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Online Gaming News
Hard Rock Results Up
20 Oct 2004
Hard Rock Hotel, Inc., which owns and operates the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, report Q3 net revenues increased $2.4 million, or 6%, to a Q3 record of $39.6 million.
Club Cal Neva Closing Reno's Virginian Hotel
20 Oct 2004
News Brief: The Club Cal Neva hotel and casino is closing its 125-room Virginian tower in downtown Reno this weekend.
MGM Mirage Reports Record Results
20 Oct 2004
MGM Mirage reports adjusted EPS rose 68% to $0.57 in Q3 from $0.34 in Q3 2003, representing the company's best third quarter performance in its history and continuing a strong trend of year-over-year increases in earnings during 2004.
Harrah's Entertainment Reports Record Q3 Results
20 Oct 2004
Harrah's Entertainment has reported record Q3 revenues of $1.31 billion, up 25.5 percent from revenues of $1.04 billion in the Q3 2003.
Harrah's Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
20 Oct 2004
The board of directors of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. have declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 33 cents per share, payable November 24, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2004.
Philip Satre to Retire as Harrah's Chairman
20 Oct 2004
Philip Satre will retire as chairman of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Gary Loveman will succeed Satre as chairman, while retaining his positions as president and chief executive officer.
Churchill Downs Reports Loss
20 Oct 2004
Churchill Downs reports net loss for Q3 was $3.8 million, compared to earnings of $7.9 million in Q3 2003.
Churchill Downs Sells Stake in Kentucky Downs
20 Oct 2004
Churchill Downs has sold a 19-percent stake in Kentucky Downs, including debt owed to CDI, to Kelley Farms Racing.
Mohegans File for Pennsylvania License
19 Oct 2004
News Brief: The Mohegans could have 200 slot machines on line at the Pocono Downs racetrack by spring if they obtain a conditional license from the State of Pennsylvania.
ISWI, Victor Chandler Launch Betting System
19 Oct 2004
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc.’s SportXction play-by-play betting system was successfully launched yesterday with Victor
Chandler International.
Sportingbet Shares Up
19 Oct 2004
International News Brief: Professional punters yesterday decided to have a flutter on Sportingbet on hearing that it is in advanced negotiations over the possible acquisition of a 'substantial' online poker business.
South African Casinos Win Big
19 Oct 2004
International News Brief: Gambling in South Africa has made a few people wealthier and left most casino visitors worse off. It's the casino operators who've really hit the jackpot.
Amex Prevents Punters Gambling Online
19 Oct 2004
News Brief: American Express and Citigroup took the decision to block the use of their cards because of concerns over fraud and fears that people might run up debts.
Penn National Granted Unconditional Maine License
19 Oct 2004
Penn National Gaming reports that the Maine Harness Racing Commission has granted the company an unconditional racing license for Bangor Historic Track for the 2004 racing season.
What is the Proper Number of Cards to Determine a Winner in a Poker Hand?
19 Oct 2004
Five? That would be the most common answer.
Michigan Lottery Contributes $644.5 Million to School Fund
18 Oct 2004
The Michigan School Aid Fund will receive a record $644.5 million from the Michigan Lottery with its fiscal year 2004 net proceeds.
Sportingbet Bans Brisbane Bets
18 Oct 2004
International News Brief: Australia’s Sportingbet is refusing to take bets on Brisbane meetings amid fears of race fixing.
Alliance Gaming Completes Sale of Interest in Video Services, Inc.
18 Oct 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. has completed the sale of its 49 percent interest in Video Services, Inc., which owns and operates a 730-machine video poker route operation in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area.
Session Doesn't Change Atlantic City Strike Impasse
18 Oct 2004
A much-anticipated bargaining session in the Atlantic City casino workers strike failed to produce results Friday when company representatives refused to disclose their authority in settling the 15-day walkout.
Alliance Gaming, EA's Pogo.com Sign Licensing Agreement
18 Oct 2004
Alliance Gaming has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. for a series of slot machines based on content from EA's most popular online game destination, www.Pogo.com.
New Jersey Man Wins Progressive Jackpot at Sportsbetting.com
18 Oct 2004
Sportsbetting.com congratulates Vinnie S. of New Jersey, USA for winning $194,006.88.
Professional Poker Tour Names Players
18 Oct 2004
When the Professional Poker Tour kicks off at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Nov. 9, the field will include champions from World Poker Tour, World Series of Poker and European Poker competitions.
Foreign Gamblers Escape Gambling Tax
18 Oct 2004
News Brief: Foreign gamblers will escape U.S. taxes when they win on the Kentucky Derby and other American races under the corporate tax bill that President Bush is expected to sign.
Futurebet Releases Multi Player Poker
15 Oct 2004
Futurebet has recognized the growing market and has developed the ultimate poker experience for both the operator and player.
Demonstration at Harrah's Headquarters
15 Oct 2004
Culinary members were forcibly removed from Harrah's corporate parking lot when they tried to deliver a petition demanding the company refrain from hiring permanent replacement workers during the Atlantic City strike.
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