After four days of intense play, the first round of the world’s most prestigious poker tournament is complete with 3,200 players still vying to become the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion. The story so far from the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Vegas is the strong play of defending champions Joe […]
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As reported by the Canadian Press: “Ontario’s Casino Windsor says it is laying off 297 unionized and 32 non-union staff due to a slowdown. “Casino official Holly Ward says the reasons include a provincial smoking ban, the U.S. exchange rate and high gas prices. “.Bingo parlour operators predicted a drop in customers because of the […]
A California businessman who claims that Las Vegas casinos preyed on his gambling addiction is attempting to sue MGM-Mirage properties after losing millions of dollars over a nine-year period. Shibley Horaney, of Long Beach, Calif., claims that beginning as early as 1995, representatives from the MGM Grand and The Mirage aggressively solicited him to open […]
New 54 online slots will be available on the company’s online gaming sites. “There is a growing market for online slot machines and we have put a lot of effort into creating the best online slots on the Internet” explained Mr. Alon Peled, Mentor Gaming CEO The new online slot machines from Mentor Gaming will […]
As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “A state official who helped negotiate a casino agreement with the Oneida tribe previously worked for that tribe as a lobbyist. “Sean Dilweg, the chief aide to Administration Secretary Stephen Bablitch, said he did not believe his ties to the tribe constituted a conflict of interest. Dilweg lobbied […]
As reported by the Minneapolis Business Journal: “Seven of the most famous poker players in the country, including Phil Gordon and Howard Lederer, will file a lawsuit against WPT Enterprises in Los Angeles federal court today, alleging the parent company of the World Poker Tour violated antitrust laws, the poker players’ attorney said. “The lawsuit […]
As reported by the Buffalo Business First: “The growth of the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has again made its mark at a busy Niagara Falls corner. “Crews are finishing the demolition of a former Ramada Inn at the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Fourth Street, a hotel that stood in the shadow of the […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Business Press: “Times are a-changing at the Golden Nugget hotel and casino and some familiar faces will be missing as the 60-year-old resort tries to maintain its customer base during its first phase of a $200 million makeover. “Golden Nugget Chief Operating Officer Andre Carrier has tendered his resignation, […]
Lasseters Online Online, the first ever online gambling site to be government licensed and regulated, is running a competition where one new player and their companion will win a $15,000 vacation to Australia. Only players who have never previously played at Lasseters Online will qualify for the competition. Existing players however are urged to invite […]
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI), an owner and operator of multiple gaming properties, today announced that Ms. Teri Grandfield has joined JEI as Vice President of Northern Nevada Operations. Ms. Grandfield is an industry veteran and will be responsible for overseeing JEI’s three Nevada properties: the Gold Dust West-Reno, the Gold Dust West-Elko and the Pinon […]
On Wednesday, August 2, Caesars Palace will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a toga party at the legendary resort’s outdoor Roman Plaza amphitheater. This historical event will be hosted by actress Jenny McCarthy and feature a live performance by Otis Day and the Knights, the band that rocked “Shout” during the toga party scene in […]
Harrah’s Entertainment has realized that building a worldwide casino operation is going to play havoc on earnings. The gaming industry’s largest casino operator said Thursday its second-quarter earnings were affected by development costs and other factors related to growing a company with both domestic and international interests. Revenue for Harrah’s rose 67 percent in the […]
Screw the white picket fence, forget about the little house in the country, and leave the 2.5 kids at home – winning the World Series of Poker Main Event is officially the new American Dream and if you’re going to take home the $10 million, you better leave soon. Honestly, I haven’t been this excited […]
Electronic Game Card, Inc. (OTCBB: EGMI), the creator of the Electronic GameCard, notes the positive press comments on June 25th 06 regarding Kansas Lottery’s re-order of its battery-powered Super 7’s game and is pleased to confirm it is supplying the Electronic GameCards to Kansas Lottery through its joint venture with Scientific Games Corp. According to […]