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Online Gaming News
Looking in on: Gaming
25 Nov 2007
Handheld gambling devices were the big buzz at last year's Global Gaming Expo trade show but are still undergoing testing in the Gaming Control Board's slot lab.
Harrah's accused of neglecting inner city Las Vegas
23 Nov 2007
Harrah's Entertainment, which is about to be taken private in a $17.1 billion buyout, has broken promises to the local black community and is not doing enough economically for the struggling inner city, a group of activists from west Las Vegas told gaming regulators Wednesday.
Who will be the next Collingwood captain?
23 Nov 2007
Sportsbet has recently launched a betting market on the announcement many people have been waiting for. Who will be the new Collingwood FC captain?
Poker Pro Europe expands
23 Nov 2007
Poker Pro Europe magazine is expanding its presence in the UK in a big way.
Online Poker Pro Scandinavia on top
23 Nov 2007
Online Poker Pro Scandinavia, a new magazine devoted exclusively to Internet poker, is now the largest poker publication in Scandinavia.
William Hill joins anti-fraud effort
22 Nov 2007
Ethoca reports that William Hill is the latest major company to join in a collaborative effort to fight fraud.
Everest Poker names tournament winners
22 Nov 2007
Everest Poker announced the winners of the last Sunday's $100,000 Guaranteed Poker Tournament.
Absolute Poker launches charity effort
22 Nov 2007
Absolute Poker reports its plans for a charity poker tournament to help combat world hunger, poverty and disease.
Looking in on: Gaming
21 Nov 2007
Station Casinos' purchase of 45 acres in Henderson's Inspirada development is a sign the company is continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy after going private.
EU's Mandelson: US needs to change gambling laws
21 Nov 2007
International News Brief: European trade chief says US should let foreign companies into its online gaming market, instead of trying to compensate for shutting them out.
Norway proposes gambling law amendments
21 Nov 2007
International News Brief: Norway's government proposes amendment to gambling laws to make it illegal for Norwegian financial institutions to process payments for online gaming websites.
Michigan tribe doles out funding
21 Nov 2007
News Brief: Local school and government leaders celebrated Thanksgiving a little early Tuesday when they received more than $3.7 million from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Full House Bingo moves online
21 Nov 2007
Full House Bingo, a popular bingo game played in Bingo halls in the U.K., is now available at Jackpotjoy. Players can buy bingo tickets and receive free bonus tickets to win progressive jackpots and Super Jackpot prizes.
Card Player Media launches European website
21 Nov 2007
Card Player Media today announced the launch of its new website, CardPlayerEurope.com.
Wynn Resorts declares cash distribution
21 Nov 2007
Wynn Resorts, Limited Board of Directors has declared a cash distribution of $6.00 per share on its outstanding common stock.
Frank calls out governor for his 'contradictory' Massachusetts casino bill
21 Nov 2007
Proposed legislation by Gov. Deval Patrick that favors land-based casinos, but would prohibit online wagering, has become a controversial topic in the Bay State and beyond.
The Reel Life
21 Nov 2007
In this week's edition, Pamela G makes winning jackpots an annual affair while Tycoon Treasure serves up another winner.
FTOPS VI champ claims prize of nearly $400,000
21 Nov 2007
Total prize money for the sixth edition of Full Tilt's online poker tournament surpasses $11 million mark as 'fkscreennames' is crowned Main Event champ.
Five Card Mulligan Poker breezy fun
20 Nov 2007
Poker can be a tense, action-filled game with players agonizing over every decision. Or it can be a nice, breezy walk in the park. The latter is definitely the case for Super Slots Casino's Five Card Mulligan Poker.
BackgammonMasters launches new feature
20 Nov 2007
BackgammonMasters All-in-One Game Lobby has experienced a sudden and dramatic increase of player traffic which resulted in the opportune launch of a Live Customer Support Feature.
Mansion.com expands portfolio
20 Nov 2007
Mansion.com expands its growing portfolio of visually stunning
Download Casino Games with the addition of two new video slot games Bonus
Bears and What's Cooking.
Sportingbet, GameAccount join forces
20 Nov 2007
Sportingbet is combining its existing Backgammon players with the
GameAccount Network taking full advantage of the critical mass of player
liquidity already provided by other respected online sportsbook, casino and
poker operators.
Harrah's Entertainment transaction approved
20 Nov 2007
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has received approval from the Illinois Gaming Board for the proposed acquisition of Harrah's by affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P. and TPG Capital.
Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case
19 Nov 2007
News Brief: The Bush administration should explore legislation to roll back a U.S. ban on Internet gambling instead of paying compensation to the European Union and other trading partners, the chairmen of two House of Representatives committees said on Monday.
Jeff Simpson sees hope in a broad-based business tax pushed by the head of MGM Mirage
19 Nov 2007
I had a long talk Friday with MGM Mirage Chairman Terry Lanni, the day after he took his pitch for a broad-based business tax to the annual meeting of the Nevada Development Authority.
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