Station Casinos file for bankruptcy
Station Casinos on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 protection after reaching an impasse in months-long negotiations with creditors on a plan to restructure the gaming company's $5.7 billion debt load.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Extrabet and Income Access reach online gambling software deal
The online sports betting and casino website extrabet.com has signed a deal to use the Income Access affiliate marketing software to power its affiliate program. Extrabet.com and its affiliates will now have access to the full range of advanced features offered by the Income Access affiliate marketing software, including advanced tracking report and marketing tools.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Asian Poker Tour Macau tournament schedule
The Asian Poker Tour, Asia's original poker tour, is delighted to publish the full schedule for The Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival which will run from August 12–23, 2009 at the Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino in Macau.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
New Hard Rock Aqueduct casino plans announced
Hard Rock International today announced a strategic alliance with Caribbean CAGE LLC, a majority owned RLJ company, and its majority owner, entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson, and indicated that Caribbean CAGE LLC will become an investor in the Hard Rock Casino at Aqueduct Racetrack project being proposed by New York-based SL Green Realty Corp. and Hard Rock.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Everest Poker's fifth anniversary celebration promotion
Everest Poker, official sponsors of the WSOP, have hit their five year anniversary and are celebrating by offering players (you guessed it) five different promotions.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Luck3 online casino giving away Ferrari laptops
LUCK3 Online Casino and Poker Room www.luck3.com announces a monthly "Win Ferrari!" contest for everybody keen on casino and poker games!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Online casino winner gets Lamborghini Murielago for weekend
As part of the ongoing promotions at JetCasino.com, one very lucky player has been picked from random to win a Supercar for a weekend. The June draw selected Peter H from the UK who joined JetCasino.com in April after learning of our monthly Supercar prize draw.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Online casino licenses Income Access software
Leading affiliate marketing software provider, Income Access, has announced a licensing agreement with P4SMedia. Through this deal, P4SMedia will be able to use the Income Access affiliate software to power the DominoesStars affiliate program.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
CrytpoLogic signs online gambling agreement with totesport
CryptoLogic Limited, a global designer of branded online betting games and casino hosting software, has taken another major step towards profitability and growth by signing a multi-year agreement with totesport, the UK's state-owned and fourth largest bookmaker.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Gambling still active in Australia
The global economic downturn has not stopped gamblers pouring money into poker machines. New figures show an extra $1 million was spent across Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla in the past financial year.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
$1 Million Wheel of Fortune jackpot won at Cannery Casino & Hotel Las Vegas
The Cannery Casino & Hotel has made another lucky player an instant millionaire. Las Vegas local, Helen Jenner, hit the $1,058,092.24 jackpot Thursday evening while playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at The Cannery.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
ESPN to televise 2009 World Series of Poker
The 2009 World Series of Poker begins broadcasts on ESPN with Event #2 40th Annual No Limit Hold'Em on July 28th, helping the WSOP to celebrate it's 40th year. With a $40,000 buy in per player, it brought in top professionals from around the planet.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Johnny Chan returns to the Asian Poker Tour in Macau
After getting a taste of the Asian Poker Tour's event in Macau last year, Johnny Chan will be back this August 12th - 23rd for more
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Internet Gambling Regulation Bill reaches 50 co-sponsors
We are pleased to report that there are now 50 members of Congress signed on as co-sponsors of the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267), legislation introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
PokerStars crowns ANZPT poker winner
Danny Chevalier out lasted 134 poker hopefuls to become the PokerStars.net Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) Queenstown Champion winning an impressive $87,435NZD.
Monday, July 27, 2009
New Macau leader seeking casino revival
Macau's new leader Fernando Chui says China will help the casino hub develop, which may boost operators including Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. that were hurt last year by mainland travel restrictions.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hard Rock Las Vegas to open new Paradise Tower
Forget the recession. Forget concerns that too many Las Vegas hotel rooms may soon be competing for too few customers. The Hard Rock Hotel can't wait to open its new 490-room Paradise Tower. Most of the rooms in the Paradise Tower will be open for business this weekend, a week ahead of the new tower's official opening.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Dublin voted European Poker Capital
For the second year running, Dublin has pipped London to the post for the title of this year's European Poker Capital, as voted by industry leading poker publication Bluff Europe Magazine.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Pinnacle casino operations profits up
The sale of stock in a rival casino operator helped Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment reverse a second-quarter loss from a year ago. The regional casino operator reported a profit of $4.7 million, or 8 cents per share, for the quarter ended June 30. A year ago, the company lost $18.1 million, or 30 cents a share.
Monday, July 27, 2009
PokerStars EPT August poker event to be held in Kiev
The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT) is pleased to announce an alternate venue for its August event, now scheduled to be held in Kiev, the largest city and capital of Ukraine, at the Kiev Sports Palace, from August 18-23, 2009. The "EPT Kiev Sports Poker Championship" is to be held under the regulation and authority of the Ukrainian Ministry of Youth, Family and Sport, and in partnership with the Ukrainian Poker Federation.
Monday, July 27, 2009
World Series of Poker Academy announces Chicagoland event
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional schools where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, announced today details for the first-ever event in the Chicagoland area.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Penny Party® Progressive Slot Provides More Action for Less Coin
This game has it all: five-reel action, penny play, and Party Time!® Mystery Progressives to boot! If you are looking save some coin and get the most out of your game time Party Penny® is the machine for you.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Represent your country and win $100K at the PokerStars Americas Cup
The PokerStars Americas Cup of Poker is a team event that will see qualifiers and Team PokerStars Pro compete for their country at a live event held in Argentina, with a $250,000 prize pool on the line. The action starts online, where you can help your team qualify for the live final.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Super Sexy Ladies of MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris giving 2-for-1 deal
With temperatures rising into the triple digits, why not spend some time indoors with the dancers of MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris? Beginning Saturday, August 1 through Monday, September 7, any guest who presents a valid Nevada identification will be able to redeem a special 2-for-1 locals offer to see the hottest French sensation on the Las Vegas Strip.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Russian gambling ban now includes poker
International News Brief: President Kremlin has added poker to the list of banned betting activities in Russia.
Friday, July 24, 2009