Gambling News Archives 2010
January 2010
Full Tilt Poker's Phil Ivey Takes Top Spot on the All-Time Money List - 28 January 2010
DUBLIN, Ireland, January 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Phil Ivey, the world's best poker player, has moved into first positionon poker's All-Time Money List, which is based on tournament winnings in liveevents. Ivey banked USD $600,000 for his second-place finish at the 2010 Aussie Millions USD $100K Challenge tournament, boostin - read more »
Bodog Network Rakeback Clarification - 05 January 2010
LONDON, January 4 /PRNewswire/ -- When Bodog Network's Jonas Odman unveiled the brand's new strategy torakeback at the BAC in Budapest, September 2009, much debate and reaction hasfollowed. The new system will be looking to reward operators bringing netdepositing players to the table rather than the traditional method - read more »
IGT Wins Best Slot Manufacturer at 2010 International Gaming Awards - 28 January 2010
LONDON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) took top honors at the 2010 International Gaming Awards in London, England on Jan. 25 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. A panel of international judges comprised of top international gaming industry professionals including casino ope - read more »
Betex Group Enters China's Welfare Lottery Sector in Nanjing - 26 January 2010
LONDON, January 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Betex Group plc announces that its Chinese operation has signed anexclusive 5-year contract with Nanjing Welfare Lottery Management Centre tolaunch and operate a new retail lottery concept across Nanjing, the capitalof Jiangsu Province. Betex already has established Sport Lottery cont - read more »
February 2010
bwin - Publication of Preliminary Figures for Financial Year 2009 - 24 February 2010
VIENNA, Austria, February 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Thursday,25 February 2010, bwin will publish its Key Performance Indicators andpreliminary revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the financial year2009. The bwin Group has over 20 million registered customers in more than 25core markets. On - read more »
Thunder Valley Casino Gives Away $10 Million in January Jackpots - 17 February 2010
LINCOLN, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Year started off on the right note with over $10 million in jackpots, new entertainment, expanded parking and construction on a new pool and spa for the luxury hotel that will open in July 2010.Parking February 5th marked the opening of the third level in the new seven s - read more »
Harrah's Entertainment Reports Results for 2009 Fourth Quarter, Full-Year - 26 February 2010
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today reported the following financial results for the 2009 fourth quarter and full year:(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070718/HARRAHSLOGO) HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Company-wide Results - read more »
Devilfish Gaming Plc Signs Services Contract With Merkur Win - 09 February 2010
LONDON, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Devilfish Gaming Plc, the PLUS market-quoted online gaming company(DEVP), today announced its online gaming business-to-business consultancyunit, Devilfish Services, has signed a deal with Merkur Win to provide itsexpertise in the development and launch of Merkur Win's forthcoming onl - read more »
March 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment Agrees to Settle President Casino Licensing Issue - 11 March 2010
LAS VEGAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced it has reached a settlement agreement with the Missouri Gaming Commission regarding the license of the company's subsidiary President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc., which operates The President Casino at Laclede's L - read more »
Bowler Hits $10.4 Million Megabucks MegaJackpot at Reno-Tahoe International Airport - 02 March 2010
RENO, Nev., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- John W. Johnson of Denver, Colo. hit a $10,422,754.08 Megabucks® MegaJackpot® at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Sunday, February 21, 2010. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/igt/4260 - read more »
Micros to Present at Two Investor Conferences: Jefferies 4th Annual Global Technology and Wedbush Morgan 8th Annual New York Mac Conference - 09 March 2010
COLUMBIA, Md., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that its Executive Vice President of Investor Relations, Peter J. Rogers, Jr., will present at the following investor conferences on - read more »
MGM MIRAGE Management to Present at the 2010 Deutsche Bank Hospitality and Gaming Conference - 04 March 2010
LAS VEGAS, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation on Wednesday at the 2010 Deutsche Bank Hospitality and Gaming Conference in New York. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at http://www.mgmmirage.com.MGM MIRAGE (NYS - read more »
April 2010
Final Super 7 Jackpot of $4.8 Million Rolls Down to Lower-Tier Winners - 29 April 2010
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --For the final drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's Super 7 game, no one matched seven of 11 winning numbers, which means that those winners who matched six, five or four of the winning numbers will share in the game's final jackpot of $4.8 million cash.Seventeen play - read more »
Magna Entertainment Corp. files twenty-fifth default status report - 23 April 2010
AURORA, ON, April 21 /PRNewswire/ - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") filed this news release as its twenty-fifth bi-weekly default status report under National Policy 12-203 of the Canadian Securities Administrators, pursuant to which MEC announced that it would not be filing its Annual Report on Form - read more »
Tile Designer Spins Clay Into Gold for Club Vanity at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas - 13 April 2010
LOS ANGELES, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens in Vegas sometimes begins in Los Angeles...When Charles Doell, Chief Designer at the Mr. Important Design firm sought to create a 'gold, crystalline' vibe for his newest project on the strip, he immediately thought of Daniel Ogassian, the creative force behind the prol - read more »
Jackpot Games Casino Launches - 27 April 2010
VALLETTA, Malta, April 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - A new Brand hits e-gaming through Jackpot Games Casino The Malta-based online casino confirmed today that their flagshipproduct, Jackpot Games Casino (http://www.jackpot-games.com), has launched.Sporting over 80 instant-play games in a stylish website interfac - read more »
May 2010
River City Casino Implements Centrally-hosted MICROS Simphony as its Point of Service Solution - 19 May 2010
COLUMBIA, Md., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that River City Casino, Pinnacle Entertainment's (NYSE: PNK) newest property, located in St. Louis, Missouri, has implemente - read more »
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Selects Agilysys Software Suite - 20 May 2010
CLEVELAND, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, has announced that Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Wash. has selected a comprehensive software suite by Agilysys, including solutions fo - read more »
paddypowerpoker.com Announces Daily Football Shirt Giveaway - 27 May 2010
DUBLIN, May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- paddypowerpoker.com today announces the Win The Shirt Off Paddy's Backpromotion, a series of daily tournaments to run during June and July. Each ofthe $3 + 30c No Limit Holdem freezeouts will feature $100 added to theprizepool by paddypowerpoker.com, while the player who finishes in - read more »
International Pop Diva CoCo Lee Debuts Her World Tour at Wynn Las Vegas - 19 May 2010
LAS VEGAS, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CoCo Lee is bringing her East to West World Tour to the Encore Theater for concerts on July 3 and July 4 at 8 p.m. The Encore Theater will be her only stop in Las Vegas on her tour.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060906/LAW130LOGO)Lee has returned to worldwide s - read more »
June 2010
Michie Named GM of Horizon Casino Hotel in - 18 June 2010
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tropicana Entertainment today formally announced that Jeff Michie has been named General Manager of its Horizon Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The announcement was made by CEO Scott C. Butera. Michie is a 20-year veteran of the gaming industry. For the pas - read more »
Full House Resorts to Present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Consumer - 17 June 2010
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Full House Resorts (NYSE Amex US: FLL) announced today that Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer Mark Miller will be presenting at the Jefferies 2010 Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The presentation will begin - read more »
PA Lottery Prizes Worth $200,000 and $50,000 Set to Expire July 4 - 23 June 2010
Unclaimed Winning Tickets Were Sold in Westmoreland and Montgomery CountiesMIDDLETOWN, Pa., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two Pennsylvania Lottery winning tickets - a Powerball ticket worth $200,000 and a Quinto evening ticket worth $50,000 from the July 4, 2009, drawings - have yet to be presented for payment. Th - read more »
Tulalip Resort Casino Signs Agreement for 200 IGT MLD(R) Video Slot Games - 04 June 2010
LAS VEGAS, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the games players love and network systems that improve the player experience, announced today that Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Wash. signed an agreement to install 200 IGT MLD® slot games. Tula - read more »
July 2010
Air Conditioning Fully Restored at Caesars Atlantic City - 24 July 2010
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Regular air conditioning service has been fully restored at Caesars Atlantic City."We are back to business as usual. All of our guest rooms, restaurants, shops and the entire casino floor are 100 percent air conditioned," said Joe Domenico, Senior Vice President and General - read more »
Penn National Gaming to Report Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on July - 08 July 2010
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2010 second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 22, 2010 and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 22, 20 - read more »
Red Flush Presents the Grand Opening of Slot Survivor IV - 08 July 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa, July 07, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Friday the 9th of July sees the start of the 4th Slot Survivor tournament at Red Flush and Red Flush.Net online casinos. The contest is already open for registration, and players all over the world are registering an “alias” so as to be able to compete - read more »
Local Impact and Diversity Reports for Resort Gaming License Applicants Now Available on PGCB Web Site - 22 July 2010
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Reports outlining the impact that the four applicants for the remaining Category 3 resort casino license would have in their local area, along with a plan to meet diversity goals in their hiring, are now available for viewing and download on the Pennsylvania Gaming Co - read more »
August 2010
Tesco Entertainment: Mafia II - Anticipated Release - 25 August 2010
WELWYN GARDEN CITY, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The hype surrounding the Mafia II computer game release will be coming to a climax next week when the much anticipated sequel is available to purchase from Tesco Entertainment on the 27th August. Mafia II builds on the romanticised vision of - read more »
Aussie Millions 2011...Ante up Down Under With 888poker - 17 August 2010
GIBRALTAR, August 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss your opportunity toplay in the largest poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere and party VIPstyle with Team 888poker! The new 888poker has officially launched their 2011 Aussie Millionssatellite qualifier series. Players now can register and play for theo - read more »
Mega MillionsĀ® Ticket Worth $250,000 Sold in Bucks County - 17 August 2010
Jackpot for Aug. 17 Drawing Grows to $86 MillionMIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One winning Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000 from the Aug. 13 drawing was sold at Family Deli II, 295 Buck Rd., Holland, Bucks County.The winning ticket correctly matched all five white balls, 06-17-24-43-55, but not - read more »
Youth Suicide Prevention the Topic of Fall 2010 Series of Free Webinars from Well Aware - 19 August 2010
National experts offer insight on suicide as the third-leading cause of death for America's youths ages 15-24SHEBOYGAN, Wisc., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three leading experts on youth suicide will be featured this fall in a new series of interactive webinars from Well Aware, a national youth suicide prevention - read more »
September 2010
Global Cash Access Names Chief Financial Officer and Appoints - 16 September 2010
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCA), the gaming industrys leading provider of cash access services, has named Mary E. Higgins, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Ms. Higgins will assume her responsibilities on September 14, 2010. - read more »
WMS Industries Reports on Inaugural Investor - 29 September 2010
WAUKEGAN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At yesterdays meeting of security analysts and institutional investors held at the Companys facilities in Waukegan and Chicago, Illinois, Brian R. Gamache, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), reported that WMS is we - read more »
Entertainment Gaming Asia Reaches 670 Gaming Machine Seats in Operation at - 16 September 2010
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (Entertainment Gaming Asia or the Company), formerly known as Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of electronic gaming machines on a participation basis to the Pan-Asian gaming in - read more »
VeriFone Exclusive Payment Solutions Supplier for Newly Opened Marina Bay Sands - 21 September 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY), today announced that its payment solutions have been deployed exclusively to serve customers at the recently opened Marina Bay Sands Hotel and casino in Singapore. With over 2,500 rooms and suites, the three towers of the - read more »
October 2010
Offsidegaming Signs First South American Deal with Elygra - 30 October 2010
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sportsbook technology provider Offsidegaming has today announced the signing of its first South American deal with licensed Argentine operator Elygra Online SA. The first business to business deal of its kind for the company, Offsidegaming has partnered with exi - read more »
Gross Gaming Revenue Totaled $80.5 Billion in 2009 - 23 October 2010
Rockville, MD, October 22, 2010 --(PR.com)-- MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Richard K. Miller & Associates’ new report “Casinos, Gaming & Wagering 2010” to their collection of Entertainment market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/dis - read more »
Spread Betting: Technical Analysis vs. Fundamental Analysis - - 29 October 2010
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In spread betting, traders who open a position without using either fundamental or technical analysis might be considered the equivalent of the pedestrian who crosses the road without looking both ways. Spread betting is risky; why make it more so? Technical ana - read more »
Multimedia Games to Report Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results on November 11, Host Conference Call and - 28 October 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) announced today that it will release financial results for the period ended September 30, 2010, its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter, on Thursday, November 11, before the market opens. It will also host a conference call and webcast - read more »
November 2010
Company Profile for Sightline - 06 November 2010
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sightline Payments gaming-transaction products can take a casinos cash access business to a new level, while also making them available at a lower cost than other overpriced systems already in use. The Sightline Payments management team has more combined experience in th - read more »
MotorCity Casino Hotel Announces Management Changes - 17 November 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel announced today that Bruce Dall and Jenny Holaday are assuming new positions within the company. Dall has been named Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO; while Holaday's new title is Senior Vice President of Operations. Their new roles - read more »
Shuffle Master, Inc. Showcases "Changing the Game" at the 2010 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) With Impressive Display of New Content and - 13 November 2010
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) (Shuffle Master or the Company) announced today that it will exhibit at G2E in Las Vegas, November 16-18, 2010. Product demonstrations will be available at booth 2236. Shuffle Master also - read more »
Multimedia Games to Showcase Its Widest Range of Products at the 2010 Global Gaming - 06 November 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) (Multimedia Games or the Company) will display its widest ever range of games and products that address Class II, Class III and video lottery terminal (VLT) markets, at the tenth annual Glob - read more »
December 2010
When Spread Betting Met The iPhone - City Index - 12 December 2010
LONDON, December 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- It was just over a year ago that financial spread betting provider City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk) launched the first live spread betting and CFD trading (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/cfd-trading/) iPhone(TM) app. Since then, the company has been named 'Best Mobile Trad - read more »
Win a Free Seat to Aussie Millions with Full Tilt Poker - 15 December 2010
DUBLIN, December 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Tilt Poker, the world's best poker room, is offering players the opportunity to win their seats at the 2011 Aussie Millions Main Event for free. The Southern Hemisphere's richest and most prestigious poker tournament will be held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, w - read more »
Christmas Giveaway Promotions at MansionCasino.com - 24 December 2010
GIBRALTAR, December 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is around the corner and it seems everywhere you go 'tis the season to be jolly. Whether you are in the mall, Facebook or surfing online, Christmas decorations are in every window everywhere you look. All though Christmas is usually about giving, when you get onl - read more »
11Rush iPhone App Hits the Store - Free Download - 24 December 2010
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- 11Rush.com's iPhone application has just hit the Apple App Store and the on-the-go fantasy football app is available for free. 11Rush.com is a weekly fantasy football platform dedicated to for-money games, and is owned and operated by Footbo Ltd, the global leader and provider - read more »
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