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Online Gaming News
PPA hires full-time D.C. staffer
24 May 2007
The Poker Players Alliance, which eclipsed the 500,000-member mark last week, recently hired its first full-time staff member for its Washington, D.C. office.
Executive Gaming Monthly attends MTV Movie Awards
24 May 2007
Executive Gaming Monthly is proud to announce that it will be in attendance at this year's MTV Movie Awards.
US player wins SA poker event
24 May 2007
The inaugural SA Poker Open, held for the first time in South Africa at the luxurious Montecasino, was a raving success with various All Africa poker champs, veterans and international online qualifiers fighting it out.
Everest Casino player hits slot jackpot
24 May 2007
Everest Casino today announced that a player from Germany had won $13,787.73 after hitting a jackpot in Space Ace, one of the 30+ slot machines offered by the online gaming room.
Pennsylvania lottery drawing declared foul
24 May 2007
Pennsylvania Lottery officials
declared a foul during the Wednesday night Daily Number drawing.
MGM Mirage champions diversity evolution
24 May 2007
MGM Mirage today announced that its Diversity Initiative continues to experience gains in key areas such as human resources, strategic sourcing, construction and corporate philanthropy.
Antigua asks for international support in WTO case against U.S.
24 May 2007
International News Brief: The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda slammed the United States on Tuesday over its illegal restrictions on Internet gambling sites based overseas and asked other countries to join in seeking compensation from Washington for its failure to comply with global trade rules.
Avalon
24 May 2007
Roxy Palace's Avalon summons back the mythical past when chivalrous knights roamed the land. A time of mysterious lakes and silvery castles like that…
Betfair backs new venture Virgin Bets
23 May 2007
International News Brief: Virgin Games is launching a branded betting service, Virgin Bets in a bid to capitalise on the burgeoning on gambling sector.
Surprise offer a shrewd move
23 May 2007
Last year's acquisitions by private investors of the Four Seasons and Fairmont Hotels chains, each worth about $4 billion, weren't lost on MGM Mirage bosses.
Rebecca's Recommendations - May 25, 2007
23 May 2007
So here we go again. I'm going back to Costa Rica for Memorial Day weekend, and I know what you are thinking…What? Are you kidding? Why? Do you ever work? Where's Jenny? The truth is I absolutely love Costa Rica and all my online gaming contacts that live there. Oh yes, and the whore houses too. This time around I am going for fun, on my own dime, and with zero conferences to attend, thank god. Of course I'll be with online gaming friends and talking business roughly 90% of the time, but what can you do.
Fossilman eyes Libertarian VP run
23 May 2007
Greg Raymer, a name made famous worldwide the day he won the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event, has been in contact with Libertarian Party officials and is seriously considering a vice presidential run in 2008.
Youbet.com handle breaks Preakness record
23 May 2007
Youbet.com, Inc. set a new Preakness race day record for pari-mutuel handle at its wagering website last Saturday with $4.4 million in wagers the day that Curlin narrowly won the second leg of this year's Triple Crown.
MGM Mirage forms transaction committee
23 May 2007
MGM Mirage's Board of Directors has formed a Transactions Committee to consider Tracinda's offer and strategic alternatives available to MGM Mirage
Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker TV series returns
23 May 2007
Bodog TV and ION Television have joined forces once again to air the original Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker TV series.
Gambling.com, William Hill offer freeroll
23 May 2007
Gambling.com Magazine, in conjunction with William Hill, has announced a guaranteed $2,500 free-roll tournament for its readers.
Reporter makes third trade in quest for WSOP seat
23 May 2007
On Monday, Aaron Todd completed his third transaction in his quest to trade his way from a sixty-cent check to an entry in the World Series of Poker, trading an ABA basketball signed by the 1975-76 Indiana Pacers for two small pieces of a house that Jimi Hendrix lived in from ages 10-13.
Execs reap rewards
23 May 2007
As the gaming industry has expanded its reach around the globe, top executives have reaped the rewards: increasingly lucrative pay packages, wider use of company aircraft, personal security services and substantial executive retirement payments.
IntertopsPoker.com offers bonus
23 May 2007
IntertopsPoker.com is offering a massive 500% Match-Up Bonus to all new Poker Room customers, up to a maximum bonus of $10,000.
BingoPalace player wins big
23 May 2007
'zulu22' won a massive £16,273 progressive jackpot in the 25 pence room at Bingopalace.co.uk.
MGM Mirage names new board member
23 May 2007
MGM Mirage reports that former Nevada Gov. Kenny C. Guinn has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors.
Costa Rica Bound...Again
22 May 2007
So here we go again. I'm going back to Costa Rica on Friday, and I know what you are thinking...What? Are you kidding? Why? Do you ever work? Where's Jenny? Ok, ok, let me cut to the chase and answer all your questions for you.
CASINO INDUSTRY: Kerkorian bids for key properties
22 May 2007
The private investment arm of MGM Mirage majority shareholder Kirk Kerkorian announced Monday it would enter negotiations with the company to buy Bellagio and the under-construction CityCenter development.
Adelaide casino might be for sale
22 May 2007
International News Brief: The Adelaide casino could soon be on the auction block, with James Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd likely to be the only bidder.
Everest Casino begins WSOP tournaments
22 May 2007
Everest Poker's online poker room is beginning a series of biweekly tournaments that gave players the chance to win a seat at the upcoming World Series of Poker Main Event.
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