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Gaming News Archives - Page 3578Seed Capital Ltd delays YouTeller.com launch1 May 2007
After facing legal problems with NETeller Plc. Seed Capital Ltd. decided to delay the launch of their new payment processor YouTeller.com.
A stupid blackjack system1 May 2007
John Grochowski: Playing dealer's strategy is one of the worst ways around to attack blackjack.
Jeff Simpson hears how tip sharing works, and works well, from an experienced hand30 April 2007
If you believe the wailing and hand-wringing of dealers worried about the Wynn Las Vegas tip-sharing system, you'd think the plan was a direct assault, not just on dealers, but on the American way of life.
Bowling gets a little glamorous30 April 2007
With its deep-pocket casinos, Las Vegas is redefining the nightclub scene with increasingly posh and eclectic offerings.
French Lick Resort Casino's golf course honored regionally and nationally30 April 2007
The Donald Ross Course at French Lick was recently noted as a 'best value,' 'top course' and 'one of the best 18 holes in Indiana' by local and national media.
Mexico gaming fair increases exhibition space30 April 2007
Since the forthcoming ELA-2008 Fair to be held in Monterrey, Mexico, was announced at the ICE London Fair, the area reserved for exhibitors has doubled in one month.
Dot-coms get dealt out30 April 2007
With most of the major Internet poker gambling sites not welcome at the upcoming World Series of Poker, Rio executives switched the theme of the four-day show, scheduled for July 5-8 at the Rio Pavilion, from gambling to men's lifestyle.
Fight over Riviera Holdings moves to meeting, court30 April 2007
An investment group in a contentious takeover attempt of the Riviera's parent company is taking its fight directly to shareholders and the courthouse following the company board's denial of a $336.4 million buyout offer in March.
Server-based gaming is wave of slot future30 April 2007
Despite nearly a half-decade of development and millions of dollars invested in research and testing, slot machine manufacturers are still a few years away from bringing server-based gaming to casino floors.
Analysts see possibilities in land acquired with tower30 April 2007
Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds is buying a Las Vegas landmark in the Stratosphere, and analysts say, a big untapped resource -- the adjacent 17 undeveloped acres.
Inside gaming column: In Macau plot twist, Wynn shuts Tryst30 April 2007
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Massachusetts releases new lotto game30 April 2007
News Brief: The Massachusetts Lottery Commission's new "Star Spangled Sweepstakes" game going on sale Tuesday is expected to sell out in 11 days, raising $80 million.
Ruffin reveals Wichita casino idea30 April 2007
News Brief: Phil Ruffin wants to build a casino in downtown Wichita and have Donald Trump run it.
Indiana lawmakers favor casino expansions, barges30 April 2007
News Brief: Indiana lawmakers have nixed a plan to charge hefty fees for expansions but let casinos abandon their boats in favor of buildings constructed on permanently moored barges.
Delaware racinos losing customers to competition30 April 2007
News Brief: Delaware’s racino customers are showing their discontent by going over the border to Pennsylvania’s new Harrah’s Chester casino.
Carson Nugget opens smoke-free room30 April 2007
News Brief: The Carson Nugget celebrated the grand opening of its new smoke-free slot area last week, marking the first stage in a complete renovation of the half-century-old casino.
Slots take bite out of bingo30 April 2007
News Brief: Gamblers have risked well over $500 million in the slot machines at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs so far this year. Some of that money appears to be coming at the expense of local bingo parlors.
Texas House may consider casino bill30 April 2007
News Brief: Lawmakers may finally be ready to expand gambling in Texas, with the House set to consider a bill this week to allow Indian casinos to reopen.
Mohegan Sun expansion begins soon30 April 2007
News Brief: The second phase of development at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will add 300,000 square feet and about 2,000 slot machines to the casino adjoining a horse track just outside of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, according to casino president Robert Soper.
Conrad Jupiters to revamp rooms30 April 2007
International News Brief: Conrad Jupiters will spend $16 million sprucing up its 442 hotel rooms which have remained virtually unchanged since the casino's opening 21 years ago.
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