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Gaming News Archives - Page 5210Speculation Arises Over Casino Gambling Merger Possibilities28 June 2002
Hollywood Casino and President Casinos say they are interested in selling their assets to potential buyers, a move that may spark interest from larger competitors interested in gaining a foothold in the riverboat casino markets.
Nevada Gold & Casinos Reports Income Down for 200228 June 2002
Net income for 2002, decreased to $4.1 million, before $1.9 million in extraordinary charges related to the refinancing of the Isle of Capri-Black Hawk, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year period.
Carnegie Cooke Reports EPS Up28 June 2002
Carnegie Cooke has changed from a calendar year to a fiscal year. The un-audited EPS for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2002 of $0.15 or three times the EPS for the comparable prior year period.
Hollywood Casino Exploring Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value28 June 2002
Hollywood Casino has been exploring with its financial advisor Goldman Sachs strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including the potential sale of the company.
UK Casinos Leave Poker Market Untapped28 June 2002
International News Brief: None of the UK casino operators has rolled out plans for a California-style 200- table poker room.
Expert: Credit Card Ban can be Overcome28 June 2002
Moves to halt online gambling transactions using credit cards won't significantly affect major gambling sites, which are already using or exploring alternate technologies, according to a payment expert.
Tycoon Branson: UK Lottery Needs 'Good Feel Factor'28 June 2002
International News Brief: The `good-feel factor’ desperately needs to be brought back to the UK's National Lottery, says business tycoon Richard Branson.
PayPal Rolls Dice on Online Gambling28 June 2002
News Brief: PayPal is quickly becoming the currency of choice at many online casinos.
Anti-Casino Group Grows Following Tribes' Federal Recognition28 June 2002
News Brief: Support for a two-week-old anti-casino group quickly gained momentum this week with the announcement that two North Stonington tribes have received federal recognition.
Michigan Lottery Replacing Michigan Millions28 June 2002
News Brief: The Michigan Lottery is test-driving replacements for Michigan Millions game.
Boxer's Death Continues to Stump Experts27 June 2002
The death of professional boxer Pedro Alcazar on Monday in Las Vegas continues to mystify a neurologist who treated him immediately following his fight last Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Alliance Gaming Rollout New Playboy Slots27 June 2002
Alliance Gaming is releasing the first in a series of new reel-spinning and video slot machines based on the Playboy brand.
Offshore Bookmaker Launches Grande Sportsbook27 June 2002
The burgeoning offshore gaming industry is taking a giant leap forward, as Grande Sports sportsbook opens its doors to the public via a new office that will accept post-up business.
Atlantic City Pier Will Have Monopoly Theme27 June 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City's Million Dollar Pier shopping mall will be transformed into an entertainment and retail complex with a `Monopoly’ theme, based on the classic board game that features Atlantic City streets and landmarks.
Dates Announced for the PartyPoker.com Million II Tournament27 June 2002
Online players will compete at PartyPoker.com in their choice of from one to three separate semi-final qualifying events for an estimated total prize pool of $1.5 million.
FTC: Children Have Easy Access to Online Gambling27 June 2002
News Brief: Many gambling Web sites lack adequate safeguards and warnings to prevent children and teenagers from placing illegal bets, according to the Federal Trade Commision.
MDI, International Capital Partners Terminate Discussions27 June 2002
International Capital Partners and MDI Entertainment, Inc. have mutually terminated discussions concerning ICP’s acquisition of interest in MDI.
Casino Journal Publishing Group, Card Player Magazine Reach Agreement27 June 2002
Casino Journal Publishing Group have reached an agreement with Shulman Media, LLC, owners of Card Player magazine for Shulman to acquire certain assets of Poker Digest magazine from CJPG.
Boss Media Signs with Bet36527 June 2002
Boss Media has signed a contract with the company bet365 Limited to deliver the sportsbook in Spanish, English and Cantonese.
Scientific Games Prices $90 Million Stock Offering27 June 2002
Scientific Games has commenced a public offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $7.25 per share before the underwriters' discount. The net proceeds to the Company will be approximately $85.64 million.
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