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Gaming News Archives - Page 3311Youbet.com renews Virginia license application5 March 2008
Youbet.com, Inc. has reached an agreement in principle with Colonial Downs, L.P., the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Virginia Racing Commission, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Isle of Capri reports results, names new CEO5 March 2008
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports financial results for Q3 and announced that Jim Perry will become the Company's Chief Executive Officer on
March 10, replacing Bernard Goldstein in that position.
Heartland Poker Tour is flush with success5 March 2008
John G. Brokopp: Two enterprising poker fans, Todd Anderson and Greg Lang, realized the need for a top class tour for average people who hold down regular jobs and enjoy putting their poker skills to the test under tournament conditions.
Massachusetts casino job numbers disputed4 March 2008
News Brief: Governor Deval Patrick, House Speaker Sal DiMasi and Suffok Downs chairman Bill Mulrow got in a three-way fight yesterday over how many construction jobs would be created by building three resort casinos in Massachusetts.
Kansas Lottery wants contract deadline extension4 March 2008
News Brief: The Kansas Lottery plans to ask Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to extend its casino contract deadlines by 60 days.
New Jersey tracks get $90 million from casinos4 March 2008
News Brief: Atlantic City's casinos will spend $90 million underwriting horse-racing purses and supporting horse-breeding programs over the next three years, according to the New Jersey governor's Office.
Grim finances push Florida gambling proposal4 March 2008
News Brief: Grim state finances could create a golden opportunity for pro-gaming lawmakers hoping to gain ground in a state once known as an anti-gambling stronghold.
Phones light up for MGM Grand at Foxwoods4 March 2008
News Brief: With the phone lines open and the Web site ready, nearly 200 people Monday reserved rooms at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, which is scheduled to open in mid-May.
Illinois business group supports bingo agreement4 March 2008
News Brief: The Shabbona Business Association support the DeKalb County Board's recently approval of an agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a 24-hour bingo facility in Shabbona, Illinois.
Debate over New York gambling revenue4 March 2008
News Brief: A share of slot machine revenue from the Hogansburg casino has been a boon for St. Lawrence County, New York, but legislators don't agree on how to spend it.
California tribe behind on payments4 March 2008
News Brief: The Santa Ysabel tribe is more than $400,000 behind on impact fees to the county for its casino near Julian and also owes an undisclosed amount in overdue payments to the California.
Oklahoma collects millions from tribal gaming4 March 2008
News Brief: Oklahoma received $70.4 million in 2007 from Indian gambling compacts or 'exclusivity fees,' state records show.
TimelessPoker.com joins Everleaf Gaming4 March 2008
TimelessPoker.com joins Everleaf Gaming Ltd Network and launches new affiliate program offering 50% revenue share for life time.
Pokerstars begins WSOP satellites4 March 2008
Pokerstars has just announced they have started the satellites and qualifiers for the 2008 WSOP Main Event and they will be sending more players than any other room online.
Tip-pooling hearing postponed4 March 2008
State Labor Commissioner Michael Tanchek's second look at the controversial Wynn Las Vegas tip-pooling policy has been postponed.
Star Wars slot launched in Manila4 March 2008
IGT-Asia has announced the launch of Asia’s first Star Wars progressive slot at the Almond Slot Club in Manila.
Aces Wired opens another amusement center4 March 2008
Aces Wired, Inc. reports that it opened it sixth gaming amusement center.
Hooters brand will get the boot4 March 2008
Hooters Hotel will be rebranded into a yet-to-be named boutique hotel following a $130 million redevelopment of the property that could begin later this year, the investment group purchasing the hotel said Monday.
Airports facing rising costs see no relief ahead4 March 2008
America's airports shouldn't look to Congress for help solving air travel problems that could cost billions of dollars to fix, at least not this year.
Las Vegas Sands chooses Micros Systems4 March 2008
Micros Systems, Inc. reports that Las
Vegas Sands Corp. has selected MICROS 9700 Hospitality Management System
for The Palazzo Las Vegas.
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