Gaming Newswire

LinesMover Enters Real-Time SportsBook Odds Arena

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 10 PRNewswire — LinesMover, LLC today announced the immediate availability of LinesMover version 1.0.1.15 software. This customizable, cross-platform application provides users with Real-Time sportsbook odds, injury reports, news, etc. A customer-inspired...

Video: San Manuel Casino's Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $500,000 for Ante Up For Africa

SAN MANUEL INDIAN NATION, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire — Last night, professional Poker player Annie Duke and Academy Award nominee(R) Don Cheadle, hosted the Ante Up for Africa celebrity Poker tournament and exclusive VIP after party at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino to raise awareness...

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Natchez, Mississippi to Reopen

ST. LOUIS, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that its casino property in Natchez, Mississippi will reopen Monday, May 12 at 10:00 am following a temporary closure due to Mississippi River flooding. "The games are ready for action...

MANSIONCASINO.com Launches French Language Version

GIBRALTAR, May 9 PRNewswire — MANSIONCASINO.com now provides French speakers with the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of the fastest growing and most exciting online Casinos today. Over 100 Download games and over 60 exciting Instant Play games can now be enjoyed by a whole new...

MANSIONPOKER.com Launches Spanish Version

GIBRALTAR, May 9 PRNewswire — MANSIONPOKER.com in place. Both enable members to build up their points in exchange for tournament tickets - and there's more fantastic merchandise and prizes planned for the future. Members can also earn up to US$2,000 introducing their friends to the...

TableMAX and Galaxy Gaming Sign Exclusive Game Content Letter of Intent

LAS VEGAS, May 9 PRNewswire — TableMAX Holdings LLC's exciting electronic game platform has changed the gaming industry. Galaxy Gaming's fun game content has changed the way players play. Now, the two have come together in a move that will bring added game content and even more...

The Popular Online Slingo Game Pays Off Big With Over $697,000 Progressive Jackpot

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 9 PRNewswire — One lucky Slingo winner from New Jersey broke the Slingo bonus reel slot machine progressive bank and walked away with the winning jackpot of over $697,000 at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, recently. The lucky winner and her...

Harrah's Entertainment Sets Conference Call to Discuss 2008 First-Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS, April 16 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. will host a conference call Friday, May 9, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time to discuss its 2008 first-quarter results. Persons from the United States and Canada who are interested in participating in the call should dial...

Aristocrat Technologies Receives Multiple Certifications for VIRIDIAN(TM) Cabinet

LAS VEGAS, May 9 PRNewswire — Aristocrat Technologies announced today that it has received multiple test lab certifications for its new award-winning VIRIDIAN(TM) cabinet in key markets in North America. The groundbreaking product is now certified in most GLI jurisdictions, New...

Century Casinos Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Century Casinos, Inc. (Vienna Stock Exchange Nasdaq: CNTY;) announced today that the company will release its First Quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and 12:00 p.m. Central European...

Popular Blackjack and Poker Game Sites on Alert for Identity Theft

LONDON, May 9 PRNewswire — Online companies are now on high alert after the recent identity theft case where Fouad Mourtada was sentenced to three years in jail by the Moroccan government for opening a false Facebook profile in the name of the Moroccan Prince, Moulay Rachid. Recently...

Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Commencement of Exchange Offer

LAS VEGAS, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced that it has commenced an offer to exchange up to $385 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, which have been registered under the Securities Act of...

Scientific Games First Quarter Revenues Rise 6% to $257 Million

NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today reported first quarter 2008 revenues of $257.0 million, up 6% from $242.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net income was $19.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share, down from net income of...

Harrisburg Woman Wins $500,000 Top Prize from Pennsylvania Lottery

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A Harrisburg woman who won $500,000 cash, the top prize in the Pennsylvania Lottery's $10 instant ticket game, Glittering Diamonds, picked up her winnings today. Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Lottery officials presented a...

US$30K Adventure up for Grabs in Free Multiplayer Slots Tournament

GIBRALTAR, May 8 PRNewswire — Online slots players are in for hours of free fun when gaming giant, Belle Rock Entertainment, launches its first multiplayer slots tournament at two of its online casinos later this week. Aimed specifically at beginners, the US$30 000 Adventure Slots...

Ameristar Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

LAS VEGAS, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. "From an operating perspective, Ameristar's first quarter performance was generally in line with our internal expectations," noted...

Riviera Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

LAS VEGAS, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Riviera Holdings Corporation (Amex: RIV) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company's net revenue was $48.0 million, a decrease of $4.0 million, or 8...

Riviera Holdings' First Quarter 2008 Conference Call Set for May 8

LAS VEGAS, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In conjunction with the release of Riviera Holdings Corporation's (Amex: RIV) first quarter financial results, the Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT. What: Riviera Holdings First Quarter 2008 Financial...

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians Receive Approval of Environmental Review From National Indian Gaming Commission on Expansion Plans of Casino Resort

PAUMA INDIAN RESERVATION and PAUMA VALLEY, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians announced today the approval of the combined Environmental Assessment and Tribal Environmental Impact Report ("EA/TEIR") from the National Indian Gaming Commission for the proposed...

Win Two SeaDoos During Spotlight 29 Casino's Summer of Fun

COACHELLA, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — The Summer of Fun is blazing at Spotlight 29 Casino! The hottest headline acts are in the Spotlight Showroom, and the coolest promotions in the Valley are on the casino floor. Right now, visitors to Spotlight 29 Casino can enter to win in the...

Electronic Game Card Awarded Product Patents for Europe and Japan

NEW YORK and LONDON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Electronic Game Card, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI) ("EGC"), announced today that it had received patent awards for Europe and Japan for the Electronic GameCard(TM) product and technology. Since 2002, Electronic Game Card, Inc. has...

MyBetPlace.com Goes Live. Bet Yet?

CORONA, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — MyBetPlace.com is finally here. The first version is now released to the public. MyBetPlace.com will pave the way for social networks to come. This website is a legal, friendly wagering social website with class. Members can form groups and make...

Pinnacle Entertainment Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

LAS VEGAS, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, revenues were $257 million, up 10.5% from $233 million in the prior-year quarter. These results...

Tropicana Entertainment, LLC Issues Statement in Response to Motion Filed by Senior Subordinated Noteholders

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 7, 2008 - In response to a motion filed by the ad hoc consortium of the senior subordinated noteholders, which demands the appointment of a trustee, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC today made the following statement: "Tropicana Entertainment, LLC is confident...

Tropicana Entertainment, LLC Receives Court Approval of Its First Day Motions

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 7, 2008 - Tropicana Entertainment, LLC today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of its first day motions, which were submitted as part of its voluntary filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of...

Now Playing: Cher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace

LAS VEGAS, May 7 PRNewswire — Showcasing her flamboyant spirit, legendary talent and ingenious creativity, Cher launched the first of her nearly 200 shows tonight in Las Vegas. The extraordinary production, aptly titled "Cher," is a high-energy, concert-style show that features the...

Elite Stables Announces Preakness Stakes Weekend Sponsorship Auction on eBay

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Elite Stables (www.elitestables.com), the High Percentage Thoroughbred Racing Stable, announced today that they are planning to have 6 horses running over the Preakness Stakes weekend at Pimlico Race Course. In addition, they have listed an eBay Auction...

Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2008 Q1 Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) ("Company") today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net revenues from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2008 totaled $65.7 million, an increase of 37.4 percent over net...

WMS Reports $0.32 Diluted EPS for Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter on Record Quarterly Revenues of $173 Million

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of gaming machines to the global gaming industry, today reported record quarterly net income of $18.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for its fiscal third quarter ended...

Youbet.com Reports Results for the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2008

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced earnings for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. Summary results for the quarter follow: -0- *T Three months ended (in 000's, except per share figures) March 31...

Cash Systems, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2008 Results on May 12, 2008

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results on Monday May 12, 2008 at 5:00 pm ET. A press release with...

WPT Enterprises, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Business highlights for the quarter included the delivery of seven episodes of Season VI of the World Poker Tour(R) (WPT) television series; the...

WMS Announces Board and Executive Succession Plans

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) today announced that Louis J. Nicastro, 79, will retire as Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2008. Mr. Nicastro has had a 43-year distinguished career with WMS and its predecessor companies. Mr. Nicastro will remain...

Betfair Joins 2008 TopCoder Open Sponsors

GLASTONBURY, Conn., May 6 PRNewswire — TopCoder(R), Inc., the leader in online programming competition, skills assessment and competitive software development, today announced Betfair, the world's leading betting exchange, as a sponsor of the 2008 TopCoder Open in Las Vegas, NV. Betfair...

Shuffle Master Asia Expands Distributor Network

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today its appointment of two new distributors to cover the Asian market in Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Brunei, India and Myanmar for a period of three...

Magna Entertainment Corp. announces results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008

AURORA, ON, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008...

Executives to Analyze Regional Expansion at 12th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress, May 19-20

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire — Top executives whose companies are defining regional gaming markets from Maine to West Virginia to Florida will analyze the continuously changing - and increasingly competitive - eastern landscape at the 12th annual East Coast Gaming Congress, May...

MGM MIRAGE Reports First Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) today reported its first quarter 2008 financial results. The Company earned $0.40 per diluted share from continuing operations in the first quarter, compared to $0.55 in the prior year. The Company experienced low-single...

Riviera Holdings Corporation Announces Date Change Of 2008 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders to May 28, 2008

LAS VEGAS, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Riviera Holdings Corporation (Amex: RIV) today announced that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be adjourned from May 13, 2008, and rescheduled on May 28, 2008, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas...

MEGA Millions at $120 Million Tonight, Approaching Rare Territory

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Only five other times in the past 365 days has the MEGA Millions jackpot soared this high. At $120 million, the current MEGA Millions jackpot is the largest lottery jackpot in the country. Tickets cost only $1. Tickets can be purchased until 7:45 p.m...

Tropicana Atlantic City Operating Normally as Its Former Corporate Parent Seeks Chapter 11 Protection

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Tropicana Atlantic City, one of the East Coast's leading casino, entertainment and resort destinations, today said that it is not part of the Chapter 11 filing by its former corporate parent, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC, and is continuing normal...

Tropicana Entertainment Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Emphasizing that its casino and resort properties are more than adequately financed and that it will continue to serve customers on a "business as usual" basis, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC today filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under...

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa to Reopen After Mississippi River Flooding

ST. LOUIS, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa will reopen Tuesday at 7:00 am following a temporary closure due to Mississippi River flooding. "Rhythm City casino will reopen tomorrow and...

Elixir Gaming Technologies to Report First Quarter Results on May 13 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

LAS VEGAS & MACAU-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:EGT) announced today that it will release its 2008 first quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 and will host a conference call that same day at 4:45 p.m. ET. The...

Fallsview Casino to present huge sounds of World Rock Symphony Orchestra in August

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, May 5 PRNewswire - Fallsview Casino Resort announced today that a very big sound will join the list of big names appearing in the resort's Avalon Theatre this summer. The more than 50 stars of the World Rock Symphony Orchestra - including a six-piece rock band, three male...

Hard Rock International Delivers Unprecedented Access to Historic Collection Of Rock 'N' Roll Memorabilia On-Line

ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire — With the launch of Hard Rock's historic new memorabilia website, http://memorabilia.hardrock.com, the greatest collection of music artifacts is now available to millions of fans worldwide at the click of a mouse. Leveraging Microsoft's revolutionary new...

Pivot3 to Demonstrate High-Definition Storage Solution at Southern Gaming Summit 2008

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Pivot3 Inc, the inventor of High-Definition Storage(TM), will exhibit the award-winning Pivot3 High-Definition Storage(TM) solution at the Southern Gaming Summit in Biloxi, Miss., May 7-8, 2008, at the Pivot3 booth #344. Pivot3 storage has been implemented as...

M Resort, Spa and Casino Officials Unveil Innovative Design Features Aimed at Meeting and Conference Center Guests

LAS VEGAS, May 5 PRNewswire — Property officials at the M Resort, Spa and Casino, an all-new $1 billion resort to be completed in the spring of 2009 on South Las Vegas Boulevard, released new details about its luxury meeting and conference facilities today. The center, which already has...

SpadeClub to Giveaway Four $12,000 World Series of Poker Main Event Seats

LAS VEGAS, May 5 PRNewswire — SpadeClub announces the WSOP 40K Giveaway which will award four World Series of Poker* main event seats to its Exclusive members between June and July. SpadeClub members can compete during the June and July $40,000 mega monthly events, on June 1 and June 29...

Kentucky Derby 134 Delivers Positive On-Track Results for Race Favorite Big Brown and Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 4, 2008 - The largest Kentucky Derby crowd of the 21st century gathered under the historic Twin Spires to watch undefeated Derby favorite Big Brown power through the stretch and dominate a full field of 20 horses in the Grade I Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum...

`A Real Vacation' Tops Prizes on this Week's Big Spin Show

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 3, 2008 - This week on the California Lottery's Big Spin show, three contestants won a total of $180,000. The show aired statewide Saturday, May 3, 2008. The grand total won was $202,500! Jennifer Castro's family is very important to her. That's why this San...

Rain Soaks Kentucky Oaks 134, Contributes to Lower Wagering

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 3, 2008 - Near constant rain couldn't dampen the spirits of fans at Churchill Downs as Proud Spell, the 3-1 favorite, worked her magic in Kentucky Oaks 134, dominating a field of 10 fillies as a crowd of 100,046 looked on, the ninth largest on-track gathering in...

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Receipt of Noncompliance Notices from NASDAQ

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 3, 2008 - Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ") on May 1, 2008 indicating that the Company failed to comply with the minimum bid...

Judge Agrees With Rincon Band: Governor Schwarzenegger Is Charging an Illegal Tax and Compacting in Bad Faith. Orders a Compact to Be Negotiated in 60 Days.

RINCON, Calif., May 2 PRNewswire — A San Diego federal district court magistrate has found the Schwarzenegger administration's demands for large payments by the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians to the state's general fund, in return for a gaming compact amendment that allows the tribe...

Lakes Entertainment to Host Conference Call and Webcast on First Quarter 2008 Results

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. CDT (3:00 p.m. EDT). The Company will issue financial results...

Horse Fans 'Race to Recycle' at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mayor Jerry Abramson; Steve Sexton, President of Churchill Downs; Pat Franc, President of ARCO Aluminum; and Anheuser-Busch Recycling Corporation today announced a joint project that will re-energize the recycling program at the historic...

TradeKing(TM) Among Select Group of Leading Online Brokerages to Offer Groundbreaking Fixed Return Options (FROs)

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2 PRNewswire — A groundbreaking new investment vehicle called Fixed Return Options (FROs) will be made available to investors beginning May 8 at online discount broker TradeKing (www.tradeking.com). These binary options are a simpler way for investors to begin...

Stan James Launches GameAccount Skill Games

LONDON, May 2 PRNewswire — - Stan James Joins the Leading Skill Games Network GameAccount, a leading software developer and supplier to the regulated online gaming industry has launched their suite of "Skill" games for Stan James, operator of the Stan James UK licensed betting shops and...

Wynn Resorts, Limited Reports First Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq:WYNN) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $778.7 million, compared to $635.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. The revenue increase was...

Tropicana Entertainment, LLC Appoints Industry Veteran Robert Kocienski as Chief Financial Officer

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Tropicana Entertainment, LLC announced today that gaming industry veteran Robert Kocienski has been named the company's senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Kocienski, whose appointment is effective immediately, succeeds...

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Officially Opens New CMT Themed Bar

BOSSIER CITY, La., May 1 PRNewswire — Horseshoe Casino and Hotel along with CMT opened the first ever CMT Crossroads Bar today with an inaugural performance from Sara Evans that embodied the soul of what the CMT Crossroads Bar is all about. Evans, a multi-platinum recording artist, sang...

Harrah's Entertainment's Inducted to Nevada Minority Business Council's Hall of Fame as Corporation of the Decade

LAS VEGAS, May 1 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment was inducted to the Hall of Fame as Corporation of the Decade by the Nevada Minority Business Council on Friday, April 18, 2008 during the Nevada Minority 13th Annual Excellence Award Ceremony held at Caesars Palace. The Nevada...

Progressive Gaming to Report 2008 First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 12

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ:PGIC) (the "Company"), announced today that it will release its 2008 first quarter results after the market closes on Monday, May 12, and will host a conference call and webcast that day at 5:00 p.m. ET...

It's Lyle's Ohio Now

CLEVELAND, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — World class poker player and Indian gambling developer Lyle Berman is traveling Ohio today with the MyOhioNow casino campaign. Mr. Berman has come forward to acknowledge that he is the "secret partner" that has been underwriting the attempt to...

Tiffany to Open Third Location in Las Vegas

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) today announced plans for a late-2009 opening of an approximately 10,000-square-foot store in The Crystals at CityCenter, a dazzling vertical city under development in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The multi-billion-dollar...

Price Legacy Corporation declares Series 1 preferred stock dividend

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Price Legacy Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of 29 cents per share payable on May 15, 2008 to Price Legacy 6.82% Series 1 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred (OTC: PLREP) shareholders of record on May 8...

Sierra Nevada PRSA to Host Presentation from PR Newswire Multicultural Marketing Expert, Manny Santos

RENO, Nev., May 1 PRNewswire — In a nation rich with diverse cultures and ethnic identities, using just one approach to public relations can be limiting. The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is hosting an in-depth, professional development...

Tropicana Premiers Atlantic City's Newest Gaming Destination

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 1 PRNewswire — Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino & Resort today announced their plans for the opening of their new slot environment. "Havana Rooftop Slots" is a 3,000 square-foot raised section of its casino that has been completely transformed into an...

World Series of Poker(R) Announces Enhancement to 2008 Main Event Final Table Format

LAS VEGAS, May 1 PRNewswire — The World Series of Poker(R) (WSOP) Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light today announced a groundbreaking change that will more closely align the televised presentation of the world's largest, richest and most prestigious poker tournament with other...

Break the Slingo Coin Bank With a New Slingo Game

HACKENSACK, N.J., May 1 PRNewswire — The game that's first in fun just tripled its value and the Slingo Coins are falling fast with Triple Slingo Jackpot, an exciting free slot game on http://www.slingo.com that features the classic Slingo Joker character, Slingo Coins and other...

Viejas Casino Player Wins Porsche Cayman

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - A San Diego woman's luck shifted into high gear over the weekend when she won a Porsche Cayman at Viejas Casino. The winner, Deborah Smith, was randomly selected at 6p.m. on Sunday. She qualified for the drawing by earning V Points on her V Club card. Smith...

Littlefield Corporation Announces Q1 2008 Results

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) today announced earnings for the first quarter of 2008. First quarter 2008 results were impacted by the effects of a broad program of renovations, re-openings and start-ups of new halls affecting eight locations...

Magna Entertainment Corp. Announces Extension of Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

AURORA, ON, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that it has extended the maturity date of its $40.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank to May 23, 2008 and was...

Global Cash Access Sets Date for First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (GCA) (NYSE:GCA), a leading supplier of cash access systems and related marketing services to the gaming industry, today announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2008 financial...

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

LAS VEGAS, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Company-Wide Operating Results Net revenue for the first quarter of 2008 increased 71.8% to $1.08 billion, compared to $628.2 million in...

Racino Royale Adds Former Senior Regulator to Board of Directors

TORONTO, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Racino Royale, Inc. (OTCBB: RCNR) announced today the addition of G. R. ("Randy") Barber to its Board of Directors. Mr. Barber is a highly respected gaming executive with over 40 years of business, regulatory and governmental experience. As Chair of...

David Chiu Makes Thrilling Comeback to Win Season VI WPT World Championship at Bellagio

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - In what was one of the largest comebacks in poker tournament history, David Chiu captured his first World Poker Tour(R) (WPT) title Saturday night by defeating three-time WPT Champion Gus Hansen to win the Season VI WPT World Championship at Bellagio. After...

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Partners with Myohionow.com, LLC to Pursue Development of Casino in Ohio

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that it has partnered with Myohionow.com, LLC to pursue the development of a first class $600 million casino resort in Clinton County, Ohio. The proposed casino resort is contingent on the voters...

Travelocity and Imperial Palace Team Up for a Tournament

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Travelocity and Imperial Palace offer travelers a unique package to experience the around-the-clock energy of Las Vegas and the opportunity to get in on the excitement of tournament play. This is a first time offer to Travelocity users to combine a Vegas...

Gaming Standards Association Names Line Robichaud Educational Director

LAS VEGAS, April 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Gaming Standards Association has named software development expert Line Robichaud as the organization's new Educational Director. In her new role, Robichaud will create and oversee GSA's educational outreach programs, including its...

Barona Casino Develops Its Networked Floor of the Future with Bally Technologies

LAS VEGAS, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, completed an agreement with the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino to upgrade its...

'Life on Tilt: Confessions of a Poker Dad': Philosophy and Psychology of Poker Merges with the Drama of Life in New Novel

BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y., April 30 PRNewswire — The fast-paced, drama-filled debut novel by John Blowers, "Life on Tilt: Confessions of a Poker Dad" (published by AuthorHouse — http://www.authorhouse.com), chronicles the journey of Johnnoe Zandoken, a married executive with an itch for...

Shuffle Master Named One of the World's 35 Most Innovative Consumer Electronics Firms

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today that it was recognized as one of the top 35 most innovative companies on The Patent Board's Consumer Electronic Patent Scorecard ("Patent Scorecard") as published in today's Wall...

Political Consultant Nancy Todd Tyner Takes Down Inaugural WPT Ladies(TM) Championship at Bellagio

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - World Poker Tour(R) (WPT) wrapped the inaugural season of its WPT Ladies(TM) league and tournament circuit Friday night, crowning its first WPT Ladies Championship winner, political consultant Nancy Todd Tyner. Tyner fought her way through a field of...

Official 134th Kentucky Derby Odds Released at All Horse Racing

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - All Horse Racing (www.allhorseracing.com), an international horse racing company, today released the latest odds on who will win the 2008 Kentucky Derby: -0- *T Pyro 5-1 Recapture The Glory 10-1 Tale of Ekati 18-1 Smooth Air 25-1 Colonel John 7-2 Cool...

eMillions Changes a Life in Oregon

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 29 PRNewswire — eMillions(TM) Wide Area Progressive (WAP), by Atronic, awarded a jackpot for the first time this year at Seven Feathers Casino in Oregon. Retiree Greg Stinsman, visited the casino to enjoy dinner and play the slots when he hit the...

2008 Mid-America Emmy(R) Awards Gala Presented by Lumiere Place to be Held at the Four Seasons St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, April 29 PRNewswire — The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced a new venue for the 2008 Emmy(R) Awards presented by Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels. The Gala will be held for the first time in the Grand Ballroom of...

Ameristar Casinos Announces Schedule for Release of Earnings and Conference Call

LAS VEGAS, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) plans to release its first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A conference call discussing the company's quarterly earnings is scheduled to follow the news release...

Sprint and MobileAccess Bring Pervasive Wireless Technology to New M Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - The M Resort, Spa and Casino has teamed with Sprint (NYSE:S) and MobileAccess to add wide-ranging, wireless technology to its infrastructure. The resort is incorporating enhanced communication technology during its construction phase to ensure...

Queenco Leisure International Ltd Announces End of Tenure for the Chief Executive Officer

RAMAT GAN, Israel, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Queenco Leisure International Ltd, (LSE: QLI), the emerging markets entertainment centre and casino developer and operator, announces it has agreed with Dror Mizeretz that he will end his tenure as Chief Executive Officer and leave...

Youbet.com to Host Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that it will release its fiscal 2008 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 6, and will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. EDT on that day. Both the...

blinkx Brings The Poker Channel's Premium Programming to the Table

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today announced a partnership with The Poker Channel (www.pokerchanneleurope.com), the world's first television channel dedicated to poker and gaming entertainment. Hundreds of clips from Europe's largest...

Electronic Game Card, Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Present First Quarter 2008 Earnings Results

NEW YORK and LONDON, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Electronic Game Card, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI) ("EGC"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company's financial results for its first quarter...

Scientific Games Strengthens Executive Team for Future Growth

NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced a move to strengthen and ensure continuity in the strategic and operating management of the lottery and gaming company during its continued expansion in international markets. A. Lorne...

Boyd Gaming Reports First Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Recent Highlights — First quarter 2008 net revenues for the Las Vegas Locals region decline 5.6% and Adjusted EBITDA(1...

Macau Halts New Casino Licenses After China Approved Roulabette

MINEOLA, N.Y., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kenilworth Systems Corporation (Pink Sheets: KENS) Kenilworth Systems Corporation ("Kenilworth"), the developer of Roulabette for playing along from remote locations on LIVE, IN-PROGRESS CASINO TABLE GAMES, reported the Macau government, in...

Governor Signs Unique Tribal Gaming Measure for Wiyot Tribe

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - A revolutionary gaming compact between the Wiyot Tribe and the State of California was signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Wiyot Tribal Chairwoman Cheryl A. Seidner today. The compact, which has been under negotiation for nine years...

CORRECTING and REPLACING ClubUBT.com to Give Away Two $10,000 Main Event Seats to the World's Most Prestigious Poker Tournament

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Please replace the release dated April 24, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CLUBUBT.COM TO GIVE AWAY TWO $10,000 MAIN EVENT SEATS TO THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS POKER TOURNAMENT For the...

Littlefield Corporation to Release Q1-2008 Earnings on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) announced today that it will release its Q1-2008 earnings on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 and a conference call will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008 to discuss the earnings. The conference call will be held at 11:00...

Magna Entertainment Corp. - Annual and Special Meeting of Stockholders and Announcement of First Quarter Results

AURORA, ON, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) is holding its Annual and Special Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Le Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel, Sovereign Ballroom, 37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario...

pa Lottery's Millionaire Raffle Returns With More Than $5 Million in Prizes

Limited Number of Tickets Go on Sale Thursday; Drawing July 5 MIDDLETOWN, Pa., April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Tickets for the Pennsylvania Lottery's sixth Millionaire Raffle go on sale Thursday. The raffle-style game will offer 6,000 cash prizes worth more than $5 million when...

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Announces Date for First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

LAS VEGAS, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) announced today that it will release the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. The April...

Visitors Prefer Atlantic City to Las Vegas in Latest Study

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 28 PRNewswire — The votes are in, and Atlantic City is on top. A 2008 independent study conducted by Market Metrix surveying more than 35,000 visitors to Atlantic City and Las Vegas showed that visitors preferred Atlantic City. The "Always Turned On...

PacificNet Receives Order for Gaming Machines from New Client in Macau

MACAU, China, April 28 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that its subsidiary, PacificNet Games (PactGames; http://www.PactGames.com ), has received a new order for...

Goodwin for MANSION - Marc Makes his Mark at Manchester GUKPT

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French Lick Announces Results of Tender Offer for Notes

FRENCH LICK, Ind., April 28 PRNewswire — French Lick Resorts & Casino, LLC and French Lick Resorts & Casino Corp. (the "Purchasers") today announced the results of their offer to purchase for cash up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 10-3/4% First...

SL Green Proposal to Revitalize Aqueduct Race Track

NEW YORK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - SL Green Realty Corp., the largest owner and manager of commercial office properties in New York City, today announced details of its plans to revitalize the legendary Aqueduct Race Track. The redevelopment plan includes the world-famous Hard Rock...

Seven Arts Pictures Premieres ''DEAL'' in Las Vegas and Signs US Theatrical Distribution Agreement with MGM to Distribute ''DEAL'' Starring Burt Reynolds and Shannon Elizabeth

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Seven Arts Pictures plc (the "Company" or "SAP") (PLUS:SAPP)(OTCBB:SAPFX) premiered its movie "DEAL" directed by Gil Cates, Jr. Thursday night in Las Vegas at the Palm Hotel's Brandon Theater. The film is set against the world of high stakes poker and...

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces 12 New Members Join Organization

LAS VEGAS, April 28 PRNewswire — The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of the Directors has approved the membership applications of 12 new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world's leading gaming suppliers to a total...

Lottery Companies See Benefits of GSA Membership

Oregon State Lottery Latest to Join GSA LAS VEGAS, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Casino operators and gaming manufacturers around the world have been reaping the benefits of membership in the Gaming Standards Association (GSA), including lottery operators. Now, GSA is proud to...

Akoha Raises $1.9 Million Financing from Angel Investors

MONTREAL, April 28 PRNewswire - Akoha, the developer of a new social game, announced today that it has received $1.9 million in financing from angel investors. The financing was delivered in two tranches, the first in early 2007 and the second in early 2008. Akoha is developing a new type...

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Announces Selection of Scientific Games to Commence Negotiations for Their New Lottery Systems Contract

NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced it has selected Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) to enter into negotiations for its lottery systems contract to supply a new range of lottery equipment, including the "next-generation" WAVE(TM...

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa Closed Due to Mississippi River Flooding

ST. LOUIS, April 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that as of 3:00 p.m. central time its casino property in Davenport, Iowa has been closed temporarily until flood waters recede. "We have been closely watching the Mississippi River...

A New Car and Investments Are in the Futures of Big Spin Contestants

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 26, 2008 - This week on the California Lottery's Big Spin show, three contestants won a total of $165,000. The show aired statewide Saturday, April 26, 2008. The grand total won this week was $187,500! This week's first contestant Efrain Gutierrez, a cook...

Lottomatica Subsidiary GTECH Corporation Informed by the Pennsylvania Lottery of Its Intent to Award New Lottery Contract to Another Vendor

ROME and PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lottomatica S.p.A.'s (Pink Sheets: LTTOY) wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, today announced that it has been informed by the Pennsylvania Lottery of their intent to award the contract for the Lottery's online and...

Donny & Marie to Debut at Flamingo Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, April 25 PRNewswire — Flamingo Las Vegas announces Donny and Marie Osmond as the resort's newest headliner in the Flamingo Showroom. Beginning Sept. 9, the duo will dazzle audiences of all ages with their iconic style of entertainment. Presented by Danny Gans and Chip...

Magna Entertainment Corp. Responds to Oregon Racing Commission Decision

AURORA, ON, April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced its response to a decision this afternoon of the Oregon Racing Commission ("ORC") to reject a proposed order by the Office of Administrative Hearings...

PACT to Continue Trading on the Nasdaq Global Market

BEIJING, April 25 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that due to a Nasdaq administrative error, the Company's trading was temporarily halted but will resume trading on the Nasdaq...

Department of Revenue Selects Scientific Games to Provide Terminal-Based Game Services for PA Lottery

Revenue Department, Scientific Games Begin Negotiating 5-Year Contract HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today announced that after reviewing best and final offers, the department has selected Scientific Games International Inc. to supply...

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Do You Know Which Casinos Nights Clubs & Gambling Companies Are Best to Do Business With?

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Casinos Nights Clubs & Gambling in France - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering. The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis - CASINOS NIGHTS CLUBS & GAMBLING is a comprehensive evaluation of the...

The Stars Come Out to San Manuel Casino to Support Darfur Relief

SAN MANUEL INDIAN NATION, Calif., April 25 PRNewswire — On Thursday, May 8, professional Poker player Annie Duke and Academy Award nominee(R) Don Cheadle will be onsite at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland. They will be hosting a celebrity Poker tournament and exclusive VIP...

Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Conference Call for 2008 First Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS, April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) announced today that it will release its 2008 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 prior to the market opening, followed by a conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00...

Harrah's is First Major Gaming Corporation in the United States to Earn an Environmental Quality Award

NEW YORK and ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 25 PRNewswire — Green is not just the color of money at Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. It's also the way the company operates. Harrah's today became the first gaming corporation in the U.S. to receive an Environmental Quality Award, the highest...

Donny & Marie to Debut at Flamingo Las Vegas

WPT Enterprises, Inc. to Present at the LD MICRO Small & Micro Cap Stock Conference

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) today announced that Scott Friedman, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the inaugural LD MICRO Small & Micro Cap Stock Conference, to be held on Tuesday, April 29th, at The Omni Los Angeles at California...

More Than 1,800 Nominations Received for 'Super Teacher' Awards

Virginia Lottery, Virginia PTA and the Supply Room Companies to Honor Eight Winners From Across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, Va., April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — When it comes to super teachers, Virginia has them in abundance. Officials with the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA and...

PA on Track to Soon See Significant Increase in Jobs and Revenues From Slots Gaming

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's Director of Operations today announced that current slots casino projects scheduled to be operational by July 2009 could result in a 40% increase in revenues and create nearly 3,000 more jobs. In a...

Youbet.com Appoints Chairman of the Board Michael Brodsky as new President and Chief Executive Officer

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Chairman of the Board Michael Brodsky as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Brodsky, who will retain the Chairman...

Vice Fund Sees Growth in Defense/Aerospace Stocks

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - In today's super-challenging investing environment, Vice Fund (Nasdaq:VICEX) manager Charles Norton is a big believer in defense and aerospace equities. Co-managed by Charles L. Norton and Allen R. Gillespie, Vice Fund is a non-diversified mutual fund focusing...

Lakes Entertainment Hires New Senior VP of Operations

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that it has hired Rick Charles to be its new Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Charles brings 28 years of hospitality and gaming experience to the role, and will oversee and coordinate Lakes...

Penn National Gaming Reports First Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.46

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) today reported first quarter operating results for the period ended March 31, 2008, as summarized below. -0- *T Summary of First Quarter Results...

Bally Technologies' CineReels(TM) and iVIEW Display Manager (DM)(TM) Win Slot Floor Technology Awards

LAS VEGAS, April 24 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 its CineReels seven-reel widescreen stepper slot and iVIEW Display...

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

DOVER, Del., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the quarter were $2,512,000 compared with $882,000 in the first quarter of 2007. One major motorsports event was held during the...

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

DOVER, Del., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Company's revenues fell 1.4% to $59,789,000 compared with $60,631,000 for the first quarter of 2007. Gaming...

PokerTek Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial Results

MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Highlights of recent announcements and operating results are as follows: First Quarter 2008 Operating Highlights — Revenues increased 441...

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Wynn Resorts Announces Earnings Release Date

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today that it will release the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, May 1, 2008, followed by a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). The call will be...

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Finals 25th Anniversary Hosted by Golden Nugget Las Vegas

ORMOND BEACH, Fla., April 23 PRNewswire — Hawaiian Tropic(TM), the prestigious, global sun care brand, will mark the 25th Anniversary of its world-renowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Model Search, May 6-10, in Las Vegas. Models from across the globe will represent their...

Monarch Casino Reports First Quarter Results and Increase of Stock Repurchase Program

RENO, Nev., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) (the "Company"), owner of the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (the "Atlantis") in Reno, Nevada, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 and an increase of its stock repurchase...

Multimedia Games to Report FY 2008 Second Quarter Results on May 7, Host Conference Call and Webcast

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) announced today that it will release financial results for the period ended March 31, 2008, its fiscal 2008 second quarter, on Wednesday, May 7, before the market opens. It will also host a conference call and...

VEGAS.com Announces Gift Cards Redeemable for Immediate Vegas Gratification

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Now everyone can give anyone the gift of Vegas. VEGAS.com today announces VEGAS.com Gift Cards, redeemable for Vegas hotel rooms, show tickets, golf tee times and nightclub passes. Customers can purchase Gift Cards for Dad to embark on an all-day golf...

This Cinco de Mayo, the Spotlight is on Fun at Spotlight 29 Casino

COACHELLA, Calif., April 23 PRNewswire — This Cinco de Mayo, the most fun to be had anywhere in the Coachella Valley is at Spotlight 29 Casino. There's so much fun, it goes on all weekend! The party starts on May 3 with the Latin Divas of Comedy. Fresh from HBO, where they have been...

AC Coin & Slot Releases Super Bankroll Bonus(TM)

SAN DIEGO, April 23 PRNewswire — AC Coin & Slot today announced the availability of Super Bankroll Bonus(TM), the company's newest six-station true community bonusing game. This highly-anticipated offering will debut at the industry's most prominent regional tradeshows over the...

House Financial Services Committee Members Call on Congress to Prevent Implementation of Internet Gambling Ban

WASHINGTON, April 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services and other leading committee members are seeking broad support for new legislation that would stop the U.S. government from taking any steps to implement regulations that require U.S...

Harrah's and C3 Presents Join Forces for National Booking and Marketing Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 PRNewswire — With summer fast approaching the opportunity to see big name acts perform around the country has never been better thanks to the new partnership between Harrah's Entertainment, the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment, and C3...

Prosperity Partners, Inc. Announces Win Another Million Contest

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23 PRNewswire — Prosperity Partners (PPI) today announced an exclusive opportunity for individuals who have already won a state lottery prize to "Win Another Million." PPI has been providing lump sum options to lottery winners for 15 years. Now the...

Riviera Holdings' First Quarter 2008 Conference Call Set for May 8

PTseats.com Adds The Isle Casino & Racing as Newest Casino Partner

MIAMI, April 23 PRNewswire — Following the triumphant lead of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park, FL, joins PTseats . http://www.Send2Press.com SOURCE PTseats.com

Florida Horsemen's Refusal to Send Calder Signal out of State Forces 30-Percent Purse Cut at Track Effective April 27

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Calder Race Course today announced that due to the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association's refusal to approve the distribution of Calder races to out-of-state wagering outlets, including advance-deposit wagering ("ADW...

Harrah's Entertainment Celebrates Earth Day

LAS VEGAS, April 22 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment celebrates Earth Day with company-wide efforts to protect the environment and preserve natural resources. Following on the heels of the company joining U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders, Harrah's celebrates...

Trump Entertainment Resorts to Release First Quarter 2008 Earnings

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRMP) (the "Company") will release its earnings for the first quarter of 2008 and host a conference call with the financial community and interested investors to discuss results on May 8, 2008 at 11:00...

WMS To Report Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results after the Market Close on May 6 and Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 7

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) announced today that it will release its fiscal 2008 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 6 and will host a conference call and webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7. Both the call and...

Poker Players Alliance Reaches Million Member Milestone

Organization Launches Voter Registration Program and PAC WASHINGTON, April 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Over one million poker enthusiasts are members of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group. The organization, which is committed to protecting...

TableMAX Wide Area Progressive Goes Live

SAN DIEGO, April 22 PRNewswire — Just as the National Indian Gaming Association opens the doors to its tradeshow, NIGA 08, TableMAX Holdings LLC is seeing the successful launch of the gaming industry's first wide area progressive network on an electronic table game. TableMAX's...

InterAmerican Gaming Receives License to Operate in Peru

TORONTO, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Racino Royale, Inc. (OTCBB: RCNR), a company focused on identifying and developing opportunities in the gaming industry, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, InterAmerican Gaming Corp. ("InterAmerican") has received licensing...

LVGI and United Coin Announce the Launch of Million Dollar Ticket(R) Game

LAS VEGAS, April 22 PRNewswire — Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. (LVGI), the gaming industry innovator in gaming software application development and delivery, announced today that it has launched Nevada's first promotional numbers games with a life changing, million dollar jackpot by...

Scientific Games Awarded 4-Year Paragon Casino Race Book Contract

NEW YORK, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Autotote Enterprises, Inc. has signed a four-year deal to supply race book venue management services to the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for the Paragon Casino Resort...

Player Wins Over US$5.5 Million at Blackjack Ballroom Online Casino

TURKU, Finland, April 22 PRNewswire — Learn how a 50c bet turned into a US$5,556,753.68 million Win! BlackjackBallroom.com has made a VERY lucky player an incredible US$5,556,753.68 richer. Klaus E., from Finland became an instant millionaire last Friday when he placed a US$0.50 bet...

Player Wins Over $5.5 MILLION at Blackjack Ballroom Online Casino

TURKU, Finland, April 22 PRNewswire — Learn how a 50c bet turned into a $5,556,753.68 million Win! BlackjackBallroom.com has made a VERY lucky player an incredible $5,556,753.68 richer. Klaus E., from Finland became an instant millionaire last Friday when he placed a $0.50 bet on the...

Murphy-Goode Launches New Package and Marketing Campaign

HEALDSBURG, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - When Jackson Family Wines acquired Murphy-Goode in the summer of 2006 it was important to them to preserve the brand's intrinsic appeal. In an effort to revitalize its standing in the market place, Murphy-Goode is set to launch a new package and...

Calder Race Course Opens Season without Signed Purse Contract

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - Calder Race Course opened its 38th season of Thoroughbred racing Monday afternoon without a signed contract between the racetrack and the Florida division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association to distribute purse money. As a...

Harrah's Named National Presenting Sponsor for the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

LAS VEGAS, April 21 PRNewswire — The Harrah's Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards along with AT&T in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The Harrah's Foundation donated a philanthropic contribution of $150,000 in...

LVGI to Exhibit at the National Indian Gaming Association Trade Show in San Diego April 20-23, 2008

LAS VEGAS, April 21 PRNewswire — Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. (LVGI), the gaming industry innovator in server-based gaming application delivery, announced today that it will be presenting its award winning PlayerVision(R) system and the OptimaSystem(TM) solutions at the National Indian Gaming...

The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, Now Accepting Reservations

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 21 PRNewswire — The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), began accepting hotel reservations today. The $400 million boutique-lifestyle hotel, which will open this June, will...

PACT Continues to Divest Non-Core Business to Improve Cash Position with a Focus on Gaming and Lottery Technology in China and Asia

BEIJING, April 21 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced an agreement to sell the interest in one of its telecom and CRM units in China for a total sale consideration of $21M HKD of...

Elixir Gaming Technologies Secures Trade Credit Facility with Elixir International

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:EGT) ("Elixir Gaming") announced today that it has secured a trade credit facility with Elixir International in respect to the purchase of gaming machines from Elixir International. Under the terms of the financing...

WinAsUGo Mobile Casino Partners With Ukash to Distribute Branded Vouchers

LONDON, April 21 PRNewswire — WinAsUGo, the leading Mobile Casino in the UK, is expanding its payments portfolio by offering a premium branded pre pay card in hundreds of high street locations countrywide. The growing community of real money mobile gaming fans can now avoid use of the...

Big Spin Contestant Hopes to be a Big Giver with Her Prize

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 19, 2008 - This week on the California Lottery's Big Spin show, two contestants won a total of $75,000. The show aired statewide Saturday, April 19, 2008. The grand total won this week was $97,500! Teresita Huezo, an insurance assistant from Fairfield, was...

Teacher of the Year Andee Aceves Makes a Difference

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Andee Aceves isn't your typical third grade school teacher. She doesn't come from a family of teachers and she didn't decide to become a teacher until she was in her 30s. Now she is one of California's Teachers of the Year for 2008. Aceves received...

Littlefield Corporation Announces Completion of Sale of Word of Mouth

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) announced it has completed the sale of its Word of Mouth business unit located in Austin, Texas to an undisclosed purchaser. The asset sale is anticipated to result in a gain which will be determined in accordance...

Littlefield Corporation Announces New Corpus Christi Bingo Hall and Other Developments

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Littlefield Corporation (OTCBB: LTFD) announces that it has executed a lease in Corpus Christi, Texas for a new bingo hall. The new bingo hall should be open on or about the first week in May. In addition, the Company has confirmed its previous plans...

PACT Provides Market Update

BEIJING, April 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (NasdaqGM: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced the following market updates today: 1. PACT has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in Epro Telecom, a leading...

Custom Game Design, Inc. and Lombard Global, Inc. Announce Global Sales and Marketing Partnership

DALLAS, April 18 PRNewswire — Custom Game Design (CGD) http://www.cgd-inc.com and Lombard Global http://www.lombardglobal.com , a growing Global Expansion Consultancy today announced a partnership that will continue to drive the gaming design and development firm to the next level...

22-Year-Old Canadian Wins EUR2 Million at PokerStars.com EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo

MONTE CARLO, Monaco, April 18 PRNewswire — Glen Chorny, a 22-year-old business student from Ontario, Canada, won the biggest poker tournament ever held in Europe when he took down the EUR10,000 PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Grand Final for a first prize of over EUR2 million (US$3...

Business is Booming at the MANSIONPOKER.com VIP Loyalty Shop!

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IGT Blasts NIGA 2008 With the Right Machines, Games, Platforms and Systems

RENO, Nev., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — New machine models, exciting new games and innovative Network System solutions will highlight IGT's booth (#517) at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association trade show April 22-23 at the San Diego Convention Center. Eighty-six new games...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Electronic Game Card Inc./

In the news release, Electronic Game Card Inc. Announces Initial Order with Shinnecock Tribe, issued earlier today by Electronic Game Card, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Electronic Game Card Inc. Announces Initial Order with Shinnecock Tribal...

Danny Gans to Star in the New Encore Theater in 2009

LAS VEGAS, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danny Gans will return to the Wynn family in February, 2009, when he brings his unique one-man show to the new Encore resort at Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn commented: "Danny Gans' continuing role as the star of...

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement

DOVER, Del., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.'s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The...

Caesars Windsor to Launch New Era June 19

WINDSOR, Ontario, April 17 PRNewswire — Plans to revitalize Windsor as a premier entertainment destination will take a major step forward on Thursday, June 19, 2008, as the newly re-branded Caesars Windsor opens the doors to its expanded facilities at a gala celebration. Legendary...

Bally Technologies to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results on Monday, May 12 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

LAS VEGAS, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, will release its third-quarter fiscal 2008 results after the market closes on Monday, May...

CityCenter and IGT Sign Agreement for Server-Based Casino at Development's New Resort Casino

LAS VEGAS, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CityCenter and International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) have signed a formal memorandum of understanding pertaining to installing a server-based network and related IGT sb(TM) and gaming management system products at the development's resort...

Backgammon Masters to Enlist MIT "21" Movie Blackjack Team

LONDON, April 17 PRNewswire — BackgammonMasters Online Game Operators of popular games such as 21 Blackjack, Poker and Backgammon plan to enlist the MIT "Blackjack Teams" to test their new BlackJack platform and Basic Blackjack Calculator. With the recent release of the Hollywood...

MarketResearch.com Announces Distribution of Globalysis Ltd. Research

NEW YORK, April 16 PRNewswire — As the leading distributor of market intelligence, MarketResearch.com is pleased to announce a business partnership with Globalysis Ltd. which allows for the marketing and distribution of Globalysis' proprietary market analyses through the...

Harrah's Entertainment Sets Conference Call to Discuss 2008 First-Quarter Results

Mississippi Delta Tourism Association Chooses Winner Who Will Blog on MySpace Page

VICKSBURG, Miss., April 16 PRNewswire — The Mississippi Delta Tourism Association (MDTA) has named a winner in the Delta Gateway Getaway prize package. The prize package includes accommodations in DeSoto County on April 17, Tunica on April 18 and Clarksdale on April 19. Sweepstake...

Aristocrat Brings the Future of Gaming to NIGA

LAS VEGAS, April 16 PRNewswire — There are many imposters, and only one true original. The differences can be seen in Aristocrat Technologies' NIGA trade show booth. NIGA 08 takes place April 22-23 at the San Diego Convention Center, and from booth #1217, Aristocrat will energize the...

Vega Announces Reverse Stock Split

LONDON, April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — VEGA PROMOTIONAL SYSTEMS, INC. (Pink Sheets: VGPM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse split of the Company's common stock at a ratio of 1-for-100 shares. Prior to a special meeting of the Company's Board of...

PACT Chairman Presents at the China Venture Capital & Private Equity Forum

SHENZHEN, China, April 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of gaming technology, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-commerce in China, announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Tong, presented as...

TableMAX Brings Player Excitement to the Max at NIGA

LAS VEGAS, April 15 PRNewswire — The most exciting slot product on the NIGA trade show this year doesn't look like a slot product at all. In fact, it is so unique and so fun, that it attracts both slot and table players. Now players can get in on the fun, and tribal casinos can get an...

Bally Technologies Showcases Over 30 Unique Game Titles and New Server-Ready Systems Innovations at Indian Gaming '08 Trade Show & Convention April 20-23

LAS VEGAS, April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, will showcase more than 30 distinct game titles and a number of new systems innovations...

China's Patent Changes Approve Roulabette

MINEOLA, N.Y., April 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kenilworth Systems Corporation (Pink Sheets: KENS) ("Kenilworth"), the developer of Roulabette, a system permitting gamblers to play along from remote locations on live, in-progress casino table games, reported that the Chinese Patent...

Role of RFID in Casinos to be Featured at 2008 IEEE RFID Conference in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON, April 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Video poker machines aren't the only high-tech applications in casinos. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is becoming increasingly more widespread in the gaming industry. "RFID in Casinos" will be examined at a luncheon panel...

Pepco Energy Services Extends Agreement with Trump Organization to Provide Heating and Cooling Services to New Hotel Tower at Taj Mahal Casino Resort

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pepco Energy Services, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), has entered into a contract extension to develop, design and operate additional energy systems for Trump Organization's Taj Mahal Casino Resort on the...

PacificNet's CRM Unit Awarded 'The Best Outsourcing Contact Center at the China Call Center Award' by CCMWorld China

BEIJING, April 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of gaming technology, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-commerce in China, announced today that its CRM subsidiary PacificNet Epro was recently awarded 'The Best Outsourcing...

Boyd Gaming to Report First Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on April 29

LAS VEGAS, April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced today that the Company's first quarter 2008 conference call to review the Company's results will take place on Tuesday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The conference call number is 888.680.0869...

MGM MIRAGE Announces Earnings Release Date

LAS VEGAS, April 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) announced today that it will release the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 prior to the market open on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern...

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Natchez, Miss. Closed Due to Mississippi River Flooding

ST. LOUIS, April 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that as of 3:00 a.m. central time its casino property in Natchez, Mississippi has been closed temporarily until flood waters recede. "We have been working closely with local officials...

Magna Entertainment Corp. Announces Closing of Excess Real Estate Sale

AURORA, ON, April 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that it has closed the sale of 225 acres of excess real estate located in Ebreichsdorf, Austria to a subsidiary of Magna International Inc. for use in...

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