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Gaming News Archives - Page 4297Online Casinos Consider IPOs17 May 2005
International News Brief: Two of the largest operators in the online casino sector are eyeing initial public offerings on the London market.
William Hill Aims to Jockey into First Position17 May 2005
International News Brief: William Hill entered the final straight in the race to overtake Ladbrokes as Britain’s biggest bookmaker yesterday after unveiling an agreed £504 million deal to buy Stanley Leisure’s betting shops.
Minnesota Casino Bill Vote Delayed17 May 2005
News Brief: Backers of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for putting two state-sponsored casinos at Canterbury Park delayed a vote in a House committee Monday, fueling speculation that they needed more time to round up support for a still-evolving bill.
Tribal Leaders to Speak at East Coast Gaming Congress17 May 2005
The annual East Coast Gaming Congress will include a panel
of prominent leaders from tribal casinos who will discuss important casino trends.
Kendra Expected to Win 'The Apprentice 3'17 May 2005
PinnacleSports.com believes that Donald Trump will ultimately hire real estate executive Kendra who is listed as an overwhelming 1/4 favorite to win.
pokerzone: Tuning into the UK Poker Explosion17 May 2005
pokerzone is the UK’s new poker and casino lifestyle entertainment channel available on SKY Channel 226 and global broadband.
World Gaming Begins Trading on AIM17 May 2005
World Gaming reports the commencement of trading on AIM under the symbol WGP.
Iowa Lottery Launches eGameCard17 May 2005
The Iowa Lottery Authority has formally launched the first of three new electronic GameCard lottery games across the state.
Analysis Warns of Gaming's Future17 May 2005
Merrill Lynch is warning that prospects for the gaming industry may be dimming, saying Wall Street recently may have been caught up in a general, but misleading, euphoria about casinos and Las Vegas.
Tribeca Tables, Gambling Federation Sign Deal17 May 2005
Tribeca Tables Europe, Ltd, one of the market leaders of comprehensive ePoker solutions announced today a major online poker deal with global online casino leader, Gambling Federation.
Caesars to Sell Interest in Nova Scotia Casinos17 May 2005
Caesars Entertainment Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement yesterday to sell its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties.
VendingData Results Down17 May 2005
Vending Data reports revenues for Q1 were $861,400 compared to $1.3 million for Q1 2004. Net loss was $2.5 million or $0.15 per share for Q1 compared to a net loss of $1.5 million or $0.09 per share in Q1 2004.
Abu Dahbi Bank Rejects Casino Claims16 May 2005
International News Brief: National Bank of Abu Dhabi has rejected allegations against it by a casino in London, vowing it will fight the case in a British court.
Albania Upholds Hyatt As Winner of Tirana Casino License16 May 2005
International News Brief: Albania yesterday rejected a complaint by Greece’s Club Hotel Loutraki, the loser in the battle for a casino license in the capital Tirana, saying the process was legal and transparent.
Experts: Florida Courts Unlikely to Bring Slots16 May 2005
News Brief: Legal scholars say going to court is no guarantee that slot machines will arrive in Broward anytime soon.
Casino Donates Field Kitchens to Red Cross Society16 May 2005
International News Brief: The South African Red Cross Society has been given three new field kitchens to assist it in times of natural disasters.
Poll: Many Undecided About Pennsylvania Slot Bill16 May 2005
News Brief: Hundreds of Pennsylvania school boards remain undecided about a controversial state law that uses slot machine revenue to reduce property taxes.
Hilton Regains Gaming License16 May 2005
International News Brief: More than 25 years after Ladbrokes was forced out of the casino business over a betting scandal, its owner, Hilton Group, has regained its licence.
Poker Winner's Former Wife Takes Cut16 May 2005
News Brief: Poker winner, Kevin Cantwell, has paid $54,000 in child support repayments after his ex-wife heard about his $640,000 poker jackpot windfall.
Owners Plan Lady Luck Renovation16 May 2005
The management company running the Lady Luck casino has purchased the downtown property from its landlord and plans to remodel it in addition to expanding the casino and hotel.
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