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Gaming News Archives - Page 3472Jeff Simpson on why it's unlikely the online gambling ban will be reversed12 February 2007
American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf told Jeff Simpson last week that if online poker players are confident they can persuade Congress to pass a law that would define poker as a game of skill, they're sadly mistaken.
Inside gaming: Once rivals, always rivals12 February 2007
Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment and Tropicana owner Columbia Sussex Corp., which fought last year over control of Aztar Corp., have taken their feud to Baton Rouge, La.
Tonygpoker.com no longer accepting U.S. play12 February 2007
Tonygpoker.com is no longer accepting real-money play from U.S. customers because none of their e-wallet services will process U.S. transactions, according statement on its Web site Monday.
Problem gambling panel hopes to gain renewal of funding12 February 2007
After allocating almost $2.5 million for programs dealing with the research, prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling in Nevada, a state advisory panel hopes to do it all over again.
NBA All-Star weekend: Spanning the globe12 February 2007
During nine seasons with the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, the long arms of German-born Dirk Nowitzki have blocked nearly 700 shots.
Officials: Standard same for private equity funds12 February 2007
Nevada's gambling regulators assured lawmakers on Friday that private equity funds are held to the same standards as any other investors in the state's gambling industry.
Michigan tracks aim for 2008 slot vote12 February 2007
News Brief: A coalition is forming to back a 2008 statewide ballot allowing slot machines at Michigan’s six race tracks.
TonyG Poker announces it is no longer accepting U.S.-based customers12 February 2007
Due to the latest Neteller arrests TonyGPoker.com is legally advised to stop accepting U.S. customers.
Harrah's separates real estate assets12 February 2007
News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. plans to separate its real-estate assets into separate subsidiaries as part of its $17.1 billion takeover by two private equity firms, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nevada economy: Casinos post record win12 February 2007
Nevada casinos roared to an all-time record gaming win of $12.6 billion in 2006, fueled by free-spending gamblers frequenting the Strip's glitzy gambling halls.
French Lick casino happy with results12 February 2007
News Brief: Despite numbers released by the state this week that show the French Lick Casino had 244 fewer visitors in January than December, more money was wagered and more visitors stayed in the hotel.
Striking Edmonton casino workers reject offer12 February 2007
News Brief: Striking workers continued to picket outside the Palace Casino on Saturday after rejecting an offer from the company that included thousands of dollars in signing bonuses.
Hearing set for Mississippi casino zoning12 February 2007
News Brief: Long Beach, Mississippi, residents will be able to express their views on proposed zoning regulations for casinos at a March 6 public hearing.
Wisconsin casino names new director12 February 2007
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino has named Michael J. Broderick as their new Director of Marketing.
Manchester MPs sign super-casino petition12 February 2007
International News Brief: Three Manchester MPs are among those who have signed a Commons motion calling for a review of the decision to award the super-casino licence to the city.
Indiana counties, casino battle over gambling money12 February 2007
ews Brief: Three Southern Indiana counties and the Belterra Casino have spent the last year privately battling over an agreement for the riverboat to share its riches with the counties.
Proposed tribal gaming changes criticized12 February 2007
ews Brief: Proposed changes to federal gaming definitions will hinder economic growth and opportunity for tribes, Oklahoma tribal leaders said.
Grand Lisboa opens12 February 2007
International News Brief: The Macau billionaire Stanley Ho has delivered his multimillion dollar riposte to the influx of US and Australian operators with the opening of the $384 million Grand Lisboa casino.
Arriva cardholders pay less service fees12 February 2007
Casino patrons who use an Arriva
Card now pay 25% to 50% less in the service fees imposed by casinos for
cash advance transactions at certain casino ATM machines and casino cages.
GTECH earns CMMI rating12 February 2007
GTECH Corporation reports that its Software
Engineering organization has been assessed at the Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 4.
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