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Online Gaming News
Diamond Games Releases New Games
14 Jun 2004
Diamond Games releases Hold'em Poker, Predictor soft game, and Chase the Cheese video slot, continuing well-balanced release of high-demand games for poker, slot, and lottery audiences.
RealTime Gaming "Raises the Roof" at GIGSE show in Toronto
14 Jun 2004
In her years as tradeshow coordinator for St. Louis based River City Group, Dawn Kirkwood has seen a lot of tradeshow booths. Even so, she admits she was “more than impressed” by the RealTime Gaming booth at this year’s Global Interactive Gaming Show and Exhibition.
Paddy Power Sportsbook Goes Mobile
14 Jun 2004
The Irish Bookmaker have become the first to go live with a full Java service for mobile betting.
Pennsylvania Senator Proposes Slot Plan
14 Jun 2004
News Brief: A proposal by Pennsylvania state Senator Vince Fumo currently circulating at the state Capitol in Harrisburg would prevent companies, including Penn National Gaming, from having financial control of more than one slots facility.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal
14 Jun 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal
14 Jun 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal
14 Jun 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
Mandalay is Weighing Sweetened Merger Deal
14 Jun 2004
The biggest merger in casino industry history may be back on.
All Happening at GIGSE
14 Jun 2004
All roads seemed to be heading to Toronto last month as the biggest online gambling event around kicked into gear attended by hundreds of delegates from around the globe.
Women Raise Online Casino Stakes
14 Jun 2004
International News Brief: According to a media consultancy firm, women have become hooked on online games and competitions which promise cash rewards and prizes, a burgeoning industry which is now worth more than £270 million a year in Europe and north America alone.
Proposed MGM Mirage Buyout of Mandalay Resort Group: What Happens Next?
14 Jun 2004
Mandalay Resort Group may be saying no to a marriage with MGM Mirage, but industry insiders, analysts and experts still see some merits to a union between the two gaming giants.
MGM Mirage Makes New Offer to Mandalay
14 Jun 2004
Under the new proposed terms, MGM Mirage would pay $71.00 per share in cash, representing a premium of 30% to Mandalay's closing share price on June 3, the day before the initial offer was made.
Mandalay Resort Group Rejects MGM Proposal
11 Jun 2004
Mandalay Resort Group Board of Directors has rejected the proposal because it did not provide sufficient assurance to Mandalay shareholders that the transaction would close.
MGM Offer Stalled by Price
11 Jun 2004
Concerns that antitrust issues might trip up MGM Mirage's plans to buy Mandalay Resort Group were fading fast Thursday as talks between the companies seemed to be boiling down to nothing more than price.
Kerkorian Succession Issue Highlighted by Merger Offer
11 Jun 2004
The succession plan for Kerkorian's 57 percent interest in MGM Mirage is private and experts appear to have little idea who could end up controlling the casino company in the event he passes away.
Notes' Returns Tied to Station Stock
11 Jun 2004
Wells Fargo & Co. has issued $63 million in 10-year notes whose return will be determined by the stock price of Las Vegas casino operator Station Casinos Inc.
NYRA Selects Another Vendor for Pari-Mutuel Services
11 Jun 2004
Scientific Games Corporation report that The New York Racing Association has chosen another vendor for pari-mutuel services beginning in November 2004.
Ladbrokes Fantasy Betting Launched
10 Jun 2004
Ladbrokes launched a new white label site in June: www.ladbrokesfantasybetting.com, created specifically for Euro 2004.
Wynn Brings Broadway Musical to Vegas
10 Jun 2004
Steve Wynn has lured the winner of the Tony Award for best musical to Las Vegas, the Strip casino-resort developer announced Wednesday.
Wynn's Macau Project Growing
10 Jun 2004
Las Vegas casino executive Steve Wynn will build a larger resort in Macau than anticipated.
Sky City Entertainment Acquires Most of Sky City Leisure Shares
10 Jun 2004
International News Brief: Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd., New Zealand's largest casino operator, said it will acquire cinema company Sky City Leisure Ltd. after gaining control of 95.8 percent of the company's shares.
MGM Mirage Holds Firm on Offer
10 Jun 2004
Wall Street analysts and a source close to the talks said MGM Mirage is holding firm
on its original $68 per share offer to buy Mandalay Resort Group.
Belmont Stakes Handle Up 32% at Youbet
10 Jun 2004
Youbet.com, Inc. reports that its customers wagered a record $1.4 million on the race card featuring the 2004 Belmont Stakes.
'Wal-Mart Effect' Seen With Potential Casino Merger
9 Jun 2004
As talks continue on a potential merger between MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group, the potential fallout of such a blockbuster deal is being assessed by the companies' employees and suppliers.
Mandalay Acquisition Needs Mississippi Approval
9 Jun 2004
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission would have to approve the MGM Mirage buyout of Mandalay since MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group are licensed in Mississippi.
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