- Progressive Gaming International to Present at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Deutsche Bank Securities
Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC) (the "Company"), a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that Russ McMeekin, President and Chief Executive Officer and Heather Rollo, Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Deutsche Bank Securities 2006 Gaming Investment Forum being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 11:00 am PT. - Penn National Gaming to Acquire Zia Park Racetrack/Black Gold Casino for $200 Million
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Zia Partners, LLC, which are primarily comprised of Zia Park Racetrack and its Black Gold Casino on approximately 320 acres of land, for $200 million, subject to standard working capital and other adjustments. - Gaming Authorities in Nevada, New Jersey Approve Columbia Entertainment Acquisition of Aztar
Columbia Entertainment said today that it has obtained regulatory approvals from gaming authorities in Nevada and New Jersey that will help to clear the way for the company’s planned acquisition of Aztar Corporation (NYSE:AZR). - Harrah’s Acquires Controlling Interest of London Clubs International
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announced that it has acquired or received acceptances for approximately 83% of the ordinary shares of London Clubs International plc. Harrah’s anticipates controlling 100% of London Clubs by the end of the fourth quarter 2006. - Progressive Gaming Debuts World Series of Poker® Texas Hold’Em Bonus® Table Game at Casino
Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC), a leading provider of diversified content and technology products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, is pleased to announce the European debut of its popular World Series of Poker® Texas Hold’Em Bonus® table game. Swedish gaming operator, Casino Cosmopol recently installed the games in three of their locations: Gothenburg, Stockholm and Sundsvail casinos. - Harrah’s Announces Dates for 2007 World Series of Poker
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) today announced the 38th annual World Series of Poker presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light will begin June 1, 2007 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, with the final table of the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship beginning July 17. - Harrah’s Announces Dates for 2007 World Series of Poker
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) today announced the 38th annual World Series of Poker presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light will begin June 1, 2007 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, with the final table of the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship beginning July 17. - Acclaim Entertainment Selects Click&Buy as Payment Solution Provider for Acclaim’s Virtual Wallet
Click&Buy, a leading ePayment and storefront provider for online digital content and services, today announced an agreement with Acclaim Games to provide a payment system for Acclaim’s virtual wallet. Through the virtual wallet, Acclaim users can buy Acclaim Coins; thereby using those coins for all games, including the latest games in Beta mode and MMORPG games. - Trio of Fantasy 5 Dream Machine Contestants Scare Up Big Money
Halloween is just around the corner and for the contestants of this week’s Big Spin® Show, it was all “treat” and no “trick” as they went home with over $297,000 in cash prizes. The show aired statewide Saturday, October 28, 2006 - Ableauctions – Victorian Casino Antiques “Fall 2006 – Jimmy Filler Collection” Sells over $160,000
Ableauctions.com (AMEX:AAC) announced today that the Victorian Casino Antique’s “Fall 2006 – Jimmy Filler Collection” auction held on October 14th and 15th realized over $160,000 in Internet sales and attracted over 800 registered bidders. Highlights of the auction included the following Internet sales: - Poker Player Earns Chance in Free Tournament to Compete for $1 Million
The National Pub Poker League (NPPL), www.npplpoker.com, announced today its first player who qualified for the $1 Million Mansion Poker Dome Challenge in Las Vegas. - Harrah's Entertainment Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
The board of directors of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable November 22, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 8, 2006. The shares will begin to trade ex-dividend on November 6, 2006. - Harrah's Entertainment Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
The board of directors of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable November 22, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 8, 2006. The shares will begin to trade ex-dividend on November 6, 2006. - Harrah’s Increases Tender Offer for London Clubs International
A subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announced the terms of an increased cash offer to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of London Clubs International plc (LCI) to £1.35 per share (or an aggregate of approximately $570 million). - Harrah’s Extends the Tender Offer Deadline for London Clubs International
A subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announced the extension of the tender offer to acquire all the outstanding ordinary shares of London Clubs International plc (LCI) to Saturday, November 4th. The board of directors of London Clubs International continues to unanimously recommend that the remaining shareholders accept the offer of £1.25 per share. If the offer is successful, Harrah's expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2006. - Ableauctions to Host Victorian Casino Antique’s ''Fall 2006 –- Jimmy Filler Collection''
Ableauctions.com (AMEX:AAC) announced today that it will host the Victorian Casino Antique’s “Fall 2006 -- Jimmy Filler Collection” auction on October 14th and 15th, 2006, on eBay Live Auctions through its subsidiary iCollector.com. This event will feature slot machines, mechanical gambling devices, advertising on tin and paper, scales, cash registers, folk art, general store items, displays, and carousels. - Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino Opens Third Major Expansion Since 2001 Opening
Station Casinos executives opened a $110 million expansion at Green Valley Ranch yesterday, the property’s third major expansion since opening in December 2001. A 50/50 joint venture between Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE: STN) and GCR Gaming, a company owned by the Greenspun family, Green Valley Ranch carries the distinction of being the first boutique luxury resort built off the Las Vegas Strip. - CYOP Systems Launches First Licensee at Keno.com
Red Felt Software Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of CYOP Systems International Inc. (OTCBB:CYOS), a provider of online casino software and operator of games portals, is pleased to announce that its first licensee has launched at www.keno.com - Big Dollar Casino Awarded eCOGRA Seal of Approval
The Ashanti Entertainment Group is pleased to announce that Big Dollar Casino has been awarded the eCOGRA seal of approval.
Having taken over the management of Big Dollar Casino (as well as the other brands in the Liberty Group stable) Ashanti (Ltd) has already made impressive strides in taking these brands to the top of the online gambling pops. A full revamp of Big Dollar Casino has already been completed, introducing new generation Microgaming software and cutting edge design to the brand - The Next Wave in Online Gambling: Elimination Blackjack
What happens when you cross the thrill of tournament poker with the skill level of blackjack? You get the newest wave in online gambling to take over the internet, Elimination Blackjack. - Progressive Gaming International Announces Submission of CasinoLink(R) Jackpot Station
Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC) (the "Company"), a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that it has submitted its CasinoLink(R) Jackpot Station ("CJS"), a Local and Wide Area Progressive/Mystery System, to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's Technology Division for regulatory approval. The submission was provided on August 31, 2006. - G2E's Focus on Latest Gaming Trends and Products Attracts Industry Professionals from around
At least 20 casino management students from the SHINES Institute in Singapore will participate in a unique educational opportunity this fall -- attending Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Dr. Alan Soh, the professor who arranged the trip, believes G2E can give his students a first-hand look at what the global gaming industry is all about. - Restoration of Biloxi's Famed Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Speeds toward Completion under Aggressive
Exactly one year to the day Hurricane Katrina rampaged through the Gulf Coast, destroying much of Biloxi's hospitality and tourism industries, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (www.beaurivage.com), the crown jewel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast gaming industry, will officially reopen on August 29, 2006. - uWink Begins Hiring of Restaurant Personnel
uWink, Inc. (OTCBB:UWNK), a publicly-held digital entertainment company, today began the hiring of restaurant personnel including: Servers/Runners, Bartenders, Hosts, Entertainment Directors, Bussers, Cooks, Dishwashers, and Managers. General Manager Robert Fowler, and Chef Kitchen Manager Michael Weldon are building their teams for both front and back of the restaurant. - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Announces Operating Results for Fourth Quarter
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino ("IMGRC") today reported revenue of $26.8 million, EBITDA(1) of $3.3 million and a Net Loss of $6.9 million for its fourth fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2006. - ITWomen Announces ``CIO Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Night''
ITWomen, a South Florida organization dedicated to the advancement and development of women in technology, announced today its 3rd annual scholarship drive themed, "CIO Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Night." The grand event is slated to take place on Nov. 16, 2006 at the Sheraton/Ft. Lauderdale. The goal of the drive is to raise more than $30,000 in scholarship money that will be awarded to seven high school graduating women pursuing careers in technology.
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