Hollywood Sportsbook features odds on the MLB game between the ArizonaDiamondbacks and the San Diego Padres on August 18th, 2006. Tuesday’s gamegave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 2-1 victory and with the victory, they movedinto a tie with second-place San Diego Padres in the NL West, 3 1/2 gamesbehind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks […]
Monthly Archives: August 2006
Bally Technologies, Inc. is saddened to announce the death of Board MemberJoel Kirschbaum. Mr. Kirschbaum passed away on August 16, 2006 after a briefillness. “We are all deeply saddened by Joel’s death,” said David Robbins,Chairman of the Board. “Joel’s contributions to our Company during the past12 years, including playing a leading role in guiding its […]
All inPlay, an accessible online community focused on fun and friendship forall, visually impaired and sighted alike, today announced the release of theworld’s first accessible version of Texas Hold’em. “From day one All inPlayhas been about letting the skill of the player determine the outcome of thegame, not whether or not they could see the […]
Betfair Poker has signed a deal with Thomas ‘Buzzer’ Bhil, which formalises his position as one of TEAM BETFAIR’s sponsored pros. He joins Ben ‘Milky Bar Kid’ Grundy and Bengt Sonnert in representing Betfair at major tournaments. The three pros will also play important roles in the education of new Betfair Poker players. “Buzzer is […]
Amateur Poker Association & Tour (“APAT”), in association with PokerStars.com and PokerPlayer Magazine, announces the launch of the APAT Online Series. APAT Online is a series of 30 International tournaments hosted exclusively at PokerStars.com. The inaugural APAT Online Series event will be the English Amateur Poker Open, to be held on August 19. Tournaments, including […]
Four Winds Casino Resort has named Matthew Harkness, a seasoned gaming executive with over 25 years of New Jersey gaming experience, as their new General Manager. Beginning in early September, Harkness will assume day-to-day responsibility for all facets of Four Winds operations. “Matt’s extensive casino background and proven track record in the gaming industry will […]
Last year the Indianapolis Colts won more regular season games than any other team in the NFL with a 14-2 record. Although they failed yet again to win the big prize and despite the off-season loss of running back Edgerrin James to free agency, Sportsbook.com odds makers still believe the Colts should lead the league […]
GTECH Holdings Corporation today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has signed a product sale contract to supply the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation with a new video central system, which includes a five-year support agreement. With respect to this contract with the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, GTECH anticipates generating revenues of approximately U.S. $8 million. “Video lottery […]
While the kickoff to the 2006 NCAA football season isn’t for another two weeks, fans can already get in on the action on all of the season’s big games at PinnacleSports.com. The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has already opened wagering on every game taking place during the first week of college […]
Spectre Gaming, Inc. announced today that it has completed the privateplacement of convertible debentures with gross proceeds of $5,171,700. Theprivate placement was subscribed to by institutional investors and high networth individuals. The debentures are convertible into common stock of theCompany at the price of $1.00 per common share. The debenture purchasersalso received 5-year warrants to […]
An agency bent on economic diversification is diversifying its recruitingpitch. The Nevada Development Authority, known for cheeky advertisingcampaigns that take pot shots at California’s business climate, is reachingacross the continent in a bid to capture some of New Jersey’s prizedbiotechnology and life-sciences companies. Earlier this month, the authoritylaunched a $100,000 advertising buy in four East […]
Jeffrey Fine, a local real estate investor and chairman of Fine Concepts,which owns 13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchises here, seems ready to try hishand at a new career — casino management. State investigators are wrappingup background checks in preparation for hearings on Fine’s applications forlicenses to run the Opera House Saloon and Casino […]
As reported by the Australian: “Hundred of Star City Casino workers gatheredon the steps of Sydney’s premier gambling venue today to call for betterpay. “Blowing whistles and yelling ‘decent wages, listen up’, the workerscalled on the casino’s management to offer an increased pay deal to offsetrising petrol prices, interest rates and inflation. “Workers staged theprotests […]
As reported by the Nebraska State Paper: “Depending on how fast signaturescan be counted, and the time appellate courts need to review the matter,Nebraskans might have a chance to vote in November on a plan for buildingthree casinos. “District Judge Karen Flowers ruled Thursday that signatureson initiative petitions seeking a vote on the gambling proposal […]