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Gaming News Archives - Page 3733Internet gambling ads abound despite UIGEA7 November 2006
Advertisements for free-play Internet gaming sites remain as abundant in the U.S. today as they were before the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was pushed through Congress on September 30.
Pushing the casino with pink chips7 November 2006
John Grochowski: The true frugal low-roller can claim an extra quarter now and than at casinos that round up when you bet the pink chips.
Hunt for bodies continues in Reno6 November 2006
News Brief: Investigators continued the search for bodies on Sunday at the downtown hotel that was the site of the city’s deadliest fire.
Paris Las Vegas employees: Sports book workers probed6 November 2006
News Brief: The Paris Las Vegas sports book on the Strip was closed Saturday and its ticket writers suspended pending an investigation that employees were underreporting their income from tips, officials said.
Cassava to fire Gibraltar employees6 November 2006
International News Brief: The gambling outfit Cassava, also known as 888.com, are to layoff employees in their Gibraltar headquarters.
Jeff Simpson on how Red Rock Resort is fulfilling Fertittas' lofty expectations for profitability6 November 2006
Jeff Simpson hopes anyone who doubted the Brothers Fertitta when they ponied up almost a billion dollars to build their Red Rock Resort has come to his senses.
Poker champion's promise of a gift may not be all that golden6 November 2006
World Series of Poker champion Jamie Gold says he has no intention of sharing half of his $12 million winnings with a man he met during the recent poker tournament.
Heard it on the river6 November 2006
Ladbrokes enters race for online gambling firm 8886 November 2006
International News Brief: Ladbrokes, the gaming group, confirmed last night that it was in talks to buy 888, the online betting company, for an estimated £470 million.
Inside gaming column: Nonprofits probably sorry to see Stardust go6 November 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
eCOGRA offers its regulatory experience to UK government6 November 2006
eCOGRA, the online gambling industry's independent player
protection and standards authority, has offered to lend its regulatory
experience to the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
Aztar Corp. ends deal to sell casino in Caruthersville, Mo.6 November 2006
Tropicana parent Aztar Corp. said Friday its deal to sell a 650-slot-machine casino in southern Missouri had been terminated.
Arkansas amendment may open door for tribal operations6 November 2006
ews Brief: A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize charitable bingo would open the door for Indian tribes to have for-profit bingo operations in Arkansas, according to legal experts from around the country.
Ohio slots threatens Pittsburgh casino6 November 2006
News Brief: Legalized casino gambling in Ohio would eat into the profits for a Pittsburgh casino, no matter who receives the license, according to Ron Porter, co-chairman of the volunteer Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force.
Man busted for fake casino chip scam6 November 2006
News Brief: A Rhode Island man was arrested Wednesday and charged with counterfeiting casino slot tokens.
Panel rules on French Lick squabble6 November 2006
News Brief: A panel of three arbitrators has ruled in favor of Lauth Property Group and against a company launched by billionaire William Cook of Bloomington in a dispute over ownership of the French Lick casino, which opened Friday.
Louisiana casino industry slowly recovering from Katrina6 November 2006
News Brief: Louisiana's casinos took in a combined $58.4 million in September, down from $59.3 million in August.
Harrah's apologizes for e-mail6 November 2006
News Brief: The Harrah’s Entertainment has disciplined an ‘overzealous’ staffer for sending an ‘unauthorized’ e-mail on Saturday criticizing Republican candidates opposed to the casino and endorsing Democratic candidates in tomorrow’s election.
Mississippi casino opening soon6 November 2006
News Brief: The Silver Slipper Casino, Hancock County's second casino since Hurricane Katrina, is set to open Thursday at 7 p.m.
Kwazulu-Natal government supports casino6 November 2006
International News Brief: The Kwazulu-Natal government has hailed the building of the R100-million state-of-the-art casino in Newcastle, northern Zululand, as a major boost for the region.
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