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Gaming News Archives - Page 3549Casinos should make games better12 June 2007
John Grochowski: The idea that games are beatable has led to increased play before.
Jockey makes winning return11 June 2007
International News Brief: Kieren Fallon, who made a winning return to racing in Ireland last week after serving a six-month ban, says the break could add years to his career.
Marketplace: Always a step11 June 2007
At an age when his contemporaries either have retired, gone bust or passed on, billionaire financier Kirk Kerkorian is still refining the art of the deal.
Foe of gambling welcomes hearings on new legislation11 June 2007
Gambling opponent the Rev. Tom Grey on Friday welcomed congressional hearings on Internet betting, saying bills being proposed to lift federal restrictions on online gambling will force presidential candidates to take a stand on the issue.
Gaming revenue: State win for month roars back11 June 2007
After a challenging February and an off March, Nevada gaming revenue rebounded in April.
Downtown casinos: Race was pits11 June 2007
The Vegas Grand Prix attracted tens of thousands of fans and a global television audience to downtown, but it didn't do much to revive the stagnant Fremont Street-based gambling market.
Poker craze hits South Australia11 June 2007
International News Brief: The National Poker League will start free Texas Hold 'Em tournaments in South Australian locals from the end of this month.
Parañaque casino okayed11 June 2007
International News Brief: A newly formed company has obtained the endorsement of the Department of Tourism to invest P25 billion for the development of a tourism and gaming complex at a reclaimed portion of Manila Bay in Parañaque City.
Full Contact Poker merges with PokerStars11 June 2007
Full Contact Poker will close their online poker room effective tomorrow, advising its players to migrate to PokerStars. Long-time FCP front-man Daniel Negreanu signed on as a member of Team PokerStars.
Bingo layoffs expected11 June 2007
International News Brief: Gala Coral has admitted it expects to close 12 or 13 of its bingo clubs if the impact of the smoking ban is as dramatic as it has been in Scotland.
Australian companies expect to be hurt by new ban11 June 2007
International News Brief: Just as the Australian gambling companies are recovering from the impact of smoking bans, new restrictions are causing new headaches.
Small UK casinos lose court battle11 June 2007
International News Brief: Small casino operators have failed in their High Court challenge against plans for 17 new casinos across the UK.
Global betting pool launched11 June 2007
International News Brief: Betting agencies around the world have joined forces to allow gambling on several major international races, including the Melbourne Cup, with one massive wagering pool.
Arkansas track wins big with games11 June 2007
News Brief: Patrons at Southland Park Gaming and Racing plopped more than $92 million into 'games of skill' in the first six months after the renovated greyhound track and gaming parlor reopened last fall.
Maine OTB betting down11 June 2007
News Brief: The total handle in Maine's four off-track betting establishments last year was close to $25 million dollars, and another $25.5 million was wagered at the state's intertrack facilities.
W. Virginia counties vote for table games11 June 2007
News Brief: Voters in West Virginia's Jefferson and Ohio counties have already determined if they will permit table games at their local gaming centers, and Hancock County voters will decide later this month.
Wynn Las Vegas faces lawsuit11 June 2007
News Brief: Activists working on behalf of the disabled have sued Wynn Resorts, claiming that Wynn Las Vegas discriminates against the disabled and violates the Americans With Disabilities Act.
West Virignia casino debate continues11 June 2007
News Brief: Jefferson County's casino table games referendum is over, but the level of debate stayed high Sunday as a Charles Town Races & Slots official lashed out at opponents.
Researcher's study supports casino growth11 June 2007
News Brief: Clyde W. Barrow has become the undisputed king of academic research on gambling trends in New England and the results of his data-crunching are being cited by gambling proponents as rationale for building casinos in Massachusetts
WSOP weekend - Cunningham wins fifth, Hellmuth chases eleven11 June 2007
The 38th annual World Series of Poker, which has already produced a number of record fields, broke another record Saturday when 3,009 people combined to begin the two tournaments on Saturday.
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