As reported by the Manchester Evening News: “A new upmarket casino complete with two restaurants and a live music venue is due to open in Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse in October, creating 350 jobs.”Manchester 235 will feature 14 roulette tables, 10 blackjack tables and a poker-room that will double as a conference room – as […]
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As reported by the New Jersey Courier Post: “The Casino Control Commission Wednesday approved the expansion of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The $200 million addition, a mix of fine dining and casual restaurants, lounges, and casino space, opens to the public June 30.”The highlights include Bobby Flay Steak; Michael Mina’s Seablue, which will […]
Andy Bloch wasn’t the only member of the MIT Blackjack Team that took casinos around the world for millions of dollars in the 90’s, but the title of the novel that chronicles that incredible run – “Bringing Down the House,” – could easily be assigned just to him. Since graduating from high school, Bloch has […]
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority would like to bring to your attention that a foreign remote gaming company by the name of Poker Ducks is claiming that it is being located in Malta and therefore winnings for EU citizens are tax free. The Authority would like to inform the public at large that the above […]
The most prestigious symbol in all of poker will have a new look in 2006. For more than 36 years, winning a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker(R) has stood as the game’s ultimate accomplishment. The 37th annual World Series of Poker, which runs from June 25 to August 10 at the Rio […]
As reported by the Charlotte Observer: “State senators voted Monday to end video poker gambling throughout most of North Carolina next year, ending a seven-year battle to rid the state of a form of gambling that opponents have described as a scourge. “‘If you have a cause you believe in, stick with it,’ said Sen. […]
Drawing on the soaring popularity of poker, The Tug McGraw Foundation is gathering an all-star team of entertainment and sports celebrities to challenge their guests playing Texas Hold ‘Em at the Foundation’s annual gala event, “An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference,” on November 3rd, 2006, at The Crystal […]
As reported by the Australian: “Three months after James Packer and his Hong Kong joint venture partner Lawrence Ho agreed to spend $US900 million ($1.2 billion) buying a Macau casino licence, it is now valued at $US1.36 billion. “The valuation, done by Hong Kong firm American Appraisal, was released to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange […]
Two thumbs up at the movies could mean a fistful of dollars for bettors. This week, Bodog.com has started to offer wagers on whether Chicago Sun-Times film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper will give favorable, mixed or unfavorable reviews during their weekly syndicated television show. “In providing a narrative critique, filled with lively debate […]
Art Frank, former President and CEO of Casino Rama, has been named President of Niagara Casinos by the board of directors of Falls Management Company (FMC). As President of Niagara Casinos, Mr. Frank will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of both Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara. While with Casino Rama, Mr. Frank spearheaded […]
As reported by the Canadian Press: “The Saskatchewan government will soon allow charitable organizations to raise extra money by holding poker tournaments and gaming nights. “Relaxed rules are part of a two-part provincial strategy to help charities, which have struggled in recent years because of declines in gaming-related revenues, said Deb Higgins, minister responsible for […]
As reported by the Age: “Online wagering and gaming company Centrebet is placing its bets on a new generation of sport and poker lovers as it looks to raise $70 million and list on the stock market. “The company, owned by Sydney’s wealthy Kafataris family, expects to list on the Australian Stock Exchange on July […]
As reported by the Jackson Daily News: “Sheriff Ed Brown, a longtime supporter of a proposed ban on video-poker machines, said Wednesday’s House vote to approve a phaseout of the gambling machines by summer 2007 is the right move. “‘It should have been done a long time ago,’ he said. “The state House passed the […]
UK Casino and Poker Operator 32Red today announced the acquisition of Bet Direct from Sportech Plc, for a total of £11 million plus account liabilities. Bet Direct is one of the largest independent telephone and internet betting businesses in the UK, offering telephone, internet, interactive TV and mobile sports betting, as well as online casino, […]