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Online Gaming News
FTC Clears Harrah's, Caesars Transaction
9 Jun 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. have been notified by the Federal Trade Commission that the FTC has closed the investigation of the proposed acquisition by Harrah's Entertainment of Caesars Entertainment.
Two World-Record Slot Jackpots Waiting to Be Won
9 Jun 2005
The current world-record payouts for penny and nickel slot machines will be shattered when the next MegaJackpots prizes are won on IGT's TV Hits and Diamond Cinema wide-area progressive games.
Sportsbook.com Releases Belmont Odds
8 Jun 2005
Sportsbook.com has Giacomo, the Kentucky Derby winner and Afleet Alex, the Preakness Stakes winner competing for a first place finish at the 137th running of the Belmont Stakes this weekend.
Lottery Glitch Fixed, but Isolated Incidents Remain
8 Jun 2005
The weekend technical glitch that bumped video poker and slots players all over Oregon off the machines without warning has largely been fixed, according to an Oregon Lottery spokesman.
Sale of New Orleans Riverboat Is Complete
8 Jun 2005
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said it has completed the sale of its Bally's Casino New Orleans to an affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corp. for about $24 million.
Odds Against Kerry for 2008
8 Jun 2005
News Brief: Senator John F. Kerry claims he's yet to decide on a 2008 presidential run, but oddsmakers are already counting him out, predicting he'll come in dead last out of nine potential candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Gaming Attorneys Say California Ruling Won't Trigger Slew of Lawsuits
8 Jun 2005
A California Supreme Court decision allowing a class action lawsuit that alleges false advertising by Nevada casinos to proceed in a Los Angeles courtroom shouldn't lead to a rash of legal filings, gaming attorneys said Tuesday.
Web Wagering Wrangle
8 Jun 2005
News Brief: The Internet has helped make account wagering the fastest-growing segment of thoroughbred racing, but its future is far from a sure bet.
Cotto Favored to Win Title
8 Jun 2005
Sportsbook.com has listed Miguel
Angel Cotto as the -450 favorite in the WBO Light Welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Alex Yemenidjian Resigns From MGM Mirage
8 Jun 2005
MGM Mirage reports that long-time director and former President and Chief Operating Officer, Alex Yemenidjian, has resigned from its Board of Directors and Executive Committee to pursue other opportunities.
Bell-Fruit Games Joins IGGBA
8 Jun 2005
iGGBA is delighted to announce that Bell-Fruit Games has joined its ranks to become the most recent of its members.
PhilWeb, Futurebet Gaming Join Forces
7 Jun 2005
International News Brief: PhilWeb Corp. has tapped Futurebet Gaming Systems of Canada as its exclusive partner in providing the technology, marketing, distribution and other services for all sports betting formats of gaming services to state gaming agency Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
Harrah's Pays for West Warwick Casino Negotiator
7 Jun 2005
News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment recently committed $25,000 to pay the West Warwick's casino negotiator, signaling interest in renewing discussions of a proposed host-community agreement despite apparent setbacks in promoting its casino bill in the legislature.
Google, Yahoo Lose Bid to Dismiss Gambling Ad Suit
7 Jun 2005
News Brief: Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., and other Internet search engines lost a bid to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two gamblers over advertisements promoting online casinos.
Spurs Favored to Win NBA Final
7 Jun 2005
Sportsbook.com has posted odds on the NBA final and has listed the San Antonio Spurs a -240 favorite to beat the defending champions from Detroit.
Sportsbook.com Reports Record French Open Betting
7 Jun 2005
Sportsbook.com is reporting a growing
trend in online gambling on tennis, with record numbers of bets taken in for the last weekend of the recently completed French Open.
Bodog.com Will Qualify 24 More Players to the WSOP in 24 Hours Starting June 11th
7 Jun 2005
Bodog.com will qualify 24 players for the WSOP in 24 hours starting June 11th.
Golf Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say….
7 Jun 2005
What do you get when you combine a man’s ‘piggy tail’, bizarre facial hair , a love of fine wine and a passion for long cigars? Well it has to be one of the most entertaining golfers on the planet.
Stanley Casino Workers Strike Looms
7 Jun 2005
International News Brief: The first strike by Stanley Casino workers was threatened today in a row over pay and working conditions.
OasisCasino.com Lets the Dogs Out
7 Jun 2005
Online sportsbook unleashes second installment of baseball handicapping contest.
Tiger Listed as Favorite
7 Jun 2005
Sportsbook.com has listed Tiger Woods as the favorite to win his third U.S. Open with odds at 4-1, despite the fact he recently lost his world number one status.
Scientific Games Wins Ohio Contract
7 Jun 2005
Ohio Lottery has awarded Scientific Games a contract to provide cooperative services including new telemarketing, warehousing and distribution of instant tickets as well as other related services.
Harrah's Introduces 'The Chester Challenge'
7 Jun 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. introduced ‘The Harrah's Chester Challenge,’ a community initiative designed to support the acquisition of jobs skills and training that will enable Chester residents to fully benefit from the new jobs that will be created as a result of Pennsylvania's gaming legislation.
Paris Picked to Win Olympic Bid
6 Jun 2005
PinnacleSports.com has picked Paris to win the 2012 Olympic Games following the release of the International Olympic Committee report.
World Poker Exchange Signs Partnership Deal
6 Jun 2005
World Poker Exchange reports an exclusive partnership with professional poker champion Max
Pescatori, ‘The Italian Pirate.’
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