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Online Gaming News
Jackpot Factory Casinos Launch Real-Play Mobile Casino
11 Apr 2005
The Jackpot Factory Group announces the launch of 7WIN7 Mobile Casino – a real-play, Java based casino which can be played on over 65 GSM handsets worldwide.
Nigerian Cardinal Favored to Be Next Pope
11 Apr 2005
International News Brief: Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria has been installed as favourite to become the next pope by Ireland's biggest bookmaker.
Proxy Statement Outlines Executives' Pay
11 Apr 2005
Top executives at Wynn Resorts Ltd. earned salaries worth $5 million and performance bonuses worth $5.3 million, according to a proxy statement sent to shareholders.
MGM Hires Designer for New Project
11 Apr 2005
News Brief: MGM Mirage Inc. has hired Cesar Pelli to design a 4,000-room hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip that will serve as the centerpiece for the company's $4.7-billion Project CityCenter development.
Triplet's Naming Rights Sold to GoldenPalace.com
11 Apr 2005
Three is a lucky number for mother-to-be Natasha, as Internet casino GoldenPalace.com scored a hat trick by purchasing the right to name her soon-to-be-born triplets due in August.
Antigua And Barbuda Welcomes The Release Of The WTO Panel's Final Report On Its Dispute With The United States
11 Apr 2005
Antigua and Barbuda welcomed the release by the World Trade Organisation of the Final Report of its Panel on Antigua’s dispute with the United States over the provision of Internet gambling and betting services.
Interactive Systems's SportXction Numbers Up
11 Apr 2005
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc., reports a continued increase in
new players and wagering volume through the Company's SportXction System.
VirtGame Wins Binion's Contract
11 Apr 2005
VirtGame Corp.has been contracted by
Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, owned and operated by MTR Gaming Group, Inc.
Golf Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say….
11 Apr 2005
Another wonderful tournament has finished at The Masters and like all Masters tournaments it had a fantastic level of drama.
Sportsbook.com to Sponsor Mazda Team
11 Apr 2005
This week Sportsbook.com kicks off a sponsorship agreement with Mazda to sponsor the Mazda/Courage/B-K Motorsports team entry in the American Le Mans Series for the 2005 season.
Online Bookie Optimistic About Lawsuit
8 Apr 2005
International News Brief: Online bookmaker International All Sports has told shareholders it's confident it can successfully defend a claim by the Commonwealth Bank that it should have known one of the bank's managers was stealing to feed his gambling habit.
Chartwell Welcomes UK Legislation to Regulate Internet Gaming
8 Apr 2005
Chartwell Technology Inc. is pleased to report the passage of legislation in the United Kingdom that will introduce regulated online gambling.
Full Tilt Poker Offers $10 Million Giveaway
7 Apr 2005
Full Tilt Poker ups the ante by announcing an unprecedented $10 million giveaway.
Harrah's Leads Rally in Casino Shares
7 Apr 2005
News Brief: U.S. casino company stocks rose on Thursday, a day after Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said its first quarter earnings would beat Wall Street estimates driven by strong business in Las Vegas as well as at casinos in the South and Midwest.
Dover Downs Director Dies
7 Apr 2005
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is saddened to announce the passing yesterday of longtime member of the Board of Directors Melvin Joseph, and wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the Joseph family.
WTO Rules on US Online Gaming Ban
7 Apr 2005
The World Trade Organization handed down a landmark decision on Internet gambling today that online gambling supporters say could end up forcing the United States to allow gambling sites based in Antigua and Barbuda to accept bets from U.S. gamblers.
Harrah's Reports Anticipated Results
7 Apr 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. says it expects to report Adjusted Earnings Per Share of 95 to 99 cents for the first quarter of 2005.
Interactive Cell Phone Poker Launched
7 Apr 2005
PokerRoom.com is launching the first ever interactive cell phone poker.
American IDC and Smart Entertainment Bring SMART CelebrityPokerChat to Your Cell Phone
6 Apr 2005
CelebrityPokerChat is a new SMS service that allows world-renowned Poker players worldwide to be in direct contact with their fans through their cell phones, and generate money from each message.
Antigua Anticipates Favorable Ruling on Trade Issue; Small Nation Takes 'David' Stance against US 'Goliath'
6 Apr 2005
The small nation of Antigua and Barbuda could experience the proverbial 'David versus Goliath scenario' come April 7th when the World Trade Organization's (WTO) trade ruling is announced.
Free Kentucky Derby Bet Offered at All Horse Racing
6 Apr 2005
To celebrate the Running of the Roses, All Horse Racing is offering a free bet on the Kentucky Derby as well as free bets on the other two jewels of the Triple Crown, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
Gaming Corporation PLC UK Regulatory Announcement: Acquisition of Got2bet.com
6 Apr 2005
The Board of Gaming Corporation plc announces the acquisition of
Got2bet.com, a leading international Gaming portal.
Hollywood Takes on Poker: A-Listers Affleck, Maguire Set Sights on Final Table
6 Apr 2005
Pokertropolis has posted the opening odds for players to win the 37th World Series of Poker (WSOP) finals and Hollywood A-Lister Ben Affleck is the current favorite to win at 450-1.
Cardplayer.com Goes Live
6 Apr 2005
CardPlayer.com will provide live updates, reports and
photos from all Bellagio Five-Star World Poker Classic events.
World Gaming Signs More Licensees
6 Apr 2005
World Gaming PLC reports the addition of two new licensees together with a 5 year contract extension for one of its existing licensees.
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