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Gaming News Archives - Page 3534Inside gaming column: Filmgoers may prefer placing bets themselves27 November 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Tribal casino tries to dip into Laughlin's customer base27 November 2006
When Nevada's first American Indian-run casino opened here in 1995, it didn't draw much attention. But 11 years later, Laughlin casino operators are noticing.
Gaming Industry: Rolling on the river27 November 2006
Change is an experience Laughlin casino operators, employees and visitors have been enduring and will continue to tolerate well into next year.
The Strip: Tip policy inspires protest27 November 2006
Dozens of sign-carrying protesters marched outside Wynn Las Vegas in a demonstration organized by the International Union of Gaming Employees, an inactive union that doesn't officially represent dealers at the resort or anywhere else on the Strip.
Casino shares rise on new bid27 November 2006
Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, the majority shareholder in gaming giant MGM Mirage, took steps Wednesday to increase his controlling ownership stake in the company.
DublinBet.com joins Income Access affiliate program27 November 2006
Income Access has welcomed new online casino DublinBet.com to its gambling affiliate network.
Six applicants for Yarmouth casino27 November 2006
News Brief: At least six developers and operators have joined the race to bring Las Vegas-style gaming to Yarmouth seafront.
Ho sells Melco stake27 November 2006
International News Brief: Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho is selling a 4.3 percent stake in Melco International Development Ltd, which operates casinos and slot machine clubs in Macau, for as much as HK$1.02 billion.
Tabcorp expects higher earnings27 November 2006
International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings Ltd expects earnings in the second half of this year to rise, after a flat first half.
Racino crimes yet to surface27 November 2006
News Brief: On the surface, little appears to have changed in terms of Bangor"s social fabric since Hollywood Slots at Bangor opened its doors a year ago this month.
Anti-gambling official skims funds27 November 2006
News Brief: A top anti-addiction official in the western Canadian province of Alberta skimmed nearly half a million dollars from his employer to feed his own gambling habit, the province's top auditor said on Friday.
Lower Snohomish tax proposed for local gambling businesses27 November 2006
News Brief: A new gambling tax proposal would be better for local gambling businesses, Lake Stevens city officials said.
Intralot bids Italian points of sale27 November 2006
International News Brief: Greek betting technology company Intralot has bid for 500 gambling points of sale in Italy under the country's betting privatisation tender.
UK eases poker rules27 November 2006
International News Brief: The government is paving the way for a gambling bonanza in Britain’s pubs by easing restrictions on playing card games including poker for money in bars.
Pinnacle Entertainment retains former gaming regulator27 November 2006
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports that Carl Zeitz, a former New Jersey gaming regulator, has been retained as a consultant to the Company for public and community relations related to its entry into the Atlantic City, N.J. casino market.
Supercasino dispute heats up27 November 2006
International News Brief: Lord Falconer was yesterday dragged into a dispute over plans for a supercasino at the Millennium Dome when it emerged he had met representatives of the American billionaire behind the venture 13 times.
California tribe, lawyer battle over casino27 November 2006
News Brief: The Gabrielino tribe and their former lawyer are battling over a casino proposal.
South African license process criticized27 November 2006
International News Brief: Ekhuphumleni, one of the bidders for the last two casino licences in the Eastern Cape, has cried foul, saying the process was ‘suspect’.
BlackjackHeaven.com launches new games27 November 2006
nline casino BlackjackHeaven.com has officially gone live and is already stirring up the pot with new progressive jackpot slots and blackjack games.
R.I. casino debate closed for now27 November 2006
News Brief: No new casino plans will be considered by the General Assembly next year, but lawmakers will take another look at port development at Quonset Point, House Speaker William J. Murphy said yesterday.
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