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Gaming News Archives - Page 4079Chartwell Acquires Micropower27 May 2005
Chartwell Technology Inc has completed the acquisition of one of the premier online poker software developers, Micropower Corporation of Gibraltar, for approximately $4 million.
Philippines to Investigate Jueteng27 May 2005
International News Brief: Philippine administration lawmakers says the House is determined to push through with its investigation on the jueteng issue but appealed for an honest probe in aid of legislation and congressional oversight.
Lincoln Park Deal Approved by Senate27 May 2005
News Brief: The Rhode Island Senate yesterday overwhelmingly approved legislation concerning the sale of the Lincoln Park greyhound track and slot hall to new owners with big expansion plans.
Philippine Governor Wants More Policing27 May 2005
International News Brief: Philippine’s Governor Gwendolyn Garcia wants non-stop police operations against illegal gambling operators after receiving intelligence reports on the proliferation of video carrera machines in Pinamungajan, Bogo and Toledo City.
Indiana Crackdown on Illegal Gambling27 May 2005
News Brief: State government is conducting a crackdown on illegal gambling, yet the governor says he is open to a change in the law that would legalize much of the illegal activity coming under fire.
Texas Slot Bill Dead27 May 2005
News Brief: Gambling interests have spent millions on top lobbyists trying to bring slot machines to Texas racetracks. Early Thursday morning, their efforts were killed by a lady with pink tennis shoes.
Illinois Black Caucus Ends Gambling Expansion Talks27 May 2005
News Brief: Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus claimed victory Thursday in yanking from the negotiating table discussions of expanded gambling to boost revenue for schools.
Audit Faults Minnesota Gambling Council27 May 2005
News Brief: A draft report from the legislative auditor finds that the Minnesota Council on Compulsive Gambling received payments for costs not allowed under state or city contracts and that the council's work didn't meet state expectations.
PEI Won't Lose Gambling Addiction Hotline27 May 2005
News Brief: Aliant doesn't know how a Nova Scotia's Gambling Help Line number ended up in Prince Edward Island phone books. However, that province's government said it won't be cutting off Islanders who dial the number.
California County Lawmakers Seek Local Support27 May 2005
News Brief: The county should not enter into any casino negotiations without first getting the go-ahead from either the local government or the voters in the host community, a contingent of Ulster County lawmakers say.
Barstow Initiative Would Allow Tribal Casino27 May 2005
News Brief: A proposed ballot initiative would allow the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe to build a casino in Barstow, California, but could put a halt to existing efforts by two other tribes and the city to build gaming resorts in the area.
Boyd Gaming to Increase Credit Facility27 May 2005
Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that it will request an amendment to improve the terms of its credit facility dated May 20, 2004.
Craps game gobbledygook27 May 2005
"Happy Camper" Leads to Happy Players27 May 2005
Pam Droog: I like this game’s sense of humor.
Cosmopolitan Offers Tenants Shopping26 May 2005
The Cosmopolitan's layout of retail stores and restaurants is based on easy access and convenience for consumers with unprecedented branding and signage opportunities for tenants.
Empire Online Plans Float26 May 2005
International News Brief: Noam Lanir is planning to float Empire Online, which provides marketing techniques to online casinos, at an estimated $1 billion company valuation.
Pinnacle Opens Louisiana Casino26 May 2005
Today, nearly three years to the date Lee first visited Lake Charles, Las Vegas-based Pinnacle will open its most ambitious project: the $365 million L'Auberge du Lac.
Landry Gets Two for One Deal26 May 2005
Landry's Restaurants, which is purchasing the Golden Nugget Las Vegas from Poster Financial, is expected to gain the Golden Nugget Laughlin property as well without putting up additional money.
GTECH Extends Danish Contract26 May 2005
GTECH Holdings reports that its wholly-owned subsidiary,
GTECH Corporation, signed a two-year contract extension with Dansk
Tipstjeneste A/S, the operator of the National Lottery in Denmark.
Goldstein: Success Changed View of Vegas26 May 2005
Rob Goldstein, senior vice president of Las Vegas Sands Corp., told a group attending the Gaming Technology Summit in a keynote speech Wednesday that Las Vegas is constantly confounding the experts and proving them wrong.
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