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Online Gaming News
Mandalay Purchase Expected to Close Today
25 Apr 2005
MGM Mirage is expected to close its historic $7.9 billion buyout of Mandalay Resort Group by this afternoon, welcoming the Mandalay properties into the fold, company officials said this morning.
World Poker Tour Crowns Champion
25 Apr 2005
More than seven grueling hours after the kickoff of the World Poker Tour Championship at the Bellagio resort Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles resident Tuan Le took home the top prize of $2.9 million.
MyBookie.com Signs Deal with Warner Brothers
25 Apr 2005
MyBookie.com has signed an exclusive product placement agreement with Warner Brothers for the upcoming film 'Lucky You,' starring Drew Barrymore.
From First Glance, Las Vegas Held Allure for Wynn
25 Apr 2005
The real Steve Wynn is a street fighter who has had to orchestrate comebacks from calamities that would have flattened lesser operators.
Genting Raises Stake in London Clubs
25 Apr 2005
News Brief: Genting Bhd has raised its stake in UK-based casino owner London Clubs International to 29.9% — just below the 30% trigger point where it has to make a bid for the company — as it continues to expand its interest in the gaming operations there.
Tote Interested in Stanley Leisure
25 Apr 2005
International News Brief: The Tote said today that it might bid for Stanley Leisure's betting shops if that company's exclusive talks with current bidder William Hill break down.
Chartwell Teams with Bingo.com to Offer Cash Bingo
25 Apr 2005
Chartwell has been selected as Bingo.com's official supplier of its cash gaming system.
For The First Time In Six Years A Schumacher Won't Win At Imola – But It'll Be Close
25 Apr 2005
Despite winning five out of the last six Grand Prix races at Imola Michael Schumacher won’t be first past the chequered flag in 2005, according to players of GrandPrixGame.com.
English Harbour New Ventures Launches Bingo Site
25 Apr 2005
English Harbour New Ventures reports the addition of a virtual bingo hall to the company's portfolio of managed properties with the launch of SuperSlotsBingo.com.
Golf Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say….
25 Apr 2005
Many commentators over the years have remarked on how the Golfer’s swing and attitude towards the game mirrors their personality.
Wynn Resorts for Singapore License Bid
25 Apr 2005
Wynn Resorts has been notified by the Singapore Tourism Board that it has qualified to participate in the Request for Proposal for an Integrated Resort that will be issued by the Singapore Government in the second quarter of 2005.
An Online Casino Scam?
23 Apr 2005
Slot Expert John Robison answers your slot and video poker questions.
MGM Mirage Invited to Submit Proposal for Singapore Casino
22 Apr 2005
MGM Mirage reports that it, along with its partner CapitaLand, has been invited by the Singapore government to submit a joint proposal for an integrated resort complex in the Marina Bayfront.
Australian Board Fears Betting Exchange a Gamble
22 Apr 2005
International News Brief: The Australian Racing Board has called on the Tasmanian Government to be transparent in its negotiations over a betting exchange licence.
MGM Mirage-Mandalay Megadeal Close to Completion
22 Apr 2005
MGM Mirage said in a statement that the company expects to complete the merger once Mandalay establishes the escrow account and closes on the sale of its MotorCity Casino in Detroit.
Surveys on Neighborhood Casinos Have Mixed Results
22 Apr 2005
Those who already live near what the Clark County Commission dubs a neighborhood casino generally like them, according to one of two conflicting surveys of residents near existing properties.
IGT a Good Bet
22 Apr 2005
News Brief: International Game Technology shares are well off last year's highs of above $47. Currently, the stock is trading at around $26. That's about a 6% jump following the slot king's second-quarter earnings report.
Illinois Lottery Launches $150 Million Summer Promotion
22 Apr 2005
This summer the Illinois Lottery has eight hot new games with more than $150 million in available prizes for its new summer promotion "Road to Riches."
Illinois Gaming Board Grand Victoria Interest Transfer
22 Apr 2005
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved by a 4-0 vote the transfer of Mandalay's 50% ownership interest in the Grand Victoria riverboat casino into an escrow account.
More Top Casinos Join Player Protection Initiative
21 Apr 2005
eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and
Assurance reports that two new Seals have been awarded, together with additional foreign language and currency seals.
Tabcorp Teams Up with Village Roadshow
21 Apr 2005
International News Brief: Tabcorp is expected to team up with Village Roadshow for the next round of proposals for Singapore's two casino and resort projects which could be valued at more than $5 billion.
Gaming Stocks Fall After Wynn Downgrade
21 Apr 2005
Merrill Lynch gaming analyst David Anders downgraded shares of Wynn Resorts Ltd. on Wednesday, sending most of the gaming sector downward in trading.
MGM Mirage, Ho Talk About Future Casinos
21 Apr 2005
International News Brief: The newly approved joint venture of MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho is in talks for locations for future casinos in Macau to follow up on the planned $975 million MGM Grand Macau unveiled this week.
Churchill Downs Presents at Technology Summit
21 Apr 2005
Churchill Downs Incorporated will team with global IT services provider EDS to present the "Digital Derby 05" technology summit on Thursday, May 5, 2005.
IGT Results Down
21 Apr 2005
International Game Technology reports Q2 net income totaled $93.9 million or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $116.9 million or $0.32 in the prior year quarter.
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