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Online Gaming News
Company Hires Former FBI Official To Oversee Security
25 Jan 2005
MGM Mirage has hired the former deputy director of the FBI to oversee security at its hotel-casinos as the gambling giant expands its operations into the Far East and possibly other countries.
Youbet.com Renews Endorsement Contract
25 Jan 2005
Youbet.com, Inc. has renewed its landmark endorsement contract with harness driver John Campbell for the 2005 racing season.
Slot Machine Approval Likely
25 Jan 2005
The Oregon Lottery Commission is to decide Wednesday on Gov. Ted Kulongoski's proposal to add electronic slot machines to its selection of games.
Caesars Executives Set to Receive Millions in Severance Pay
25 Jan 2005
The top three executives of Caesars Entertainment Inc. are expected to receive severance payments totaling at least $10.7 million upon the company's acquisition by Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Station Casino Price Raised
25 Jan 2005
News Brief: Analyst William J Lerner of Prudential Financial maintains his ‘overweight’ rating on Station Casinos.
Station May Accelerate Development Of Casinos
25 Jan 2005
With several local future casino projects on tap to fuel profit over the next several years, Station Casinos Inc. is contemplating speeding up the development process for those casinos because of stronger than expected performance in recent months.
Bodog.com Releases Odds on the 77th Annual Academy Awards
25 Jan 2005
Bodog.com Sports Casino Poker has released odds on the 77th Annual Academy Awards, being held in Los Angeles, CA, at the Kodak Theatre on Sunday February 27, 2005.
Macau Approved to Take Hong Kong Jockey Club Bets
25 Jan 2005
International News Brief: The government on Tuesday opened the door to the hoped-for globalization of Hong Kong Jockey Club betting pools when it approved an application for the Macau Horse Racing Company to act as a betting agent.
A Jaguar up for Grabs!
25 Jan 2005
Most of the population only ever dream of owning a Jaguar XK. The dream is now that little bit closer for players at Casino Rewards.
Gambling Bill Clears Commons
25 Jan 2005
International News Brief: The British government's controversial gambling bill cleared the Commons despite a backbench rebellion by 22 Labour MPs.
BetWWTS.com Releases Oscar Odds
25 Jan 2005
Only minutes after the official Oscar nominations were announced earlier this morning, the odds makers at BetWWTS.com began calculating odds for the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
World Poker Open Draws Flocks of Players to the South
25 Jan 2005
The tenth stop on the World Poker Tour (WPT) kicked off today at the Horseshoe/Gold Strike casinos in Tunica, Mississippi.
Maine Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract
25 Jan 2005
Scientific Games Corporation reports that the Maine Bureau of Alcohol and Lottery Operations has extended the company's lottery contract four additional years through June 2011.
Happy Monday Happy Bookie
24 Jan 2005
Bookies William Hill were breathing a sigh of relief today after hot favourite Kenzie failed to win big brother.
Gambling Sites Wait for Attacks
24 Jan 2005
International News Brief: As Super Bowl weekend approaches, gambling sites ready themselves for a busy weekend and also the threat of having their service interrupted by online extortionists.
U.K. Firms Oppose Blair's Gaming Bill
24 Jan 2005
International News Brief: U.K. gaming companies led by Rank Group Plc and Gala Group Ltd. are fighting Prime Minister Tony Blair's plan to open the industry to Las Vegas-style casinos, saying their businesses will be damaged by the competition.
Casinos Still Leery of Lottery
24 Jan 2005
Introducing a state lottery could be counterproductive and even hurt the state's primary industry, according to one casino representative.
eCOGRA Launches "Play It Safe" Campaign
24 Jan 2005
Using the slogan "Play It Safe," the benefits of honest and hassle free online gambling at eCOGRA-regulated Internet casinos are being communicated to both experienced and new players in a substantial marketing campaign.
Virginia Lottery Reaches Milestone
24 Jan 2005
The Virginia Lottery has passed the $15 billion mark in total sales since the Lottery began.
BetWWTS.com Expects Record Super Bowl Bets
24 Jan 2005
BetWWTS.com reports that it expects to receive more
bets on Super Bowl XXXIX than on any game in the company's twelve-year
history.
Interactive Systems Worldwide Sees Increase in Players
24 Jan 2005
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. reports a sustained, dramatic increase in the number of new players who have wagered utilizing its SportXction System.
Intertops.com Flips Over Super Bowl Coin Toss
24 Jan 2005
Intertops.com releases odd on the ceremonial coil toss for the Super Bowl.
Betandwin to Sponsor French Handball Team
24 Jan 2005
The betandwin Group has entered into an extensive sponsoring venture with France’s handball team.
Pennsylvania Ticket Wins $26.4 Million Powerball Jackpot
24 Jan 2005
One lucky player in Pennsylvania
matched all 6 numbers Saturday and walked away with the $26.4 million jackpot.
Michelob AmberBock Signs on as Official WPT Sponsor
24 Jan 2005
World Poker Tour Enterprises, Inc. reports that Anheuser-Busch's Michelob AmberBock will sponsor Season Three of the World Poker Tour on the Travel Channel.
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