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Gaming News Archives - Page 3663NZ Green Party wants gambling site shut down26 February 2007
nternational News Brief: New Zealand’s Green Party wants a new online gambling site shut down and says it threatens the viability of the racing industry.
Australian rugby league signs betting deals26 February 2007
International News Brief: Australia’s rubgy league's traditional opposition to gambling is about to be redressed, with two major betting agencies set to sign lucrative deals with the NRL.
Texas expanded gambling bills filed26 February 2007
ews Brief: Several bills have been filed by state lawmakers that would allow the Tiguas to resume gambling at their Speaking Rock Casino, including a proposal from one El Paso representative to tie state proceeds from gambling to higher education funding.
Sedgwick officials support gambling coalition26 February 2007
News Brief: Sedgwick County commissioners say they would support a regional gambling coalition whose chief goal is to secure a casino in the area, as long as the Legislature approves expanded gambling before the county holds a public vote.
Group joins NY casino challenge26 February 2007
News Brief: The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development has joined a court challenge of the federal approval for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe casino proposed for Monticello Raceway in Sullivan County.
Casino Nova Scotia workers to unionize26 February 2007
Workers employed by Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax have now begun the process of forming a union in order to win increased wages, benefits, job security and overall fair treatment.
New Jersey senate considers smoking loophole26 February 2007
News Brief: As the New Jersey Senate Health Committee considers closing the loophole which permits smoking on the casino floor today, at least one gaming hall expects to go 100 percent smoke-free.
Minor wins slot jackpot26 February 2007
International News Brief: A legal storm has begun concerning a 16-year-old girl who has won £51,000 slot jackpot in Macau, according to local media.
Gun Lake Tribe wins ruling26 February 2007
ews Brief: Nine days before the government plans to place 146 acres into trust for them, the Gun Lake Tribe is celebrating a judge's ruling that clears the way for a casino in Wayland Township.
Manchester official concerned with criticism26 February 2007
International News Brief: Manchester Council leader Richard Leese said he was concerned at the criticism directed at the surprise decision to award the super-casino licence to Manchester.
Everest Poker hosts special tournament26 February 2007
Everest Poker today announced a special private poker tournament for its affiliates.
PaddyPowerPoker.com launches Irish Open odds26 February 2007
Paddypowerpoker.com today announces a host of new betting markets on the Irish Open 2007, Ireland's largest poker tournament and Europe's most historic.
Spectrum Gaming names new execs26 February 2007
Spectrum Gaming Group report the hiring of three veteran industry professionals and
the promotion of two current executives.
Text message lotto results launched26 February 2007
he new cell phone text messaging
service, called "Lottery Results Mobile Alerts," covers every lottery game played in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and United Kingdom.
Casinos choose Otis26 February 2007
In 2006, Otis won installation, modernization and service contracts for
casino resorts in major gaming locations worldwide.
Powerball jackpot at $90 million26 February 2007
Powerball will go to an estimated
$90 million for Wednesday's drawing as the grand prize was not hit Saturday
evening.
LAPC breaks WPT records26 February 2007
The L.A. Poker Classic Championship event at Commerce Casino smashed records for largest field and largest prize money ever for a $10,000-buy-in World Poker Tour event.
Mega Millions jackpot grows26 February 2007
No ticket matched
all six numbers to win the $177 million jackpot, so the Mega Millions jackpot for the
Tuesday, February 27 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $216
million.
UPS, Churchill Downs launches sweepstakes26 February 2007
"Off to the Races delivered by UPS Sweepstakes," an online contest that will provide one lucky fan with two tickets to the race at Talladega and the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 5.
Station Casinos acquired by Fertitta Colony Partners26 February 2007
Station Casinos, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC pursuant to which FCP has agreed to acquire all of Station's outstanding common stock for $90 per share in cash.
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