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Online Gaming News
PokerShare.com Launches Profit Sharing Concept
23 Aug 2005
The launch of PokerShare.com this month initiates a brand new concept in online poker – letting players own profits from the site.
Dice Set to Roll for New Zealand Online Gambling
23 Aug 2005
International News Brief: New Zealanders could be legally playing interactive gambling games from home — or even from work — within a year, with the blessing of New Zealand Lotteries.
$1 Million Win for Poker Outsider
23 Aug 2005
International News Brief: Rank outsider Tony Jones shocked the poker world by beating TV babe Helen ‘Hell's Bells’ Chamberlain in a heart-stopping finale to the Ladbrokes Poker Millions.
Imperial Palace Purchase Is Strategic Move For Harrah's
23 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase the Imperial Palace for $370 million, giving the company a larger foothold on the Strip and ownership of four adjacent casinos.
Bookmaker Bets on Ashes Cricket
23 Aug 2005
International News Brief: The Ashes cricket series between England and Australia may attract record bets of as much as 50 million pounds, U.K. bookmaker William Hill said.
Atlantic Lotto Crackdown Unlikely
23 Aug 2005
News Brief: Canada's four Atlantic provinces can do little more than encourage the Atlantic Lottery Corp. to be more open and accountable, says Nova Scotia's justice minister.
2K Sports Deals out World Class Pros in World Poker Tour Video Game
23 Aug 2005
Sports details professional poker player lineup and world class poker venues found in the World Poker Tour video game.
Station Casinos Expands Land Buy in Reno
23 Aug 2005
The extra land will give the company more room to develop a hotel-casino adjacent to a planned open-air retail complex.
Sportsbook.com Updates NFL Odds
23 Aug 2005
With training camp almost over and the season set to kick-off in just over two weeks, Sportsbook.com's team of odds makers have updated the Super Bowl odds on all 32 NFL teams.
Hoosier Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract
23 Aug 2005
Scientific Games Corporation has been awarded a two-year extension from the Hoosier Lottery worth $13.86 million.
Harrah's Entertainment to Acquire Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
23 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has signed an agreement with Imperial Palace, LLC, to acquire the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
AG: Atlantic Lottery Corp. Should Disclose Expenses
22 Aug 2005
News Brief: Nova Scotia's auditor general says the Atlantic Lottery Corp. should disclose how much money it pays to advertising and public relations firms.
Slotland.com to Sponsor Novice Bowling Tournament
22 Aug 2005
Popular international slots casino, Slotland.com, has called upon novice bowlers in Canada to play in its inaugural Super Bowl Novice Bowling Tournament.
Getmintedpoker Launch VIP Scheme
22 Aug 2005
Getmintedpoker launches a VIP scheme designed to reward top players' loyalty and the VIP status is offered to players who earn more than 5000 poker points per month, commencing on 1st September.
Poker Players Make High Society
22 Aug 2005
Something new is happening to poker players. It's called High Society: it's hip, fresh and arrives with “plenty aloha”.
Celebrities Sent to Poker Tournament
22 Aug 2005
Lou Diamond Phillips will be amongst the celebrities sent by Celebpoker.com to the prestigious Stanley Star City Casino CelebPoker Grand Prix.
Inside Gaming Column: Oddsmakers Think Fuel Price Rise Isn't over
22 Aug 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Smoking Ban Hits SkyCity's Profits
22 Aug 2005
International News Brief: Smoking bans and refurbishing delays at its Adelaide Casino hit SkyCity's profits in the past financial year, the company said yesterday.
Churchill Downs Selects Licensing Partners International
22 Aug 2005
Churchill Downs Incorporated has partnered with Licensing Partners International LLC to manage the Company's branded-product licensing program, including official Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks licensed products.
Penn National Gaming Secures Operators License in Maine
22 Aug 2005
Penn National Gaming reports that the Maine Gambling Control Board unanimously approved a final license for its subsidiary, Bangor Historic Track, to operate slot machines in Bangor.
Freestar, Metropolitan Poker Sign Contract
22 Aug 2005
FreeStar Technology’s subsidiary Rahaxi Processing Oy.
has signed a software development contract with Metropolitan Poker.
Scientific Games Chosen by Oklahoma Lottery
22 Aug 2005
Scientific Games Corporation has been selected as the full service vendor to provide online and instant lottery tickets and related services for the new Oklahoma Lottery.
Ho, MGM Mirage Deal Should Pass Regulators
19 Aug 2005
Most gaming industry leaders and observers expect MGM Mirage's partnership with Pansy Ho, daughter of Asia's leading casino mogul, to stand up to Nevada's regulatory scrutiny.
Commerce Casino Offers $1.5 Million Poker Tournament
19 Aug 2005
Everyone has a shot at winning this coveted $1.5 million event when
the 2005 California State Championship hits the tables on Friday, Sept. 23
at Commerce Casino.
Player Wins Online Bingo Jackpot
19 Aug 2005
One lucky player came out on top and broke the record for winning the Bingo Mania, High Roller Progressive Jackpot of $21,225.63.
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