As reported by the New Mexican: “The New Mexico Lottery Authority’s board ofdirectors Thursday decided it liked Tom Romero enough as the lottery’sinterim chief executive officer to offer him $165,000 a year to stay as CEO.“.Romero, 48, has not accepted the position because the terms of histhree-year contract are still being negotiated. Board members said […]
Monthly Archives: June 2006
As reported by the Lincoln Courier: “House Speaker Michael Madigan israising his own questions about the proposed sale of the state lottery,casting a potential shadow over Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s plan for a quick buttemporary fix for school funding. “In a letter to Blagojevich that was alsosent to all Illinois lawmakers, Madigan listed eight questions he […]
As reported by the CJOB News: “Manitoba Lotteries has laid-off 16 casinoinvestigators. “Vice President of Corporation Security Gerry Boose tellsCJOB the move will save MLC around one million dollars annually. “.He saysthose responsibilities will now be covered by security guards at the casinosand corporate investigators.”
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has secured a $2.5 billion financing package to fundits gaming projects in Macau. Analysts consider the loan, which comes fromsix different banks, to be the largest single credit facility ever given toa nongovernment entity in China. The loaned money will be used to fund anexpansion of the casino at the existing […]
Black Oak Casino and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk are pleased to announcetheir two-year commitment as presenting sponsor of the 2006 NorthernCalifornia Open Championship. This prestigious three-day event set forSeptember 25 – 27, includes a Senior Open Championship to be played atDiablo Grande Resort (Patterson, CA) with the NCO Pro-Am and NorthernCalifornia Open Championship to […]
As reported by the Australian: “Three months after James Packer and his Hong Kong joint venture partner Lawrence Ho agreed to spend $US900 million ($1.2 billion) buying a Macau casino licence, it is now valued at $US1.36 billion. “The valuation, done by Hong Kong firm American Appraisal, was released to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange […]
Unibet, the international online gambling operator, will launch GTS’ World Cup-themed Football HiLo game as a part of their massive promotion for Germany 2006. As a fantastically attractive centrepiece, all players that stake at least ?1 and score at least one goal in the game during a specified week will be entered into a draw […]
As reported by the Newport Daily: “Barring a successful legal challenge, casino proponents will be spinning the electoral roulette wheel this November to see if voters will approve an amendment to the constitution allowing a privately run casino in the state. “The Senate approved the constitutional referendum, 23-13. Unlike all other legislation, the governor does […]
Two thumbs up at the movies could mean a fistful of dollars for bettors. This week, Bodog.com has started to offer wagers on whether Chicago Sun-Times film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper will give favorable, mixed or unfavorable reviews during their weekly syndicated television show. “In providing a narrative critique, filled with lively debate […]
As reported by Reuters: “Top South African casino operator Sun International said on Friday it would not submit a bid for the second of Singapore’s two planned casino resorts, narrowing the number of contenders for the billion-dollar project. “Sun said the Singapore development would involve too great a diversion of its resources, adding that it […]
Coming off a 4-3 series win over the never-say-die Buffalo Sabres, the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes are -135 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to odds makers at Sportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino. The Hurricanes, making their second trip in four seasons to the Stanley Cup final, will be looking […]
As reported by the Bellingham Herald: “The site of the Nooksack Indian Tribe’s planned casino was vandalized with more than 100 aluminum nails spread across the driveway entrance. “Larry Mount, chief of Nooksack Tribal Police, said the nails were ‘systematically spread across the whole driveway’ for 8 to 10 feet. They were placed there between […]
Art Frank, former President and CEO of Casino Rama, has been named President of Niagara Casinos by the board of directors of Falls Management Company (FMC). As President of Niagara Casinos, Mr. Frank will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of both Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara. While with Casino Rama, Mr. Frank spearheaded […]
As reported by the Canadian Press: “The Saskatchewan government will soon allow charitable organizations to raise extra money by holding poker tournaments and gaming nights. “Relaxed rules are part of a two-part provincial strategy to help charities, which have struggled in recent years because of declines in gaming-related revenues, said Deb Higgins, minister responsible for […]