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Online Gaming News
World Series of Poker Circuit Announced
7 Jul 2006
The third season of the popular World Series of Poker Circuit will include 11 tournament stops that will bring high-stakes poker action and excitement to players at nine Harrah's-operated casinos around the country.
Hong Kong Racing Continues to Slide
6 Jul 2006
International News Brief: The Hong Kong racing season concluded on Sunday with approximately $7.73-billion in total handle, a 4.3% decrease from the 2004-'05 season and the continuation of a ten-year slide.
Beijing Online Gambling Rings Busted
6 Jul 2006
nternational News Brief: Police in Beijing have tracked down four online football gambling rings and captured 24 people involved since the World Cup tournament in Germany started last month.
Greenstein Joins Team PokerStars
6 Jul 2006
PokerStars.com reports the addition of renowned poker player Barry Greenstein to Team PokerStars.
Online Casinos Benefit from AC Shut Down
6 Jul 2006
With the New Jersey government shut down for the fifth straight day, gamblers have not missed a beat, turning to online casinos for their gambling entertainment.
Sportsbook.com Offers ESPY Odds
6 Jul 2006
The 14th annual ESPY's air on Sunday,
July 16th at 9 p.m. and Sportsbook.com has odds on the most popular categories.
Online Bingo Wins with Smoking Ban
6 Jul 2006
OnlineBingo.co.uk has learned that Scottish bingo fans hit by the smoking ban are flocking to online bingo sites so they can still smoke whilst playing.
Interest Groups Lining Up to Lobby on Web Gambling
5 Jul 2006
News Brief: While Internet gamblers lay down big money on World Cup soccer this summer, teams of lobbyists are facing off on Capitol Hill in a contest over whether the United States should choke off the growth of wagering on the Web.
Trump, Gambling Stocks Drop as Atlantic City Casinos Shut Down
5 Jul 2006
News Brief: Shares of casino companies including Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. fell after Atlantic City's casinos shut down for the first time in their 28-year history.
Rank Group Wants to Focus on Gambling
5 Jul 2006
International News Brief: Rank Group is considering whether to sell or split off its Hard Rock Cafe unit to focus on gambling, a move that would complete the breakup of a group that once included film studios and holiday camps.
Websites Bet on Hurricane Wagering
5 Jul 2006
News Brief: On Internet gambling sites, thousands nationwide now are betting on hurricanes.
Scientific Games Extends Lottery Contract
5 Jul 2006
Scientific Games has been
awarded a one-year extension of its instant ticket contract with the
Massachusetts Lottery.
Bodog.com Launches Billboard Ad
5 Jul 2006
Bodog.com’s new billboard has been turning heads near McCarran
Airport since being erected on Saturday, July 1st.
Pennsylvania Raffle Produces Millionaires
5 Jul 2006
The Pennsylvania Lottery's
Independence Day Millionaire Raffle game has produced five new
millionaires.
Sportsbook.com Updates Bull's 2007 Odds
5 Jul 2006
The Chicago Bulls odds have improved with Wallace on the roster,
leaping from 40-1 to 14-1 to win the NBA Championship in 2007.
Wager on World Politics
5 Jul 2006
YouWager.com is offering it's players the opportunity to voice their opinions on a variety of items including politics and world events.
Hollywood Sportsbook Offers MLB Game Odds
5 Jul 2006
Hollywood Sportsbook features odds on the MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox on July 5th 2006.
Party Gaming Eyes Rival
4 Jul 2006
nternational News Brief: Party Gaming is in talks to acquire Gamebookers, the online sports-betting company, for about £50 million.
Scottish Smoking Ban Sees Bingo Takings Fall
4 Jul 2006
International News Brief: One of the UK"s biggest bingo chains today said revenues had fallen 14% in Scotland following the introduction of a smoking ban.
Future of Grantville Track Clearer
4 Jul 2006
ews Brief: The uncertain future of the slot-machine casino that Penn National Gaming Inc. will build at its Grantville racetrack became a little less uncertain this week.
Inside Gaming Column: A Little Tax Pain Packs Big Potential
4 Jul 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Chester Residents Flock to Casino Job Fair
4 Jul 2006
News Brief: Chester residents flocked to a job fair last week for the slot-machine parlor and racetrack under construction on the riverfront, but its operator, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., remains guarded about how many residents it will hire.
Horseracing Rocked by Fixing Charges Against Champion Jockey Fallon
4 Jul 2006
International News Brief: The six-times champion jockey, Kieren Fallon, was charged yesterday with race-fixing offences after a two-year investigation which is likely to have major implications for horseracing and online betting.
eCOGRA Plans Online Player Survey
4 Jul 2006
eCOGRA has unveiled plans for one of the world's largest online gambling research initiatives.
Money Casino Releases New Slot
4 Jul 2006
Money Casino is extending its selection of exquisite slot games with its latest release- Circus Side Show Slot.
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