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Gaming News Archives - Page 3714Boyd may be next target23 November 2006
News Brief: Boyd Gaming Corp. may be the next takeover target following a private equity-led bid for Harrah's Entertainment Inc. worth roughly $15.5 billion.
UK casino applicants clear first hurdle23 November 2006
International News Brief: About half of the casino owners who rushed in applications for additional venues ahead of new regulation in April 2006 have already cleared the first hurdle, the UK Gambling Commission said on Thursday.
Fastwin adds four more games23 November 2006
Fastwin Casino now has four more ways for its player to win with Beach Life, Dolphin Paradise pachinko, Ultimate Fighters and Mini Roulette.
Powerball rises to $64 million23 November 2006
Powerball will reach an estimated
$64 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not
hit Wednesday evening.
Pachinko World deregisters common stock23 November 2006
Pachinko World, Inc. reports that it intends to voluntarily deregister its common stock and suspend its reporting obligations.
Casino Rouge plans name change22 November 2006
News Brief: Casino Rouge plans to change the name of its riverboat casino and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved those plans.
Tribeca trips up Doylesroom22 November 2006
Internet poker site Doylesroom.com's attempts to lure U.S. players hit a snag when its software developer announced that it would no longer permit its licensees to accept American bets.
Churchill Downs sues TVG22 November 2006
News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. is suing its simulcasting partner, accusing the Television Games Network of violating its contract.
FullContactPoker switches software to keep U.S. players22 November 2006
FullContactPoker.com soft launched new software Tuesday so it can continue accepting U.S. customers. The move came just over a month after OnGame decided to stop accepting American customers in the wake of Bush’s signing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Jeff Haney talks to an industry veteran about the effect on cardrooms of the recent online gambling crackdown22 November 2006
Nearly everyone in poker has a take on how the government's recent crackdown on Internet gambling will affect traditional casino cardrooms, or 'brick-and-mortar' poker rooms, as they have come to be known.
Looking in on: Gaming22 November 2006
This week: reflections on nightclubs, vodka, Las Vegas, and casino chips embedded with radio frequency identification tags.
Study: The Spanish Gambling Market - Key region for future growth22 November 2006
The gambling industry is on the search for new growth regions; Spain is expected to be a key future market.
Hollywood Casino opens medical clinic for cast members22 November 2006
The medical clinic has opened for all Hollywood Casino employees and their Hollywood BSL medically insured dependents for urgent care, occupational health care and primary care services.
Gaming Control Board: Guinn picks aide for gaming post22 November 2006
Keith Munro, chief of staff to Gov. Kenny Guinn, was appointed Tuesday by his current boss to a position on the Gaming Control Board.
Manitoba lottery to fund First Nations program22 November 2006
News Brief: The Manitoba government has signed an agreement with the province's First Nations to transfer $20 million in lottery revenue over five years into an economic development fund.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs reports opening results22 November 2006
News Brief: Gamblers pumped $39.3 million into slot machines at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in just the first week of operation.
Speaking Rock casino may re-open22 November 2006
News Brief: State Rep. Norma Chávez filed eight bills this week, including one that would amend the Texas Constitution to allow Speaking Rock Casino to reopen.
Agua Caliente band completes bond issue22 November 2006
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians today announced the completion of a $230 million private placement debt issuance to 20 institutional investors across the United States.
Florida Governor, tribe fight over slot casino22 November 2006
News Brief: The remote Big Cypress Casino is one of the main reasons the Florida Seminoles and Gov. Jeb Bush in April broke off negotiations over a gambling compact.
Lawsuit filed against casino construction22 November 2006
News Brief: A lawsuit seeking to stop construction of additional facilities at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino was filed Tuesday in Madera County Superior Court.
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