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Online Gaming News
Rebecca's Recommendations - February 16, 2007
16 Feb 2007
I would like to start with thanking all of you that sent me the beautiful Valentine's Day gifts. The flowers, the candy, the diamonds, the cards..…
PaddyPower launches WPT odds
16 Feb 2007
Paddy Power today launches the outright betting market on the prestigious World Poker Tour Los Angeles Classic.
River Nile Casino launches new promo
16 Feb 2007
The holding company of River Nile Casino, has forecasted a substantial economic growth from the optimism of the marketing promotion set to infiltrate Europe, Asia and Africa.
NETeller plans 250 layoffs
16 Feb 2007
NETeller plans to layoff more than 250 employees worldwide as part of a reorganization following its recent withdrawal from the U.S. marketplace, according to a press release issued Friday.
Station Casinos declares quarterly cash dividend
15 Feb 2007
Station Casinos, Inc. reports that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share.
WinOne releases mobile scratch card
15 Feb 2007
WinOne, the Finnish supplier of money games for mobile internet, announced the release of the first personalised scratch card available on mobile phones.
MGM Mirage's profits surge
15 Feb 2007
MGM Mirage said Wednesday that condo sales, revenues generated by some of its 10 Strip resorts and a full quarter of results from its reopened casino in Biloxi, Miss., gave it solid earnings for both the fourth quarter and all of 2006.
NBA commissioner cuts the odds
15 Feb 2007
In the latest development in Mayor Oscar Goodman's quest to secure a major league sports franchise for Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner David Stern told him to submit a plan that addresses the issue of local sports books accepting wagers on NBA games.
PartyPoker.com launch Premier League Poker
15 Feb 2007
PartyPoker.com is
pleased to announce the launch of the PartyPoker.com Premier League Poker,
a new televised poker spectacle.
Fair Grounds slot plans move forward
15 Feb 2007
Fair Grounds Race Course and Churchill Downs have confirmed their intent to move forward with plans to build a slot machine gaming facility adjacent to the historic racetrack in New Orleans.
888 Holdings bounces back from US gambling
14 Feb 2007
International News Brief: 888 Holdings has announced record results in its non-US operations in January, the result of a strategy to win new business after a crackdown on internet gambling by US authorities.
Gambling beyond Nevada: Company expanding in Macau
14 Feb 2007
MGM Mirage, which is still awaiting regulatory approval of its Chinese business partner, announced Tuesday it was proceeding with plans for a second casino in Macau under its joint venture agreement.
Golden Star Network stops accepting U.S. players
14 Feb 2007
As a result of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act, Golden]Star] Network announced it will stop accepting new U.S.-based player accounts.
Kentucky Derby 'Road to the Roses' game begins
14 Feb 2007
The Kentucky Derby "Road to the Roses" Fantasy Challenge, an online sports fantasy game that allows racing fans to manage a stable of Kentucky Derby contenders throughout the race's three-month prep season, will open for registration.
MGM Mirage reports results
14 Feb 2007
MGM Mirage reports net revenues reached a record high and operating margins
remained solid during the fourth quarter.
Pokerbandits.ca admits to hoax
13 Feb 2007
The operators of pokerbandits.ca, whose operators claimed on Monday that it had been shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI and the Canadian government, announced that those claims were a hoax on Tuesday night.
Nevada Landing about to sink
13 Feb 2007
The 303-room Nevada Landing casino will be closed in April and demolished as part of MGM Mirage’s plan for a mix-use development.
Harrah's buyers attempt 'creative' funding
13 Feb 2007
The private equity firms that are buying the world's largest gaming company plan to borrow against Harrah's Entertainment's land to help finance the $17.1 billion deal.
UltimateBet numbers rise during freeze
13 Feb 2007
As residents went into hibernation, a massive
pursuit for indoor entertainment brought about a Midwestern surge in online poker play at UltimateBet.
Absolute Poker releases Instant Play
13 Feb 2007
Absolute Poker reports the release of a Java version
of their online poker product called Instant Play -- easy, accessible and immediate for all poker players.
Sunday tournament numbers starting to stabilize
13 Feb 2007
Sunday tournament numbers have seemingly stabilized one month after the NETeller arrests and the NFL playoffs took a large toll on player participation.
MGM Grand Paradise plans second Macau project
13 Feb 2007
MGM Grand Paradise, a 50/50 joint venture between MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho Chiu-king, has been engaged in discussions with the Government of Macau S.A.R. concerning the development of its second major resort project in Macau.
Get21.com holds Valentine's Day tournament
13 Feb 2007
Haven’t got a date for Valentine’s Day? Get21.com is hosting a Valentine’s Day blackjack tournament.
Pokerbandits.ca shut down a hoax
12 Feb 2007
It appears that the Internet rumors that pokerbandits.ca was shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI and the Canadian government were just that: Internet rumors.
Looking in on: Gaming
12 Feb 2007
The document is evidence that executives including Chief Executive Gary Loveman discussed potential deals before the full board of directors had met to discuss any bids.
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