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Online Gaming News
Churchill Downs Exec Violated Ethics Law
28 May 2004
News Brief: Kentucky’s Ethics Commission have ruled that Bernie Hettel violated state ethics law when he took a job with Churchill Downs after resigning in January as the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority’s executive director and chief racing steward.
Harrah's Offers Gas Cards
28 May 2004
Responding to soaring gas prices in recent weeks, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has begun a program that will offer free gas cards to members of its Total Rewards slot club loyalty program.
Scientific Games Extends Pennsylvania Contract
28 May 2004
Scientific Games Corporation has received a two-year extension to its Cooperative Services contract with the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Shuffle Master Results Up
28 May 2004
For Q2, Shuffle Master reported record revenue from continuing operations of $20.2 million, compared to $13.5 million for Q2 2003.
Hard Rock Boss Nominated for Board Position
27 May 2004
Hard Rock Hotel President Kevin Kelley has been tabbed by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to join the 13-member board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
CryptoLogic Names Interim CFO
27 May 2004
News Brief: CryptoLogic Inc.has named Jenifer Cua as interim chief financial officer and treasurer after the sudden departure of Jim Ryan.
BETWWTS.com Offers Unique Smarty Jones Odds
27 May 2004
With all eyes on the horse's attempt at completing the Triple Crown Sweep, today BetWWTS.com announced unique betting options on Smarty Jones.
TAB Accepts Tabcorp Takeover Bid
27 May 2004
International News Brief: TAB accepted a sweetened takeover bid from larger rival Tabcorp Holdings yesterday, ending a seven-month battle.
Harrah's Unveils New Marketing Program
26 May 2004
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has introduced a pilot program in its East Chicago, Ind., casino that allows employees to market to customers while they are gambling, such as by intercepting gamblers on a losing streak to offer them a free meal or other perks, the company's top executive said Tuesday.
Genting Profit Rises
26 May 2004
International News Brief: Casino and hospitality group Genting recorded a net profit of RM222.95 million for Q1, up 13.9 per cent from RM195.95 million recorded in Q1 2003.
How Technology Can Aid Casinos, From the Mouth of One Converted
26 May 2004
Over the past few years, Harrah's Entertainment President Gary Loveman has shared his belief that technology has played a pivotal role in turning around his company's financial fortunes.
Station Casinos Claims Key Patent Victory
25 May 2004
Station Casinos Inc. today said it won partial victories in a drawn-out patent dispute with Harrah's Entertainment Inc. that has implications for casinos nationwide.
Lasseters Has Strong Stock Market Debut
25 May 2004
International News Brief: Investors who bet on Lasseters International Holdings played their cards right when the Singapore bourse's first casino operator rose 51.1 per cent on its debut yesterday.
Gambling Companies Find Online Loopholes
25 May 2004
News Brief: United States companies locked out of the lucrative global industry in Internet gambling, there is still money to be made as long as they don't call it gambling.
Station Granted Judgment in Patent Lawsuit
25 May 2004
A Nevada court has granted Station Casino’s motion for summary judgment on Harrah's claims that Station Casino had infringed upon Harrah’s ‘National Customer Recognition System and Methods’ patents.
Cantor Index Launches Fixed-Odds Site
24 May 2004
Cantor Index, one of Britain's leading spread betting firms, has launched an online site, running on OpenBet, to take fixed-odds bets on all major sports.
Cantor Index Launches Fixed-Odds Site
24 May 2004
Cantor Index, one of Britain's leading spread betting firms, has launched an online site, running on OpenBet, to take fixed-odds bets on all major sports.
Heard it on the River
24 May 2004
Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.
Rake in the chips with these books on poker
24 May 2004
Mark Pilarski provides a list of poker books available for players wanting to improve winning strategy.
Global Resorts Plans International Expansion
21 May 2004
International News Brief: South Africa’s Global Resorts was about to launch an expansion plan that would include casinos and hotels in the US, Australia and India as well as other African countries.
Poker Tournament Breaks Records
21 May 2004
World Series of Poker World Championship keeps getting richer and so do its champions.
Locations for Poker Championship Set
21 May 2004
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. expects to hold the final round of next year's World Series of Poker main event at Binion's Horseshoe, with the rest of the event held at the company's Rio hotel-casino, Harrah's officials said Thursday.
eBet Enters US Gaming Market With Major Jackpot Link Deal
20 May 2004
Initially eBet's system will link 400 gaming machines across four of Californian's largest Native American casinos.
Rhode Island Committee: Harrah's Offer Not Best
20 May 2004
News Brief: A majority of Rhode Island House Finance Committee members say they are not convinced that Harrah's Entertainment has given the state its best offer.
IGT Rating May Be Raised
20 May 2004
Moody's Investors Service New York Moody's Investors Service placed the ratings of International Game Technology on review for possible upgrade.
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