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Gaming News Archives - Page 3859WTO Investigates US Betting Row19 July 2006
International News Brief: A new panel is to investigate whether US restrictions on internet gambling breach world trade rules.
B.C. Government Wins Big with Lottery19 July 2006
News Brief: According to the B.C. Lottery Corp.'s annual report, the provincial government scooped up $914.4 million from lottery revenues.
US Cracks Down on Antigua Internet Gambling Operation19 July 2006
International News Brief: One of the key persons indicted was Gary Kaplan, founder of the site. A US resident who had been arrested in 1992 for illegal sports betting, he later moved his operations to Aruba and then Antigua.
Poker Pros Sue WPT19 July 2006
ews Brief: Seven of the most famous poker players in the country will file a lawsuit against WPT Enterprises in Los Angeles federal court today, alleging the parent company of the World Poker Tour violated antitrust laws, the poker players' attorney said.
Casino Windsor Reports Layoffs19 July 2006
News Brief: Ontario's Casino Windsor says it is laying off 297 unionized and 32 non-union staff due to a slowdown.
Male MOP - William "Bling Bling" Chen19 July 2006
With half of the 2006 WSOP already in the books, Casino City reporters Aaron Todd and Ryan McLane are ready to hand out their inaugural “Keys to the City” Awards, this round for the best of the best in first-half WSOP performances.
Harrah's Makes Near-Record Donation to Food Bank19 July 2006
News Brief: A simple contest between departments yielded one of the largest donations of canned goods ever received by the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank.
Casino City Acquires Gambling Portal Webmasters Association19 July 2006
Casino City, the world's largest
provider of casino and gaming information, today announced its acquisition of the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association.
Casinos Want to Clear the Air on Smoking Rules19 July 2006
News Brief: As most of Colorado's businesses adjust to a statewide crackdown on smoking, the new law remains hazy when it comes to casinos.
Gold Reef Buys Larger Stake in Silverstar19 July 2006
nternational News Brief: Gold Reef Resorts and its empowerment partner Akani Leisure Investments have exercised their option to up their stake in Silverstar, the sixth and last casino licence in Gauteng, South Africa.
Investors Oppose Riviera Merger19 July 2006
Triple Five Investco, LLC has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Riviera Holdings Corporation expressing its intent to vote against Riviera's proposed merger.
Hooters Chairman Dies of Natural Causes19 July 2006
News Brief: Robert Brooks, chairman of Hooters, was found dead at his home Sunday at 69.
Coquitlam Wins Big19 July 2006
ews Brief: Coquitlam, British Columbia, scored a $2-million windfall from the Boulevard Casino this week.
Chile: Casino and Five Star Hotel for Punta Arenas19 July 2006
International News Brief: Punta Arenas has been awarded a casino licence and work on the new 3.4 million US dollars building is scheduled to begin next January according to the Pacifico Sur group.
Sands Gets Boost from Local Officials19 July 2006
News Brief: The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority on Tuesday took another step in the long-standing effort to relocate the Atlantic City post office as part of an expansion at the Sands.
Guernsey Casino Project Planned19 July 2006
International News Brief: La Grand Mere joint proprietor Chris Vermeulen has confirmed that it had some very exciting plans for the future development of the hotel, part of which incorporated a casino.
Malta's Vittoriosa Casino Loses Licence19 July 2006
International News Brief: The licence of the Casino di Venezia, in Vittoriosa, was cancelled on grounds of an insufficient human resources complement after 14 staff members, including the general manager, were dismissed.
Churchill Downs Names New CEO, President19 July 2006
The board of directors of Churchill Downs Incorporated has named Robert L. Evans as CDI's new president and chief executive officer.
Maryland Ticket Wins Mega Million Jackpot19 July 2006
A winning Mega Million ticket was purchased in District Heights, Maryland. The ticket is worth an estimated $49 million.
Everest Poker Offers Qualifying Satellite Events19 July 2006
verest Poker will offer qualifying satellites to all seven events on the European Poker Tour's Season 3 calendar.
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