Citizens Strongly Oppose Recent IL Slot Expansion Legislation
Des Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz urged the city council Monday night to strongly oppose video gambling machines in town because they would hurt the city's planned casino.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
New Blocking Software for Online Gambling Releases
Parents now have a new weapon in the fight to keep kids from online gambling. The Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. has developed software that parents can install on home computers that will block access to gambling websites. The software is said to be the first of its kind in the world.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Station Casinos Gain Fourth Extension to Avoid Bankruptcy
Station Casinos on Friday was able to put off a bankruptcy filing until another day after getting a fourth extension so it can continue negotiating a restructuring plan, the company said.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Great Father's Day Promotions at Society Café Encore Las Vegas
Give Dad a break from summertime barbequing and enjoy the culinary delights of Chef Kim Canteenwalla and his extraordinary menu of creative American dishes at Society Café Encore.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Poker Channel in Europe Announces Expanded Distribution
The Poker Channel, Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network, announces new distribution agreements in Germany, Portugal, Poland, Cyprus and Croatia today, and its first ever live horse-racing coverage.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Two New Casinos Gain Illinois Senate Approval
The Democratic-led Senate voted late tonight to expand the state's casino industry into Chicago and three other cities, though the idea is far from becoming reality.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Melco Crown Opens City of Dreams Casino in Macau
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. opens its City of Dreams casino today in a $2 billion bet that Macau will rebound from a slump that prompted rival Las Vegas Sands Corp. to halt construction on a neighboring project.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Three World Series of Poker Records Broken
Each of the first three open events of the 2009 World Series of Poker Presented By Jack Link's Beef Jerky has broken records including massive prize pools and unseen player entrants and the largest Omaha tournament ever played.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Failed Poker Website Leads to Criminal Fraud Charges
An Hidalgo County grand jury indicted Martin Graham Tyson Sr. and his son, Martin Jr. - heads of the Marble Falls, Texas-based Panorama Global Realty Group - last month on securities fraud charges, alleging they misled the backers of their online poker business.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Betwize New Online Casino Ready to Open
The Betwize website has been launched with a vibrant new look, new content, significant layout updates and features the latest online gambling functionality including a powerful and innovative customer service facility and information by email.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Las Vegas Sends Lobbyists to Massachusetts for Legalized Gambling Push
few Las Vegas-based casino companies are poking around Massachusetts as the commonwealth's government prepares to take another look at legalized gambling, the Boston Globe reported this morning.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Illinois Gaming Opponents Protest Video Poker Legalization
Video poker machines could be flooding the nearest neighborhood taverns after the Illinois General Assembly voted to legalize them last week. However, that has not stopped concerned citizens from voicing their protest against the expansion of gambling in Illinois.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Delaware Table Games Could Create 750 New Jobs
The soft clink of plastic chips on green felt tables will do more than ease the state's money crunch and fatten profits at Delaware's three casinos. Establishing games such as poker, craps and roulette in Stanton, Dover and Harrington would create as many as 750 new jobs for dealers, money handlers and security.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Pros and Amatueurs Battle it out at WSOP Vegas Events
Top poker professionals and amateurs with deep pockets put up US$40,000 apiece Thursday to square off in the first major tournament at the World Series of Poker.
Friday, May 29, 2009
European Championship of Online Poker Kicks Off
Avid online poker players from around the world are getting into action at TitanPoker.com's 14-day, $4.55 Million Guaranteed European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP IV), which kicks off on May 25.
Friday, May 29, 2009
All-American Rejects Mandalay Bay Beach Performance July 3rd
The multi-platinum selling group All-American Rejects will perform at Mandalay Bay Beach Friday, July 3. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Delaware Supreme Court Gives Sports Gambling Thumbs Up
Delaware's new sports betting law complies with the state's constitution, the state Supreme Court has concluded in a ruling released this morning, paving the way for bets on football games and other sports as early as September.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Reunited Blink-182 Scheduled Performance at Hard Rock Hotel's New Joint
blink-182 is reuniting for their first tour in 5 years and will be bringing their highly-anticipated show to The new Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, July 24. Joining blink-182 for this incredible show will be indie-rockers Chester French and punk-rockers Motion City Soundtrack.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Microgaming and Intertops Split After Long and Successful Relationship
Microgaming has today announced its agreement with Intertops Casino is drawing to a close, due to Intertops Casino wishing to operate in the US market. Microgaming has powered the well established online casino for over a decade, and has enjoyed a successful relationship with it.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
New Live Dealer Online Casino Ready to Launch
At the forefront of live dealer technology and now becoming the UKs fastest growing live dealer action is smartlivecasino.com which has developed its own technology platform for live roulette and live blackjack games. These games are hosted by qualified croupiers who are also entertainment presenters. The casino action is streamed live to online players with no delay so that players can place bets and see the results in real-time.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bodog Continues to Give Away $12K World Series of Poker Main Event Packages
Online poker powerhouse Bodog.com continues to offer online poker players the cheapest and easiest path to winning a seat. The next two Sundays alone, Bodog.com is guaranteeing eight $12,000 Main Event prize packages, with qualifiers running daily for as little as a $1!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
South Carolina Shoots Down Social Poker Games
The hopes of South Carolina residents being able to play poker legally this year were dashed, when the two Senate gambling bills which would make 'social' poker games legal were contested during the final days of the legislative session.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
PartyPartner Sponsors Budapest Affiliate Conference
Following the tremendous success of the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, iGaming business are pleased to announce the return of PartyPartners as their platinum sponsor at their next event; Budapest Affiliate Conference (BAC.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Flight of the Conchords Make Las Vegas Stop this Saturday
Grammy nominated New Zealand folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords announced their North American Tour with a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Joint on Saturday.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Casino Del Rio World Environment Day Promotion
In anticipation of the important occasion, Casino Del Rio, the world's first online eco-casino is also bringing the message for a greener world to their members by running a unique World Environment Day promotion.
Thursday, May 28, 2009