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Gaming News Archives - Page 3595PartyPoker leads exodus of public companies out of U.S.3 October 2006
Several Internet gambling companies, including PartyPoker and 888, will stop accepting wagers from Americans when President Bush signs into law a measure that forces banks and credit card companies to block transactions with online casinos. Many Internet gambling companies listed on the London Stock Exchange lost a considerable amount of their market value Monday.
Jazz Legend Pete Fountain Hits the Hollywood Stage2 October 2006
World famous jazz legend Pete Fountain will take the stage again for the first time in more than a year beginning Friday, October 27th at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis.
Congress passes Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act2 October 2006
Congress dealt a massive blow to U.S. Internet gamblers over the weekend when it passed legislation forcing U.S. banks and credit card companies to block electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses late Friday night.
Looking In On: Gaming2 October 2006
The dealers over at Wynn Las Vegas who are none too happy about supervisors taking a share of their tips also are ticked that they can't count their own tip money.
A Twist on 'Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes'2 October 2006
Caesars owner Harrah's Entertainment is now looking to reward a growing number of customers who prefer to spend their money away from the casino floor.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 Analyzed2 October 2006
Legal expert I. Nelson Rose analyzes the legislation prohibiting Internet gambling that passed in Congress over the weekend.
Jeff Simpson on How Wynn Macau Successfully Climbed the Steep Learning Curve of Chinese Gaming2 October 2006
Wynn Macau has had an amazing amount of gambling action in its first few weeks of operation, with the amount of high-end play surprising even developer Steve Wynn.
Sands Closing Leaves Nursing Home Adrift2 October 2006
News Brief: When the Sands Casino Hotel closes its doors for the final time, its 2,100 employees won't be the only ones who feel the pain.
Inside Gaming Column: More Riders on Monorail Stoke Hopes for Casinos2 October 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Bingo Calls for Scottish Parliament to Back Rescue2 October 2006
International News Brief: The Bingo Association is seeking £10m from the Treasury to provide emergency relief for clubs over the next two or three years in the wake of the smoking ban.
CryptoLogic Won't Accept US Wagers2 October 2006
CryptoLogic Inc. reports that effective immediately licensees of WagerLogic Limited, the company's licensing subsidiary, will not take wagers from U.S.-based players.
Casino Changes Labor Landscape2 October 2006
News Brief: When Mohegan Sun opened up 10 years ago, it made an impact by not only luring away patrons but also employees from local businesses.
Grantville Race Course Slots Approved2 October 2006
News Brief: Penn National Gaming Inc. has received the go-ahead to start building a slot-machine facility at its Penn National Race Course in Grantville.
Mohegan Tribe, Montville Work Through Issues2 October 2006
News Brief: The Mohegan Tribe and the town of Montville have worked through the issues around taking land off town tax rolls, opening the second-largest casino in the world in the middle of Uncasville and increasing traffic in the region.
Rhode Island Casino Referendum Opposed2 October 2006
News Brief: The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has come out against the November referendum that would allow a Harrah's-Narragansett Indian casino in West Warwick.
Iowa Casino Has Good First Month2 October 2006
News Brief: It's been about a month since the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort opened to the public -- but what a month.
Architect Named for Genting Bid2 October 2006
International News Brief: An architect whose imprint can be found on stainless steel tea kettles around the world, as well as Florida's Walt Disney World Resort, has been unveiled as the creative force behind Genting International's Sentosa bid.
Aecon Wins Casino Contract2 October 2006
Aecon Group’s Buildings Division has been awarded a construction management contract for
an $8 million casino project in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Casino Planned for Glasgow Shopping Centre2 October 2006
International News Brief: Stanley Casinos, the UK'S largest casino operator, has launched a bid to open a £7million complex in a Glasgow shopping centre.
Federal Board Reviews Wisconsin Tribal Casino Proposal2 October 2006
News Brief: A proposal for two Wisconsin Indian tribes to build a casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, should soon go to the Interior Department for final review after Beloit officials agreed to allow the tribes to operate other businesses on the casino property.
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