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 […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 A motion and second to deny the casino was withdrawn after Community Development Director Neil Krutz told the […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Business Press: “Las Vegas’ casino industry sets the pace for people’s entertainment dollars, but when it comes to supporting symphony orchestras, it may be trailing the pack. “When J.L. Nave III was executive director of the orchestra in Baton Rouge, La., he was able to count on the city’s […]
Despite an earlier than expected exit by the US men’s national soccer team in this year’s FIFA World Cup, Americans are still interested in ‘the beautiful game’. Bettors at Sportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino are wagering on the outcome of what should be a thrilling finale between Italy and France this Sunday […]
Hellmuth Denied Tenth Gold Bracelet Day 13 of the World Series of Poker proved unlucky for poker superstar Phil Hellmuth as his quest for a record-tying tenth gold bracelet ended with a fickle river. Competing heads up against Jeff Cabanillas at the WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Event #9, Hellmuth’s 5h-4s looked good when the […]
As reported by the Ontario Business Edge: “The Manitoba government is looking at whether there should be more Aboriginal casinos in the province. “The province’s gaming control commission is going to hire a company to conduct a market study, to see whether the idea is feasible. “.Commission spokeswoman Liz Stephenson says the study will examine […]
As reported by the Wilsonville Spokesman: “There’s been all kinds of talk about all kinds of casino proposals in the Portland area. “But never one so close to home. “The Klamath Tribes of Oregon have asked the federal government for the right to build an off-reservation casino on an unspecified 153-acre site just south of […]
The Winner of Event # 8 – $2000 Omaha High-Low 8/OB Zack Zwerner, founder of the biggest bingo enterprise in America and former high-level casino executive, is the latest gold bracelet winner at the 2006 World Series of Poker, (WSOP) capturing $341,426 after three grueling days of Omaha High-Low 8/OB. The victory was the 59-year […]
As reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal: “One little-noticed detail of the deal to bring a Honda assembly plant to Greensburg could have significant implications for Harrison County and other places that get money from riverboat casinos. “The city of Lawrenceburg, home of the Argosy Casino, has agreed to provide $10 million of its gambling proceeds […]
As reported by the Patriot News: “The uncertain future of the slot-machine casino that Penn National Gaming Inc. will build at its Grantville racetrack became a little less uncertain this week. “A deadlock over slot-machine suppliers was finally broken by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The board decided to license slot machines statewide, instead of […]
As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: “A former surveillance supervisor at Caesars Atlantic City has been cleared of charges he spied on attractive women in the casino through the building’s surveillance system, but a second supervisor faces a suspension of his gaming license for 20 days under a decision released Friday by the […]