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Gaming News Archives - Page 3614Packer's Macau Plans Hit Snag12 September 2006
International News Brief: James Packer's dream of building a $3 billion casino business in Macau suffered a major setback yesterday when the Hong Kong Stock Exchange blocked moves for a US listing designed to help finance the project.
South Australia: $31m Spent on Pokies12 September 2006
International News Brief: Nearly $31 million was spent in poker machines on Eyre Peninsula last financial year, according to figures released by the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
Ameristar Charity Event Raises Over $1 Million12 September 2006
The second annual
Ameristar National Charity Golf Classic raised $1,110,000 to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.
New England Charity Event Includes Poker Tournament12 September 2006
The New England Technology Foundation’s 13th annual charity
fundraising event will include casino games and a poker tournament.
Online Gambling Chairman Released on Bail12 September 2006
International News Brief: The chairman of British online gambling company Sportingbet PLC was released on $50,000 bail Friday after being arrested in New York on a fugitive warrant.
Private Sector Calls on Official12 September 2006
After 3 1/2 weeks in charge of the Nevada university system's fledgling health sciences center, former Clark County manager Thom Reilly is resigning to take a half-million-dollar job with Harrah's Entertainment.
PinnacleSports.com Releases 'Dancing with the Stars' Odds12 September 2006
PinnacleSports.com has released updated odds on which celebrity contestant
will win the latest edition of the hit reality show, "Dancing With the Stars".
SIGMA to Share Study Results12 September 2006
The Stockton Institute for Gaming Management will conduct a free seminar on Sept. 20, at which the results of a valuable recent human resources survey will be examined.
Tourism and Terrorism: Trouble Could Lurk in Hotel Rooms12 September 2006
Bomb-wielding jihadists may be the focal point of many travelers' unease, but terrorism isn't the only threat lurking around the world's airports and hotels.
Thom Reilly Joins Harrah's As Vice President12 September 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Thom Reilly will be joining a Harrah's subsidiary as vice president of community reinvestment and social responsibility, effective upon receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Amateurs, Pros Battle at Borgata12 September 2006
Event five of the 2006 Borgata Poker Open concluded late Sunday night with New Yorker Jeremy Shor coming from behind to defeat an accomplished field and capture the championship.
Ameristar Casinos Names New VP12 September 2006
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. has appointed Jerome Klint to the position of Vice President of Construction.
Poker Players Alliance Organizes "Phone March" to Send Message to Senate11 September 2006
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) is organizing a "phone march" on Capitol Hill to send a message to the United States Senate.
Jeff Simpson Reflects on Eye-Opening Journey to Magical Land of Macau11 September 2006
Jeff Simpson shares a few thoughts from his visit to Macau for the Wynn Macau opening.
Jack Sheehan Weighs Pros, Cons and Misconceptions About Our Fair Desert City11 September 2006
If there's one common notion that most Americans have about Las Vegas, it's that we have a vibrant economy. To be precise, many think we are the land of milk and honey.
Nevadan At Work: MGM Grand University Director Readies Casino Leaders of the Future11 September 2006
Like a terrier herding small livestock, Barbara Hewitt is consumed with developing and implementing the training programs essential to a company the size of MGM Mirage and for the growth it has planned.
West Edmonton Mall Casino Workers Strike11 September 2006
News Brief: The 250 workers of Palace Casino in West Edmonton Mall went on strike to support their effort to get a first union contract under the United Food and Commercial Workers.
Illinois Casinos Post Increased Revenue11 September 2006
News Brief: Joliet, Illinois, casinos posted increased revenue in August compared to a year ago.
Maple Ridge Proposes Gambling Centre11 September 2006
News Brief: If expanding gambling comes to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, it likely will be in that form of a community gaming centre with a shiny new bingo hall with everything a casino has except table games.
Critics Target West Virginia Gambling Expansion11 September 2006
News Brief: Mike Queen is one of the most prominent gambling critics in the West Virginia region and has never let up their fire since the video gambling became available in Dec
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