Cryptologic Expands Slot Machine Offerings at 888.com
CryptoLogic Limited announced today that three of its most popular Internet casino games are now available at 888.com, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment companies.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Legal Internet Gambling Bill Introduced in Senate
The effort to roll back an Internet gambling ban has reached the Senate, with a bill by Sen. Robert Menendez that calls for licensing and regulating online poker and other "games of skill" instead of outlawing them.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Slot Jackpot in Dispute in Atlantic City
It has been 17 months since 78-year-old Angela Domino hit what she thought was an $86,000 jackpot while playing a 5-cent progressive slot machine at Harrah's Resort.
Monday, October 06, 2008
John Juanda Wins 2008 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
Clocking in at a seemingly infinite 19 hours and 10 minutes, John Juanda's victory was the longest final table in the 39-year history of the World Series of Poker. Measured in time from start to finish, the duration of this 'final nine' exceeded the mind-numbing 16-hours played in the $1,500 buy-in Razz championship, won by O'Neil Longson (29 June 2005).
Monday, October 06, 2008
65,000 Job Seekers are Looking at Encore
Wynn Resorts has received 65,000 applications since July for 5,300 available positions at its new $2.3 billion Encore resort and casino.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Poker Popular Gambling Option in Florida
Poker has become the biggest hit and the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track was one of the biggest benefactors.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Treasure Island Unveils New Rooms - Take Virtual Tour
Treasure Island perfects relaxation with alluring new rooms pairing plush comforts with the convenience of high-tech amenities.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Harrah’s Retools Total Rewards Program
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has launched the third generation of its award-winning Total Rewards customer loyalty program. The new, expanded Total Rewards will offer its members the ability to earn Reward Credits and Tier Credits for nearly all of their entertainment expenditures at participating venues, including dining, live entertainment, golf, spa and retail outlets.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Irishman Wins nearly 1 Million Euros at European Poker Tour Event
A Galway card player has written his name in the poker record books after he cashed out for almost €1 million in a prestigious tournament in Spain.
Monday, September 22, 2008
EU and USA Look to WTO for Online Gambling Ruling
A dispute over U.S. enforcement actions against European Union online gambling companies could be headed to the World Trade Organization soon, an European industry group said on Wednesday.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Floirda Indian Gaming Contested by State
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has asked federal gaming officials to shut down the Seminole Tribe of Florida's expanded casino operations - including blackjack, baccarat and Vegas-style slots - based on a recent state Supreme Court ruling.
Monday, September 22, 2008
2008 Borgata Poker Open Crowns Champion
The 2008 Borgata Poker Open, which offered a $5 million prize pool -- the largest ever guaranteed by a casino -- concluded Thursday night with 22-year-old Vivek Rajkumar winning $1.4 million in first-place prize money along with the 2008 Borgata Poker Open title.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Mirage Volcano to get a Makeover
y, The Mirage announced details of a dynamic redesign to its landmark Volcano. In conjunction with the announcement, the resort is offering visitors an interactive way to experience the transformation first-hand.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Big Names Play Las Vegas in October
Some of the world's most popular superstars will be playing in Las Vegas in October. Dates are scheduled for Justin Timberlake, Carlos Santana and Wayne Newton.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
2008 Borgata Poker Open Draws a Record-Breaking 1,192 Players
The sixth annual Borgata Poker Open announces a record-breaking first day of registration as 1,192 players turned out for the start of the tournament, which boasts a $5 million guaranteed prize pool, the largest casino guarantee ever.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
French Lick Poker Room Completely Automated
PokerTek has announced that it has installed PokerPro at French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Indiana. This is the first 100% PokerPro poker room in the state.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Flying Elvi Inaugurate Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
Elvis Presley impersonators will parachute into Pojoaque today to highlight the grand opening of New Mexico's largest resort.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
7th Annual WCOOP kicks off with $30 Million at Stake
The Seventh Annual PokerStars.com World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) begins on September 5th with a guaranteed prize pool of $30 million - double the total of last years' tournament.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
All Slots Online Casino Launches $500,000 World Series of Slots
All Slots Online Casino Launches the $500,000 World Series of Slots Record-breaking slots tournament features daily free feeders and weekly cash tournaments
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ashanti Performs at Fallsview Casino Resort in October
Fallsview Casino Resort announced today that award-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ashanti will perform one show only in the resort's Avalon Theatre on Saturday, October 11.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Buffalo Thunder Casino Has Soft Launch Near Sante Fe
Thousands of people showed up last week for the 'soft opening' of Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, the state's largest gaming complex, with a 395-room Hilton hotel, several bars and restaurants, 66,000 square feet of meeting space, 13,000 square feet of shops and a 36-hole golf course.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Roxy Palace Offers Megaspin Slot Tournaments
Roxy Palace offers fun slot tournaments using their popular Megaspin slots. Check out the action today.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Hastings Park Casino Opens with 600 Slot Machines
A gleaming new casino festooned with big-screen TVs, a show lounge and 600 slot machines opened at 9 a.m. Friday at Hastings Racecourse.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Casino Boats' Fortunes Sinking in Florida
SeaEscape Entertainment, the only gaming vessel left at Port Everglades, on Monday informed Broward County its last sailings from Port Everglades will be Sunday. In recent months, Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises and Aquasino have ceased operations in Miami-Dade County.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Massachusetts Casino Debate Continues
Casino gambling is back in the news again, but we are no closer to knowing for sure what the introduction of casinos would do for the commonwealth's fiscal health. It would be foolish to dismiss the idea out-of-hand, but recent trends and reports suggest that casinos are no panacea for strained budgets, and may fall short of Gov. Deval L. Patrick's fondest hopes.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008