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Online Gaming News
Courts rule against Italian legislation
6 Mar 2007
A court has ruled that Italian legislation prohibiting the cross-border provision of betting under threat of imprisonment is in infringement of the freedom of establishment and services under the Treaty on European Union.
IGT declares quarterly dividend of thirteen cents
6 Mar 2007
International Game Technology Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents per share,
payable on April 2, 2007 to shareholders of record on March 19, 2007.
Hard Rock deal finalized
6 Mar 2007
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has finalized the acquisition of Hard Rock International with a ceremonial closing event.
Churchill-Magna comports with Youbet business model
6 Mar 2007
Youbet.com, Inc. says that the objectives espoused by Churchill Downs and Magna Entertainment in their announcement of a content joint venture yesterday validate Youbet's substantial investments in a number of areas.
Jeff Simpson on a good, fair decision made by the Gaming Control Board
5 Mar 2007
Jeff Simpson shares a few impressions from last week's Gaming Control Board hearing that recommended approving Pansy Ho as a suitable business partner for MGM Mirage in Macau.
Station Casinos learns lesson about neighbors
5 Mar 2007
The last time Station Casinos broke ground, there was a big dust-up by neighbors complaining about the height, the traffic, the imposition. This time, neighbors' reaction is more akin to a hallelujah chorus.
Interview with Jeffrey Pollack: The 2007 WSOP
5 Mar 2007
Newly hired World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack didn’t have enough time to make his presence fully felt during the scheduling of the 2006 WSOP.
PKR scoops 300K players
5 Mar 2007
The figures show astonishing growth rates, particularly in light of recent American legislation that prevented PKR from accepting US based players.
Group to carry on fight
5 Mar 2007
An upstate New York-based citizens coalition plans to continue its opposition to MGM Mirage's joint Macau casino venture with Chinese businesswoman Pansy Ho.
Inside gaming column: Street abuzz over Shuffle Master
5 Mar 2007
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
D'Amato to serve as PPA Chairman
5 Mar 2007
Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato is the Poker Player’s Alliance’s chairman of the board for the, the PPA announced Monday.
Sky City gets makeover
5 Mar 2007
International News Brief: Sky City's main gaming floor is now 10 years old and getting a $40 million makeover.
Rank prepares for smoking ban
5 Mar 2007
nternational News Brief: Rank chief Ian Burke said he expected the smoking ban in England and Wales to have a similar effect to that in Scotland.
Former senator joins Poker Players Alliance
5 Mar 2007
The Poker Players Alliance reports that former United States Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined the PPA to serve as Chairman of the Board and help lead efforts in Washington D.C. to protect the game of poker.
777.com launches in Spanish, French, German
5 Mar 2007
777.com recently launched its Spanish, French and German
editions of the gaming portal in order to bring the non-English speaking players closer to the world of gaming.
Playtech reports results for 2006
5 Mar 2007
Playtech reports total revenues for the year up 89% to $90.1 million from $47.6 million for 2005.
BWIN withdraws from Turkey
5 Mar 2007
BWIN has decided
to temporarily withdraw its range of online gaming products from Turkey.
Last chance for Irish Open spot
5 Mar 2007
March sees the sixth paddypowerpoker.com $1 shootout where one player walks away with a €3,500 ticket to the 26th Irish Open 2007 held in Dublin over Easter weekend 2007.
Titan Poker sends players to EPT
5 Mar 2007
Titan Poker, one of the fastest growing online poker rooms, will send five of its best poker players to participate in the European Poker Tour's tournament in Dortmund, Germany, this month.
Online casino funded African school opens
5 Mar 2007
Classes have begun at the rural African school built by popular online casino and mobile slot machine site, Slotland.com.
Churchill Downs, Magna Entertainment sign customer-focused agreements
5 Mar 2007
North America's leading horse racing companies, Churchill Downs Incorporated and Magna Entertainment Corp. today announced a series of customer-focused agreements.
D'Amato signs with the PPA
5 Mar 2007
Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato has signed on as a lobbyist for the Poker Player’s Alliance, a PPA spokesperson confirmed Monday.
BetUS.com announces move to Cake Poker Network
3 Mar 2007
BetUS.com confirmed today that they will be switching over to the Cake Poker Network (CKPN) later this week.
Bill's comes due for new ownership
3 Mar 2007
The world's largest casino company officially got a little larger Thursday.
Station reports income jump
3 Mar 2007
The opening of Red Rock Resort in April helped boost Station Casinos' fourth-quarter cash flow, although higher interest expenses and operating costs pushed net income down sharply.
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