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Colorado Tribal Casino Plans Move Ahead

As reported by the Durango Herald: “The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is moving forward with plans to build a new casino, hotel and convention center just north of Ignacio, with a planned spring 2008 opening. “The tribe announced Tuesday its go-ahead for the development, which includes a 45,000-square-foot casino with up to 700 slot machines, […]

House Approves Online Casino Billing Ban

As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal: “.On Tuesday, U.S. House members took a step toward banning online poker and other forms of Internet gambling. Lawmakers voted 317-93 to approve a measure that would prohibit banks and credit-card companies from paying off debts incurred on gambling Web sites. “.Before the House vote Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Bob […]

Betcorp Delists from ASX

As reported by the Australia Age: “Dual-listed internet gaming firm Betcorp Ltd will quit the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and make its primary listing in the United Kingdom in a bid to stimulate greater interest from investors. “Betcorp, which listed on the ASX in May 1999, announced on Wednesday that it would delist from the […]

Groups Upset with Referendum Challenge

As reported by the Providence Journal: “One day after Gov. Donald L. Carcieri and Atty. General Patrick C. Lynch asked the Rhode Island Supreme Court to grant an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of the casino referendum that would put the issue of a Narragansett Indian casino to the public vote in November, officials from […]

H.O.R.S.E. Tournament is “All-Star” Event of 2006 WSOP

On Wednesday afternoon, a new era began at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).Event # 20 at the 37th annual competition, a $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. tournament, is perhaps the most star-studded poker tournament in the history of the game. Like every other WSOP event, anyone can front the cash to enter, but the massive buy-in, […]

Grand Barge Set on Fire By Sparks

As reported by the Sun-Herald: “A mid-morning fire in the remains of Grand Casino Gulfport’s barge was caused by sparks as demolition workers were cutting on it, said Fire Chief Pat Sullivan. “A lot of coin wrappers remained inside the barge, but there’s no telling what other debris was left inside after Hurricane Katrina, according […]

Bodog.com Member Wins WSOP Bracelet

Team Bodog pro David Williams, the 26-year-old Texan who rocketed into stardom two years ago with his memorable runner-up finish at the 2004 World Series of Poker, has captured his first bracelet in poker’s showcase event. Williams bested a field of 478 players to take the top prize in Event No. 10 of the 2006 […]

Gambling Addict Stole £1m From Employers

As reported by the Daily Telegraph: “An online gambling addict stole more than £1 million from his employers to pay for betting sprees, forcing the company to go into liquidation and lay off staff, a court heard yesterday. “Bryan Benjafield, 23, an accounts administrator earning £16,000 a year, exploited his position at a building firm […]

Ongame Exec Joins eCOGRA Board

Andrew Beveridge, CEO of online gambling standards and player protection body eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, has announced the appointment of Anders Lantz to the eCOGRA board of directors. Lantz is Chief Security Officer at turnkey online poker and casino provider Ongame e-Solutions AB in Sweden, one of the industry leading software companies […]

State Isn’t All-In On Poker-Player Betting

You’re probably not sharp enough to qualify for the World Series of Poker final championship event as a player, but Nevada is considering allowing you to get a piece of the action anyway – by betting on the players. Step up to the window, folks, and buy a $2 ticket for Chris Moneymaker to win, […]

LiveHive Systems Appoints CFO

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, […]