As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal: “Reno casinos reported $61.3 million in gambling revenue in February, nearly a 10 percent rise from February 2005. Despite the strong gain, the Las Vegas Strip has at least 24 casinos that each do a minimum $10 million more business than all the large casinos in Reno combined, according […]
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As reported by the China Standard: “On the heels of a HK$6.98 billion deal to become a casino operator, Melco International Development announced it will also jump into the casino equipment business. “Hong Kong-listed Melco signed a 20-year agreement Tuesday with US gaming machine maker Shuffle Master under which Melco will take over distribution of […]
As reported by the China Standard: “Galaxy Entertainment Group, a casino operator in Macau, said profit surged 43 times last year, but its shares slumped as earnings were well below analysts’ forecasts and the company did not propose to pay any dividend. “Galaxy said net profit was HK$2.4 billion in 2005, compared to HK$55.9 million […]
As other casino operators announce plans to redevelop their older properties, New Frontier owner Phil Ruffin hasn’t had a lot to say about his long-awaited plans for his aging Strip hotel. Ruffin says he’s not sitting on his hands. The name of his planned megaresort will be Montreux, after the Swiss resort with a famous […]
Having the most tournament experience at the final table of the April 9th Foxwoods Poker Classic No Limit Hold’Em Championship gave 38-year old Victor Ramdin enough of an edge to grab the title and $1.3 million prize. Ramdin had two top-25 finishes in 2005, placing 24th at the Bellagio World Poker Tour (WPT) World Poker […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Police in Great Falls are searching for a man who robbed a casino at gunpoint early yesterday. “It happened around 8:15 a-m. Police say a man walked into the Player’s Casino with a handgun and demanded money from one of the workers. “The man fled on foot with an […]
As reported by the Denver Business Journal: “The largest shareholder of Riviera Holdings Corp. is refusing to back the company’s merger plan. “The parent of Riviera Black Hawk Casino, Riviera Holdings of Las Vegas has agreed to be acquired through a merger with Riv Acquisition Holdings Inc., a concern of real estate developers and investors. […]
The Las Vegas building boom under way will usher in a slew of new luxury properties over the next five years, continuing a transformation from Middle America playground to the desert version of Southern California and Miami Beach resort enclaves. It is the biggest development binge in Las Vegas history, and it is based on […]
As reported by the BBC News: “Gamblers will be put under the microscope in a study of betting habits by the University of Glasgow. “Researchers will talk to gamblers in casinos, betting shops, arcades and bingo halls, those who play the lottery and internet gamblers. “The three-year project announced on the weekend of the Grand […]
The UK facing online casino and poker operator, 32Red Plc (“32Red” or “the Company”) has reached conditional agreement to be the new official club sponsor of Premiership football club Aston Villa. The two year sponsorship deal includes a logo on the home and away shirts and comes into effect for the 2006/2007 Premiership season. Under […]
As reported by the Chambersburg Public Opinion: “Executives from Penn National Race Course tried to sell state gaming regulators Thursday on their plans for a Hollywood-themed slots parlor at the Dauphin County racetrack. “Peter Carlino, chairman and CEO of Penn National Gaming Inc., told the state Gaming Control Board that a casino at the 34-year-old […]
Everest Casino has launched its April spring tournament, featuring its Faerie Tale video slot machine. Registration is free – all players need to do is enter coupon code FATE5 with any deposit and start playing any of the Faerie Tale machines – Faerie Tale 1, Faerie Tale 2, Faerie Tale 5, Faerie Tale 10 or […]
As reported by the Albert Lea Tribune: “Diamond Jo Casino doubled down Thursday when paperwork came through for its purchase of the Arrowhead Golf Course here on the same day its new casino opened its doors seven miles west of Northwood, Iowa. “Carrie Tedore, director of public relations for Diamond Jo’s locations in Northwood and […]
As reported by Canton Repository: “A casino resort project’s future could rest with the voters. “The Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma and local businessman Steve DiPietro have proposed a casino resort development to city officials. “Council members voted 7-2 to show interest in the project Monday night but calls to have voters make the final […]