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Online Gaming News
Bodog launches Bodog Poker Open Main Event satellites
28 Feb 2008
Main Event Satellites for the inaugural Bodog Poker Open are underway with each one awarding 20 seats guaranteed to the $500 Buy-In Main Event on March 9.
Harrah's posts quarterly loss
28 Feb 2008
Harrah's Entertainment reported a fourth-quarter loss because of some pretax write-offs and told analysts the company has seen some growing softness in nongaming spending in Las Vegas in the first few weeks of this year.
Raises won't deter union
28 Feb 2008
The New York-based union that is hoping to organize dealers at two MGM Mirage resorts said the company's decision to raise the base salaries of its Strip casino dealing staff won't affect the labor group's tactics.
Even with 'supercasino' out, Harrah's stays in U.K.
28 Feb 2008
Harrah's Entertainment on Tuesday said it will continue to pursue gaming opportunities in the United Kingdom casino market despite the government's decision to not approve plans for a "supercasino" in Manchester, England.
UltimateBet launches new loyalty program
28 Feb 2008
The revolutionary online poker loyalty rewards site was launched as part of RAI$E, UltimateBet's new loyalty program.
APCW reveals networking site
28 Feb 2008
This week the Association of Players, Casinos and Webmasters unveils the first social networking Site for the online gaming industry.
Virginia Lottery honors teachers
28 Feb 2008
The Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards
will help shine a spotlight on dedicated and
talented public school teachers who really make a difference in shaping
young lives.
InterCasino raises stakes against ASA
27 Feb 2008
Intercasino responds to press reports about comments made in the Gambling Compliance Survey 2007 in relation to its recent advertising campaign.
New ad rules: Bookies are playing fair
27 Feb 2008
International news brief: Gambling and betting companies are abiding by new liberalised rules that have allowed them to advertise on TV for the first time, says compliance report.
Looking in on: Gaming
27 Feb 2008
Wynn Las Vegas recently posted a notice acknowledging amongst other things that it can’t threaten workers with discharge if they go on strike.
Mega Moolah jackpot rises
27 Feb 2008
The mammoth $5,108,000 Mega Moolah progressive jackpot is growing every second, and is available to all players at any of the 16 award winning Casino Rewards casinos.
Ladbrokespoker.coms offers new poker tournament
27 Feb 2008
Card players around the globe now have the chance to win millions in online poker site Ladbrokespoker.coms new poker tournament.
CelebPoker.com increases sign-up bonus
27 Feb 2008
CelebPoker.com is increasing their player sign-up deposit bonus to 200%, up to €500.
Betalay offers affiliate scheme
27 Feb 2008
Betalay has today launched an exciting new affiliate scheme, offering a huge 50% commission on all online sales.
Titan Poker sends players to Russian event
27 Feb 2008
Titan Poker will send its players to Russia for the first time ever - to compete in the White Night Millions in the heart of Saint Petersburg.
Casino Treasure Cruise returns
27 Feb 2008
Following the massive success of last year's Vegas Partner, online gambling company Vegas Partner Lounge has decided to host their second, 7-day gambling extravaganza at sea.
Who's Your Daddy sponsors WTP celebrity event
27 Feb 2008
Who's Your Daddy, Inc. is the official energy drink sponsor of the World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational to be held March 1-3, 2008 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles.
Harrah's Entertainment reports results
27 Feb 2008
Harrah's Entertainment,
Inc. today reported financial results for the 2007 fourth
quarter.
Sportsbet Australia releases Indian Premier League odds
26 Feb 2008
Sportsbet.com.au have released a market on the upcoming Indian Premier League and Hyderabad the team that includes Australia's Andrew Symmonds and Adam Gilchrist are $4.00 favourites to win the competition.
Sportsbet.com.au tipping contest popular despite ad ban
26 Feb 2008
An advertising ban on Darwin betting agency Sportsbet.com.au has had little impact on its ability to attract footy fans to the Million Dollar Footy Tipping competition.
Casino Tropez Mobile wins award
26 Feb 2008
Casino Tropez Mobile has been named Top Mobile Gaming Platform at the prestigious 2007 Gambling Online Magazine Awards.
The Magician joins WPT elite
26 Feb 2008
World Poker Tour reports that professional poker player and WPT Champion Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari will join the company as the face of the WPT Poker-Made Millionaire.
MGM Mirage, Dubai World report final deal results
26 Feb 2008
MGM Mirage and Infinity World, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World, announced today the final results of their joint tender offer, which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on February 14, 2008.
Penn National names kennel club GM
26 Feb 2008
Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Mark J. Loewe has been named General Manager of its Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club facility in Longwood, FL, effective February 15, 2008.
Inside gaming column: Monte Carlo guest flees fire, keeps slot jackpot
25 Feb 2008
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
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