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Online Gaming News
Major Renovation Slated for Mirage
2 Aug 2005
The property that launched the modern wave of themed megaresorts on Las Vegas Boulevard needs some refreshing of its own, say executives of parent company MGM Mirage.
Cassava CEO Expects Big Win from Float
2 Aug 2005
International News Brief: The chief executive of Cassava Enterprises, the Gibraltar-based internet gambling operator behind 888.com, looks set to pocket up to $60 million when the company floats on the London Stock Exchange as early as next month.
4 New Exciting Games Just Released
2 Aug 2005
Aztec Riches Casinos, Challenge Casinos, Music Hall Casino, Golden Reef Casino and UK Casino Club have just added 4 new exiting games, to their existing range of popular games.
Wristbands Debut at Launch of Eighth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
2 Aug 2005
Proudly displaying new 'Keep it Fun' responsible gaming awareness wristbands, gaming industry executives and employees today kicked off the eighth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW).
Inside Gaming: Barstow May Get Its Own Tribal Casino
2 Aug 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Belle Rock Gaming Auctions Launched
2 Aug 2005
Belle Rock Gaming Auctions offers another fun innovation
with which Belle Rock Gaming will reward their players.
Sportsbook.com Launches Big Ticket Contest
2 Aug 2005
Beginning on August 1st, every ten dollars wagered on Sportsbook.com will earn
players an entry into The Big Ticket contest.
World Gaming Reports Results
2 Aug 2005
World Gaming reports revenue from continuing and new licensees increased by 55.5% or $546,000 to $1,530,000 for Q2 2005 when compared to $984,000 for the same period last year.
Bourbon Street Casino Closing
2 Aug 2005
A small off-Strip casino that had entertainer Wayne Newton among its original investment group will close at the end of October to make way for future development by the gaming industry's largest company.
MGM Mirage Receives First Annual TAMACC Chairman's Award
2 Aug 2005
MGM Mirage, a leader in corporate diversity initiatives is one of two companies selected to receive the first annual Chairman's Minority Procurement Award from the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce.
Wynn Resorts, Limited Reports Q2 Results
2 Aug 2005
Wynn Resorts reports adjusted earnings were $8.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.
Hard Rock Opts Out Of Tribal Deal to Focus on Las Vegas Project
29 Jul 2005
The Hard Rock hotel and casino has severed ties with a California Indian tribe in order to focus its energies on building its $1 billion-plus condominium project and casino expansion in Las Vegas.
Resort Pays Fine after Violating Regulation
29 Jul 2005
A Strip casino has paid a fine for violating gaming regulations involving money-laundering.
Intercasino.com Proves There's over a Million Reasons to Play
29 Jul 2005
$1,067,836.00 jackpot is won by, lucky progressive slot player, Richard R. on the Millionaires Club Slot game.
Rebecca's Recommendations - July 28, 2005
28 Jul 2005
Welcome back to Rebecca's Recommendations! First I wanted to give everyone a heads up that the second winner for the English Harbour Online Casino,…
US FTC Approves Penn National Deal to Buy Argosy
28 Jul 2005
News Brief: U.S. antitrust authorities said on Wednesday they had approved plans by racetrack operator Penn National Gaming Inc. to buy riverboat gambling company Argosy Gaming Co.
Bet on Canadian Idol at Pinnaclesports.com
28 Jul 2005
With high demand from Canadian customers, today PinnacleSports.com became the first company to offer odds on who’ll be named the next Canadian Idol.
MGM Mirage To Spend 'Hundreds of Millions' on Property Upgrades
28 Jul 2005
MGM Mirage executives said today the company will embark on an aggressive capital spending program to upgrade its newly purchased Mandalay Resort Group casinos.
Hard Rock Reports Record Quarterly Profit
28 Jul 2005
Business generated by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Body English nightclub and higher hotel rates helped boost profit sixfold at the property.
Lightning Strike Knocks out Lottery Ticket Terminals
28 Jul 2005
A lightning strike at a control center put more than two-thirds of the terminals selling state lottery tickets out of commission for almost four hours Wednesday evening.
MGM Mirage Reports Record Second Quarter Results
28 Jul 2005
The strong earnings reflect the April 25, 2005 addition of Mandalay Resort Group's portfolio of resorts, which had an immediate positive impact on earnings.
Happy Anniversary, Hard Rock: Record Revenue for Quarter
28 Jul 2005
The parent company of Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship property with a financial flourish, its Las Vegas-based management team said Wednesday.
IGT Spends $90 Million to Enter Online Gaming
28 Jul 2005
International Game Technology spent $90 million Wednesday to buy a privately owned Internet gaming provider, presenting the Reno-based slot machine manufacturer its first access to the expanding online gambling market.
Analysts: IGT Poised to Expand with Acquisition
27 Jul 2005
International Game Technology will get a new foothold in online gaming without risking its licenses, analysts said today about the Reno company's $90 million acquisition of WagerWorks Inc.
Snoop Dogg Rocks the Troops
26 Jul 2005
Bodog.net sponsored a celebrity “thank you to the troops” charity event this past weekend.
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