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Online Gaming News
Harrah's Entertainment Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
15 Jul 2004
The board of directors of Harrah's Entertainment have increased the regularly quarterly cash dividend 10 percent, to 33 cents per share.
WagerOnSports.com has Odds on Trade Rumors
14 Jul 2004
WagerOnSports.com has released odds on which teams Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson will finish the 2004 MLB with.
Update: Harrah's Near Deal to Buy Caesars
14 Jul 2004
News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is near an agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment Inc. for about $10 billion, including debt, creating the largest casino operator in the world.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Other Deals in Works?
14 Jul 2004
MGM Mirage is continually looking for new acquisition and expansion possibilities although it prefers dealing with some gaming jurisdictions more than others, the company's chairman said in a recent interview.
MGM Submits Plans to Macau Government
14 Jul 2004
International News Brief: MGM Mirage has submitted plans for its proposed casino venture in Macau to the SAR government, following the completion of a subconcession agreement with Stanley Ho's Socieded de Jogos de Macau.
Upping The Ante: Harrah's Courts Caesars
14 Jul 2004
In a classic play of one-upmanship, Harrah's Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment and create a gaming company that would surpass even the combined MGM Mirage-Mandalay Resort Group in size, sources said Tuesday.
IGW Software and Global Millennium Holdings Launch Online Gaming in South Asia.
13 Jul 2004
CasinoNepalOnline.com goes live in Indian Rupees and U.S. Dollars.
eGAP Improvements Give Players Even More Protection
13 Jul 2004
Several new provisions have been added to eCOGRA's eGAP (Generally Accepted Practices)
Harrah's Policy on Appearance Draws Criticism
13 Jul 2004
News Brief: In recent years, Harrah’s has instituted a number of rules for its workers across the country that has drawn criticism and lawsuits.
Rhode Island Court to Hear Casino Referendum Case
13 Jul 2004
News Brief: The Rhode Island Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month on whether a proposed casino referendum is prohibited by the Rhode Island Constitution.
Internet Gaming Firm Seeks £55m in Aim Float
13 Jul 2004
International News Brief: BETonSPORTS, an online gambling company, is raising £54.6m through a placing on the Aim market, the company will announce today.
Three Harrah's Executives Named
12 Jul 2004
David Carroll, vice president of human resources at Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp., joins Harrah's as Central Division vice president of human resources.
Rodman and Sabbatini Run Against Bulls for MS Cure
12 Jul 2004
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with Multiple Sclerosis, will realize a long cherished dream this week when he participates in the world famous ‘Running of the Bulls’ at the Feast of San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Spain.
Poker Fantasies Become Reality
12 Jul 2004
Poker is the new American pastime and its popularity in the press, on television and in the homes of millions is at an all time high.
Wynn Increases Las Vegas Country Club Offer to $52.5 million
9 Jul 2004
Rejected once in recent days, developer Steve Wynn has increased his bid for the Las Vegas Country Club, this time offering members approximately $52.5 million in exchange for control of the 36-year-old golf course and its amenities.
Las Vegas Introduces www.Zerorake.com
9 Jul 2004
Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. is launching www.zerorake.com, the internet's first ‘rake-free’ card room and is targeted to poker players who play even a few hours a month.
Harrah's Names New Vice Presidents
9 Jul 2004
David Carroll and Chris Corrado have been named Harrah's Central Division vice presidents, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports. The company also named Michael O'Hagan vice president of Harrah's Operating Company, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment.
Harrah's Tops Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards
9 Jul 2004
For the fifth consecutive year, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. received more awards than any other casino operator in Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards, the magazine's annual poll of gaming customers from across the country.
BetEuro Adds Soccer Leagues
8 Jul 2004
BetEuro has struck another first by becoming the first European betting site to offer a comprehensive book for the English, Italian, Spanish and German soccer leagues.
Hungarian Online Casino Winners Face Obstacles
8 Jul 2004
International News Brief: Hungarians using the services of online gambling operations may find themselves in trouble when it comes to claiming their prizes, because such services are considered to be illegal under Hungary’s Gambling Act.
South Africa Gets First Online Casino Millionaire
8 Jul 2004
International News Brief: A Pretoria man who was gambling online in the early hours of this morning has become South Africa's first online 'slots' millionaire.
Betandwin Reports Euro 2004 Success
7 Jul 2004
Betandwin reports a higher than expected rise in business during the Euro 2004 Championships.
Online Casino Player Wins Tuition for Daughter
7 Jul 2004
Online casino player and single father has won enough in a single online jackpot to send his daughter to college.
Futurebet Signs Deal To Supply The Philippine Government With Online Casino Software
6 Jul 2004
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) decided to offer casino games outside the land-based casinos via Internet Casino Stations.
Country Club Board Rejects Wynn Offer
6 Jul 2004
The Las Vegas Country Club board of directors last week passed on an offer by Steve Wynn to buy the golf club after Wynn increased his bid by about $13 million.
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