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Gaming News Archives - Page 3105Penn National considering Maryland slots bid30 January 2009
News brief: Penn National officials say they plan to apply for a permit that would allow them to open a gaming facility in Maryland.
Mega Moolah jackpot tops £5 million mark30 January 2009
The progressive jackpot at 32Red is the biggest one online and has never had a winner.
IGT to lay off 20029 January 2009
The slot machine maker has told employees that it will make a second round of staff reductions.
Pollack defends final-table delay, hints at more changes29 January 2009
WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack tells Casino City that the decision to once again delay the Main Event final table in 2009 was based largely on the success of last year's event. However, Pollack did suggest that a change in how the final table is presented in November could be in the cards.
Poker in Las Vegas, electronic style29 January 2009
Casino City's Gary Trask provides a first-hand account of his trip to the Excalibur where he bought into a No Limit Hold'em tournament inside the only all-electronic poker room in Las Vegas.
PKR wins Gambling Online Magazine award29 January 2009
The online poker room won the award for best poker software as voted upon by readers.
The Reel Life29 January 2009
The Reel Life has sympathy for those performing one of the most thankless jobs around -- the school bus drivers. But we have to wonder about an Illinois bus driver, who let the frustration of misbehaving children get the best of her.
Dream Team Poker opens tournament to public29 January 2009
Dream Team Poker's second tournament will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on March 27-29 and is open to the public.
Arizona casino revenue plunges during fourth quarter29 January 2009
News brief: Revenue at the state's 22 Indian casino fell a combined 16 percent, the biggest quarterly drop since Indian gaming was legalized in 1993.
The Poker Channel expanding into Eastern Europe29 January 2009
The Poker Channel reached a distribution agreement with the Vectra Group, the second largest cable operator in Poland.
Atlantic City casino project scaled back29 January 2009
News brief: Revel Entertainment Group halted work on the interior of its $2 billion casino-hotel and laid off about 400 workers.
Environmentalists sue over California casino plan29 January 2009
News brief: Opponents of a planned $1.5 billion casino in Richmond accuse the city of giving the go-ahead without an environmental study.
Nevada Gaming Control Board facing budget cuts29 January 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons has proposed a 15 percent reduction in the agency's operating budget and the Board might have to eliminate 32 positions if the proposal is approved.
Tribe to hear Foxwoods accident case29 January 2009
News brief: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court will hear a case brought by a man who lost his leg following a 2006 valet-parking accident at Foxwoods.
Strip to go dark in global event29 January 2009
Las Vegas will take part in Earth Hour on March 28, which is intended to raise awareness for climate change.
DevilFish launching European Masters qualification29 January 2009
Players can win €1,600 packages to the first leg of the five-stop tour for as little as €2.
Alabama governor declares bingo machines are illegal29 January 2009
News brief: Gov. Bob Riley has told manufacturers of electronic bingo machines that he believes the devices are illegal in the state and they could be prosecuted.
Gambling increases due to recession28 January 2009
International news brief: Gambling problems could be on the increase as people suffering the effects of recession try to win their way out of debt.
Racino gambling at The Plainridge Racecourse28 January 2009
News brief: Plainridge Racecourse C.O.O outlines proposed plan to erect an additional building that will house additional machines for racino gambling.
Betfair takes a £35m punt on American racing channel28 January 2009
International news brief: Betfair took a huge stride into the American racing and betting markets yesterday when it purchased the racing television channel TVG for $50m.
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