Magna Entertainment Corp. today reported that it has become aware that CGTV Media Group, Inc./Casino Gaming Television, Inc. (“CGTV”) may be making representations to certain prospective investors to the effect that CGTV and MEC’s subsidiary HorseRacing TV, Inc. (“HRTV”) have reached an agreement regarding the terms of a merger of CGTV and HRTV. Despite CGTV’s […]
Monthly Archives: July 2006
With the signing of its 100th Race Track Partner in less than 18 months, Day At The Track is the fastest growing Account Deposit Wagering company in the pari-mutuel wagering industry. Shawn Egide, President and Co-Founder said, “We are very pleased with the continual growth of our Network of Race Tracks. Combined with a 300% […]
paddypowerpoker.com has teamed up with Neteller, one of the world’s leading online funds transfer services, to offer its poker players a secure and convenient e-wallet service. The Neteller account allows customers to load, withdraw and transfer funds instantly to and from paddypowerpoker.com, as well as to and from other Neteller customers. The account takes just […]
Scientific Games has been awarded a contract to replace the legacy sports betting system of Norway’s state-owned Norsk Tipping. The contract, tendered through a competitive public procurement process, is valued at approximately $8.4 million over five years. The new sports betting engine will work in parallel with Norsk Tipping’s legacy MasterLink System, conform to WLA […]
A 65-year-old retiree visiting the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi hit a $12.4 million statewide MegaJackpot(R) while playing a popular Wheel of Fortune(R) $1 slot machine Thursday evening, and in doing so, the winner — who wishes to remain anonymous — set a world record for this particular slot system. “This is the first […]
The ultimate contest pitting man against frankfurter, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest has been a staple on America’s birthday since 1916. With the “Super Bowl of competitive eating” only days away, PinnacleSports.com today released odds on the world’s most famous eating contest and lists reigning five-time champion, Takeru Kobayashi as […]
Leo Kraimer of Delray Beach, Florida, bet 125 pennies and won a jackpot of $417,319.00 on the Loco Loot Slot Machines at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, June 15th. Manufactured by Aristocrat, the Loco Loot Slot Machines were introduced in the Northeast at Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the […]
Gaming Transactions, Inc. a developer and provider of online games and services for the online entertainment and gaming industries announces it has retained Prestige Procurement and Networking Services (Prestige Asia) to manage the Global Investor Relations program. The Company’s central licensed games portal, keno.com , is a destination online gambling property where players may participate […]
A California legislative committee late Wednesday dealt a blow to the prospects of side-by-side tribal casinos opening in Barstow, but proponents of the venture some 120 miles from the Nevada border aren’t ready to fold. The Assembly Governmental Organizational Committee, after a daylong hearing in Sacramento, rejected a bid by two Indian tribes to operate […]
Mohegan Sun announced today that Lisa Stevens has been appointed Vice President of Casino Marketing. In this position, she will be responsible for the implementation and operation of Mohegan Sun’s Player Development and Executive Host departments and their marketing programs. Stevens brings over 20 years of experience in casino player development. She joins Mohegan Sun […]
As reported by the Spokesman Review: “Two Coeur d’Alene Casino maintenance workers died Thursday morning in an explosion and fire in a large shipping container that may have been used to store fireworks. “Donald S. Hanson, 56, of Fairfield, Wash., and Richard E. Stokes, 49, of Rockford, Wash., are missing and presumed dead, according to […]
Gulfport will witness the return of gaming with a sensational new view – the Island View Casino Resort. Gulfside Casino Partnership acquired the Grand Casino Gulfport property from Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. in March, 2006. Extensive construction for Phase I is currently underway and the doors are set to open September, 2006 to unveil a grander, […]
As reported by the Providence Journal: “The battle over the November casino referendum has begun. “Since late May, the debate has been dominated by the Las Vegas-based Harrah’s Entertainment and Harrah’s-affiliated advocacy groups with names such as ‘CompeteRI’ and most recently, ‘Rhode Islanders for Jobs and Tax Relief Inc.’ “Yesterday, an anti-casino coalition group that […]
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: “Just weeks after extending an olive branch to the state’s most powerful Indian tribes, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to try to shut down six of their casinos – including two of the largest in San Diego County – in a dispute over how their slot machine […]