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Charges figure in sending Boyd Gaming's profits lower

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Boyd Gaming Corp. executives want investors and Wall Street to view the company's second-quarter earnings as a blueprint while the casino operator moves ahead over the next three years. On paper, results for the quarter, which ended June 30, appear to have slipped in comparison with a year ago. The company's net income was $39.9 million, which translated to an earnings per share of 45 cents, down from $44.5 million, or 49 cents per share, a year ago...read more

LV Sands giddy about prospect for Macau

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Despite a second quarter where robust revenue didn't translate into increased earnings, Las Vegas Sands Corp. executives were jubilant Wednesday. Four weeks before opening the $2.4 billion Venetian Macau, company executives said the resort was ready for its unveiling after more than five years of planning, construction and preparation...read more

Palazzo slated to open in December

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced Wednesday it would open the $1.6 billion Palazzo on Dec. 20. The 3,068-room resort, under construction next to The Venetian, will open its gaming area, hotel and restaurants, the company said during its second-quarter earnings conference call Wednesday. The Shoppes at Palazzo, the property's 450,000-square-foot retail space that is anchored by Barneys New York, will open in January...read more

Ameristar has taxing quarter

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Las Vegas-based Ameristar Casinos said its net income in the second quarter fell a little more than 4 percent due to a state income tax matter. The casino operator said Wednesday its earnings for the quarter that ended June 30 were $17.3 million, or 30 cents a share, compared with $18 million, or 32 cents a share, a year earlier...read more

Developer buys 30 condos in CityCenter

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Denver-based resort developer Exclusive Resorts announced Wednesday it purchased 30 condominium units in one of the four high-rise towers being built as part of MGM Mirage's $7.4 billion CityCenter development. The 30 two-bedroom units, located on floors 42-48 of the Vdara Condominium Hotel, will be custom designed for Exclusive Resorts...read more

California man seeking support for state-owned online card room

Anthony "Tuff Fish" Sandstrom has been entertaining poker fans for years with his Youtube.com driven self-deprecating web casts that feature his bad beats, foul language and endearing personality. But these days, Sandstrom is a little more serious...read more

Online gambling activists fighting back in Washington

The state of Washington turned heads in June of 2006 by making Internet gambling a Class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. And that was just for the players. After living with law for just over a year, gambling aficionados in Washington are beginning to fight back...read more

NETeller smoothly processing U.S. withdrawals

NETeller unlocked it U.S. accounts Monday and has begun processing withdrawal requests. American customers have until Jan. 26, 2008 to withdraw their funds, and only complete withdrawal requests are being honored. The accounts can not be used for any other purpose. So far, the process appears to be moving smoothly...read more

Micon sounds off on Neverwinpoker sale

They come for the breasts. At least that's what Neverwinpoker.com co-owner Bryan Micon, the self proclaimed King of all Degenerates, claims about the thousands or registered forum members at his oft controversial Web site. "We know what they want," Micon said...read more

Rebecca and Kate do Costa Rica: Mission Accomplished.

I love Kate from Wager Profits Never have I laughed, smiled, enjoyed good company and enjoyed life as much as I did this past weekend in Costa Rica. I am officially in love with this country and with my friends that live there. I am even more in love with Wager Profits, one of the friendliest, most sincere and most promising affiliate programs in the industry...read more