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Gaming News Archives - Page 2740Blue Shark Optics is newest sponsor of WSOP16 May 2011
Blue Shark Optics is the "official poker eyewear of the World Series of Poker" and the brand will be highly visible during all WSOP events.
Hong Kong IPO looks promising for MGM16 May 2011
A long-awaited stock offering by MGM Resorts International on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is close to fruition, and it turns out the nearly 18-month wait could be profitable.
Sahara Hotel's golden era was filled with stars16 May 2011
When the Sahara's doors close, it will mark the end of a long and storied history in Strip entertainment.
Sahara offers last goodbyes after nearly 60 years16 May 2011
The Sahara's final guest checks out at around noon on Monday. The nearly 60-year-old Strip resort will cease operations two hours later, a victim of both the recession and of progress.
Closure doesn't sadden Sahara's former owner16 May 2011
Former owner of the Sahara Paul Lowden reminisces about his time running the iconic Vegas strip casino, and plans one last dinner at its famous House of Lords steakhouse before the casino closes its doors for good.
Song sets stage for Macau Poker Cup16 May 2011
Macau's Ion Sang Song won the PokerStars Macau Main Event, taking home HKD $115,800 after outlasting a field of 100 players in the two-day event at Casino Grand Lisboa.
Newsagent makes the headlines after scooping £345,000 from the bookies16 May 2011
A newsagent from Torquay is set to make the headlines following his £345,253.05 win on the William Hill online game, ‘Leprechaun’s Luck.’
Sahara employees to receive severance pay16 May 2011
Monday’s closing of the Sahara will put almost 400 employees out of work. SBE Entertainment is providing Sahara workers with severance pay based on years of service.
Despite strong bookings, Cosmopolitan sees quarterly loss16 May 2011
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas' first quarter of operations is in the books, and despite its high occupancy rate, the newest resort on the Strip reported a $56.8 million loss, the company said Friday.
PokerStars returns more than $100 million to U.S. players16 May 2011
PokerStars has returned more than $100 million to players from its past U.S.-facing operations and continues to service requests following the company’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that allowed U.S. customers to cash out their balances.
Parent of Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie's reports $6.2 million loss16 May 2011
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, owner of the Stratosphere, on Thursday posted a bigger first-quarter loss than a year earlier and a moderate decline in revenues.
Motions fly in Station Casinos bankruptcy16 May 2011
Attorneys for Green Valley Ranch Gaming LLC said low-ranking creditors who are challenging the $500 million sale of the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson to affiliates of the Fertitta family should be removed from the case's unsecured creditors committee.
Virtual casino on Facebook is just for fun16 May 2011
DoubleDown Interactive's Facebook casino offering just surpassed 1.2 million monthly users on Facebook. It's all legal, and more important, it's profitable.
PKR Social in Düsseldorf a success16 May 2011
The first non-U.K. PKR Social was held last weekend as 45 German speaking PKR players plus staff members descended upon Düsseldorf for a weekend packed full of fun.
Player celebrates Christmas in May with $10K win on Rudolph slot16 May 2011
A JackpotCapital.com player is celebrating Christmas early this year after winning a $10,544.24 jackpot win on a $.50 wager while playing the Christmas-themed online slot machine, Return of the Rudolph.
GTECH G2 adds full-featured fruit machines to casino portfolio16 May 2011
The software provider has added four games to its casino games portfolio, and Bet365.com will be its first licensee to offer the new slots.
San Diego County woman wins $80K bingo jackpot at Viejas Casino16 May 2011
Friday the 13th was anything but bad luck for California woman who won $80,000 at a bingo game at Viejas Casino.
ID readers bound for B.C. casinos13 May 2011
ID readers coming to BC casinos after undercover news investigation revealed minors were gaining access to casinos.
WSOP names Dearfoams official footwear sponsor13 May 2011
Dearfoams has been named the official footwear sponsor of the 2011 and 2012 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
Howell named Marketing Manager at Suncoast Casino13 May 2011
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World recently promoted Complex Brand Manager Louise Howell to the role of Marketing Manager.
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