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Gaming News Archives - Page 3511Asian Poker Classic set in Goa21 December 2006
The biggest event set to be held in Goa over the next year will, officially, be the inaugural Asian Poker Classic from March 1-5 2007.
D'Iberville plans expected to be approved21 December 2006
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission is expected today to OK plans for a casino development in D'Iberville during a meeting at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi.
Barden to continue with Indiana development21 December 2006
News Brief: Don Barden, the owner of Gary's two riverboat casinos has been granted a gaming license in Pittsburgh, but he says he will continue to move forward with redevelopment plans for Buffington Harbor.
Great Canadian Gaming to run park-and-ride21 December 2006
ews Brief: The Canada Line’s only park-and-ride facility will be owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation after the casino operator struck a deal with transit planners.
Stanley Leisure CEO steps down21 December 2006
International News Brief: Bob Wiper, the chief executive of casino operator Stanley Leisure will step down after 8 years at the helm, accordind to a source close to situation.
SkyCity reveals facelift21 December 2006
nternational News Brief: SkyCity said the first stage of a $40 million facelift to its gaming floor in Auckland, the largest in the country, will open to the public tomorrow.
JCM wins award21 December 2006
JCM American has claimed the honor of having one of the year's Best
Productivity-Enhancement Technologies in the fourth annual Gaming &
Technology Awards.
PartyGammon.com almost sold out21 December 2006
Organizers of the the PartyGammon.com
Million are pleased to announce that they anticipate that the event will soon be sold out.
Powerball jackpot hits $65 million21 December 2006
Powerball will go to an estimated
$65 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening.
IGT closes offering21 December 2006
International Game
Technology reports the closing of its private placement
of $900,000,000 2.60% Convertible Debentures due 2036.
Pennsylvania board approves 11 slot licenses21 December 2006
The Pennsylvania
Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved 11 applications for
permanent slot-machine gaming operator licenses.
Melco PBL Entertainment lists on NASDAQ21 December 2006
Melco PBL Entertainment Limited's CEO and co-Chairman Lawrence Ho and co-Chairman James Packer, celebrated the company's listing on the NASDAQ stock market December 19th in New York City.
President Casinos completes President Riverboat Casino-Missouri sale21 December 2006
President Casinos, Inc. has completed the sale of the capital stock of its St. Louis casino operations, President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc. to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. for approximately $31.5 million in cash.
Harrah's withdraws common stock listing on NYSE Arca21 December 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. plans to withdraw the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange.
Success not in the cards for elimination blackjack21 December 2006
I tried to like elimination blackjack, but after two failed attempts, I now realize elimination blackjack is not the next poker.
PokerStars the clear online tournament series leader21 December 2006
The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), with more than 25,000 participants, is still the premier online poker tournament series.
Sure thing isn't so sure21 December 2006
Mark Pilarski advises readers on video poker systems and blackjack comps in this edition of the mailbag.
Harrah's bought for $27.8 billion21 December 2006
Harrah's Entertainment has accepted a $27.8 billion buyout from private equity firms Apollo Management Group and Texas Pacific Group.
Many changes at Casino Windsor20 December 2006
Last Friday, government, business and community leaders gathered at Casino Windsor for the unveiling of the casino's new 9,454 square-foot Rotunda. Attendees were also taken by surprise when the casino announced another significant change - Casino Windsor would be changing its name to Ceasars Windsor beginning in 2008.
NBC Premieres "Poker After Dark" hosted by Shana Hiatt20 December 2006
NBC invites viewers into the exclusive Las Vegas poker scene with its new late night show, "Poker After Dark," debuting Jan. 2 at 2:05 a.m. ET/PT.
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