With four gold bracelets awarded in two days, its was a busy weekend at the World Series of Poker with many new faces receiving their first WSOP pay-outs and some known faces finally grabbing WSOP gold. Event # 12 $5,000 Omaha High-Low 8/OB Sam Farha earned his second gold bracelet after a more than a […]
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LiveHive SystemsTM, a leading provider of real-time event wagering solutions for the online gaming industry, today announced that it has appointed David Brennan as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Brennan brings 20 years of financial experience to the company and will direct all activities related to corporate financing, corporate reporting and internal operations. Prior to LiveHive, […]
As reported by the Farmington Daily Times: “The State Gaming Control Board fined SunRay Park and Casino $7,500 for failing to notify state officials a ‘key executive’ faced criminal charges in December 2003. “The board issued the citation May 6, after former executive and local businessman Bernard Strunk, agreed to cut his ties as an […]
As reported by the New York Times Union: ” Saratoga Race Course will remain the same, while Belmont Park will have video lottery terminals and retail space under the New York Racing Association’s plans for winning renewal of its state franchise. “With the opening of the track’s summer meet less than three weeks away, NYRA […]
As reported by the Fort Smith Times Record: “Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker said Thursday he is “deeply concerned” about a proposed riverfront casino. “The United Keetoowah Band has purchased 10 acres north of the River Park events building along the Arkansas River where the tribe wants to build a casino. “The tribe has made […]
As reported by the Goldstream Gazette: “.Plugging the slots while downing a beer is still a no-go at Victoria’s only casino after View Royal refused to support its bid for a new liquor licence Tuesday. “View Royal council lauded Great Canadian Casinos as a good corporate citizen, but unanimously denied its application to sell and […]
As reported by the Clarion Ledger: “The Mississippi Gaming Commission is expected to approve a site for a casino in D’Iberville today during a called meeting. “West D’Iberville Development LLC has requested approval of a site that is west of the I-10 bridge and on the Back Bay of Biloxi. ‘I’m recommending approval,’ said Larry […]
As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: “New Jersey’s budget stalemate finally ended Thursday, giving hope that casinos and state services would reopen by Saturday. “On the sixth day of a state government shutdown, Assembly Democrats relented on their opposition to Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s 1 percent sales-tax increase on the condition that at […]
The countdown has begun. Set to sizzle through the summer months of August and September, the qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour. The freeroll tournaments, held at 20:30 BST, spanned over a […]
As reported by 24 Dash News: “John Prescott’s future was under further scrutiny today amid fresh allegations that his office assisted billionaire Philip Anschutz’s bid to run a super-casino in the Millennium Dome by scuppering a rival application in Southend-on-Sea. “Emails have come to light purporting to show that the Office of the Deputy Prime […]
As reported by the Lebanon Daily Star: “Prime Minister Fouad Siniora postponed Cabinet discussions on the sale of government shares in Casino du Liban until next month in order to avoid more political tension, sources said Thursday. “.In comments made upon his arrival at the temporary Cabinet headquarters in Beirut, Siniora said the issue of […]
As reported by the Buffalo Business First: “The Seneca Allegany Casino has set a series of informational and job fair forums to line up new workers for its soon-to-open hotel and expanded Salamanca casino. “The forums will be held in a number of venues, ranging from the University of Pittsburgh’s Bradford, Pa., campus to Erie […]
As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal: “After hours of testimony stretching into this morning, the Sparks Planning Commission delayed a vote on whether a casino could be part of the Lazy 8 resort development in Spanish Springs. A motion and second to deny the casino was withdrawn after Community Development Director Neil Krutz told the […]
Isleta Casino and Resort and the 2005-06 NBA Development League Champion Albuquerque Thunderbirds invite you to attend the Grand Opening celebration of Isleta’s new Fun Connection. Grand Opening ceremonies will include a celebrity challenge featuring local and national celebrities who will compete in several events including fishing, bowling, golf, laser tag, billiards, and a slot […]