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Online Gaming News
Bodog.com Releases McNabb Odds
11 Aug 2005
Bodog.com released odds today on whether Donovan McNabb will fall victim to the Madden cover curse during the 2005-06 NFL season, and miss consecutive games because of injury.
Harrah's Criticizes Smoking Ban
11 Aug 2005
News Brief: After keeping a poker face for the better part of six months, Harrah's Casino is stepping up its criticism of St. Louis County's proposed indoor smoking ban.
Critics: Close Online Poker Loophole
11 Aug 2005
News Brief: Critics say broadcasters should close a loophole that allows on-line poker rooms to advertise on Canadian television.
GTECH, New Zealand Lottery Sign Agreement
11 Aug 2005
GTECH Holdings has signed an agreement with the New
Zealand Lotteries Commission for a complete lottery system
conversion.
Penn National Gaming Names VP
11 Aug 2005
Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Richard J. Klemp has been named Vice President, Government Relations.
Pro Scorebook--22 Years of Results; New Halftime Betting Book by Frederick
10 Aug 2005
Howard Schwartz reviews Phil Steele's Pro Football Scorebook and Football Halftime Notebook by Frederick
Scientific Games Selected to Provide Lottery Games
10 Aug 2005
The Oklahoma Lottery Commission on Tuesday picked Scientific Games Corp. as the state's first provider of lottery games and also voted to allow local vendors to recoup 6 percent of ticket sales.
IGT Makes 100th Casino System Installation
10 Aug 2005
The Palace Casino Resort in
Biloxi, Miss., this week became the 100th casino property worldwide to install IGT's Advantage Casino System.
Wagerweb.com Posts Odds on NBA Coaching Odds
10 Aug 2005
Now that two of the best coaches in the history of the NBA, Larry Brown and Phil Jackson, are settled in their new homes, the fun can begin.
Andy Black Wins the Williamhillpoker.com Player Award
10 Aug 2005
Andy Black is the latest recipient of the coveted WilliamHillPoker.com European rankings player of the month award.
Penn National Gaming Names New VP
10 Aug 2005
Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Eugene P. Clark has been named Senior Vice President, Human Resources, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Shuffle Master Forms Strategic Alliance
10 Aug 2005
Shuffle Master, Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Ameranth Wireless, Inc. to promote and distribute Ameranth's poker-room management products.
Harrah's CEO Addresses Harrah's - Caesars Merger
10 Aug 2005
John G. Brokopp: The most significant development in the gaming world in quite a while became official early last month when the merger between Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment was finalized.
Mike Weir and Steven Ames Long Shots to Win PGA Championship
9 Aug 2005
Sportsbook.com has listed Tiger Woods as the favourite to win his third PGA Championship with odds at 2-1.
Oregon Lottery Reports Record Profits
9 Aug 2005
News Brief: The Oregon Lottery says the year that ended July first saw record profits for state-run gambling, just as the agency is putting electronic slot machines in bars and restaurants.
VirtGame Shareholders to Vote on Merger
9 Aug 2005
VirtGame shareholders will be asked to approve the acquisition of VirtGame through a merger with Mikohn Gaming Corporation d/b/a Progressive Gaming International Corporation.
CryptoLogic Shares Fall
9 Aug 2005
News Brief: Shares of CryptoLogic Inc. fell about 25 per cent Tuesday after the gambling software developer revealed it may lose a key customer.
Major League Bruise: Will There Be Another MLB Power Hitter Suspended for Steroids?
9 Aug 2005
Bodog.com released odds today on whether a Major League Baseball player with 200 or more career home runs would be suspended for steroid use before the end of the season.
Slotland Adds a New Dimension
9 Aug 2005
Apart from the up-to-date news on Slotland.com winners and promotions, Slotland.info features gambling jokes, cartoons, competitions and horoscopes.
Two Winners for 'Lucky for Life' Jackpot
9 Aug 2005
Two tickets won Pennsylvania Lottery’s ‘Lucky For Life’ top prize of $3,000 a month for life.
eCOGRA Launches Initiative
9 Aug 2005
Barring under-age aspirant players and protecting addicted gamblers from harming themselves financially is at the centre of the latest initiative launched by eCOGRA.
Scientific Games Retains New Chief Technology Officer
9 Aug 2005
Scientific Games Corporation has retained a new chief technology officer. Steven Beason will join Scientific Games as of August 8, 2005 and report to Michael Chambrello, president and COO.
Penn National Gaming Extends Offers
9 Aug 2005
Penn National Gaming’s subsidiary Thoroughbred Acquisition Corp. has extended the expiration date of the tender offers dated July 21, 2005 to 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on August 26, 2005.
State Shuts Down Internet Gaming Site
8 Aug 2005
A month after shutting down a Web promotion by Foxwoods Resort Casino, the state has ordered a halt to an Internet gambling site run by Penn National Gaming Inc.
eBingo Caliente to Launch
8 Aug 2005
eBingo Caliente will be the world's first Internet bingo site to specifically target the Mexican and South American markets with a Spanish language, 90-number bingo product.
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