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Gaming News Archives - Page 3671Harrah's Ad Questioned by Officials21 July 2006
News Brief: Rhode Island State Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams and Governor Carcieri have both called into question a pro-casino advertisement that ran this week.
Critics: Oregon Governor Sets Bad Precedent21 July 2006
News Brief: Governor Ted Kulongoski’s decision to let the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs replace its Central Oregon casino with one in the Columbia River Gorge town of Cascade Locks sets a precedent, according to his critics.
'Jesus' and 'Fossilman' Join PPA Board21 July 2006
The Poker Players Alliance reports that world-renowned poker and World Series of Poker Champions Chris
"Jesus" Ferguson and Greg "Fossilman" Raymer have joined the PPA Board of Directors.
Secretary Responds to Pennsylvania Board Decision21 July 2006
Budget Secretary Michael J. Masch comments on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s approval of the administration's financial solvency plan for the board's 2006-07 operations.
Lawyer: Carruthers' Arrest IgnoresTrade Issues21 July 2006
The surprise airport arrest of David Carruthers is a counter-productive application of US law that ignores complex international trade issues, according to a lawyer.
Two More Millionaire Raffle Winners Step Forward21 July 2006
Two more Millionaire Raffle winners have come forward to claim their $1 million top prizes from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Pennsylvania Board Approves Suppliers21 July 2006
The Pennsylvania Gaming
Control Board has voted unanimously to approve licenses for four
companies that filed applications to be suppliers of slot machines and
associated equipment in the Commonwealth.
CelebPoker.com Sends Brian McFadden to WSOP21 July 2006
Singer and songwriter Brian McFadden will add another credential to his already impressive resume when he turns semi-professional in the poker world by playing in the 2006 World Series of Poker.
Peak Entertainment Receives Online Certification21 July 2006
Peak Entertainment’s three online casinos and two poker rooms are now certified by Online Gambling Insider.
Congressman: Tribes Should be Exempted from Labor Act21 July 2006
The National Labor Relations Act should not apply to casinos and other businesses operated by Indians on their land and Congress should exempt tribes from the law, an Arizona congressman told a House subcommittee on Thursday.
IGT Records Higher Earnings21 July 2006
A slight increase in slot machine sales revenue during what analysts have considered a challenging market helped Reno-based International Game Technology grow earnings during the company's third quarter.
Are You One of America's Most Wanted?21 July 2006
As everybody knows, there are currently no federal laws specifically addressing online gambling, but the US authorities are mobilising right now, armed with the decidedly sketchy Wire Wager Act.
Bodog.com Postpones Conference21 July 2006
odog.com's Founder and CEO Calvin Ayre announced today that the Bodog.com Marketing Conference would be postponed to a later date, in light of concerns raised by delegates who were expected to attend the industry's biggest event of the year.
Magna Appoints New Director21 July 2006
Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that Joseph A. De Francis has been appointed as a Director of the Company, effective immediately.
Harrah's Entertainment Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend21 July 2006
The board of directors of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today increased the regular quarterly cash dividend 10.3 percent, to $0.40 per share.
Gaming VC clarifies policy on U.S. players20 July 2006
Amidst concerns about the legal climate in the United States, Gaming VC released a statement indicating that it does not accept U.S.-based players.
Stanley Leisure to Bid for Licences20 July 2006
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure today confirmed it will bid for all 17 new casino licences under the 2005 Gambling Act.
Wisconsin Casino Negotiator was Former Lobbyist20 July 2006
News Brief: A Wisconsin official who helped negotiate a casino agreement with the Oneida tribe previously worked for that tribe as a lobbyist.
Desert Diamond Casino Names New GM, President20 July 2006
News Brief: The Tohono O'odham Nation has a new casino boss to oversee construction of the new Desert Diamond Casino on Nogales Highway as well as the tribe's entire gaming operation, the tribe announced this morning.
Aiming High on Paradise20 July 2006
The Beach nightclub on Paradise Road would be razed and a 600-room high-rise tower and casino would be squeezed onto its 1.25-acre site under a development plan that won initial approval from county officials this week.
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