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Online Gaming News
Wexler introduces skill game "carve out" legislation
7 Jun 2007
Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) introduced the Skill Game Protection Act today, a measure that would allow Americans to gamble in online skill games like poker, Mah-jong, chess and bridge.
Executive Gaming Monthly launches 7/7/7 promotion
7 Jun 2007
Executive Gaming Monthly has launched a 7/7/7 promotion, giving out seven different prize packages to seven different winners on July 7, 2007.
Executive Gaming Monthly auctioning off blackjack table for charity
7 Jun 2007
Executive Gaming Monthly will be donating a celebrity signed version of its High Roller Black Jack Package to Kevin Bacon's 6 Degrees Charity.
Wynn Resorts launches equity repurchase program
7 Jun 2007
Wynn Resorts, Limited reports that its Board of Directors has authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.2 billion which may include purchases of both its common stock and its 6% Convertible Debentures due 2015.
Penn National reports meeting results
7 Jun 2007
Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was held earlier today.
MGM Mirage receives award
7 Jun 2007
MGM Mirage Chairman and CEO Terry Lanni today received the Global Diversity and Innovation Award during the 2007 World Diversity Leadership Summit at the United Nations in New York City.
Millionaires Club
7 Jun 2007
Millionaires Club is a three-reel, one-line progressive jackpot slot machine available at online casinos that use CryptoLogic software, such as…
Sportingbet swings to a loss
6 Jun 2007
News Brief: Sportingbet PLC said it swung to a loss in the third quarter after being forced to quit the U.S. because of legislation that makes online gambling illegal in that country.
House of Representatives to meet over internet gambling
6 Jun 2007
The hearing will asses whether Internet gambling can be monitored to protect the interests of consumers while simultaneously protecting the payments system, House Financial Services Committee stated.
Group files lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General
6 Jun 2007
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking to stop the United States from enforcing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Fortuna Gaming relaunches
6 Jun 2007
Fortuna Gaming Corp. is in the process of re-launching the Company under a new brand known as Fortuna Royale and under the direction of a new management team based out of Europe.
TVG.com partners with Belmont Park
5 Jun 2007
TVG.com is the exclusive wagering partner of Belmont Park, home of the third leg of the horse racing Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes.
Celebrity photo shoot open to Absolute Poker players
5 Jun 2007
Players who win their way to the weeklong tournament through Absolute Poker will receive exclusive access to Serinda Swan's private bikini photo shoot, set on the backdrop of Aruba's gorgeous beaches.
House committee to hold hearing on Internet gambling regulation
5 Jun 2007
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing entitled “Can Internet Gambling Be Effectively Regulated to Protect Consumers and the Payments System?” on Friday, June 8 at 10 a.m.
PartyGaming in U.S. gambling crackdown talks
4 Jun 2007
International News Brief: PartyGaming Plc in talks with U.S. authorities as it attempts to find out whether it could face prosecution for taking bets in the United States before last year's effective ban on Internet gambling.
Do the series shuffle
4 Jun 2007
Harrah's Entertainment officials don't expect the 38th World Series of Poker to attract the record-shattering number of players reached a year ago.
Online Sunday tournaments - Players still competing despite WSOP
4 Jun 2007
In this week's installment, Isabelle "NoMercy" Mercier and Jared "TheWacoKiDD" make an appearance joining hundreds of online enthusiasts not deterred by being in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker.
Inside gaming column: Microsoft device destined for casino tests
4 Jun 2007
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Cryptologic games award jackpots
4 Jun 2007
CryptoLogic Inc. games has made two lucky online players instant millionaires.
BingoScotland.com dismisses smoking ban impact
4 Jun 2007
BingoScotland.com has dismissed claims that the forthcoming smoking ban in England will see a rush of players move online.
Online Shark Poker tour dates released
4 Jun 2007
The Online Shark Poker Tour presents a full schedule of Poker, Blackjack and Slot Tournaments every month.
Full Tilt Poker offers sign-up bonus
4 Jun 2007
A special Full Tilt Poker Bonus Code "4KINGS" has been issued for new online poker site players at Full Tilt Poker.
Everest player wins online slot jackpot
4 Jun 2007
Everest Casino today announced that a French player hit the Jackpot on Fairy Tale, one of the online casino's video slot machines.
NETeller agrees to distribution plan for U.S. customer money
4 Jun 2007
NETeller has agreed to a distribution plan for returning seized monies to U.S. customers and hopes to implement the plan no later than mid-July, according to a press release issued today.
B.C. lottery boss terminated
3 Jun 2007
News Brief: The president and CEO of the B.C. Lottery Corporation has been fired following a scathing report by the province's ombudsman that found ticket retailers were winning too often.
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