Southwest Casino Corporation announced that on June 6, 2006 the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the Ramsey County District Court granting summary judgment in favor of the Minnesota Racing Commission and North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC. The Court of Appeals upheld the District Court’s decision to dismiss claims that the Racing Commission […]
Monthly Archives: June 2006
As reported by the Sacramento Business Journal: “A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled late Tuesday that California’s multi-state MEGA Millions game is legal and authorized to operate in California. “Judge Lloyd Connelly also ruled the Lottery Commission is operating lawfully and that the MEGA Millions operation in California does not require specific legislative approval. “The […]
As reported by the Argus Leader: “The winners of the $116.8 million Powerball jackpot – the largest lottery prize ever won in South Dakota – are a Pierre couple who used to operate the Colorful Nails salon. “Lan ‘Bill’ Nguyen, 37, and his wife Tina, 30, chose to receive their jackpot winnings as a one-time […]
Andy Bloch wasn’t the only member of the MIT Blackjack Team that took casinos around the world for millions of dollars in the 90’s, but the title of the novel that chronicles that incredible run – “Bringing Down the House,” – could easily be assigned just to him. Since graduating from high school, Bloch has […]
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority would like to bring to your attention that a foreign remote gaming company by the name of Poker Ducks is claiming that it is being located in Malta and therefore winnings for EU citizens are tax free. The Authority would like to inform the public at large that the above […]
As reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer: “The developer seeking to build a hotel with slot machines at Broadway Commons has filed a new petition seeking statewide voter approval of gambling – for a third time. “Kim Norris, spokeswoman for Attorney General Jim Petro, said the petition was filed late Friday. It contains more than 3,200 […]
The most prestigious symbol in all of poker will have a new look in 2006. For more than 36 years, winning a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker(R) has stood as the game’s ultimate accomplishment. The 37th annual World Series of Poker, which runs from June 25 to August 10 at the Rio […]
As reported by the Charlotte Observer: “State senators voted Monday to end video poker gambling throughout most of North Carolina next year, ending a seven-year battle to rid the state of a form of gambling that opponents have described as a scourge. “‘If you have a cause you believe in, stick with it,’ said Sen. […]
As reported by Wisc News: “Though the new off-track betting parlor at the Ho-Chunk Casino has only been open a month, it’s already earned a following of old-timers who wager on horse and greyhound races – and get a little bantering in on the side. “‘This is first class – probably the best in Wisconsin […]
Drawing on the soaring popularity of poker, The Tug McGraw Foundation is gathering an all-star team of entertainment and sports celebrities to challenge their guests playing Texas Hold ‘Em at the Foundation’s annual gala event, “An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference,” on November 3rd, 2006, at The Crystal […]
The match-up is set and the odds are up! According to Sportsbook.com, the largest sportsbook and casino in the world, the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be awarded to the Dallas Mavericks in seven games. Current odds for game one have the Mavs favored as a -205 bet with the Heat sitting at +125. The last […]
As reported by the Syracuse Post-Standard: “Vernon Downs may get permissiontoday to start racing for the first time since 2004. “The state Racing andWagering Board will consider whether to give the track licenses to beginracing and simulcasting…”
Thunderbird Resorts, Inc. (“Thunderbird”) announces: In Chile, Thunderbirdis participating in public bids to secure new casino licenses. Under the newChilean casino law, up to 17 new licenses are in the process of beingawarded in 2006. The Company has had a very active business developmentpresence in Chile since July 2003, with the objective of securing 2 […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “The 25-acre Las Ramblasproject on Harmon Avenue has been sold to Las Vegas-based developer EdgeResorts for $202 million, an executive said Sunday. “Las Ramblas, a jointventure between Las Vegas-based Centra Properties and The Related Cos. ofFlorida, was announced in early 2005 as a $3 billion mixed-use project thatwould […]