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Online Gaming News
Nevada board approves MGM Mirage Macau venture
28 Feb 2007
News Brief: Nevada's Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend approval of MGM Mirage Inc's casino joint venture in Macau, a key ruling for MGM's expansion plans in the booming gambling haven.
Station Casinos reports Q4 results
28 Feb 2007
Station Casino reports Q4 EBITDA of $141.5 million, an increase of 14% over the prior year's fourth quarter.
Wynn Resorts reports Q4 results
28 Feb 2007
Wynn Resorts net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $563.6 million, compared to $269.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Giftcards.com cancels virtual visa option
27 Feb 2007
Online gamblers will no longer be able to buy virtual gift cards at www.giftcards.com to fund their accounts.
Former online exec summoned by French officials
27 Feb 2007
nternational News Brief: John Anderson, the former chief executive of 888 Holdings, has been summoned for interview by the French authorities, the British online gamer said today, as question marks resurfaced about the legality of internet betting in the country.
Dover Downs launches gaming site
27 Feb 2007
News Brief: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has launched FunPlay, an Internet gaming site on its Web site.
Online players offered VH1 tournament spots
27 Feb 2007
Two lucky UltimateBet free online poker players will challenge rock stars to a not-so-friendly game of poker during VH1
Classic Rock n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament.
UltimateBet releases survey results
27 Feb 2007
UltimateBet
released the results of their latest online poker player survey
concerning which celebrity they would like to challenge.
Harrah's reports Q4 results
27 Feb 2007
Harrah’s reports fourth-quarter income from operations was $229.7
million, an increase of 47.4 percent from the year-ago quarter.
Ready2bet.com stays loyal to US bettors
26 Feb 2007
Ready2bet.com announced that it has successfully re-launched the sportsbook and is open for U.S business.
Inside gaming column: As Stardust exits, Boyd off Strip, for now
26 Feb 2007
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Skill 4 Prizes sign partnership with Finsoft
26 Feb 2007
Games content provider Skill 4 Prizes is proud to sign an agreement with the leading platform provider Finsoft.
MLB concerned with sports betting info site
26 Feb 2007
News Brief: Prospective Braves buyer Liberty Media's ownership of a sports betting-information Web site has drawn the attention of Major League Baseball.
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun keep expanding
26 Feb 2007
News Brief: Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun announced major partnerships in 2006, the latest strategy for growth at two casinos that are already among the largest in the world.
NZ Green Party wants gambling site shut down
26 Feb 2007
nternational News Brief: New Zealand’s Green Party wants a new online gambling site shut down and says it threatens the viability of the racing industry.
Everest Poker hosts special tournament
26 Feb 2007
Everest Poker today announced a special private poker tournament for its affiliates.
PaddyPowerPoker.com launches Irish Open odds
26 Feb 2007
Paddypowerpoker.com today announces a host of new betting markets on the Irish Open 2007, Ireland's largest poker tournament and Europe's most historic.
Text message lotto results launched
26 Feb 2007
he new cell phone text messaging
service, called "Lottery Results Mobile Alerts," covers every lottery game played in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and United Kingdom.
UPS, Churchill Downs launches sweepstakes
26 Feb 2007
"Off to the Races delivered by UPS Sweepstakes," an online contest that will provide one lucky fan with two tickets to the race at Talladega and the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 5.
Station Casinos acquired by Fertitta Colony Partners
26 Feb 2007
Station Casinos, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC pursuant to which FCP has agreed to acquire all of Station's outstanding common stock for $90 per share in cash.
UK aims to attract online gambling industry
23 Feb 2007
International News Brief: Chancellor Gordon Brown will reveal a plan in his budget next month to encourage the online gambling industry, the Daily Telegraph reported on Friday.
Pennsylvania boards promote problem gambling awareness week
23 Feb 2007
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is joining with the Pennsylvania Lottery, Horse Racing Commission, Harness Racing Commission and the Department of Health to support National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.
Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA) awards 125th Seal of Approval
22 Feb 2007
The Gambling Portal Webmasters Association announced that it had reached a milestone today with the award of the 125th Approved Portal Seal to one of its member websites.
Casino City's New Website Shows Online Gamblers Where to Play in Today's Changing Legal Environment
22 Feb 2007
Casino City today announced the launch of the new version of its Online Casino City website (https://online.casinocity.com), providing comprehensive profiles and popularity rankings of 2,500 online gambling sites plus the latest news and information on where online gambling enthusiasts can play in today’s tumultuous legal environment brought on by the adoption of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last October.
Ladbrokes reveals super-casino bid
22 Feb 2007
nternational News Brief: Ladbrokes has said it is to bid for the licence to run the super-casino in Manchester.
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