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Pennsylvania Lottery's July 5 Millionaire Raffle Game Sold Out
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The last ticket for the Pennsylvania Lottery's July 5 Millionaire Raffle was sold today at 10:39:56 a.m. at Vinny's, 25 Lindsay Drive in Uniontown, Fayette County. Sales of Millionaire Raffle tickets began on May 1 and were to continue...
Fortune Affiliates Announces Christmas in July for Online Casino Affiliates
BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 4 PRNewswire — Winning is oh-so-easy. All affiliates have to do is bring in New Active Casino Players between July 1 to August 31, 2008. The more players they bag, the higher the value of the Gift Card will be. To help with recruitment, Fortune Affiliates...
MTR Gaming Group to Present at the Oppenheimer & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference Incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference
CHESTER, W.V.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that management will present at the Oppenheimer & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on July 10th, 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT. The...
Magna Entertainment Corp. Proceeds with Stock Consolidation
AURORA, ON, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of MEC's Class B Stock and Class A Subordinate Voting Stock ("Class A Stock"), utilizing a...
MTR Gaming Group Announces Opening of Card Room at Running Aces
CHESTER, W.V.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that a 50-table card room opened on Monday, June 30, 2008 at Running Aces Harness Park in Minnesota. MTR holds 50 percent interest in Running Aces. Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the...
Penn National Gaming and PNG Acquisition Company Inc. Terminate Merger Agreement
WYOMISSING, Penn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc.: -0- *T Conference Call: Today, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET Dial-in number: 212/231-6006 Webcast: www.pngaming.com Replay information provided below. *T Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("the Company...
Empire Resorts Appoints Bruce Berg to Board of Directors
MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) announced today that effective June, 30, 2008, Bruce Berg has been appointed to its board of directors. Berg is Executive Vice President of Cappelli Enterprises, a major development company in the New York region and...
PacificNet Files 10-Q Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of 2008
BEIJING, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that it has filed its 10-Q quarterly report for Q1 2008 with the SEC. "I am happy to announce that we have filed our form...
PNG Merger Sub Announces Termination of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for the Notes of Penn National Gaming, Inc.
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — PNG Merger Sub Inc. (the "Purchaser"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PNG Acquisition Company Inc. ("Parent"), announced today that it has terminated its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of the $200,000,000...
The Worlds of Sports and Entertainment Converge for 'Casino Night' at the 40/40 Club to Raise Funds for The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — The Richmond based Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) will attempt to heighten the awareness of their efforts and raise much needed funding by hosting a star studded event in New York City during the MLB All Star weekend. MJBL, a 42-year-old...
PH Towers by Westgate Celebrates Its Topping-Off
LAS VEGAS, July 3 PRNewswire — David A. Siegel, president and CEO of Westgate Resorts, Robert Earl, co-chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Mike Mecca, president and CEO of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sylvester Stallone, Governor Jim Gibbons, civic leaders...
Bill Yung Successfully Resolves Trustee Request in Tropicana Entertainment Bankruptcy Cases
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The key parties in Tropicana Entertainment, LLC's Delaware Bankruptcy today reached a resolution of a request for the appointment of a trustee brought by a consortium of bondholders. One day after an evidentiary hearing had commenced, the...
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Amended Compact to Allow up to 5,000 Class III Slots at Red Hawk Casino
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have signed an amended compact which paves the way for Class III gaming to be offered at the future Red...
Florida Lottery Joins POWERBALL(R)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Florida Lottery announced today that it will join the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and add POWERBALL(R) to its portfolio of games starting in January 2009. Florida will become the 30th state to join the multi-state lottery game, which is...
Wynn Names Tim Poster and Tom Breitling Senior Vice Presidents of Strategy and Development
LAS VEGAS, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tim Poster and Tom Breitling will be joining Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) subsidiary Wynn Las Vegas as Sr. Vice Presidents of Strategy and Development. As long-standing business partners, Tim and Tom have together helped to pioneer the online...
Poker Expert and Professional Player David Sklansky Joins PokerTek as Executive Poker Consultant
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that David Sklansky has joined PokerTek's team as a poker consultant, who will focus on providing industry...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
ST. LOUIS, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 27, 2008, and other Company-related news. In making the announcement, James B. Perry, the Company's...
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Announces Status of Ohio Petition Drive
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that it is currently on pace to collect over 700,000 signatures to place a referendum permitting one casino in Ohio on the November 4th ballot. Ohio law requires at least 402,225 valid signatures to...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Pearl River Resort /
In the news release, "Central Mississippi's Premier Gaming and Resort Destination Inks Deal With Ground Zero Blues Club," issued earlier today by Pearl River Resort over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph, first sentence, should read, "Pearl River Resort announced...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Names Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
ST. LOUIS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr. has been named senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, subject to certain regulatory approvals. Quatmann joins Isle of Capri Casinos from...
MGM MIRAGE Named One of Black Enterprise's '40 Best Companies for Diversity'
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — For the fourth consecutive year, Black Enterprise (BE) magazine has named MGM MIRAGE one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the U.S. MGM MIRAGE is the only company in the gaming industry named to the list. "MGM MIRAGE clearly takes...
Eleventh Member of Casino-Cheating Criminal Enterprise Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Targeting Casinos Across the United States
WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Son Hong Johnson, 45, pleaded guilty today in San Diego to conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise, the "Tran Organization," in a scheme to cheat casinos across the country out of millions of dollars, Acting Assistant Attorney...
Harrah's Entertainment and NativeEnergy Make the World Series of Poker(R) the First Climate Friendly Poker Tournament
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire — Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., announced another collaboration with NativeEnergy, an international marketer of high quality carbon offsets, at the World Series of Poker(R). Through NativeEnergy, Harrah's...
Southwest Casino Corporation Announces Opening of Card Room at Running Aces Harness Park
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Southwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB: SWCC) announced today that Running Aces Harness Park opened its 50-table card room on Monday, June 30, 2008, shortly after it completed its 50th day of live harness racing earlier in the evening. Southwest Casino...
World Series of Golf Hires Emerging Growth Advisors, LLC
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTCBB: WSGF), a competitive tournament, entertainment, and online enterprise company that owns the rights to "The World Series of Golf(R)," a patent-pending golf game that combines the wagering format of Texas Hold 'Em with the...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: A Vast Majority of Southern California Indian Gaming Casino Customers Express Desire for a Smoke-Free Environment
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — A large majority — 85 percent — of gaming customers at Indian casinos in Southern California report that they would prefer a smoke-free environment in these casinos, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Southern...
MGM MIRAGE Named to Computerworld Magazine's List of '100 Best Places to Work in IT'
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Computerworld magazine has named MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) to its list of "100 Best Places to Work In IT" recognizing companies that excel at keeping their Information Technology workers well-compensated, well-trained and satisfied on the job. "We...
'Play Melate Lottery' in Mexico and 'Help the Needy' from your Cell Phone
SAN DIEGO, July 1 PRNewswire — Pronosticos para la Asistencia Publica, the public lottery organization of the Federal Government that provides significant resources for public assistance while operating and distributing the leading lottery games nationwide in Mexico, has successfully...
Harrah's Entertainment Sets Conference Call to Discuss 2008 Second-Quarter Results
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. will host a conference call Friday, August 8, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time to discuss its 2008 second-quarter results. Persons from the United States and Canada who are interested in participating in the call should...
SpadeClub Awards Four World Series Main Event Seats, Combined Value of More Than $48,000
LAS VEGAS, July 1 PRNewswire — SpadeClub, a subscription-based poker community, awarded the final two players of June 1 and June 29 World Series $40K Giveaway tournaments with a $12,000 prize package to the World Series of Poker* main event, meaning four players walked away with...
The World Series of Golf Tees Off
-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - This isn't your dad's Sunday game at the club. In an event that combines the high-stakes wagering format of Texas Hold 'Em with the skill of golf, The World Series of Golf(R) recently teed off on CBS network television for the national broadcast of its second...
Full House Resorts Added to Russell Microcap Index
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Full House Resorts announced today that the company was added to the Russell Microcap Index on June 27 when Russell Investments reconstituted its family of U.S. indexes. Membership in the Russell Microcap Index, which remains in place for one year, means...
Drive Home a Winner During the Summer of Fun at Spotlight 29 Casino
COACHELLA, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — The Summer of Fun is blazing at Spotlight 29 Casino, and now players can cruise in style by winning the hottest muscle car ever built. Right now, visitors to Spotlight 29 Casino can enter to win a pristine 1968 Chevy Camaro! Now through August 30...
Shuffle Master, Inc. Files S-1
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-1. The purpose of the Registration Statement is to allow the Company to sell an amount...
Win Gaming Media in Major UK Broadcast Gambling Deal
NEVADA, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Win Gaming Media's (OTCBB: WGMI) subsidiary Two Way Gaming, a joint venture between WGM and leading UK TV production company Two Way Media, today announced that it has agreed a deal to launch a new channel, Challenge Jackpot in collaboration with...
Butler National Reports Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of the 2007 Kansas Gaming Act
OLATHE, Kan., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation, a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announce the Kansas Supreme Court...
Mediastay-Kingoloto Crosses the Atlantic and Acquires Luckysurf
PARIS, June 30 PRNewswire — Mediastay, the European leader in free online games, and operator of Kingoloto.com, Grattage.com, KingoMusic.com and Bananalotto, announces the acquisition of the Luckysurf brands and games in the United States, France and the UK. This acquisition comes...
The Gulf Coast's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi Celebrates One Year Anniversary
BILOXI, Miss., June 30 PRNewswire — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, Biloxi's popular resort destination, will commemorate its one year anniversary with a rock star line-up of events starting Monday, June 30 through Monday, July 7. The Mississippi Gulf Coast's most anticipated...
Vacations with First Class Travel on Tap for Big Spin Winners
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 28, 2008 - This week on the California Lottery's Big Spin(R) show, two contestants won a combined total of $90,000. The show aired statewide Saturday, June 28, 2008. The grand total won this week was $112,500! Glenn Casey from San Diego has several things on...
Pennsylvania DCED Awards First Grants From Gaming Revenues in Washington County
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $8.2 million for 26 projects in Washington County, the first funds available from gaming revenues from the Meadows Casino in North Strabane Township. The Pennsylvania...
San Pasqual Casino Development Group Announces Extension of Consent Solicitation Relating to its 8% Senior Notes Due 2013
VALLEY CENTER, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 27, 2008 - San Pasqual Casino Development Group, Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly owned, tribally chartered corporation formed under the laws of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians (the "Band"), today announced that it is extending the date by which...
Gentilly Shareholders Adopt Liquidation Plan
NEW ORLEANS, June 27 PRNewswire — Gentilly Racing Corporation announced today that, at a special meeting of shareholders held on June 26, 2008, the shareholders adopted a plan to dissolve and liquidate the Corporation. Bryan G. Krantz, President of the Corporation, was appointed to act...
Isle of Capri Casinos Will Report Fourth Quarter and Year End Results and Host Conference Call
ST. LOUIS, June 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and year end results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10 a.m...
Ameristar Casinos Rebrands East Chicago Property, Renames it Ameristar Casino Hotel
LAS VEGAS, June 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) announced it has rebranded the East Chicago, Ind., property it acquired last September to "Ameristar Casino Hotel." The new name marks the completion of a number of enhancements to the facility, including...
US Airways Vacations Introduces Another Great MasterCard(R) Offer with Wynn Las Vegas
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2008 - US Airways Vacation travelers looking to vacation in Las Vegas can save $50 at Wynn Las Vegas when they book an air and minimum three-night hotel package at Wynn Las Vegas by Aug. 31 online at usairwaysvacations.com/wynn. If customers book their trip...
Harrah's Entertainment to Offer Guests Carbon Offsets Through NativeEnergy
LAS VEGAS, June 26 PRNewswire — Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and NativeEnergy, an international marketer of high quality carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), announce today an agreement to provide Harrah's guests the...
Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference Incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 9:10 A.M. ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will present to attendees of the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference incorporating the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in...
PokerTek Announces Roll-out of Heads-up Challenge Throughout Europe
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, announced today that its European Distributor, Cosmic Video Amusements, has already placed over 100 Heads-Up Challenge tables in ten countries...
Southwest Casino Corporation to Manage Dominican Republic Casino for Palace Resorts
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2008 - Southwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB:SWCC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Palace Resorts to manage the casino at the Moon Palace Casino, Golf and Spa Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The casino will be...
Borgata Opens Atlantic City's First Boutique Lifestyle Hotel
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) today announced the opening of The Water Club, a signature hotel by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City. Adjacent to Borgata, the $400 million, The Water Club...
International Game Technology Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Call
RENO, Nev., June 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) will host a conference call regarding its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 earnings release on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). The access numbers are as follows: Domestic callers...
Planet Hollywood International Inc. to Launch New Branding Division
LAS VEGAS, June 26 PRNewswire — Following the successful launch of its first mega-resort, Planet Hollywood International Inc. today announced that is has created a new division to oversee its plans for international brand expansion. The new branch will work to quickly expand the Planet...
Key Congressional Committee Reaches Stalemate on New Regulations to Enforce Internet Gambling Ban
Republicans Said 'No' to Amendment Helping Credit Unions, Banks WASHINGTON, June 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — An amendment to develop new regulations to enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) was defeated today in a tie vote in the House Committee on...
Aristocrat Games Prove to Be Big 'Winners' With Players
LAS VEGAS, June 25 PRNewswire — Players have been winning big on Aristocrat games all across the U.S. this year, and this month is no exception! So far in June, players have won more than $240,000.00 playing Aristocrat's exciting lineup of entertaining games. The most recent winner...
Butler National Submits Gaming Privilege Fee to State of Kansas
OLATHE, Kan., June 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) reports its subsidiary Butler National Service Corporation, a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, deposited its $5.5 Million Privilege Fee with...
SeaEscape Just $10 This Summer!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2008 - SeaEscape, South Florida's premier place to dine, party, and gamble at sea, has just introduced its "Sizzling Summer Super-Saver Sail," and it is just too hot to be missed. From July 7th through August 29th, passengers get to sail for the...
New York State Legislature Approves Development of $1 Billion New Concord Resort Destination
MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2008 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) and Concord Associates announced that the New York State Legislature has approved Governor David Paterson's program bill granting an enhanced revenue structure to cover expenditures, which will make possible a $1...
World Series of Golf Launches Blog
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2008 - World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTCBB: WSGF), a competitive tournament, entertainment, and online enterprise company that owns the rights to "The World Series of Golf(R)," a patent-pending method of play that provides players an event that combines the...
Rep. Bachus Offers Misinformation in His Support of Ban on Internet Gambling
WASHINGTON, June 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Banker published an editorial yesterday, "Viewpoint: Blocking Web Gambling Rules Would Be Mistake," by Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) that uses incorrect information to argue for the continued prohibition of Internet gambling. Rep...
If Anne Conquers Venus, Partybingo.Com Guarantee Record Breaking GBP100,000 Jackpot
GIBRALTAR, June 25 PRNewswire — - Vibrant Community All Getting Behind British Number One at Wimbledon All the staff and players at PartyBingo.com are delighted that British number one Anne Keothavong has made her way through to the second round of the ladies singles at Wimbledon. To...
AC Coin & Slot and Slingo, Inc. Turn Online Popularity into Casino Success with 'Slingo Bonus Deluxe'
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 25 PRNewswire — AC Coin & Slot, one of North America's top slot manufacturers and diversified casino supply companies, and Slingo, Inc., a digital interactive entertainment company that specializes in socially connected games, today announced that they have...
Harrah's Entertainment Named One of the Diversity Edge Magazine's 2008 'Best Companies for Diverse Graduates'
LAS VEGAS, June 25 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. was named one of the "Best Companies for Diverse Graduates" by Diversity Edge Magazine. Harrah's Entertainment is ranked 11 out of 20 companies that made the 2008 list. Diversity Edge Magazine strives to highlight the...
Seth Hancock Resigns as Board Member of Churchill Downs Incorporated
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2008 - Churchill Downs Incorporated ("Company") (NASDAQ: CHDN) today announced that on June 19, 2008, Seth W. Hancock tendered his resignation from the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hancock was first elected to the board in 1973...
Northern Quest Casino Selects Marketing Results' AIM System
HENDERSON, Nev., June 24 PRNewswire — Northern Quest Casino announced the installation of the Advanced Intelligence Marketing (AIM(TM)) system, http://www.mriaim.com, which will serve as a player development management tool for the casino. The AIM system, developed by Marketing Results...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa to Reopen After Mississippi River Flooding
ST. LOUIS, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa will reopen Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. following its second temporary closure due to Mississippi River flooding. "The flood waters have receded...
Global Payment Technologies, Inc. Outlines Vision
BOHEMIA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2008 - Global Payment Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD SYMBOL:GPTX.OB)(GPT) Andre Soussa, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Global Payment Technologies, Inc. ("GPT") stated," Approximately 4 months ago, I invested personal funds in GPT and became...
AC Coin & Slot and TC Millwork File Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against KGM Gaming
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 24 PRNewswire — AC Coin & Slot & TC Millwork announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against KGM Gaming, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit alleges that defendant's metal comfort base...
Donald R. Sweitzer Accepts Position of Chairman of GTECH Corporation
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GTECH Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottomatica S.p.A. (Pink Sheets: LTTOY), announced that Donald R. Sweitzer has accepted the position of Chairman of GTECH Corporation effective January 1, 2009. "We are delighted and...
Pinnacle Entertainment to Present at Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference
LAS VEGAS, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) management will present today at the Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference in Nantucket, Massachusetts. A copy of the presentation is accessible at the Investor Relations section of the Company's...
Royal Flush Club Member Wins WSOP $10,000 Seat in Main Event
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - The Royal Flush Club Members site (www.RoyalFlushclubMembers.com), a leading online poker club and poker school, with instructional poker videos and an exclusive poker underground community, today announced that one of its members, who goes by the name...
Progressive Gaming Establishes Toronto Headquartered Division to Support Product and Services Expansion in Growing Market
LAS VEGAS & TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC), a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that it established a new Canadian division headquartered in Toronto...
Capital Play Plan to Turn Aqueduct into Destination Location, Supported by Major Unions and Key Minority Business Organization
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - Capital Play announced today it has received support from a number of different sectors that will greatly benefit from its proposed development at Aqueduct Racetrack. In addition to Union support, Capital Play has received support from local community based...
Viejas Casino Hosts US Air Guitar Championships
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - The Viejas Casino is proud to host the US Air Guitar Championships on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. in the DreamCatcher Lounge. The Championship, held at Viejas Casino, is one of the last stops on the national tour to find the US Air Guitar Champion. During this...
Remix Hotel New York to Feature All-Star Panelists, Including Pete Rock, Rob Swift and Junior Sanchez
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - Remix Hotel will return to New York for its annual music technology weekend June 27-29 at the SAE Institute of Technology in Herald Square. Remix Hotel is a traveling music production and performance showcase produced by Remix(R) magazine, a Penton Media...
Two LA Lottery Tickets Worth More Than $360,000 Still Unclaimed
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize winnings from California Lottery tickets that remain unclaimed. Two of the larger, outstanding tickets were sold in Los Angeles. The tickets were each purchased two months ago for $1 and hit the...
Casinos Austria International Holding, GMBH Signs Letter of Intent With Diamondhead Casino Corporation
LARGO, Fla., June 23 PRNewswire — Diamondhead Casino Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: DHCC) (the "Company") announced today that it had signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Casinos Austria International Holding, GMBH, to form a joint venture partnership to develop, build and...
SL Green Proposal to Revitalize Aqueduct Racetrack Wins Support of Major Labor Unions
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2008 - Several of New York's most important labor unions have endorsed SL Green Realty Corp.'s (NYSE: SLG) proposal to revitalize the legendary Aqueduct Racetrack, saying SL Green's strong history of working with organized labor will ensure the best possible...
Million Dollar Ticket(R) Hits Its First Big Winner!
LAS VEGAS, June 23 PRNewswire — Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. (LVGI), the gaming industry innovator in gaming software application development, content and delivery, announced today that it paid out its first $5,000.00 winning ticket on May 31st to a lucky player at Buffalo Wild Wings on south...
Guests at the New MGM Grand at Foxwoods(R) to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
MASHANTUCKET, Conn., June 23 PRNewswire — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for its customers, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity in the recently opened MGM Grand at Foxwoods in...
Lycos Debuts All-New Bingo Zone(R) to Celebrate Gamesville's 12th Anniversary
WALTHAM, Mass., June 23 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
/C O R R E C T I O N -- MANSIONPOKER.com/
In the news release, "MANSIONPOKER.com Sends Player to WSOP - for Free!" issued on 23 Jun 2008 10:13 GMT, by MANSIONPOKER.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that in the 7th paragraph the correct web address to visit for full details is...
MANSION.com Revs up
GIBRALTAR, June 23 PRNewswire — Mansion.com is pleased to announce their sponsorship of Superbike rider, Yaron Salinger. Salinger has been riding for over six years and raced last year in the Virgin Media Cup as part of the British Superbike Championship. This year Mansion.com will...
Quiet Big Spin(R) Contestant Wins for Son, Pulls Heartstrings
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 21, 2008 - Soft-spoken and extraordinarily polite, Mike Wallace from Fresno would have welcomed the minimum prize any Big Spin contestant receives, but his story and his luck gave him much more on this week's California Lottery Big Spin show. The show aired...
LinesMover Receives Top Honors as Best Real-Time SportsBook Odds Provider
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21 PRNewswire — LinesMover, LLC is pleased to announce the results from a 30 day in-depth study of the top four sports odds lines services in the industry. The four Real-Time SportsBook Odds Providers included DonBest, SportsOptions, G&J Update and...
Silver Point Capital, L.P. Issues Statement
GREENWICH, Conn., June 20 PRNewswire — Silver Point Capital, L.P. today provided the following statement seeking to clarify recent media reports mischaracterizing its role in the restructuring of Tropicana Entertainment, LLC: "Recent media coverage has suggested that Silver Point...
Rare Monroe and Gable Home Movie, Pamela Anderson's Viper for P.E.T.A. plus Extensive Collection from Animation Legends Up for Bid June 21 and 22 on AuctionNetwork.com
LAS VEGAS, June 20 PRNewswire — Julien's Auctions of Los Angeles will present the world's largest offering of Hollywood and animation memorabilia live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on June 21 and June 22. Both events will be broadcast live in high-definition...
Organized Labor Urges U.S. House to Pass HR 4115 to Create 3,000 Good Jobs for Michigan
DETROIT, June 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Labor groups led by the United Auto Workers (UAW), Building Trades and Operating Engineers are urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass HR 4115, which would create more than 3,000 good jobs for Michigan by settling a century-old land...
House Committee to Vote on Suspending Internet Gambling Ban
Current law unduly burdens U.S. financial services institutions WASHINGTON, June 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On June 24, 2008, the House Committee on Financial Services will mark up legislation, H.R. 5767, that would prohibit the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System...
The Full Tilt Poker.net World Series of Golf Tees Off on CBS Sports
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 20, 2008 - This isn't your dad's Sunday game at the club. In an event that combines the wagering format of high stakes poker with the skill of golf, The Full Tilt Poker.net World Series of Golf(R) tees off on the CBS television network, June 28 and 29, 2008, at 2PM...
Nevada Gaming Almanac 2008 Includes Detailed Coverage of the Marketplace with Financials, Property Profiles and Owner Profiles
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 20, 2008 - Research and Markets , and shows detailed profiles for each property in the gaming market along with summary data such as number of properties, gaming machines, poker tables, hotel rooms, employees, and more. - Current and prior Almanacs in PDF...
The Board of Directors of MGM Grand Paradise Limited Appoints Grant Bowie as Company President
MACAU, June 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire — The Board of Directors of MGM Grand Paradise Limited announces today the appointment of Grant R. Bowie as President, MGM Grand Paradise Limited, effective 1 August, 2008. In his new position, Mr. Bowie will be responsible for the overall management...
Global Payments Announces Agreements With Nine Casinos Throughout the U.S. and Canada
ATLANTA, June 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide nine U.S. and Canadian casinos with its comprehensive suite of cash access products and services. The...
World Record Welcome to Euro 2008
VIENNA, Austria, June 20 PRNewswire — - Biggest Ever Advert Greets Football Fans at Vienna The world's biggest billboard has been grabbing the attention of football fans flying into Vienna Airport for the closing stages of Euro 2008. Covering an area of more than 50 football pitches...
Vega Announces Locations for Inaugural Season of 'Poker Tour of the Americas'
LONDON, June 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Vega Promotional Systems, Inc. (VGPR.PK) today announced it has narrowed the list of stops for the inaugural season of the Poker Tour of the Americas (PTA) to six cities. As a result of increased interest from cities in North and South America...
Churchill Downs Incorporated Conducts 2008 Annual Meeting
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2008 - Churchill Downs Incorporated ("Company") (NASDAQ: CHDN) conducted its annual meeting of shareholders today at Churchill Downs racetrack. During the meeting, Company shareholders conducted an election of directors and approved proposals related to...
PokerTek Announces PokerPro Contracts across Bulgaria
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, announced today that its global distribution partner, Aristocrat Technologies Europe Limited, has executed a series of contracts for PokerPro(R...
Caesars Windsor Opens to Rave Reviews
WINDSOR, Ontario, June 19 PRNewswire — Even long-time Las Vegas veterans were in awe as they got their first look at Caesars Windsor, and the $439 million expansion and renovation that has transformed Ontario's first casino-resort into a property rivaling the world's best. Caesars...
Three Dog Night Cancels, But the Show Goes On With Chuck Negron, Formerly of Three Dog Night
EMMETSBURG, Iowa, June 19 PRNewswire — Three Dog Night, the famed band from the 1960s and 1970s, was scheduled to perform here at the Wild Rose Casino & Resort as well as in Cedar Rapids this week. The band cancelled as a result of the flooding in Eastern Iowa, leaving Wild Rose...
Racino Royale, Inc: First Order Of Slot Machines Arrive In Peru
TORONTO, June 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Racino Royale, Inc. (OTCBB: RCNR), a company focused on identifying and developing gaming opportunities, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, InterAmerican Gaming Corp. ("IAG", www.interamericangaming.com) has received its first...
Scientific Games Awarded Florida Lottery Instant Ticket Contract
NEW YORK, June 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced it has been awarded a contract as the primary vendor to supply instant tickets and related services, including marketing, shipping, warehousing, game design, inventory control, distribution and sales...
San Pasqual Casino Development Group Launches Consent Solicitation for 8% Senior Notes Due 2013
VALLEY CENTER, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2008 - San Pasqual Casino Development Group, Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly-owned, tribally chartered corporation formed under the laws of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians (the "Band"), today announced that it has commenced a consent solicitation...
Table Mountain Casino Welcomes Nashville Walk of Fame Star Ronnie Milsap and his '#1 Hits Tour'
FRIANT, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — Country soul legend Ronnie Milsap will make his first appearance at Table Mountain Casino on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Table Mountain guests will be treated to a foot-tapping performance that will have fans singing along with over three decades of...
NCL Redefines Nightlife at Sea, Reveals Hottest Clubs on Its New Ships - F3
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): Spice H20 Images (.zip) POSH Images (.zip) Halo Uber Bar & Ice Bar Images (.zip) Bliss Ultra Lounge Images (.zip) (Click on the links above to download images) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its vision for the future of...
York County Woman Wins $60,000 Top Instant Ticket Prize From Pennsylvania Lottery
ETTERS, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A York County woman who won $60,000 cash, the top prize in the Pennsylvania Lottery's $3 instant ticket game, $cavenger Hunt, picked up her winnings today. Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf and other Lottery officials presented a ceremonial check...
Table Trac Inc. Adds Eight New Thunderbird Locations
MINNEAPOLIS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Table Trac, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBTC), is pleased to announce that it has contracted for additional installations with Thunderbird Resorts. Thunderbird Resorts, a premier resort and casino operator throughout Central and South America...
Southwest Casino Corporation Raises more than $1.6 million in Private Placement of Securities
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Southwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB:SWCC) today announced that it has raised in excess of $1.6 million from the sale of its common stock with accompanying warrants. Southwest closed a private placement of its securities to select institutional and...
Speech By Gaming Control Board CFO to Kick Off the Annual Meeting of Pennsylvania Township Commissioners
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Eileen H. McNulty, Chief Financial Officer for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, will be the opening speaker for the 83rd Annual State Association of Township Commissioners Convention. The event will be held June 23-25, 2008 at...
Harrah's Entertainment Awarded During Asian Enterprise Magazine's 15th National Asian Entrepreneur Award Ceremony
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Asian Enterprise Magazine recognized Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. as one of the top US corporations for Asian Pacific Americans. Fred Keeton, chief diversity officer for Harrah's, was presented with the 2008 Advocate of the Year Award for Small...
Multimedia Games Reports Installed Base of Player Terminals and Product Mix at May 31, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) ("Multimedia") today reported its total player terminal installed base and product mix at May 31, 2008, and provided updates on the markets served by Multimedia. Installed Base / Product Mix Update: The table below...
Virgin America and Match.com Bring SuperFly Singles to The Venetian Las Vegas
SAN FRANCISCO, June 18 PRNewswire — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is bringing fun and style back to flying, today partnered with Match.com to bring singles aboard the airline's "SuperFly" Wednesday night series for an evening of social networking and fun. Bob Guiney...
Viva Macau Launches Online Casino
MACAU, China, June 18 PRNewswire — Viva Macau's site ( http://www.vivamacau.com ) incorporates cutting edge technology and superior theme design. Supplemented by a management team with decades of experience in some of the most tightly regulated gaming environments in the world, the...
Money Centers of America Signs ONswitch Licensing and Financial Services Agreement With The Ho-Chunk Nation, Continuing the Growing Trend to Eliminate Outsourcing of Casino Cash Access Services
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Today Money Centers of America (OTC Bulletin Board: MCAM) a provider of Cash Access, the ONswitch(TM) Transaction Management System, and Financial Networks for the gaming industry announced it has entered into a licensing and...
MGM MIRAGE Hospitality, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and Sinosteel Announce Major Project in Tianjin, China
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MGM MIRAGE Hospitality, a subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), along with its joint venture partner Diaoyutai State Guesthouse today announced that they have executed definitive agreements with Sinosteel International Plaza Co., Ltd. to provide...
Viva Macau Launches Online Casino
MACAU, June 18 PRNewswire — Mong Ha Media has announced the launch of its new online casino, http://www.vivamacau.com. Viva Macau features three separate product lines that allow its customers to play casino games, take sportsbook action and connect to a network with thousands of poker...
Large European Casino Operator - Hit Group - Chooses Bally's Networked Floor of the Future(TM) for Its Gaming and Entertainment Centers in Slovenia
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today that one of Europe's largest gaming operators, Hit Group, has selected...
Brunswick Billiards Delivers Home Theater Experience, Partners with Berkline to Introduce New Furniture Offering
BRISTOL, Wis., June 18 PRNewswire — Brunswick Billiards and Berkline are teaming up to create a new line of Brunswick-exclusive home theater seating that represents Brunswick's introduction into this fast-growing, home entertainment category. "Home theater seating is the most exciting...
Ameristar Casinos Announces Investment Community Field Trip
LAS VEGAS, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) announced today it will hold an Investment Community Field Trip at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles, Missouri on June 19, 2008. A copy of the presentation will be available on Ameristar's...
Gaming Standards Association's New 'Protocol Certification Program' Goes Live
Manufacturers Can Now Seek Certification; Operators Gain Access to Lists of GSA-certified Devices LAS VEGAS, June 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Gaming Standards Association has launched a new program where manufacturers can ensure consistent GSA protocol implementation, and operators...
Cox Business/Hospitality Network Brings HD, Free-To-Guest, VOD and Wired/Wireless Internet to Newly Opened Palms Place Hotel and Spa
LAS VEGAS, June 17 PRNewswire — Cox Business/Hospitality Network (CB/HN), a full-service, facilities-based provider of advanced voice, video and data solutions as well as a leading source of in-room video and data technology services to the hotel-gaming industry, today announced the...
Cox Business/Hospitality Network Adds Wireless Internet to Wynn Las Vegas and Launches In-Room HD Video Platform/Wireless Internet at Encore
LAS VEGAS, June 17 PRNewswire — Cox Business/Hospitality Network (CB/HN), a full-service, facilities-based provider of advanced voice, video and data solutions as well as a leading source of in-room video and data technology services to the hotel-gaming industry, today announced the...
Table Trac, Inc. Awarded Significant Four Casino Contract
MINNEAPOLIS, June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Table Trac, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBTC) — Table Trac, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes for the installation of Table Trac's casino management systems at four tribal casino...
Decision Education Foundation Receives $416K From Poker Champion
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2008 - Pennsylvania businessman Eric Brooks has won the 2008 World Championship of Poker, seven-card stud event, held last week in Las Vegas. But he won't be taking his $415,856 purse home with him. Brooks is giving his entire winnings to the Decision...
Seventh Annual Desert Showdown Invitational Amateur Boxing Championship Comes to Spotlight 29 Casino
COACHELLA, Calif., June 16 PRNewswire — Top amateur boxers from the U.S. and Canada will get in the ring at Spotlight 29 Casino to show their best abilities just before the Olympics at the 7th annual Desert Showdown Invitational Amateur Boxing Championship. Widely considered one of...
Anthony Sanfilippo Named President & CEO of Multimedia Games
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2008 - Gaming technology developer Multimedia Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MGAM) ("Multimedia") today announced the appointment of former Harrah's Entertainment executive Anthony Sanfilippo as President and CEO. He will also serve as a member of Multimedia's Board of...
Players Network Launches on Verizon FiOS TV
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2008 - Players Network (OTCBB: PNTV), a Digital Media Television Network dedicated to Las Vegas Entertainment and Gaming Lifestyle, announces today that it has launched its video-on-demand (VOD) content on Verizon FiOS TV. Players Network's programming is available...
2nd Annual Artexpo Las Vegas Takes Residence Sept. 19-21 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino with Art from Over 300 Exhibitors Internationally, Open to Trade and Public
CLEVELAND, June 16 PRNewswire — Artexpo Las Vegas (AELV) returns to the Strip from September 19-21, 2008, checking in to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to display and sell artworks from over 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries internationally. The second annual show, one of...
Mt. Airy Casino Resort Closes Due to Power Outage and Reopens Under Watchful Eye of the PA Gaming Control Board
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 15 PRNewswire — Mount Airy Casino Resort reopened for business today after a severe thunderstorm Saturday evening interrupted power to the non-casino areas of the facility and led to the evacuation of the entire facility including the casino floor. Paul Resch...
PokerTek Announces Approval for Field Trial and Opening of First Room in New Jersey
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 13, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, announced today that the State of New Jersey Casino Control Commission has approved Trump Plaza Casino to offer PokerPro(R) for field trial. The 12...
PacificNet Files 10K Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007
BEIJING, June 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that it has filed it's 10K annual report for the fiscal year 2007 with the SEC. "I am happy to announce that we have filed...
Scientific Games Announces New Credit Facilities
NEW YORK, June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced today that its subsidiary, Scientific Games International, Inc., entered into a new $250 million senior secured revolving credit facility and a new $550 million senior secured term loan credit...
First-Ever Vegas Icon Award Presented to James Caan
LAS VEGAS, June 13 PRNewswire — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is proud to present renowned actor James Caan with the first Vegas Icon Award during the Honorees Reception at the 10th annual CineVegas Film Festival. Caan was selected for his embodiment of the...
Escape to a New Career at SeaEscape's Career Fair!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 13, 2008 - SeaEscape, South Florida's premier entertainment and gaming ship, will be holding a career fair on Sunday, June 15th, 11:30a-4p and Monday, June 16th, 9a-4p, in Terminal 1 at Port Everglades. Dozens of shore side and ship board positions must...
Governor Rendell Signs Bill Restricting Smoking in Most Public Places in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13 PRNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the Clean Indoor Air Act, which will protect Pennsylvanians from the deadly health effects of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in most public places, including restaurants, workplaces and a...
Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Closing of Exchange Offer
LAS VEGAS, June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced that it has closed an exchange offer, whereby it has exchanged $385 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, which have been registered under...
International Game Technology Management to Present at the William Blair & Company Annual Growth Stock Conference
RENO, Nev., June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) management will present at the William Blair & Company Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 17, 2008 in Chicago, IL. A link to the webcast and a copy of the presentation can be found at our...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa Closed Due to Mississippi River Flooding
ST. LOUIS, June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa temporarily closed at 9:00 p.m. The casino will remain closed until flood waters recede. "Extensive rains in the Midwest have caused...
A-Max Shareholders Approve All Resolutions at Special General Meeting
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2008 - A-Max Holdings Limited (HK:0959) ("A-Max" or "the Company") announced that at its Special General Meeting ("SGM") held today, shareholders approved all three matters brought before the meeting, including the completion of the capitalization of Ace High Group...
Video: The Mirage Welcomes Tiger Cubs to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
LAS VEGAS, June 12 PRNewswire — The Mirage today welcomed its newest addition to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat — six-week-old white, white-striped and golden tiger cubs. The public will get its first chance to see these rare and adorable cubs in a special...
GSN Deals a Full Deck of Poker-Packed Father's Day Play This Father's Day Weekend
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 12 PRNewswire — GSN announced today that it will be celebrating this Father's Day with a very special, eight-hour marathon of poker-packed action this Sunday, June 15 from 3PM to 11PM E/2PM to 10PM C, culminating with the two-hour world premiere of the 5th...
One Tank of Gas, 20 Great Getaways at the Tropicana
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 12 PRNewswire — Record high gas prices don't have to keep you from having a great vacation this summer. Studies show that 50 million people live within a 300 mile radius of Atlantic City. Lucky enough, the average gas powered car can travel 300 miles on one...
The Two $1 Million Winning Arizona Millionaire Raffle Tickets Were Sold in Laveen and Chandler
PHOENIX, June 12 PRNewswire — The two winning $1 million tickets for the Arizona Lottery Millionaire Raffle were sold at Fry's Food Store, 5140 W. Baseline Road., Laveen and Circle K, 6950 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. The two winning ticket numbers are: 157815 and 141410. The...
CIT Provides Financing to Northern Arapaho Tribe for Development of Casino in Wyoming
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2008 - CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that it has provided $22.5 million to the Northern Arapaho Tribe for the development of the Wind River Casino in Riverton, Wyoming. Financing for the transaction was...
The Full Tilt Poker.net World Series of Golf Tees Off National Broadcast
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2008 - In an event that combines the wagering format of Texas Hold 'Em with the skill of golf, The Full Tilt Poker.net World Series of Golf(R) (OTCBB: WSGF) tees off on CBS network television, June 28 and 29, 2008, for the national broadcast of its second annual...
'Raw Talent Live(SM)' to Debut in Las Vegas at the Sahara Hotel & Casino August 2008
LAS VEGAS, June 12 PRNewswire — "Raw Talent Live," a 75-minute, high-energy experience featuring interactive live performances of the next generation of World Dance with live, original music and exclusive, high-tech video illusions, will make its debut on the Las Vegas Strip at the...
Tombstone Cards' OIEPrint Suite to Offer Full E-Commerce Web-to-Print Solution
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2008 - Tombstone Cards' (OTCBB: TMCI) software development division, Tombstone Technologies, today announced that OIEPrint Store, a complete e-commerce solution for print shops goes live Aug. 1, 2008 as part of its proprietary Web-to-print software suite...
Five Stocks Deleted from S-Network Global Gaming Index in Quarterly Rebalancing
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2008 - The S-Network Global Gaming Index (TICKER: WAGR) will delete five stocks from the index, effective 6:00 PM (EST) Sunday, June 22. The five deletions are Berjaya Land BHD (BL MK), MTR Gaming Group Inc. (MNTG US), Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG1T ET...
PokerTek Announces New Multi-Player Software for Heads-up Challenge Amusement Game
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, announced the addition of multi-player tournament software for its Heads-Up Challenge amusement game. This newest functionality allows up to 8...
MGM Grand at Foxwoods(R) Selects MICROS 9700 Enterprise POS Solution and MICROS RES 4.0 POS Solution
COLUMBIA, Md., June 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that the MGM Grand at Foxwoods(R) has selected the MICROS 9700 point-of-sale...
Global Payments Signs Four More U.S. Casinos with VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
ATLANTA, June 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide its VIP LightSpeed(R) suite of cash access products and services to South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in...
Harrah's Entertainment Launches Microsoft Surface at Rio iBar, Providing Guests With Innovative and Immersive New Entertainment Experiences
LAS VEGAS, June 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harrah's Operating Company Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., and Microsoft Corp. today announced the debut of Harrah's first Microsoft Surface deployments at iBar ultra-lounge located at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino...
Chart Topping Norteno Artists Los Tucanes De Tijuana Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino
COACHELLA, Calif., June 11 PRNewswire — Top selling artists and musical ambassadors, Los Tucanes De Tijuana have been bringing their incredible norteno music style to sold-out crowds north and south of the border. Now, riding the crest of their most recent top 20 hit, "20...
World Championship Boxing Returns to Table Mountain Casino
FRIANT, Calif., June 11 PRNewswire — Raul 'The Cobra' Martinez, the current IBA Bantamweight Champion drops down to 115 lbs. and brings his four-year unbeaten career to Table Mountain Casino on July 25 in search of the IBA World Junior Bantamweight Championship. He will be facing the...
Gaming Control Board Fines Philadelphia Park for Permitting Underage Individuals on Gaming Floor
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today assessed Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc. (Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack) an $18,000 fine along with $8,000 in donations for programs dealing with problem gaming education...
Global Payment Technologies, Inc. Announces a One Year Extension of Supply Agreement with Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited
BOHEMIA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2008 - Global Payment Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD SYMBOL:GPTX.OB)(GPT) announced that Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited ("Aristocrat") renewed its supply agreement with Global Payment Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. ("GPTA") for a one year...
IGT Launches Family of PureDepth MLD-powered Slot Machines
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2008 - PureDepth, Inc. (OTC: PDEP) a global leader in next-generation display technologies and the pioneer of Multi-Layer Display (MLD(TM)) technology, today announced the first commercial implementation of its technology by longtime partner IGT...
Full House Resorts Announces Appointment of Ann Kennedy as CFO of FireKeepers Casino
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2008 - Full House Resorts (AMEX: FLL) and its 50%-owned joint venture Gaming Entertainment Michigan, LLC (GEM) today announced on behalf of FireKeepers Development Authority the appointment of Ann Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer of FireKeepers Casino effective...
Eighth Annual Survey of Casino Executives to be Conducted by Gaming Industry Observer and Bristol Associates
LOS ANGELES, June 11 PRNewswire — The gaming industry's premier newsletter and its leading executive search firm will conduct their eighth annual Internet-based national survey of casino executives to gauge how the casino industry attracts, retains and motivates its executive talent...
Meadows Racetrack & Casino to Hold Beam-Raising Ceremony and Provide First Tour Inside Permanent Casino Structure
WASHINGTON, Pa., June 11 PRNewswire — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will hold a traditional beam raising ceremony to mark the completion of steel work to its $175 million permanent casino at 11 a.m., TOMORROW, June 12, 2008. The event is by invitation only. The media will be given...
Anchorage Capital Partners Ltd. (a Mercantile Investment Group Ltd. Company) Announces Sponsorship
LONDON, June 11 PRNewswire — Anchorage Capital Partners ("ACP"), an investment banking firm based in London, today announced their sponsorship of Bridge Club de Marrakech's 2008 annual National Bridge Tournament. The event will be held between June 19th and 22nd at the Hotel Kenzi Farah...
MANSION WSOP Mania Super Satellite and Still More to Come
GIBRALTAR, June 11 PRNewswire — MANSIONPOKER.com wishes Marc and all Team Mansion players the best of luck in Las Vegas this year. *Visit http://www.MANSIONPOKER.com/promotions for full details and terms and conditions. For more information: Elizabeth Murray Press...
Industry Profile Detailing the Global Casinos & Gaming Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2008 - Research and Markets and on gaming machines, the gaming segment includes all other gambling including betting on sports, lotteries, and in bingo halls. Values represent net winnings for all operators. Any currency conversions used in the creation of...
Betting on the Future: Caliente is Back in the Game Bigger and Better Than Ever
TIJUANA, Mexico-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2008 - Long before there was a Las Vegas, there was Tijuana and the Agua Caliente Casino and Resort. From the moment the casino opened in 1928, wealthy sophisticates and Hollywood stars flocked south of the border to enjoy the hospitality and excitement...
Survey: Maryland Voters Concerned About Health Care
Slot machine revenue seen as possible way to expand access. BALTIMORE, June 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Practically all Maryland voters believe that everyone in the state should have access to affordable, quality health care, according to a survey released today by AARP Maryland. In...
September productions at Fallsview Casino pay homage to Sixties hits and country classics
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, June 10 PRNewswire - Fallsview Casino Resort announced today that it will pay tribute to two of the musical genres that shaped North American popular culture in the second half of the 20th century by hosting productions of 'Twist and Shout: The Smash Hit Sixties Show' and...
GameTech Names Marcia R. Martin as Chief Financial Officer
RENO, Nev., June 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GameTech International, Inc. ("GameTech(R)") (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading designer, developer and marketer of electronic bingo and gaming equipment, systems, and video lottery terminals through its Summit divisions, announced today that Marcia...
Hasbro Elevates Global Brands to New Heights with Focus on Entertainment, Fashion, Sports and Digital Games
PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2008 - The Entertainment and Licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) will arrive at Licensing 2008 International with new, ground-breaking licensing programs supporting global powerhouse brands such as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, TRIVIAL PURSUIT...
Queens Reign at World Series of Poker
LAS VEGAS, June 10 PRNewswire — For the third consecutive year, Lisa Tenner of Tenner & Associates, Inc. has produced the Queens of Heart, WSOP's signature event at the Ladies No Limit Hold 'em Poker Championship. Founded and produced by Lisa Tenner in 2006, the Queens of Heart...
THE SENECA EXPERIENCE - Seneca Gaming Corp. Announces Summer Entertainment Lineup
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., June 10 PRNewswire — The temperature is heating up outside, and Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) is proud to bring some of the hottest acts to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel (SNC) and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel (SAC) this summer. Billed as THE SENECA...
Isle of Capri Introduces First Lady Luck Casino in Caruthersville
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., June 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) (the "Company") marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Company's new strategic plan today, when the former Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo., was re-branded as the...
Research and Markets: Get A Complete and Comprehensive Analysis of MGM Mirage
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2008 - Research and Markets We present "Analysis of MGM Mirage." A complete and comprehensive analysis of MGM Mirage, includes an overview of the industry the company operates in, a PEST Framework Analysis of the industry, and then moves on to analyzing the...
Florida Lottery Tickets Now Available at Kmart
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - The Florida Lottery announced today that it has reached a deal with Kmart to provide lottery players with even more convenient locations to purchase tickets for their favorite Florida Lottery games. Ninety-eight Kmart stores statewide are becoming...
Shuffle Master, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) today announced its results from continuing operations for the second quarter ended April 30, 2008. "I'm pleased to announce that Shuffle Master had an outstanding second quarter," said Mark L...
Ameristar Casinos Names Brent Willits Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Council Bluffs
LAS VEGAS, June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced the appointment of Brent Willits as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Council Bluffs, effective June 16. Willits replaces current Senior Vice President and General...
Indiana Live Casino Brings Vegas-Style Excitement, Entertainment, World-Class Cuisine to Central Indiana
SHELBYVILLE, Ind., June 9 PRNewswire — After receiving a green light late Saturday night from the state Gaming Commission, Indiana Live Casino opened its doors today (Monday, June 9, 2008) inside a temporary structure on the grounds of Indiana Downs, located along Interstate 74 in...
Start Time Changed for June 11th PA Gaming Control Board Meeting
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced today that the start time for its meeting this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 will be 10:00 am. The start time had been scheduled to begin at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held in the Pennsylvania...
Video Game Industry Executives and Educators Come Together at Game Education Summit, June 10-11 in Dallas
-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - GamePath LLC: -0- *T WHAT: The first event facilitating collaboration between the video game industry and universities/colleges that offer video game programs. WHEN: June 10, 2008: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; June 11, 2008: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM WHERE: Southern Methodist...
Wynn Las Vegas Implements Rainmaker revolution Revenue Management
ATLANTA, June 9 PRNewswire — The Rainmaker Group, the world leader in automated revenue management software and services to the gaming hospitality and multifamily housing industries for total customer profitability, announced that the Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club implemented...
WPT Enterprises Opens Discussions for Season VII Television Broadcast Rights
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WPTE) announced today that GSN's option for exclusive broadcast of the entire World Poker Tour(R) (WPT) seventh season expired on Saturday. GSN CEO David Goldhill said, "The World Poker Tour has been a great partner and the...
Ameristar Casinos Declares Cash Dividend
LAS VEGAS, June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.105 per share, payable on July 8, 2008 to stockholders of record as of June 23, 2008. About Ameristar Ameristar...
155 East Tropicana Announces Termination of Asset Purchase Agreement with Hedwigs Las Vegas Top Tier, LLC
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - 155 East Tropicana, LLC (the "Company") today announced the termination of the Asset Purchase Agreement with Hedwigs Las Vegas Top Tier, LLC (the "Buyer"), an affiliate of the investment group led by NTH Advisory Group, LLC. As previously reported, the...
Cash Systems, Inc. Announces New Contract
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2008 - Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new multi-year contract with Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel where Cash Systems will provide it's full line of cash access services including...
Aristocrat Technologies Completes First OASIS 360(TM) Casino Management System Agreement in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, June 9 PRNewswire — Aristocrat Technologies and Cannery Casino Resorts LLC have agreed to unveil Aristocrat's OASIS 360 Casino Management System at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel, scheduled to open later this year, and will upgrade the existing OASIS system for Cannery...
NearU Search Partners With LotteryUSA on Draw Results Via Text Message
PASADENA, Calif., June 9 PRNewswire — NearU Search . NearU Search text products and services are designed to provide lifestyle information on the go to users who want to spend more time living and less time searching. The premium SMS products developed by NearU Search are available...
CotaiJet(TM) Announces Launch of Expanded Evening Services and Additional Sailing Route
MACAO, China, June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cotai Waterjets (Macau) Limited announced today that beginning on June 10, 2008 the Cotai Strip(R) CotaiJet(TM) high-speed ferry service, which is managed and operated by Cotai Chu Kong Shipping Management Services Co., Ltd. of Hong Kong and...
Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Extension of Exchange Offer
LAS VEGAS, June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $385,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its currently outstanding 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 that...
GameTech Reports 2nd Quarter 2008 Fiscal Results
RENO, Nev., June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GameTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading designer, developer and marketer of computerized bingo and gaming equipment, systems, and services, today announced financial results for the Company's second fiscal quarter and six-month...
Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Canada, Announces First Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today that its Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the 1st Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament in support of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis...
Two $100,000 Wins Top this Week's Big Spin(R) Show
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 7, 2008 - Maria Esquivias from Long Beach and Tuako Washington from San Pablo each won $100,000 on this week's California Lottery Big Spin show. The show aired statewide Saturday, June 7, 2008. The grand total won this week was $272,500! Esquivias is a house...
Penn National Gaming Extends Merger End Date
WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 7, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (the "Company") announced today that it has, in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement providing for the acquisition of the Company by PNG Acquisition Company Inc. ("Parent"), an entity indirectly...
Tropicana Entertainment Forms New Board With a Majority of Independent Directors; Names Butera CEO
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC has announced the formation of a new Board of Directors to help restructure the company and shape its long term strategy. The five-member Board is made up of three outside directors; company President Scott...
Elite Stables Releases June Outlook/May Review
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - Elite Stables runners finished in the money in 11 of 17 starts in May and the stable wasted little time in getting off to a fast start this month when stakes placed filly, SWEET ROSEMAN prevailed for the second straight race by winning June 1 at Hollywood...
Viejas Casino Sets New Record for Most Winners in a Month
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - For thousands of Viejas Casino players there's no such thing as May gray or June gloom. Thanks to Viejas' MAY DAY$ promotion last month, 50,000 winners won up to $5,000 in Cash and Free Play Cash, marking the biggest winner month in Viejas Casino's history...
River Rock Entertainment Authority Announces Receipt of Liquor License
GEYSERVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the "Authority"), the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, today announced it has received a liquor license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and has begun...
Official 140th Belmont Stakes Odds Released at All Horse Racing
ELMONT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - All Horse Racing (www.allhorseracing.com), an international horse racing company, today released the latest odds on who will win the $1 million 2008 Belmont Stakes: -0- *T Big Brown 1-3 Tale of Ekati 18-1 Casino Drive 5-2 Anak Nakal 25-1 Denis of Cork 10-1...
William Blair & Company Initiates Coverage of WMS Industries Inc. With Outperform Rating
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) ($37.47), a leading manufacturer of gaming machines, with an Outperform rating and a Core Growth company profile. Analyst Ralph Schackart estimated that the company...
Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Closing of the Financing for Hard Rock Expansion Project
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 6, 2008 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("MHG") today announced that the Hard Rock joint venture between MHG and its equity partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners ("DLJMB"), has closed on the financing for the expansion of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in...
Canterbury Park and Red Development Announce Plans to Bring Destination Retail to Canterbury Park
SHAKOPEE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2008 - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (AMEX:ECP) today announced that it has entered into a letter of intent with RED Development, LLC, a Kansas City based retail developer, to be its exclusive partner in a proposed retail and entertainment development on...
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Announces Special Cash Dividend and Reelection of Board of Directors
SHAKOPEE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2008 - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (AMEX:ECP) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $.25 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record on June 20, 2008. The dividend will be distributed on...
Penn National Gaming Secures Transaction Approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (the "Company") today announced it received approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for the pending merger of the Company and an entity indirectly owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of...
PokerTek Announces 5th PokerPro Installation in Quebec at Ludoplex Trois-Rivieres
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker and related software, announced today that it has installed an additional four PokerPro(R) devices plus one for demonstration, in Quebec, at Loto-Quebec's Ludoplex...
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