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Online Gaming News
Poker players refuse to fold to Congress
12 Oct 2006
Just over a week after Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, several of the biggest names in poker are pushing back.
Noble Poker statement regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
12 Oct 2006
Noble Poker indicates it is still assessing the legal ramifications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and is continuing to accept American players.
PokerStars' response to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
12 Oct 2006
PokerStar's announed that it will continue to accept U.S.-based players after the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Online gambling companies "coming together" at EiG
12 Oct 2006
"One thing you need to realize is that this industry has always been under siege and probably always will be," said Sue Schneider, CEO of River City Group in her welcoming remarks to attendees of the European I-Gaming Congress and Exhibition (EiG) Wednesday morning.
Antigua protests US anti-gaming law
11 Oct 2006
International News Brief: Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Finance has expressed shock and dismay at the passage by Congress of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
BetUS.com offers odds on which vegetable is recalled next
11 Oct 2006
Sportsbook gives public the chance to weigh in on which vegetable will be recalled next.
Sportingbet sells off US-facing websites
11 Oct 2006
International News Brief: Sportingbet is selling its US-facing websites before George Bush signs into law legislation which will stop banks facilitating online gambling.
Genting finds lenders
11 Oct 2006
International News Brief: Genting Bhd got five banks to lend close to US$1.5 billion for its proposed Singapore casino project, according to Bloomberg.
Sun International shares up
11 Oct 2006
International News Brief: Shares in South Africa's biggest casino and hotel company Sun International jumped 3 percent on Wednesday after it said it was planning a major casino investment in Russia.
Gus Hansen at Betfair Asian Poker event
11 Oct 2006
One of the world’s best poker players, Gus Hansen, will challenge for the Betfair Asian Poker Tour’s inaugural event in Singapore.
Virgin Casino launches Cleopatra slot
11 Oct 2006
Virgin Casino today announced the arrival of popular slot game Cleopatra to its site - bringing the Las Vegas hit to the internet for the first time.
Harrah's keeps pumping money into R.I. campaign
11 Oct 2006
News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment continues to pump millions of dollars into its push for a Rhode Island casino -- spending $3.2 million last month alone.
Tain Poker joins Tribeca
11 Oct 2006
The Tain Poker Network, a leading gaming solutions provider, is joining the Tribeca Poker Network.
Aces.com releases European Roulette
11 Oct 2006
Aces.com ’s newest game –European Roulette – improves players’ odds by eliminating the extra zero added to the American version of “The Game of Kings”.
Skybet wins eGaming award
11 Oct 2006
Skybet won Multi Channel Operator of the Year at the eGaming Awards held Monday night at the Natural History Museum.
Belle Rock Entertainment launches mystery auctions
11 Oct 2006
During the month of October, players at River Belle, Lucky Nugget, The Gaming Club, and Jackpot City can enter to bid at the most elaborate and exhilarating Auctions on the Internet.
eCOGRA reiterates online player protection
11 Oct 2006
eCOGRA has reiterated the importance of consistent and monitored standards for professional online operations to ensure players receive a fair gaming experience and good customer service.
Private equity group raises bid for Harrah's
11 Oct 2006
News Brief: Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group have raised their bid for Harrah's Entertainment to more than $15.5 billion.
MGM Mirage amends loan
11 Oct 2006
MGM Mirage has entered into the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among the Company, MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, as initial co-borrower, and the lenders named therein.
Dream Poker's response to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
11 Oct 2006
Dream Poker's announced that it will no longer accept players from certain U.S. states in response to passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act.
bwin Interactive Entertainment Group responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
11 Oct 2006
This is a statement from bwin Interactive Entertainment Group about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The group owns the following online properties: bwin Poker, Bet Europe Casino, Bet Europe Poker, Bet Europe Lottery, Bet Europe, Play It Sportsbook, PokerGaming, betbull, eCardroom, betoto.com, bwin, Casino Room, EuroPoker.com, HoldemPoker.com and PokerRoom.com.
Cake Poker responds to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
11 Oct 2006
This is a statement from Cake Poker about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
World Bingo Network to continue accepting US-based players
10 Oct 2006
In response to Congressional approval of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, World Bingo Network announced that it will continue to accept players who are located in the United States.
Analysis: Ban is more politics than poker
10 Oct 2006
The Senate bill approved in Congress last weekend restricting Internet gambling had some local poker players cashing out their online accounts, calling their attorneys and blabbing less about their online play.
Jeff Simpson on Harrah's Entertainment buyout offer and the draw of online poker
10 Oct 2006
There's a lot of mystery surrounding the $15 billion Harrah's Entertainment buyout offer and it may be awhile before the fog lifts.
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