casi - read more »
Forward Thinking by Cantor Gaming, Sports Book Solutions by Steelman Partners - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The new state-of-the-art Cantor Race & Sports Book at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas kicked off a week ahead of schedule. Steelman Partners’ refined design took inspiration from the Wall Street legacy of Cantor (an affiliate of the global financial s - read more »
Littlefield Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 26 February 2011
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) announced today that it will release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 earnings on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 consistent with its year end reporting schedule, and a conference call will be held on Friday March 11, 2011 to di - read more »
Research and Markets: 2011 U.S. Casino Hotels Industry Report - 26 February 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee92a2/2011_u_s_casino_h) has announced the addition of the "2011 U.S. Casino Hotels Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Casino Hotels Industry report, published annually, contains t - read more »
Bally Technologies to Host Nearly 400 Customer Users at 8th Annual Systems User Conference March 8-10 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Southern California - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, will host its three-day Systems User Conference 8 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula - read more »
PokerTek and Carnival Cruise Lines Begin Satellites for Fourth Annual Carnival PokerPro Challenge Featuring Chris Moneymaker - 26 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. today announced that qualifying tournaments are underway for the fourth annual Carnival PokerPro Challenge. Players who qualify will win a seat in the final event held on Carnival’s newest ship, the 130,000 ton Carnival Dream, December 3-10, 2 - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference - 26 February 2011
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) Chief Financial Officer Dale Black is scheduled to speak at the JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leverage Finance Conference at Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Florida on Monday, February 28 at 4:40 pm eastern. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Will Report FY 2011 Third Quarter Results - 26 February 2011
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 before the market opens on Monday, February 28, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss results at 9:30 a - read more »
Challenge durrrr for $1.5 Million - 26 February 2011
DUBLIN, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Tilt Poker is offering players the chance to Challenge Tom "durrrr" Dwan for up to $1.5 million in prize money. Starting February 26th, the best online poker room is looking for a worthy challenger to play heads-up against Team Full Tilt member and internet poker sensati - read more »
Financial Spread Betting: Ideal for Short-Term Traders - 26 February 2011
LONDON, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial spread betting ( http://www.finspreads.com/About_spread_betting.aspx) takes several forms. Day, rolling, monthly and quarterly spread bets all lend themselves to certain traders more than others. The suitability of each type is based on the timeframe each spread - read more »
MGM Resorts International Management to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation Monday, February 28th at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at: http:// - read more »
Caesars Entertainment Reports Results for 2010 Fourth Quarter, Full Year - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation (formerly Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.) today reported the following financial results for the 2010 fourth quarter and full year: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101123/LA06675LOGO) COMPANY-WIDE RESULTS Caesars Entertai - read more »
JackpotCity.com UK Online Casino Pays Out GBP98,081 to Weekend Slots Players - 26 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JackpotCity.com UK Online Casino http://www.jackpotcity.com/uk/ has released its weekend winners list for the first two weeks of February 2011. The lists consists of players from across the UK and the total amount paid for the weekend periods that total 4 days is GBP98 - read more »
Everest Poker is Proud to Add 4 Live the Dream Players to Team Everest 2011 - 26 February 2011
LONDON, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Poker has signed 4 former Live the Dream 2010 players to become part of Team Everest 2011. After representing Everest Poker at the best tournaments in the world for a full year, the dream continues for Javier Martinez (ES), Koen de Bakker (NL), Tobias Wagner (DE) and - read more »
March 3rd Deadline Approaching for New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill - 25 February 2011
New Jersey casinos await a decision on the modernisation of New Jersey’s Gaming Laws New Jersey may become the first state in the US to approve the regulation of intrastate online gambling, as Governor Chris Christie decides whether to sign Bill S490 into law. The Bill was passed in State’s Assembly and Senate in Janua - read more »
iMEGA Chairman Says Young People Will Be Better Protected Under New Jersey’s New Internet Gaming Regulation - 24 February 2011
Strong online verification technology cracks down on underage gamingAs New Jersey prepares to become the first jurisdiction in the US to embrace online gaming for State residents, regulators, while highlighting the fiscal benefits of the new legislation, are emphasising the importance of implementing water-tight measur - read more »
Sunday's Bad Beat Jackpot Largest Ever in Delaware at $118,833 - 24 February 2011
Dover, DE, February 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Crown Royal Poker Room at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino produced Delaware’s largest Bad Beat Jackpot to date on a Texas Hold ‘Em table Sunday night. The jackpot netted a total of $118,833, and was divided incrementally among nine lucky poker players.The winner - read more »
WinADayCasino Players Love New Busted Video Slot's Bonus Game and Double Up Feature - 23 February 2011
Busted, the latest totally one-of-a-kind video slots game at WinADayCasino.com, is a retro comic book-style cops and robbers adventure with a spine-tingling Bonus Game. Busted is three games in one: a classic 17 pay line video slot, a Double Up round and a Cops and Robbers bonus game. For the Cops and Robbers Bon - read more »
MTR Gaming Group to Report Fourth Quarter 2010 Results on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 23 February 2011
CHESTER, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, March 10, 2011 after the stock market closes. Management will conduct a conference - read more »
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Announces Grand Opening of New Peet's Coffee & Tea Licensed Cafe - 23 February 2011
LINCOLN, Calif., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunder Valley Casino Resort announced today that Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEET), the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the U.S., will become the newest member of the Thunder Valley family. Beginning February 26, Thunder Valley Casino will feature - read more »
Aretha Franklin is Coming Back With May 28 Show at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel - 23 February 2011
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is pleased and honored to announce that Aretha Franklin will make her return to the concert stage at the Seneca Niagara Events Center on Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. The legendary "Queen of Soul," recently honored at the Grammy Awards - read more »
Powerball® Ticket Worth $200,000 Sold in Washington County - 23 February 2011
Jackpot for Feb. 23 Drawing Grows to $155 Million MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One winning Powerball ticket worth $200,000 from the Feb. 19 drawing was sold at 7-Eleven, 200 Dry Run Road, Monongahela, Washington County. The ticket correctly matched all five white balls, 03-12-34-37-42, bu - read more »
VJ Affiliates Choose EGASS - 23 February 2011
Colchester, United Kingdom, February 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Network Media Services is extremely proud to announce that online gaming operator, VJ Affiliates has chosen the EGASS affiliate management solution to power its’ online affiliate program Vera & John. VJ Affiliates will offer its affiliate program thr - read more »
I-Gaming North America - Boot Camp at Monte Carlo Set for May 2-4 - 22 February 2011
The gambling capital of the America will get an up-close look at its future during the inaugural iGaming North America conference to be held May 2-4, 2011 at Monte Carlo Casino & Resort in Las Vegas.Organizers BolaVerde Media Group, Lewis & Roca and The Innovation Group have taken a new approach in designing th - read more »
Playa Games Continues International Growth - 22 February 2011
HAMBURG, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamburg-based browser game publisher Playa Games GmbH ( http://www.playa-games.com) has moved to its new address at Alstertor 9, 20095 Hamburg, Germany. "We now have larger premises. The move is a logical step for us since we've also just taken on more staff," says CEO Hanne - read more »
Data Warehouse Assessment Services Leads Ameristar Casinos to Select Teradata - 22 February 2011
ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the need for analysis of two critical business functions, customers and machines, Ameristar Casinos, Inc, (Nasdaq: ASCA), one of the top 10 casino companies in the U.S., has selected a Teradata Data Mart Appliance from Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's lar - read more »
Baha Mar Groundbreaking Marks the Birth of a New Generation of Destination Resorts - 22 February 2011
NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Baha Mar, the largest single-phase resort development in the history of the Caribbean, celebrated the commencement of construction with its official groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 21, 2011. The 1,000-acre, $3.4 billion resort, gaming and entertainment complex, slated to - read more »
3 Ways to Carry on Your Financial Spread Betting Education - 22 February 2011
LONDON, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spread betting is not something that can be entered into without the knowledge and education to back it up. Even once the basics are mastered, a good spread bettor will always be looking to improve his abilities. Spread betting provider City Index (http://www.ci - read more »
Financial Spread Betting: A History - 22 February 2011
LONDON, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial spread betting provider City Index recently launched City Trading(TM), its first spread betting and CFD trading mobile app (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/trading-platform/) for iPhone(TM), Android, Blackberry and Java. The app allows traders to check the latest prices - read more »
Jars Info Tech Launches Golden Crown Bingo - 22 February 2011
United Kingdom, United Kingdom, February 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- This is the first of two sites to be launched by JARS. Golden Crown Bingo is part of the Winners Bingo Network which is powered by specialist bingo provider Cozy Games.Golden Crown Bingo will also carry IGT's award winning content (Casino) and this site is - read more »
Intertops Poker Honors Cake Poker Loyalty Rewards Earned at Doyles Room - 21 February 2011
As a member of the Cake Network, Intertops will honor all existing loyalty rewards for players who played at Doyles Room when they decided to leave the Cake Network. All players who want to keep the benefits of playing on the network with the best industry-wide rewards program should contact Intertops to claim their - read more »
New Basketbull Slot Launched at US-Friendly Grande Vegas Casino - 21 February 2011
US-friendly online casino GrandeVegasCasino.com has launched a comical new slots game, Basketbull, with free games and bonus rounds, just in time for March Madness. The online casino’s brand new Lifestyle Bonus continues with weekly deposit bonus codes giving up to $100 in free cash.As the American college basketball - read more »
BCLC PlayNow.com Joins Loto-Québec on Canadian Poker Network Powered by GTECH G2 - 21 February 2011
The addition of a second Canadian province has added liquidity to the first regulated poker network in North America. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s PlayNow.com igaming site has joined the Canadian Poker Network which is powered by GTECH G2. The CPN launched last December when poker players at L - read more »
Fairway Charity Golf Open Announced - 19 February 2011
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fairway Casino is delighted to announce that it will host the Fairway Charity Golf Open taking place on Tuesday 24th May 2011, at the prestigious K Club Golf Resort which is situated just forty minutes from Dublin City Centre. Twenty five teams will tee of - read more »
Federated Sports + Gaming and Palms Casino Resort Roll-out Schedule for Inaugural Poker League Events - 19 February 2011
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Federated Sports and Gaming (FS+G) and the Palms Casino Resort announced today the dates and formats for the first season of their professional poker league tournaments. All league events will take place at the Palms Casino Resort. There will be four differ - read more »
Culinary Workers Union Local 226: Las Vegas Locals Demand Station Casinos Support Equal Rights For All Workers - 19 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Las Vegas locals are calling on Station Casinos to support any new anti-discrimination legislation in Carson City that would make employers liable for discrimination against employees based on national origin. Thousands are attending a massive demonstration at Palace - read more »
PokerTek to Announce 4Q 2010 Results, Including Record Table Count and Positive EBITDAS, on February 24, 2011 - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), a licensed gaming company and worldwide leader in automated poker, announced today that it will release financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 before the market opens on Thursday, February 24, 2011. A conference c - read more »
iovation Recognized for Innovation in Helping Merchants Mitigate Online Payment Risk - 19 February 2011
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- iovation, the Device Reputation Authority™protecting online businesses from fraud and abuse, announced today that the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) has named iovation as a finalist for the 2011 MRC Emerging Technology Awards (METAwards) that recognize th - read more »
PokerTek Expands With First Installation of Blackjack Pro - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) today announced that it has completed the first of several planned Blackjack Pro® installations. Blackjack Pro is a six-seat automated table game that offers the traditional game of blackjack, and is the first game on PokerTek&# - read more »
Entertainment Gaming Asia Reschedules Q4 and Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Release to March 11, 2011 to Complete an Accounting Quasi-Reorganization - 19 February 2011
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (“Entertainment Gaming Asia” or “the Company”), a leading provider of electronic gaming machines on a participation basis to the Pan-Asian gaming industry, today announced that it will reschedule repo - read more »
Gun Lake Tribe and Station Casinos, Inc. Announce Opening of Gun Lake Casino in West Michigan - 19 February 2011
WAYLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Gun Lake Casino, owned by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and developed and managed by MPM Enterprises LLC ("MPM"), of which Station Casinos, Inc. is a 50 percent partner, opened its doors to the public at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Febru - read more »
PokerTek Installs PokerPro in France - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) has installed PokerPro® at Seven Casino d’Amnéville in France. This is the first of several planned installations in the country, where PokerPro is the only automated poker table that has been approved by regulatory - read more »
iMEGA Study Shows Billion Dollar iGaming Bill Critical to New Jersey Economy - 19 February 2011
An economic development study released by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) on the economic and fiscal impact of iGaming legislation currently awaiting the signature of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) shows how regulating iGaming could revive the State’s dismal economy. The - read more »
Texan Wins $20k Jackpot Playing Loose Caboose Online Slot Machine at US-friendly GrandeVegasCasino.com - 19 February 2011
US-friendly online casino GrandeVegasCasino.com has more than $5 million in progressive jackpots waiting to be won – and that doesn’t even count all the random jackpots available -- so it should come as no surprise that a regular player walked away with more than $20K after an evening of slots just the other night.Last - read more »
Badbeat Sponsored Players Rank in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 - 19 February 2011
Mark Maunsell, 24, was one of two Badbeat.com sponsored poker players to cash in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 which had a record breaking 1,058 entrants and an astounding £529,000 prize pool.The other Badbeat.com player was Badbeat Managing Director John Conroy, who was eliminated after racing with TT against A - read more »
SAF Studios Presents “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio - 13 February 2011
San Antonio, TX, February 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The National Concierge Association’s National Partner, SAF Studios, is presenting “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio, April 15, 2011.The Celebrity-Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by - read more »
New Phishing Tactic Emerges at One of World’s Largest Payment Processors - Domain Name System Hijacking - 11 February 2011
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IID (Internet Identity), a provider of technology and services that help organizations secure Internet presence, today released its Fourth Quarter eCrime Trends Report that revealed evidence cyber-criminals are now using domain name system (DNS) hijack - read more »
Global Pari-Mutuel Services and AmTote International Sign Exclusive Contract - 11 February 2011
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Pari-Mutuel Services Inc. (Pink Sheets: GPRM) a pari-mutuel gaming and wagering services provider, today announced entry into an agreement whereby AmTote will provide its services on an exclusive basis for GPRM’s new proprietary financial markets-based tech - read more »
No More Football? No Problem -- Get Your Sunday Action Fix with the All-New, Revamped World Poker Tour® Debuting Feb. 13 on FSN - 11 February 2011
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The show that started the poker revolution is back - and unlike you’ve ever seen it before. The World Poker Tour, the foremost name in high stakes, televised poker action, spent the last year getting a facelift. The show is new, fresh, hip, edgy - familiar enou - read more »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Joint Venture Enters Into a Standstill Agreement - 11 February 2011
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgans Hotel Group Co. (Nasdaq: MHGC) ("Morgans") announced today that subsidiaries of the joint venture through which it holds a minority interest in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas (the "Hard Rock Joint Venture") have entered into a Standstill and Forbearance Agreem - read more »
California Nations Indian Gaming Association Announces the 16th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference - 11 February 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Nations Indian Gaming Association announces the 16th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) February 15th & 16th at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. The WIGC will feature a daylong conference on Wednesday, February 16th, that - read more »
Warm Springs Council Takes Steps to Move Kah-Nee-Ta Casino to Temporary Location on Highway 26 - 11 February 2011
WARM SPRINGS, Ore., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move designed to provide a needed surge in short-term revenues, and assist in pursuing the goal of a permanent casino at Cascade Locks, the Warm Springs Tribal Council set in motion plans to design, construct and open to the public a temporary tribal casino on Hi - read more »
$135,000 in Fines Levied By Gaming Control Board for Underage Patron Violations - 11 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved consent agreements for underage gambling violations by two casinos resulting in a total of $135,000 in fines. At its public meeting today, the Board unanimously approved separate consent agreements negotiat - read more »
MansionPoker.com Announces New Benefits for its Poker Players - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MansionPoker.com, (http://www.mansionpoker.com/) one of the industry's top-ranked online poker rooms, has increased the benefits it offers to its poker players. Alongside its extremely popular and rewarding Club Mansion Loyalty Program, Mansion Poker has introduced a large se - read more »
Titan Bet Opens New Opportunities for Champions League Betting - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Champions League ( http://www.titanbet.com/matches.html?sport=6&league=40343) knockout phase begins on February 15th, with 16 teams remaining for the final at Wembley Stadium on May 28th in London. Gearing up for the first quarter finals on April 5t - read more »
MVDG Plans to Bid for Racing Licenses to be Abandoned by Penn Gaming in Columbus and Toledo - 11 February 2011
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mahoning Valley Development Group has announced plans to aggressively pursue the two horse racing licenses that Penn Gaming plans to abandon in Columbus and Toledo. This would be in addition to MVDG's quest to create an eighth racetrack in the Mahoning Valley. "We fu - read more »
Premier League Darts: 888.com Announces Sponsorship - 11 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 888.com (http://www.888.com/), in association with the Professional Darts Corporation, is proud to announce the title sponsorship of the 888.com Premier League Darts. The 888.com Premier League Darts, featuring eight stars of the sport, will begin on Thursday at The - read more »
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino to Welcome Blue Man Group to New Home in Fall 2012 - 11 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas will welcome the world-renowned entertainment sensation Blue Man Group to the Monte Carlo Theater in Fall 2012. The mega-enhanced show will present an exciting iteration of the Blue Man experience and will feature new material for re - read more »
Spread Betting Away From Your Desk - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spread bettors should not and cannot dedicate all their time to sitting in front of their trading platform, so must devise new ways of managing their spread betting. Here, spread betting provider City Index ( http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) offers a few valuable po - read more »
Spread Betting on the Move - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "Mobile dealing is undoubtedly the future of spread betting and this view is reinforced by our clients' increasing willingness to trade on their mobile phones," says Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co - read more »
Casino Share, Grand Mondial and Quatro Casino Join the CasinoRewards.com Network - 11 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular online casino network CasinoRewards.com has added another 3 prestigious online casinos to its family. The elegant and stylish Grand Mondial, the glamorous Quatro Casino and the 'most generous casino on the net' Casino Share have joined the 19 other award winnin - read more »
UNITE HERE Gaming Research Issues New Research Notes on Revel Entertainment’s Atlantic City Casino Project: New EBITDA Projection of $95 Million is Insufficient to Cover Interest Payments - 10 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UNITE HERE Gaming Research today issued five new research notes on www.revelwatch.org for investors contemplating Revel Entertainment’s proposed $1.15 billion high-yield debt offering. The first note revises our EBITDA projections downward to - read more »
CORRECTING and REPLACING The World’s Best Poker Players Return to Caesars Palace to Compete at NBC’s National Heads-Up Poker Championship for Chance to Win Big - 10 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Third graph of release should read: Scheduled to appear in this year's event are several of the world's top poker pros, including: Go Daddy Girl and Team PokerStars Pro Vanessa Rousso, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Doyle Brunson, Chris Ferguson, Huck Seed, Daniel Ne - read more »
UK Technology Showcases Latest Mobile Innovations - 10 February 2011
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the government organisation that helps UK-based companies to succeed in the global economy, is bringing together the best of British mobile technology innovation at Mobile World Congress. Representing British innovatio - read more »
Silks Corporation Launches the RacingtheWorld.com Wagering Pad - 10 February 2011
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP. (“Sungold”) (PINK SHEETS: SGIH) Silks Corporation, a subsidiary of Sungold International Holdings Corp., is pleased to announce the launch of the wagering component of the RacingtheWorld (RTW) Advance Deposit websi - read more »
The World’s Best Poker Players Return to Caesars Palace to Compete at NBC’s National Heads-Up Poker Championship for Chance to Win Big - 10 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With a larger tournament grand prize package than ever before, 64 of the world’s most elite poker players will go “all in” at the seventh annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by GoDaddy.com on March 3-6 at the Caesars Palace Poker Tourn - read more »
Insiders Say Cash Games at Commerce Casino During L.A. Poker Classic are Poker's Best - 10 February 2011
COMMERCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Here's what poker's players-in-the-know say about the cash games at Commerce Casino during the L.A. Poker Classic (LAPC): -- "Christmastime all over again, just on a two month delay switch."-- Phil Laak, recent World Series Bracelet winner and former WPT In - read more »
Spotlight 29 Casino Hosting 5th Annual Coachella Valley Poker Championship - 10 February 2011
COACHELLA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- March 11th-13th, Spotlight 29 Casino is hosting the Fifth Annual Coachella Valley Poker Championship (CVPC). Buy-in is $560 ($500 + $50 + $10) with the largest guaranteed prize pool of $100,000 in the Palm Springs, CA area! The top 20 finishers in the Texas Hold'em Deep - read more »
Celebrity Prizes From Bingo Hollywood Worth GBP1,000 Each - 10 February 2011
LONDON, February 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bingo Hollywood has launched a series of celebrity-themed competitions throughout the month of February. With Valentine's Day and the Oscars looming, Bingo Hollywood (http://www.bingohollywood.com/main.php?a=143.3_) have put together prize packages that aim to bring the - read more »
Showboat Atlantic City Brings First-Ever Pet Program for Canine Guests to the Shore - 10 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Showboat Atlantic City is rolling out the red carpet for its canine guests and marking its territory as the only dog-friendly casino in Atlantic City. Pet Stay Atlantic City will launch on February 24, 2011, and provide a wealth of pet-friendly amenities for guests - read more »
Are You Spread Betting on These Three Significant Markets? - 10 February 2011
LONDON, February 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- All too often, an uneducated spread better will dive into their spread betting platform and start trading on markets at random, jumping from USD/JPY currency pairs, to British Airways stock, to pork bellies. This scattergun approach is the road to financial failu - read more »
New LoveYourSlots.com Powered by GTECH G2 Instant Win Games Platform - 09 February 2011
8 Ball Games Ltd, will feature instant play, instant win games from GTECH G2 on its new LoverYourSlots.com site. The Guernsey-based online bingo operator has operated LoveYourBingo.com in the UK for 18 months.LoveYourSlots.com is built on GTECH G2's Instant Game Platform which will enable the operator to - read more »
Revised Date: Wynn Resorts Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date - 09 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today that it will release the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, February 10, 2011, followed by a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). - read more »
Palm Beach Casino in Aruba Selects Bally Systems’ Solutions for Their Re-Opening, Further Cementing Bally Technologies’ Continuing Leadership in the Caribbean with More Than 85 Percent Systems Market Share - 09 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced a new contract with the Palm Beach Casino in Palm Beach, Aruba for a suite of Bally - read more »
Gameloft's Modern Combat: Domination Soars to the #1 Position on PlayStation(R)Network Store Charts - 09 February 2011
NEW YORK, February 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of downloadable video games, announced today that its critically acclaimed PS3 game, Modern Combat: Domination climbed to the number one position on PlayStation(R )Network Store charts. "Our goal was to offer a f - read more »
Table Mountain Casino Welcomes Country Artist, Trace Adkins, to the Central Valley! - 09 February 2011
FRIANT, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Country music sensation, author and television personality Trace Adkins is scheduled to perform on the Event Center Stage at Table Mountain Casino on Thursday, March 17th! This country baritone has quite a fan following and tickets for this show are sure to sell fast. T - read more »
Bodog to Phase Out Poker Info Scraping Sites - 09 February 2011
LONDON, February 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - ...New User-Friendly Lobby Also Now Live... As part of the ongoing process to bring the fun back into playing poker and being more attractive to the leisure player, Bodog's poker product is implementing a series of blocking systems to stop the likes of Poker Si - read more »
Sharpen Your Spread Betting With Technical Analysis - 09 February 2011
LONDON, February 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Do you use technical analysis as part of your financial spread betting (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/)? If not, you may be missing crucial market data revealed by chart patterns and trend data. This is because technical analysts take a very quantitat - read more »
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Famed Chefs Bruce and Eric Bromberg have incorporated Toro de Lidia Tequila as their tequila of choice into the menu of the acclaimed Blue Ribbon Restaurant chain. Their westward expansion from New York continues as they open the latest Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill in - read more »
Meccabingo.com Complete Full House With the First iPhone(R) Bingo App - 09 February 2011
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iMEGA Chairman Joe Brennan Jr Considers Last Week’s New Jersey Vote for Exchange Betting Important First Step in Creating American iGaming Hub - 07 February 2011
In signing bills (A-2926 and S-2229) to legalise exchange betting and pari-mutuel wagering on Monday of this week, Governor Chris Christie has given the green light to the legalisation of exchange betting; a peer-to-peer wagering platform brought to prominence by exchange operators such as Betfair (who acquired TVG in - read more »
New Features at Bidibot Give New Bidders Better Chance of Winning Poker Credits - 07 February 2011
Just like poker, winning a Bidibot penny auction takes both luck and strategy. Since it can take some practice and learning to bid and win against more experienced bidders, Bidibot has incorporated some special features just for newbies. Auctions designated “Max Bids” and “Unlucky Bidders” and “No Bot” help level the - read more »
Top Tips for Utilising Mobile Spread Betting - 06 February 2011
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NoPayPOKER.com Vadnais Freeroll Series Shows the Quality of Free Poker Players - 06 February 2011
London, United Kingdom, February 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- At the start of January leading online free poker games site NopayPOKER.com launched a freeroll series where resident site professional and retired professional circuit poker player D M Vadnais acts as bounty target, player and poker teacher.The results have prove - read more »
Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida Become the Proud Bearers of the eCOGRA Safe and Fair Seal of Approval - 06 February 2011
Johannesburg, South Africa, February 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida, part of the Club Red Gaming group of casinos, have announced earlier this week that both online casinos have been awarded the eCogra Fair and Safe seal. The eCogra Fair and Safe seal was awarded to the two online casinos fo - read more »
Cantor Gaming Launches New Race and Sports Book at Tropicana Las Vegas - 05 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., announces the opening today of its newest race and sports book at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Cantor Gaming is the exclusive operator of the new 4,200 square ft, state-of-the-art race - read more »
Win Free Premier League Tickets at Sunderland AFC or a Visit to the Emmerdale Set Courtesy of tombola bingo - 05 February 2011
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Off Tilt Signs Tristan "Cre8ive" as Brand Ambassador - 05 February 2011
Milwaukee, WI, February 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Off Tilt Custom Poker Tables, the Wisconsin-based, table manufacturer known across the industry for their high quality materials and artistic craftsmanship, is pleased to announce the signing of popular poker pro and poker blogger Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade as a br - read more »
Research and Markets: Global Online Gambling: An Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis - 04 February 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6f6130/global_online_gamb) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Gambling" report to their offering. The Global Online Gambling industry profile is an essential resource for top-le - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Announces Pricing of $80 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering - 04 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced yesterday the pricing of $80.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8â…œ% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (th - read more »
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Gives Away Over $9.9 Million in January - 04 February 2011
LINCOLN, Calif., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunder Valley Casino Resort is lighting up Chinese New Year by giving away $9,955,384 in the month of January and by hosting a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year Fireworks Celebration is set to take place on February 4 at - read more »
888poker Explains Significant Improvement in Performance Over the Last 2 Quarters in 2010 - 04 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maytal Ginzburg, VP Poker at 888holdings answers questions over 888 poker's future and explains how the company's organizational change, 888poker rebranding and new product has been critical to its strategy over the past 12 months. With strong fourth quarter revenues, - read more »
Titan Bet Welcomes Scores of New Bettors for NFL Super Bowl XLV - 04 February 2011
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1,000 Free Spins for all Players at Europa Casino - 04 February 2011
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PA Lottery Prize Worth $275,000 to Expire Feb. 17 - 04 February 2011
Unclaimed, Jackpot-Winning Cash 5 Ticket was Sold in Philadelphia MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Time is running out for the holder of a jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $275,000 from the Feb. 17, 2010, drawing to claim the prize. The ticket and prize will expire one year from the date of - read more »
Historic Higbee Building to be Transformed Into $350 Million 'Horseshoe Casino Cleveland' - 04 February 2011
CLEVELAND, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Ohio Caesars LLC (ROC) today announced their decision to move forward with plans for a Phase I gaming development in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Dan Gilbert, Rock Gaming CEO, and Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, shared t - read more »
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner Reminds Homeowners That March 1 Is Deadline for Property Tax Relief - 04 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Auditor General Jack Wagner said today that time was running out for Pennsylvania homeowners to obtain property tax relief from casino revenue. The application deadline is March 1, said Wagner, who urged property owners to take advantage of this cost-saving sta - read more »
Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Brings Back 'Virtually Free' Rewarding Guests with Luxury Hotel Amenity Incentives - 04 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is thrilled to offer guests a Virtually Free stay at all of its Atlantic City hotels. Caesars will be matching (and even exceeding!) the cost of rooms with various fun filled amenities, resulting in thousands of dollars in hotel serv - read more »
Everest Poker is Thrilled to Announce Their Newest Poker Tournament: The Everest Poker ONE - 04 February 2011
LONDON, February 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Everest Poker ONE is a brand new poker tournament combining the best of poker and the finest gaming experience in Europe: Monte-Carlo. With a guaranteed prize pool of EUR1 million, numerous accessible ways to qualify, VIP experiences and exciting parties, everybody has - read more »
M3 Technology Teams with Transtech Systems and Evolis to Supply Revolutionary Cash Access Kiosks - 04 February 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- About a year ago, M3T revolutionized the casino industry by introducing the first real-time cash management system, the M3T Vault. As part of the M3T Vault offering, M3T is now introducing another ground-breaking innovation, the M3T Cash Access Kiosk.This innovative, - read more »
New Promotion and Game Schedule Released at All Slots Casino - 04 February 2011
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Website Launches, Partners with Vegas Casinos - 04 February 2011
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Up to $300 Re-load Bonus at Intertops Poker This Weekend - 03 February 2011
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iGB Affiliate Awards 2011 Winners Announced - 03 February 2011
iGaming Business congratulates the 15 winners of the iGB Affiliate Awards 2011. The winners are: - Best Affiliate Manager; James Wood, Bet365- Best Affiliate Program; Bet365. - Best Affiliate Network; Income Access- The Lou Fabiano Award for the Best iGaming Community; GPWA- Best Affiliate Program Newcomer; Go Wild Aff - read more »
New Cantor Gaming Race & Sports Book Opens at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas - 03 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., today announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art race and sports book facility at the resort. The new race and spo - read more »
UNITE HERE Local 54 announces plans to sue NJ EDA to stop $261 million bailout of Revel’s Atlantic City casino project - 03 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UNITE HERE Local 54 announced today its intention to file suit to stop the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s attempt to funnel $261 million in future tax revenues to the Revel Casino project in Atlantic City. “At a time when taxp - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Receives Requisite Consents in Consent Solicitation Relating to Its 8⅜% Senior Secured Notes Due 2015 and Executes Supplemental Indenture - 03 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced today that the Company and Peninsula Gaming Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (together, the - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Commences $80 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering - 03 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced today that the Company and Peninsula Gaming Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (together, the - read more »
GameTech Announces Stock Listing Transfer from NASDAQ Global Market to NASDAQ Capital Market - 03 February 2011
RENO, Nev., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 2, 2011, GameTech International, Inc. ("GameTech" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading designer, developer and marketer of interactive electronic bingo equipment, bingo systems, and video lottery terminals, announced that on January 28, 2011, the Company rec - read more »
BMR Updates Outlook on Casino Stocks: Las Vegas Sands, MGM, Wynn, Penn National & Others - 03 February 2011
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 2, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com ("BMR") (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of several casino stocks, including Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM), Wy - read more »
Pennsylvania Slots Revenue Weathers Harsh January - 03 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- January slot machine revenue from Pennsylvania casinos saw a slight drop from the previous year due to the harsh winter weather that affected travel. The amount of gross revenue generated in January 2011 through the play of slot machines at Commonwealth casinos - read more »
Sunday's Game Means Major Risks for Gambling Addicts - 03 February 2011
HANOVER, Va., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers go head to head on Sunday, millions of Americans will be betting on which team will take home the Lombardi Trophy. Unfortunately, no matter which team wins, the outcome will be a loss for problem and compulsive gamblers. "Th - read more »
BetCroc.com Internet Wagering News - 03 February 2011
Jaco, Costa Rica, February 01, 2011 --(PR.com)-- With expectations high and potential profits even higher, long time Las Vegas casino executive Rory Hascall has turned his attention to the warm and lucrative waters of friendly Costa Rica. With projected Internet wagering growth forecasts indicating an increase of an e - read more »
Sportingbet Launches ParadiseBingo.com on GTECH G2 Bingo Platform - 02 February 2011
Spanish bingo site features Live Presenters and embedded side games like Chippendales: The Reel DealOne of the world’s largest and most respected online gambling operators has chosen GTECH G2 to provide the software and network for its new bingo site. Sportingbet has just launched ParadiseBingo.com in the Spanish marke - read more »
New Jersey Internet Gambling Legislation: Regulation Pending Governor’s Signature - 02 February 2011
iGaming bill expected to be signed into law within 45 days after historic vote by NJ Legislature The iMEGA-backed Intra-State Internet Gambling bill has finally found its way to the desk of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has up to 45 days to sign it into law.Governor Christie’s signature would allow New Jersey - read more »
Intertops Sportsbook Celebrates 15th Anniversary of First Ever Online Sports Bet - 02 February 2011
The world’s first online sports book still one of the most trusted and reliableToday is the fifteenth anniversary of the day Intertops Sportsbook took the world’s very first online bet. On January 17, 1996 employees at the company’s original Salzburg, Austria office cheered when a Finn named Jukka Honkavaara placed a $ - read more »
Paf to Launch New Casino Games from Jadestone Networks - 02 February 2011
Jadestone Networks today announced that it has signed a new 2-year casino contract with Paf. The agreement expands upon Paf’s existing relationship with Jadestone to add the company’s brand new casino offering created in cooperation with Swedish iGaming solution provider Play’n GO.Paf is one of the largest online gambl - read more »
GTECH G2 Previews Major Casino Software Update at ICE Featuring New Plants vs. Zombies Slots Game - 02 February 2011
New branded content from PopCap Games licensing dealThis week at ICE in London, GTECH G2 will preview a comprehensive update to its market-leading casino software featuring its new slots-based adaptation of PopCap Games' blockbuster game Plants vs. Zombies™. Sightings of plant-eating zombies are anticipated at Earls Co - read more »
Jadestone Releases Casino Matrix Multi-tasking Games Grid at ICE - 02 February 2011
Jadestone Networks today announces the release of its revolutionary new online gaming system, the Casino Matrix. The unveiling takes place at the annual ICE gaming industry show in London. Inspired by the multi-tasking behavior emerging in today’s increasingly Internet-savvy consumers – where watching TV whilst sociali - read more »
APT London ICE Poker Championship in London Tonight - 02 February 2011
£4,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool and £1,000 to Winner’s Choice of CharityThe Asian Poker Tour (APT) has organized a £200 Turbo Tournament with a £4,000 guaranteed prize pool to be held tonight at the Fox Poker Club in London’s West End. Registrations will be capped at 40 entrants – more than 20 have already confirmed.APT - read more »
WinADay Player Hits $174,139 Jackpot Thanks to Wife That Loves to Shop - 02 February 2011
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Electric Word’s iGaming Business Concludes Deal to Acquire Affiliate Media’s Interest in iGB Affiliate - 02 February 2011
28th January 2011, London, UK -- iGaming Business the leading magazine, event and research provider for the online gambling industry, has announced via its parent company Electric Word plc that it has now concluded the deal to acquire Affiliate Media’s interest in its iGB Affiliate events and publishing business. Affil - read more »
Intertops Sportsbook Picks the Packers to Stop the Steelers at Super Bowl XLV on Sunday - 02 February 2011
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Forest City Announces Closing of Sale of Land, Air Rights to Rock Ohio Caesars for Future Casino near Tower City Center - 02 February 2011
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Forest City Enterprises, Inc., (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB) today announced the closing of the sale of approximately 16 acres of land, together with air rights, to Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland LLC, for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland. The land is adjacent to Forest City's - read more »
20/1 for Torres Treble Against Reds - 02 February 2011
MANCHESTER, England, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fernando Torres is 20/1 with Betfred to compound the misery for his former club Liverpool by scoring a hat-trick against them on his debut for Chelsea at the weekend. The Spanish striker, who completed a GBP50million move minutes before the end of the Januar - read more »
Smartphone Casino Player Wins GBP39,051 in 2 Months Playing Thunderstruck Slots Game at JackpotCity Mobile Casino - 02 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Within weeks of JackpotCity Mobile Casino http://www.jackpotcity.com/mobile-casino announcing the launch of the Thunderstruck Mobile Video Slots Game, regular mobile casino player Keith M. has won over GBP39,000 with a series of 6 consecutive wins on that self same game. - read more »
European Lottery Guild Offers Worldwide Lottery Players Live Online Support in 6 Different Languages - 02 February 2011
LONDON, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lottery players can now receive immediate multi-lingual support and answers to any lottery-related questions in an easy-to-use, customer-friendly format from European Lottery Guild, the world's most trusted lottery broker. Lottery fans around the world can now chat live - read more »
Viejas Casino Ushers in Chinese New Year with Opening of Emerald Asian Cuisine - 02 February 2011
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chinese New Year kicks off with added excitement this year, as Emerald Asian Cuisine opens February 3 at Viejas Casino. The opening marks the second Emerald Asian Cuisine restaurant in San Diego and the first time in its 20-year history that Viejas Casino has partnere - read more »
“Grandprivé Announces New Competition” - 02 February 2011
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GrandPrive Group of Casinos has announced the launch of an exciting new competition - Cupid’s Chest. The competition is themed around Valentine’s Day and offers competitors the opportunity to win a trip to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the - read more »
Hard Rock International Welcomes Brian Klein Head of Marketing for Hotels & Casinos - 02 February 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands, announced that Brian Klein has been named Head of Marketing for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. In this role, he will oversee Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos brand and individual - read more »
GCA Announces Significant New Contracts - 01 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCA), a global provider of innovative cash access solutions and data intelligence for gaming establishments, today announced that it has renewed cash access agreements with several of its longstanding and significant customers - read more »
Spacenet Awarded Multi-year Contracts for over 27,000 Lottery Sites - 01 February 2011
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), and a leading provider of broadband network solutions for business, industrial and government users, was selected to provide SkyEdge™broadband satellite terminals, deploym - read more »
Media Exchange Group Appoints President of Digital & Interactive Media - 01 February 2011
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rachel Baer, Secretary and Corporate Counsel for Media Exchange Group, Inc. (f/k/a China Wireless Communications, Inc.) (Pink Sheets:CWLC) announced today that Christian Tureaud signed an executive agreement to become President of Digital and Interactive Media - read more »
Punters Win Mini Bets! - 27 February 2011
MANCHESTER, England, February 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent bookmaker Betfred this week gave away 3 brand new Mini Coopers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110226/440484 ) The 3 minis were given away as part of a national campaign called the "Mini Machine Adventure." Punters q - read more »
SkyWire Media Builds Management Team with Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SkyWire® Media, Inc., a nationwide digital and mobile marketing company, announced today that it has appointed Curt Mayer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a continued effort to assist in managing SkyWire Media’s rapid re - read more »
Sports Interaction: Oscar Bets Hedged on King’s Speech, Social Network - 26 February 2011
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director normally go hand in hand - why then does Sports Interaction (http://www.sportsinteraction.com) make The King’s Speech favorite for Best Picture, but The Social Network’s David Fincher favorite for Best Dir - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Breaks Ground on Kansas Star Casino and Entertainment Center - 26 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, one of the fastest growing casino and entertainment companies in the United States, announced today that site preparation has begun on its $280 million casino and entertainment center located in south central Kansas. The Kansas Star Casi - read more »
Forward Thinking by Cantor Gaming, Sports Book Solutions by Steelman Partners - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The new state-of-the-art Cantor Race & Sports Book at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas kicked off a week ahead of schedule. Steelman Partners’ refined design took inspiration from the Wall Street legacy of Cantor (an affiliate of the global financial s - read more »
Littlefield Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 26 February 2011
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) announced today that it will release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 earnings on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 consistent with its year end reporting schedule, and a conference call will be held on Friday March 11, 2011 to di - read more »
Research and Markets: 2011 U.S. Casino Hotels Industry Report - 26 February 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee92a2/2011_u_s_casino_h) has announced the addition of the "2011 U.S. Casino Hotels Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Casino Hotels Industry report, published annually, contains t - read more »
Bally Technologies to Host Nearly 400 Customer Users at 8th Annual Systems User Conference March 8-10 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Southern California - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, will host its three-day Systems User Conference 8 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula - read more »
PokerTek and Carnival Cruise Lines Begin Satellites for Fourth Annual Carnival PokerPro Challenge Featuring Chris Moneymaker - 26 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. today announced that qualifying tournaments are underway for the fourth annual Carnival PokerPro Challenge. Players who qualify will win a seat in the final event held on Carnival’s newest ship, the 130,000 ton Carnival Dream, December 3-10, 2 - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference - 26 February 2011
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) Chief Financial Officer Dale Black is scheduled to speak at the JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leverage Finance Conference at Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Florida on Monday, February 28 at 4:40 pm eastern. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc - read more »
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Will Report FY 2011 Third Quarter Results - 26 February 2011
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 before the market opens on Monday, February 28, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss results at 9:30 a - read more »
Challenge durrrr for $1.5 Million - 26 February 2011
DUBLIN, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Tilt Poker is offering players the chance to Challenge Tom "durrrr" Dwan for up to $1.5 million in prize money. Starting February 26th, the best online poker room is looking for a worthy challenger to play heads-up against Team Full Tilt member and internet poker sensati - read more »
Financial Spread Betting: Ideal for Short-Term Traders - 26 February 2011
LONDON, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial spread betting ( http://www.finspreads.com/About_spread_betting.aspx) takes several forms. Day, rolling, monthly and quarterly spread bets all lend themselves to certain traders more than others. The suitability of each type is based on the timeframe each spread - read more »
MGM Resorts International Management to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation Monday, February 28th at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at: http:// - read more »
Caesars Entertainment Reports Results for 2010 Fourth Quarter, Full Year - 26 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation (formerly Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.) today reported the following financial results for the 2010 fourth quarter and full year: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101123/LA06675LOGO) COMPANY-WIDE RESULTS Caesars Entertai - read more »
JackpotCity.com UK Online Casino Pays Out GBP98,081 to Weekend Slots Players - 26 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JackpotCity.com UK Online Casino http://www.jackpotcity.com/uk/ has released its weekend winners list for the first two weeks of February 2011. The lists consists of players from across the UK and the total amount paid for the weekend periods that total 4 days is GBP98 - read more »
Everest Poker is Proud to Add 4 Live the Dream Players to Team Everest 2011 - 26 February 2011
LONDON, February 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Poker has signed 4 former Live the Dream 2010 players to become part of Team Everest 2011. After representing Everest Poker at the best tournaments in the world for a full year, the dream continues for Javier Martinez (ES), Koen de Bakker (NL), Tobias Wagner (DE) and - read more »
March 3rd Deadline Approaching for New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill - 25 February 2011
New Jersey casinos await a decision on the modernisation of New Jersey’s Gaming Laws New Jersey may become the first state in the US to approve the regulation of intrastate online gambling, as Governor Chris Christie decides whether to sign Bill S490 into law. The Bill was passed in State’s Assembly and Senate in Janua - read more »
iMEGA Chairman Says Young People Will Be Better Protected Under New Jersey’s New Internet Gaming Regulation - 24 February 2011
Strong online verification technology cracks down on underage gamingAs New Jersey prepares to become the first jurisdiction in the US to embrace online gaming for State residents, regulators, while highlighting the fiscal benefits of the new legislation, are emphasising the importance of implementing water-tight measur - read more »
Sunday's Bad Beat Jackpot Largest Ever in Delaware at $118,833 - 24 February 2011
Dover, DE, February 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Crown Royal Poker Room at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino produced Delaware’s largest Bad Beat Jackpot to date on a Texas Hold ‘Em table Sunday night. The jackpot netted a total of $118,833, and was divided incrementally among nine lucky poker players.The winner - read more »
WinADayCasino Players Love New Busted Video Slot's Bonus Game and Double Up Feature - 23 February 2011
Busted, the latest totally one-of-a-kind video slots game at WinADayCasino.com, is a retro comic book-style cops and robbers adventure with a spine-tingling Bonus Game. Busted is three games in one: a classic 17 pay line video slot, a Double Up round and a Cops and Robbers bonus game. For the Cops and Robbers Bon - read more »
MTR Gaming Group to Report Fourth Quarter 2010 Results on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 23 February 2011
CHESTER, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, March 10, 2011 after the stock market closes. Management will conduct a conference - read more »
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Announces Grand Opening of New Peet's Coffee & Tea Licensed Cafe - 23 February 2011
LINCOLN, Calif., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunder Valley Casino Resort announced today that Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEET), the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the U.S., will become the newest member of the Thunder Valley family. Beginning February 26, Thunder Valley Casino will feature - read more »
Aretha Franklin is Coming Back With May 28 Show at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel - 23 February 2011
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is pleased and honored to announce that Aretha Franklin will make her return to the concert stage at the Seneca Niagara Events Center on Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. The legendary "Queen of Soul," recently honored at the Grammy Awards - read more »
Powerball® Ticket Worth $200,000 Sold in Washington County - 23 February 2011
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VJ Affiliates Choose EGASS - 23 February 2011
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I-Gaming North America - Boot Camp at Monte Carlo Set for May 2-4 - 22 February 2011
The gambling capital of the America will get an up-close look at its future during the inaugural iGaming North America conference to be held May 2-4, 2011 at Monte Carlo Casino & Resort in Las Vegas.Organizers BolaVerde Media Group, Lewis & Roca and The Innovation Group have taken a new approach in designing th - read more »
Playa Games Continues International Growth - 22 February 2011
HAMBURG, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamburg-based browser game publisher Playa Games GmbH ( http://www.playa-games.com) has moved to its new address at Alstertor 9, 20095 Hamburg, Germany. "We now have larger premises. The move is a logical step for us since we've also just taken on more staff," says CEO Hanne - read more »
Data Warehouse Assessment Services Leads Ameristar Casinos to Select Teradata - 22 February 2011
ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the need for analysis of two critical business functions, customers and machines, Ameristar Casinos, Inc, (Nasdaq: ASCA), one of the top 10 casino companies in the U.S., has selected a Teradata Data Mart Appliance from Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's lar - read more »
Baha Mar Groundbreaking Marks the Birth of a New Generation of Destination Resorts - 22 February 2011
NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Baha Mar, the largest single-phase resort development in the history of the Caribbean, celebrated the commencement of construction with its official groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 21, 2011. The 1,000-acre, $3.4 billion resort, gaming and entertainment complex, slated to - read more »
3 Ways to Carry on Your Financial Spread Betting Education - 22 February 2011
LONDON, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spread betting is not something that can be entered into without the knowledge and education to back it up. Even once the basics are mastered, a good spread bettor will always be looking to improve his abilities. Spread betting provider City Index (http://www.ci - read more »
Financial Spread Betting: A History - 22 February 2011
LONDON, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial spread betting provider City Index recently launched City Trading(TM), its first spread betting and CFD trading mobile app (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/trading-platform/) for iPhone(TM), Android, Blackberry and Java. The app allows traders to check the latest prices - read more »
Jars Info Tech Launches Golden Crown Bingo - 22 February 2011
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Intertops Poker Honors Cake Poker Loyalty Rewards Earned at Doyles Room - 21 February 2011
As a member of the Cake Network, Intertops will honor all existing loyalty rewards for players who played at Doyles Room when they decided to leave the Cake Network. All players who want to keep the benefits of playing on the network with the best industry-wide rewards program should contact Intertops to claim their - read more »
New Basketbull Slot Launched at US-Friendly Grande Vegas Casino - 21 February 2011
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BCLC PlayNow.com Joins Loto-Québec on Canadian Poker Network Powered by GTECH G2 - 21 February 2011
The addition of a second Canadian province has added liquidity to the first regulated poker network in North America. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s PlayNow.com igaming site has joined the Canadian Poker Network which is powered by GTECH G2. The CPN launched last December when poker players at L - read more »
Fairway Charity Golf Open Announced - 19 February 2011
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fairway Casino is delighted to announce that it will host the Fairway Charity Golf Open taking place on Tuesday 24th May 2011, at the prestigious K Club Golf Resort which is situated just forty minutes from Dublin City Centre. Twenty five teams will tee of - read more »
Federated Sports + Gaming and Palms Casino Resort Roll-out Schedule for Inaugural Poker League Events - 19 February 2011
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Federated Sports and Gaming (FS+G) and the Palms Casino Resort announced today the dates and formats for the first season of their professional poker league tournaments. All league events will take place at the Palms Casino Resort. There will be four differ - read more »
Culinary Workers Union Local 226: Las Vegas Locals Demand Station Casinos Support Equal Rights For All Workers - 19 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Las Vegas locals are calling on Station Casinos to support any new anti-discrimination legislation in Carson City that would make employers liable for discrimination against employees based on national origin. Thousands are attending a massive demonstration at Palace - read more »
PokerTek to Announce 4Q 2010 Results, Including Record Table Count and Positive EBITDAS, on February 24, 2011 - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), a licensed gaming company and worldwide leader in automated poker, announced today that it will release financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 before the market opens on Thursday, February 24, 2011. A conference c - read more »
iovation Recognized for Innovation in Helping Merchants Mitigate Online Payment Risk - 19 February 2011
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- iovation, the Device Reputation Authority™protecting online businesses from fraud and abuse, announced today that the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) has named iovation as a finalist for the 2011 MRC Emerging Technology Awards (METAwards) that recognize th - read more »
PokerTek Expands With First Installation of Blackjack Pro - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) today announced that it has completed the first of several planned Blackjack Pro® installations. Blackjack Pro is a six-seat automated table game that offers the traditional game of blackjack, and is the first game on PokerTek&# - read more »
Entertainment Gaming Asia Reschedules Q4 and Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Release to March 11, 2011 to Complete an Accounting Quasi-Reorganization - 19 February 2011
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (“Entertainment Gaming Asia” or “the Company”), a leading provider of electronic gaming machines on a participation basis to the Pan-Asian gaming industry, today announced that it will reschedule repo - read more »
Gun Lake Tribe and Station Casinos, Inc. Announce Opening of Gun Lake Casino in West Michigan - 19 February 2011
WAYLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Gun Lake Casino, owned by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and developed and managed by MPM Enterprises LLC ("MPM"), of which Station Casinos, Inc. is a 50 percent partner, opened its doors to the public at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Febru - read more »
PokerTek Installs PokerPro in France - 19 February 2011
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) has installed PokerPro® at Seven Casino d’Amnéville in France. This is the first of several planned installations in the country, where PokerPro is the only automated poker table that has been approved by regulatory - read more »
iMEGA Study Shows Billion Dollar iGaming Bill Critical to New Jersey Economy - 19 February 2011
An economic development study released by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) on the economic and fiscal impact of iGaming legislation currently awaiting the signature of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) shows how regulating iGaming could revive the State’s dismal economy. The - read more »
Texan Wins $20k Jackpot Playing Loose Caboose Online Slot Machine at US-friendly GrandeVegasCasino.com - 19 February 2011
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Badbeat Sponsored Players Rank in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 - 19 February 2011
Mark Maunsell, 24, was one of two Badbeat.com sponsored poker players to cash in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 which had a record breaking 1,058 entrants and an astounding £529,000 prize pool.The other Badbeat.com player was Badbeat Managing Director John Conroy, who was eliminated after racing with TT against A - read more »
SAF Studios Presents “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio - 13 February 2011
San Antonio, TX, February 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The National Concierge Association’s National Partner, SAF Studios, is presenting “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio, April 15, 2011.The Celebrity-Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by - read more »
New Phishing Tactic Emerges at One of World’s Largest Payment Processors - Domain Name System Hijacking - 11 February 2011
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IID (Internet Identity), a provider of technology and services that help organizations secure Internet presence, today released its Fourth Quarter eCrime Trends Report that revealed evidence cyber-criminals are now using domain name system (DNS) hijack - read more »
Global Pari-Mutuel Services and AmTote International Sign Exclusive Contract - 11 February 2011
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Pari-Mutuel Services Inc. (Pink Sheets: GPRM) a pari-mutuel gaming and wagering services provider, today announced entry into an agreement whereby AmTote will provide its services on an exclusive basis for GPRM’s new proprietary financial markets-based tech - read more »
No More Football? No Problem -- Get Your Sunday Action Fix with the All-New, Revamped World Poker Tour® Debuting Feb. 13 on FSN - 11 February 2011
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The show that started the poker revolution is back - and unlike you’ve ever seen it before. The World Poker Tour, the foremost name in high stakes, televised poker action, spent the last year getting a facelift. The show is new, fresh, hip, edgy - familiar enou - read more »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Joint Venture Enters Into a Standstill Agreement - 11 February 2011
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgans Hotel Group Co. (Nasdaq: MHGC) ("Morgans") announced today that subsidiaries of the joint venture through which it holds a minority interest in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas (the "Hard Rock Joint Venture") have entered into a Standstill and Forbearance Agreem - read more »
California Nations Indian Gaming Association Announces the 16th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference - 11 February 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Nations Indian Gaming Association announces the 16th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) February 15th & 16th at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. The WIGC will feature a daylong conference on Wednesday, February 16th, that - read more »
Warm Springs Council Takes Steps to Move Kah-Nee-Ta Casino to Temporary Location on Highway 26 - 11 February 2011
WARM SPRINGS, Ore., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move designed to provide a needed surge in short-term revenues, and assist in pursuing the goal of a permanent casino at Cascade Locks, the Warm Springs Tribal Council set in motion plans to design, construct and open to the public a temporary tribal casino on Hi - read more »
$135,000 in Fines Levied By Gaming Control Board for Underage Patron Violations - 11 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved consent agreements for underage gambling violations by two casinos resulting in a total of $135,000 in fines. At its public meeting today, the Board unanimously approved separate consent agreements negotiat - read more »
MansionPoker.com Announces New Benefits for its Poker Players - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MansionPoker.com, (http://www.mansionpoker.com/) one of the industry's top-ranked online poker rooms, has increased the benefits it offers to its poker players. Alongside its extremely popular and rewarding Club Mansion Loyalty Program, Mansion Poker has introduced a large se - read more »
Titan Bet Opens New Opportunities for Champions League Betting - 11 February 2011
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MVDG Plans to Bid for Racing Licenses to be Abandoned by Penn Gaming in Columbus and Toledo - 11 February 2011
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mahoning Valley Development Group has announced plans to aggressively pursue the two horse racing licenses that Penn Gaming plans to abandon in Columbus and Toledo. This would be in addition to MVDG's quest to create an eighth racetrack in the Mahoning Valley. "We fu - read more »
Premier League Darts: 888.com Announces Sponsorship - 11 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 888.com (http://www.888.com/), in association with the Professional Darts Corporation, is proud to announce the title sponsorship of the 888.com Premier League Darts. The 888.com Premier League Darts, featuring eight stars of the sport, will begin on Thursday at The - read more »
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino to Welcome Blue Man Group to New Home in Fall 2012 - 11 February 2011
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas will welcome the world-renowned entertainment sensation Blue Man Group to the Monte Carlo Theater in Fall 2012. The mega-enhanced show will present an exciting iteration of the Blue Man experience and will feature new material for re - read more »
Spread Betting Away From Your Desk - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spread bettors should not and cannot dedicate all their time to sitting in front of their trading platform, so must devise new ways of managing their spread betting. Here, spread betting provider City Index ( http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) offers a few valuable po - read more »
Spread Betting on the Move - 11 February 2011
LONDON, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "Mobile dealing is undoubtedly the future of spread betting and this view is reinforced by our clients' increasing willingness to trade on their mobile phones," says Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co - read more »
Casino Share, Grand Mondial and Quatro Casino Join the CasinoRewards.com Network - 11 February 2011
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UNITE HERE Gaming Research Issues New Research Notes on Revel Entertainment’s Atlantic City Casino Project: New EBITDA Projection of $95 Million is Insufficient to Cover Interest Payments - 10 February 2011
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CORRECTING and REPLACING The World’s Best Poker Players Return to Caesars Palace to Compete at NBC’s National Heads-Up Poker Championship for Chance to Win Big - 10 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Third graph of release should read: Scheduled to appear in this year's event are several of the world's top poker pros, including: Go Daddy Girl and Team PokerStars Pro Vanessa Rousso, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Doyle Brunson, Chris Ferguson, Huck Seed, Daniel Ne - read more »
UK Technology Showcases Latest Mobile Innovations - 10 February 2011
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the government organisation that helps UK-based companies to succeed in the global economy, is bringing together the best of British mobile technology innovation at Mobile World Congress. Representing British innovatio - read more »
Silks Corporation Launches the RacingtheWorld.com Wagering Pad - 10 February 2011
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The World’s Best Poker Players Return to Caesars Palace to Compete at NBC’s National Heads-Up Poker Championship for Chance to Win Big - 10 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With a larger tournament grand prize package than ever before, 64 of the world’s most elite poker players will go “all in” at the seventh annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by GoDaddy.com on March 3-6 at the Caesars Palace Poker Tourn - read more »
Insiders Say Cash Games at Commerce Casino During L.A. Poker Classic are Poker's Best - 10 February 2011
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Spotlight 29 Casino Hosting 5th Annual Coachella Valley Poker Championship - 10 February 2011
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Celebrity Prizes From Bingo Hollywood Worth GBP1,000 Each - 10 February 2011
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Showboat Atlantic City Brings First-Ever Pet Program for Canine Guests to the Shore - 10 February 2011
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Are You Spread Betting on These Three Significant Markets? - 10 February 2011
LONDON, February 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- All too often, an uneducated spread better will dive into their spread betting platform and start trading on markets at random, jumping from USD/JPY currency pairs, to British Airways stock, to pork bellies. This scattergun approach is the road to financial failu - read more »
New LoveYourSlots.com Powered by GTECH G2 Instant Win Games Platform - 09 February 2011
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Revised Date: Wynn Resorts Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date - 09 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today that it will release the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, February 10, 2011, followed by a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). - read more »
Palm Beach Casino in Aruba Selects Bally Systems’ Solutions for Their Re-Opening, Further Cementing Bally Technologies’ Continuing Leadership in the Caribbean with More Than 85 Percent Systems Market Share - 09 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced a new contract with the Palm Beach Casino in Palm Beach, Aruba for a suite of Bally - read more »
Gameloft's Modern Combat: Domination Soars to the #1 Position on PlayStation(R)Network Store Charts - 09 February 2011
NEW YORK, February 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of downloadable video games, announced today that its critically acclaimed PS3 game, Modern Combat: Domination climbed to the number one position on PlayStation(R )Network Store charts. "Our goal was to offer a f - read more »
Table Mountain Casino Welcomes Country Artist, Trace Adkins, to the Central Valley! - 09 February 2011
FRIANT, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Country music sensation, author and television personality Trace Adkins is scheduled to perform on the Event Center Stage at Table Mountain Casino on Thursday, March 17th! This country baritone has quite a fan following and tickets for this show are sure to sell fast. T - read more »
Bodog to Phase Out Poker Info Scraping Sites - 09 February 2011
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Sharpen Your Spread Betting With Technical Analysis - 09 February 2011
LONDON, February 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Do you use technical analysis as part of your financial spread betting (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/)? If not, you may be missing crucial market data revealed by chart patterns and trend data. This is because technical analysts take a very quantitat - read more »
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Meccabingo.com Complete Full House With the First iPhone(R) Bingo App - 09 February 2011
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iMEGA Chairman Joe Brennan Jr Considers Last Week’s New Jersey Vote for Exchange Betting Important First Step in Creating American iGaming Hub - 07 February 2011
In signing bills (A-2926 and S-2229) to legalise exchange betting and pari-mutuel wagering on Monday of this week, Governor Chris Christie has given the green light to the legalisation of exchange betting; a peer-to-peer wagering platform brought to prominence by exchange operators such as Betfair (who acquired TVG in - read more »
New Features at Bidibot Give New Bidders Better Chance of Winning Poker Credits - 07 February 2011
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Top Tips for Utilising Mobile Spread Betting - 06 February 2011
LONDON, February 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile trading platforms and iPhone spread betting are set to play a big part in the future of trading. So what should you be doing to get the most out of them? Spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) offers these tips to maximise perform - read more »
NoPayPOKER.com Vadnais Freeroll Series Shows the Quality of Free Poker Players - 06 February 2011
London, United Kingdom, February 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- At the start of January leading online free poker games site NopayPOKER.com launched a freeroll series where resident site professional and retired professional circuit poker player D M Vadnais acts as bounty target, player and poker teacher.The results have prove - read more »
Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida Become the Proud Bearers of the eCOGRA Safe and Fair Seal of Approval - 06 February 2011
Johannesburg, South Africa, February 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Red Flush Casino and Casino La Vida, part of the Club Red Gaming group of casinos, have announced earlier this week that both online casinos have been awarded the eCogra Fair and Safe seal. The eCogra Fair and Safe seal was awarded to the two online casinos fo - read more »
Cantor Gaming Launches New Race and Sports Book at Tropicana Las Vegas - 05 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., announces the opening today of its newest race and sports book at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Cantor Gaming is the exclusive operator of the new 4,200 square ft, state-of-the-art race - read more »
Win Free Premier League Tickets at Sunderland AFC or a Visit to the Emmerdale Set Courtesy of tombola bingo - 05 February 2011
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Off Tilt Signs Tristan "Cre8ive" as Brand Ambassador - 05 February 2011
Milwaukee, WI, February 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Off Tilt Custom Poker Tables, the Wisconsin-based, table manufacturer known across the industry for their high quality materials and artistic craftsmanship, is pleased to announce the signing of popular poker pro and poker blogger Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade as a br - read more »
Research and Markets: Global Online Gambling: An Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis - 04 February 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6f6130/global_online_gamb) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Gambling" report to their offering. The Global Online Gambling industry profile is an essential resource for top-le - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Announces Pricing of $80 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering - 04 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced yesterday the pricing of $80.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8â…œ% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (th - read more »
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Gives Away Over $9.9 Million in January - 04 February 2011
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888poker Explains Significant Improvement in Performance Over the Last 2 Quarters in 2010 - 04 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maytal Ginzburg, VP Poker at 888holdings answers questions over 888 poker's future and explains how the company's organizational change, 888poker rebranding and new product has been critical to its strategy over the past 12 months. With strong fourth quarter revenues, - read more »
Titan Bet Welcomes Scores of New Bettors for NFL Super Bowl XLV - 04 February 2011
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PA Lottery Prize Worth $275,000 to Expire Feb. 17 - 04 February 2011
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Historic Higbee Building to be Transformed Into $350 Million 'Horseshoe Casino Cleveland' - 04 February 2011
CLEVELAND, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Ohio Caesars LLC (ROC) today announced their decision to move forward with plans for a Phase I gaming development in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Dan Gilbert, Rock Gaming CEO, and Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, shared t - read more »
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner Reminds Homeowners That March 1 Is Deadline for Property Tax Relief - 04 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Auditor General Jack Wagner said today that time was running out for Pennsylvania homeowners to obtain property tax relief from casino revenue. The application deadline is March 1, said Wagner, who urged property owners to take advantage of this cost-saving sta - read more »
Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Brings Back 'Virtually Free' Rewarding Guests with Luxury Hotel Amenity Incentives - 04 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is thrilled to offer guests a Virtually Free stay at all of its Atlantic City hotels. Caesars will be matching (and even exceeding!) the cost of rooms with various fun filled amenities, resulting in thousands of dollars in hotel serv - read more »
Everest Poker is Thrilled to Announce Their Newest Poker Tournament: The Everest Poker ONE - 04 February 2011
LONDON, February 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Everest Poker ONE is a brand new poker tournament combining the best of poker and the finest gaming experience in Europe: Monte-Carlo. With a guaranteed prize pool of EUR1 million, numerous accessible ways to qualify, VIP experiences and exciting parties, everybody has - read more »
M3 Technology Teams with Transtech Systems and Evolis to Supply Revolutionary Cash Access Kiosks - 04 February 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- About a year ago, M3T revolutionized the casino industry by introducing the first real-time cash management system, the M3T Vault. As part of the M3T Vault offering, M3T is now introducing another ground-breaking innovation, the M3T Cash Access Kiosk.This innovative, - read more »
New Promotion and Game Schedule Released at All Slots Casino - 04 February 2011
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Website Launches, Partners with Vegas Casinos - 04 February 2011
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Up to $300 Re-load Bonus at Intertops Poker This Weekend - 03 February 2011
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iGB Affiliate Awards 2011 Winners Announced - 03 February 2011
iGaming Business congratulates the 15 winners of the iGB Affiliate Awards 2011. The winners are: - Best Affiliate Manager; James Wood, Bet365- Best Affiliate Program; Bet365. - Best Affiliate Network; Income Access- The Lou Fabiano Award for the Best iGaming Community; GPWA- Best Affiliate Program Newcomer; Go Wild Aff - read more »
New Cantor Gaming Race & Sports Book Opens at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas - 03 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., today announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art race and sports book facility at the resort. The new race and spo - read more »
UNITE HERE Local 54 announces plans to sue NJ EDA to stop $261 million bailout of Revel’s Atlantic City casino project - 03 February 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UNITE HERE Local 54 announced today its intention to file suit to stop the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s attempt to funnel $261 million in future tax revenues to the Revel Casino project in Atlantic City. “At a time when taxp - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Receives Requisite Consents in Consent Solicitation Relating to Its 8⅜% Senior Secured Notes Due 2015 and Executes Supplemental Indenture - 03 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced today that the Company and Peninsula Gaming Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (together, the - read more »
Peninsula Gaming Commences $80 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering - 03 February 2011
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”), a casino entertainment company with gaming operations in local markets in Iowa and Louisiana, announced today that the Company and Peninsula Gaming Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (together, the - read more »
GameTech Announces Stock Listing Transfer from NASDAQ Global Market to NASDAQ Capital Market - 03 February 2011
RENO, Nev., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 2, 2011, GameTech International, Inc. ("GameTech" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading designer, developer and marketer of interactive electronic bingo equipment, bingo systems, and video lottery terminals, announced that on January 28, 2011, the Company rec - read more »
BMR Updates Outlook on Casino Stocks: Las Vegas Sands, MGM, Wynn, Penn National & Others - 03 February 2011
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 2, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com ("BMR") (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of several casino stocks, including Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM), Wy - read more »
Pennsylvania Slots Revenue Weathers Harsh January - 03 February 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- January slot machine revenue from Pennsylvania casinos saw a slight drop from the previous year due to the harsh winter weather that affected travel. The amount of gross revenue generated in January 2011 through the play of slot machines at Commonwealth casinos - read more »
Sunday's Game Means Major Risks for Gambling Addicts - 03 February 2011
HANOVER, Va., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers go head to head on Sunday, millions of Americans will be betting on which team will take home the Lombardi Trophy. Unfortunately, no matter which team wins, the outcome will be a loss for problem and compulsive gamblers. "Th - read more »
BetCroc.com Internet Wagering News - 03 February 2011
Jaco, Costa Rica, February 01, 2011 --(PR.com)-- With expectations high and potential profits even higher, long time Las Vegas casino executive Rory Hascall has turned his attention to the warm and lucrative waters of friendly Costa Rica. With projected Internet wagering growth forecasts indicating an increase of an e - read more »
Sportingbet Launches ParadiseBingo.com on GTECH G2 Bingo Platform - 02 February 2011
Spanish bingo site features Live Presenters and embedded side games like Chippendales: The Reel DealOne of the world’s largest and most respected online gambling operators has chosen GTECH G2 to provide the software and network for its new bingo site. Sportingbet has just launched ParadiseBingo.com in the Spanish marke - read more »
New Jersey Internet Gambling Legislation: Regulation Pending Governor’s Signature - 02 February 2011
iGaming bill expected to be signed into law within 45 days after historic vote by NJ Legislature The iMEGA-backed Intra-State Internet Gambling bill has finally found its way to the desk of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has up to 45 days to sign it into law.Governor Christie’s signature would allow New Jersey - read more »
Intertops Sportsbook Celebrates 15th Anniversary of First Ever Online Sports Bet - 02 February 2011
The world’s first online sports book still one of the most trusted and reliableToday is the fifteenth anniversary of the day Intertops Sportsbook took the world’s very first online bet. On January 17, 1996 employees at the company’s original Salzburg, Austria office cheered when a Finn named Jukka Honkavaara placed a $ - read more »
Paf to Launch New Casino Games from Jadestone Networks - 02 February 2011
Jadestone Networks today announced that it has signed a new 2-year casino contract with Paf. The agreement expands upon Paf’s existing relationship with Jadestone to add the company’s brand new casino offering created in cooperation with Swedish iGaming solution provider Play’n GO.Paf is one of the largest online gambl - read more »
GTECH G2 Previews Major Casino Software Update at ICE Featuring New Plants vs. Zombies Slots Game - 02 February 2011
New branded content from PopCap Games licensing dealThis week at ICE in London, GTECH G2 will preview a comprehensive update to its market-leading casino software featuring its new slots-based adaptation of PopCap Games' blockbuster game Plants vs. Zombies™. Sightings of plant-eating zombies are anticipated at Earls Co - read more »
Jadestone Releases Casino Matrix Multi-tasking Games Grid at ICE - 02 February 2011
Jadestone Networks today announces the release of its revolutionary new online gaming system, the Casino Matrix. The unveiling takes place at the annual ICE gaming industry show in London. Inspired by the multi-tasking behavior emerging in today’s increasingly Internet-savvy consumers – where watching TV whilst sociali - read more »
APT London ICE Poker Championship in London Tonight - 02 February 2011
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WinADay Player Hits $174,139 Jackpot Thanks to Wife That Loves to Shop - 02 February 2011
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Electric Word’s iGaming Business Concludes Deal to Acquire Affiliate Media’s Interest in iGB Affiliate - 02 February 2011
28th January 2011, London, UK -- iGaming Business the leading magazine, event and research provider for the online gambling industry, has announced via its parent company Electric Word plc that it has now concluded the deal to acquire Affiliate Media’s interest in its iGB Affiliate events and publishing business. Affil - read more »
Intertops Sportsbook Picks the Packers to Stop the Steelers at Super Bowl XLV on Sunday - 02 February 2011
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Forest City Announces Closing of Sale of Land, Air Rights to Rock Ohio Caesars for Future Casino near Tower City Center - 02 February 2011
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Forest City Enterprises, Inc., (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB) today announced the closing of the sale of approximately 16 acres of land, together with air rights, to Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland LLC, for development of a casino in downtown Cleveland. The land is adjacent to Forest City's - read more »
20/1 for Torres Treble Against Reds - 02 February 2011
MANCHESTER, England, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fernando Torres is 20/1 with Betfred to compound the misery for his former club Liverpool by scoring a hat-trick against them on his debut for Chelsea at the weekend. The Spanish striker, who completed a GBP50million move minutes before the end of the Januar - read more »
Smartphone Casino Player Wins GBP39,051 in 2 Months Playing Thunderstruck Slots Game at JackpotCity Mobile Casino - 02 February 2011
GIBRALTAR, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Within weeks of JackpotCity Mobile Casino http://www.jackpotcity.com/mobile-casino announcing the launch of the Thunderstruck Mobile Video Slots Game, regular mobile casino player Keith M. has won over GBP39,000 with a series of 6 consecutive wins on that self same game. - read more »
European Lottery Guild Offers Worldwide Lottery Players Live Online Support in 6 Different Languages - 02 February 2011
LONDON, February 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lottery players can now receive immediate multi-lingual support and answers to any lottery-related questions in an easy-to-use, customer-friendly format from European Lottery Guild, the world's most trusted lottery broker. Lottery fans around the world can now chat live - read more »
Viejas Casino Ushers in Chinese New Year with Opening of Emerald Asian Cuisine - 02 February 2011
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chinese New Year kicks off with added excitement this year, as Emerald Asian Cuisine opens February 3 at Viejas Casino. The opening marks the second Emerald Asian Cuisine restaurant in San Diego and the first time in its 20-year history that Viejas Casino has partnere - read more »
“Grandprivé Announces New Competition” - 02 February 2011
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GrandPrive Group of Casinos has announced the launch of an exciting new competition - Cupid’s Chest. The competition is themed around Valentine’s Day and offers competitors the opportunity to win a trip to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the - read more »
Hard Rock International Welcomes Brian Klein Head of Marketing for Hotels & Casinos - 02 February 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands, announced that Brian Klein has been named Head of Marketing for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. In this role, he will oversee Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos brand and individual - read more »
GCA Announces Significant New Contracts - 01 February 2011
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCA), a global provider of innovative cash access solutions and data intelligence for gaming establishments, today announced that it has renewed cash access agreements with several of its longstanding and significant customers - read more »
Spacenet Awarded Multi-year Contracts for over 27,000 Lottery Sites - 01 February 2011
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), and a leading provider of broadband network solutions for business, industrial and government users, was selected to provide SkyEdge™broadband satellite terminals, deploym - read more »
Media Exchange Group Appoints President of Digital & Interactive Media - 01 February 2011
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rachel Baer, Secretary and Corporate Counsel for Media Exchange Group, Inc. (f/k/a China Wireless Communications, Inc.) (Pink Sheets:CWLC) announced today that Christian Tureaud signed an executive agreement to become President of Digital and Interactive Media - read more »
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