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Online Gaming News
Mississippi's Hard Rock on Track
12 Jan 2004
News Brief: According to attorneys, everything is on track for demolition and construction to begin in March on the Hard Rock site in Mississippi.
Maine Racino Sale Confirmed
9 Jan 2004
News Brief: Penn National Gaming has it plans to buy Bangor Historic Track from rival Shawn Scott and develop Maine's first racetrack with slot machines.
William Hill Anticipate Profits Boost
9 Jan 2004
International News Brief: William Hill says it was odds-on to deliver full-year profits at the top end of expectations.
Mohegan Tribe Invests in Wisconsin Casino
8 Jan 2004
News Brief: The Mohegan Tribe has invested in a gaming and entertainment facility planned by the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based Menominee tribe, and will sit on the board overseeing its development.
Red Rock Station Plan gets County Approval
8 Jan 2004
Clark County commissioners unanimously approved revised plans
for the Red Rock Station resort Wednesday.
Youbet.com Retires Notes Due 2005
8 Jan 2004
Youbet.com, Inc. has retired $2.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes payable.
Gateway to Outfit Wynn Resorts
8 Jan 2004
Gateway will supply approximately 7,000 customized Gateway-branded plasma and LCD TVs as well as hundreds of DVD players and other products at Wynn Las Vegas.
Penn National to Purchase Bangor Historic Track
8 Jan 2004
Penn National Gaming entered into an agreement with Capital Seven, LLC to purchase all of the shares of Bangor Historic Track, Inc. and has secured an option to purchase the interests in Vernon Downs.
Learn to Play Hold 'Em with a Good Book or Two -- It's Easy
7 Jan 2004
Learning to play hold'em poker can be done by reading a good book or two, watching the game being played in person or watching a videotape or the…
IGT in Pact with Japanese Firm
7 Jan 2004
Sammy Corp. has approved a partnership with International Game Technology to manufacture pachinko devices and other gambling machines in anticipation of the legalization of casinos in Japan.
Compromise Still Sought on Red Rock Station Design
6 Jan 2004
Opponents and planners of a new resort in Summerlin met for four hours Monday night in an effort to find a compromise design for the new Red Rock Station.
Aristocrat Technologies, Harrah's Entertainment Sign Agreement
6 Jan 2004
Aristocrat Technologies reports an agreement with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. to supply up to 1,000 video slot games at Harrah's 25 casinos.
Arkadium Introduces Seven New Ways to Play Poker Solitaire
5 Jan 2004
New downloadable Solitaire-style game teaches the Poker-novice and challenges the seasoned player by integrating Poker hands into seven fun and entertaining variations.
Game of Bluff Over New Zealand Casino
5 Jan 2004
International News Brief: The tussle for control of the Christchurch Casino is turning into a game of bluff and double bluff.
Concerns About Security Not Deterring Strip Visits
29 Dec 2003
Visitors kept flocking to the Strip at the end of the holiday week despite broadcasts Friday on CNN and Fox News about terror threats to Las Vegas, gaming industry operators said.
You Gotta Know When to Hold'em and When to Fold'em
28 Dec 2003
Fred Renzey: Now that Texas Hold'em poker is a big hit on nationwide TV, it seems everybody is talking about it and wants to play it.
Rio Makes Plans for Wheel in Sky
24 Dec 2003
The Rio Tuesday announced plans to build the world's tallest observation wheel, part of an $86 million project that it promised would change Las Vegas' skyline and bring millions of new visitors to the off-Strip property each year.
Capital Casino gets a fantastic face-lift!
24 Dec 2003
Press Release: New site, new player program, tailor-made VIP rewards and more at the new Capital Casino
Pennsylvania's No-Slots Budget Hits Gaming Stocks
23 Dec 2003
News Brief: Shares of slot machine maker International Game Technology and casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. fell sharply on Monday as Pennsylvania neared a budget deal without legalizing gambling.
Connecticut Tribal Officials' Salaries Scrutinized
22 Dec 2003
News Brief: Members of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Indian tribes are scrutinizing their elected officials' six-figure salaries and benefits.
Harrah's Showing Interest in Purchasing Horseshoe Brand
22 Dec 2003
Harrah's Entertainment's interest in buying the Horseshoe brand name led to recent talks between the company and Binion's Horseshoe, Harrah's executives said Friday.
Harrah's Trying to Acquire Binion's
19 Dec 2003
ews Brief: Harrah's Entertainment is trying to acquire the Binion's Horseshoe name in Nevada, one of the best known and oldest brands in the gambling industry, a company official confirmed Thursday.
Australian Regulators Won't Block Merger
17 Dec 2003
International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.'s proposal to bid for smaller gaming company rival Tab Ltd. won't be blocked by Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission.
NYRA Lost Over $21 Million
17 Dec 2003
News Brief: New York Racing Association lost $21.7-million during 2002, according to an audited statement released under an agreement with the United States attorney’s office.
Liberty Entertainment Launches New Site
17 Dec 2003
Press Release: Liberty Entertainment Group has announced the launch of their new site (www.libertycasinos.com
) offering both Big Dollar and South Beach casinos on one cutting-edge platform.
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