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Casino Firm Buying Riverboat

As reported by the Enquirer (Ohio): “. Fort Mitchell-based Columbia Sussex Corp. has cut a deal to buy a riverboat casino on the riverbank opposite downtown St. Louis. ” . No purchase price was disclosed. “.”It’s in excellent condition, but we are proposing to break ground on the 25th on a new casino facility, a […]

£350M. Casino Plan for Bowling Revealed

As reported by the Evening Times (UK): “But Harrah, one of the world’s largest gaming companies, can only go-ahead can if the government allows several supercasinos to be built across Britain. “The Las Vegas casino group today announced its plans to turn Bowling in Dunbartonshire into a gambling mecca for international high-rollers. “. the US […]

Gambling With Mobile Bill

As reported by the Courier-Mail: “Betting cash on the outcome of blackjack, roulette or poker games in Australia could soon be as easy as pressing a few buttons on your mobile phone. “Without even dialling a number, users could also be able to enter lotteries, play electronic slot machines and use animated “scratch cards”. “But […]

Riviera Announces Resignation at Riviera Black Hawk

Riviera Holdings Corporation announced today that Ronald P. Johnson, Executive Vice President of Gaming Operations of Riviera Operating Corporation and President of Riviera Black Hawk, Inc., has resigned for personal reasons effective May 16, 2006. The Company also announced that Chief Executive Officer William L. Westerman has been appointed to Mr. Johnson’s position as President […]

Bill Proposes Vote on St. Landry Casino

As reported by the Advocate: “Evangeline Downs race track in St. Landry Parish could become Louisiana’s second state-regulated land casino if a bill headed to the Senate floor becomes law. “The Senate Judiciary B Committee reported the legislation without action Tuesday. That means the Senate will have to decide whether to consider expanding the gambling […]

Casino City’s Corfmans Locked Together in Velcro “Incident”

Casino City CEO Michael Corfman and his wife Sylvia are under observation at Mass General Hospital on Wednesday morning after a bizarre series of events left the couple locked together in Velcro in their offices in Newton, Mass. Corfman is scheduled to battle Ken Dreifach, formerly of the New York State Attorney General’s Office, in […]

Poker Hands Paddy Power Online Boost

As reported by RTE: “The chairman of bookmaker Paddy Power has told shareholders that the group’s turnover in the first 19 weeks of this year is running 25% ahead of the same period last year. “Fintan Drury said turnover in betting shops was up 19%, while in telephone betting the rise was 18%. Online turnover […]

Dispute Puts Gary Casino Development on Hold

As reported by the North Western Indiana Times: “Casino owner Don Barden put plans on ice this week for a hotel, condominiums and other lakefront attractions after Mayor Rudy Clay criticized a deal brokered by Barden and former Mayor Scott King. “‘Everything is on hold,’ Barden said. ‘I’m not going to be investing tens of […]

With Cash in Hand, Jackpot Factory VIP is Dancing All the Way to Ireland

The VIP Lounge in conjunction with the Jackpot Factory, a leading online casino group known for a large array of games and player satisfaction, is sending an All Jackpots Casino VIP on a magical trip to Ireland, casino officials confirmed. Longtime player Vicky C., a dance teacher, won the VIP Lounge’s exclusive Emerald Isle promotion […]

Albany Track Project Opponents Say They Have Signatures for Ballot Measure

As reported by the San Francisco Business Times: “Opponents of a mall and housing development proposed at Albany’s Golden Gate Fields racetrack said they expect to qualify a measure on the November ballot that could kill or limit the $300 million project. “The opponents said Tuesday they collected almost 2,400 signatures of Albany voters, qualifying […]

Youbet.com, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Seal Marketing Pact to Build Track’s Online Brand, Handle

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino and Youbet.com, Inc. are joining forces to help build the online segment of the track’s pari-mutuel wagering business. The unique multi-year marketing partnership breaks new ground for both companies as a major thoroughbred race track will begin using an independent online wagering source to pro-actively and aggressively build a […]