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Gaming News Archives - Page 4209Chartwell Signs Sportingbet plc23 February 2005
Chartwell Technology pleased to announce the addition of European based Sportingbet plc to its growing list of clients.
Vera To Rake In The Oscars?23 February 2005
Despite Vera Drake's excellent showing at this year's BAFTAs, bookies William Hill report no change in the price of either Mike Leigh to win Best Director or Imelda Staunton to win Best Actress at the Oscar Award Ceremony.
Queen Gets Public Vote!23 February 2005
With public opinion divided over Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding: William Hill are seeing money coming in for Prince Charles to renounce the throne by the end of the year.
Mobile Gaming Heats Up23 February 2005
Lotteries, betting & casino style gambling to generate over $2bn for the mobile phone industry in 2006.
Paddy Power Boosted by Online Move23 February 2005
International News Brief: Irish bookmaker Paddy Power today said its move into online gambling had proved a winner as it revealed a 58 per cent hike in annual profits.
Culinary, Aladdin Set to Talk23 February 2005
Despite a previously contentious relationship with the current and previous owners of the Aladdin, Culinary Union and company leaders have expressed optimism about their ability to hammer out a deal.
Refinancing to Cut Quarterly Profit by $133 Million23 February 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp., the owner of the Venetian, said a debt refinancing will cut first-quarter profit by $133 million before taxes.
Mandalay Resort Buyout is 'Revenue Story,' Officials Say23 February 2005
MGM Mirage's top executive said he expects to close the company's $7.9 billion acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group in the next week or two following meetings with managers at each of the Mandalay properties.
Bangladesh Journalists Attacked for Reporting on Gambling23 February 2005
International News Brief: A correspondent of the national daily Jugantor and electronic media ATN Bangla, was attacked after sending a report to the daily about a gambling programme at the Ekuesy Fair.
Slots Bill on the Move23 February 2005
Legislation that would authorize up to 9,500 slot machines in Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Frederick and Harford counties could reach the full House of Delegates for debate before the end of the week.
Bedford Downs to Sell Interest23 February 2005
Bedford Downs Management
Corporation has entered into a
definitive agreement to sell a 30.0% equity interest in BDMC to Merit Management Group.
Aztar Appoints New Chief Financial Officer23 February 2005
Aztar Corporation reports that its Board of Directors has appointed Neil A. Ciarfalia to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Lawmakers Near Nitty-Gritty of Slots Amendment23 February 2005
Lawmakers got closer Tuesday to the nitty-gritty of regulating and taxing slot machines at South Florida tracks and jai-alai frontons.
PBL Expected to Report Rise in Profit23 February 2005
International News Brief: Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd., the owner of Australia's top-rated television network and biggest casino, may say first-half profit rose 8 percent on increased advertising demand and its purchase of Perth's only casino.
Greek Companies to Bid for Casino Permits in Albania23 February 2005
International News Brief: Two Greek firms are competing for a $10 million 15-year casino license in the Albanian capital Tirana, the first of five gambling permits the government plans to issue, the authorities said yesterday.
Filipino Mayor Blocks Casino Attempts23 February 2005
International News Brief: San Juan Mayor Joseph Victor Ejercito vowed to block attempts by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or any private individual to open a casino in his town.
China Cashes in its North Korean Casino Chips23 February 2005
International News Brief: North Korea is caught up in a rift with its closest friend, China, following the closure of a little-known casino that was an important income-earner for the impoverished Pyongyang regime.
Lotto 6/49 Jackpot Rises to $16 Million23 February 2005
Lotto 6/49 continues to offer
bigger jackpots more often, and tonight's draw is estimated at $16 million.
Washington Proposed Tax Delayed23 February 2005
News Brief: For three months, Lake Stevens will shelve a proposed gambling tax while city officials make sure it wouldn't hurt existing businesses too much.
Missouri Bingo Proposal Rejected23 February 2005
News Brief: A proposal to start a statewide, big-jackpot bingo game in Missouri died in a House committee Tuesday.
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