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Gaming News Archives - Page 3703Powerball jackpot hits $65 million21 December 2006
Powerball will go to an estimated
$65 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening.
IGT closes offering21 December 2006
International Game
Technology reports the closing of its private placement
of $900,000,000 2.60% Convertible Debentures due 2036.
Pennsylvania board approves 11 slot licenses21 December 2006
The Pennsylvania
Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved 11 applications for
permanent slot-machine gaming operator licenses.
Melco PBL Entertainment lists on NASDAQ21 December 2006
Melco PBL Entertainment Limited's CEO and co-Chairman Lawrence Ho and co-Chairman James Packer, celebrated the company's listing on the NASDAQ stock market December 19th in New York City.
President Casinos completes President Riverboat Casino-Missouri sale21 December 2006
President Casinos, Inc. has completed the sale of the capital stock of its St. Louis casino operations, President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc. to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. for approximately $31.5 million in cash.
Harrah's withdraws common stock listing on NYSE Arca21 December 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. plans to withdraw the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange.
Success not in the cards for elimination blackjack21 December 2006
I tried to like elimination blackjack, but after two failed attempts, I now realize elimination blackjack is not the next poker.
PokerStars the clear online tournament series leader21 December 2006
The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), with more than 25,000 participants, is still the premier online poker tournament series.
Sure thing isn't so sure21 December 2006
Mark Pilarski advises readers on video poker systems and blackjack comps in this edition of the mailbag.
Harrah's bought for $27.8 billion21 December 2006
Harrah's Entertainment has accepted a $27.8 billion buyout from private equity firms Apollo Management Group and Texas Pacific Group.
Many changes at Casino Windsor20 December 2006
Last Friday, government, business and community leaders gathered at Casino Windsor for the unveiling of the casino's new 9,454 square-foot Rotunda. Attendees were also taken by surprise when the casino announced another significant change - Casino Windsor would be changing its name to Ceasars Windsor beginning in 2008.
NBC Premieres "Poker After Dark" hosted by Shana Hiatt20 December 2006
NBC invites viewers into the exclusive Las Vegas poker scene with its new late night show, "Poker After Dark," debuting Jan. 2 at 2:05 a.m. ET/PT.
North American Video Opens Office In Macau20 December 2006
North American Video, a premier provider to the gaming industry, has opened a new branch office in Macau to better serve their growing base of clients in the Asia-Pacific rim.
Germany delays online gambling decision20 December 2006
International News Brief: German states have postponed a decision on whether or not to ban online gambling.
Russia adopts gaming laws20 December 2006
International News Brief: The State Duma has adopted a law that will put into effect the instruction of the President on the creation of four special zones, where casinos, slot-machine and video-game halls will be concentrated in Russia.
Equity firms buy Harrah's in deal worth $27.8 billion20 December 2006
Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment will be owned by two private equity firms in an all-cash deal worth $27.8 billion, the largest-ever transaction for a gaming company.
R.I. chief wants to revive slots casino plan20 December 2006
ew Brief: Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas is reviving the idea of a slots casino on tribal lands in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Casino tribes give back to community20 December 2006
News Brief: Tribes are sharing their casino generated wealth, a report shows, giving more than $150 million a year to charitable causes, contributing to nonprofits, universities, museums and other organizations.
Disgruntled Foxwoods workers get support20 December 2006
News Brief: Workers complaining about cuts in employee benefits at Foxwoods Resort Casino won the backing of a casino employee group Monday, though some of the group's representatives said they don't support a threatened sickout during the New Year's holiday.
New tribal casino rules proposed20 December 2006
News Brief: Mashpee, Massachusetts, selectmen have notified federal officials that new rules proposed for establishing casinos on tribal lands do not provide adequate protections for the interests of local communities.
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