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Kiwi Casino Poker Sets a New Standard in Online Poker (PR Web) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-11-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

Kiwi Casino Poker Sets a New Standard in Online Poker (PR Web)
The Kiwi Gaming Group has once again set the standard in online gaming with the launch of its online poker room, Kiwi Casino Poker (www.kiwicasinopoker.com). [PRWEB Nov 2, 2005]

Kiwi Casino Poker Sets New Standard (Rolling Good Times)
NEW ZEALAND (PRESS RELEASE) -- Kiwi Casino Poker combines the integrity and service of the land based Christchurch Casino, with Playtech's sophisticated gaming platform, a feature that has become the hallmark of the Kiwi brand, cementing their position at the forefront of the online gaming industry.

Punters flock to online casino operator (Sunday Business Post)
Internet casino 888 Holdings gave encouragement to the online gaming sector today as the number of regular players on its tables more than doubled in 12 months.

PartyGaming CEO says blackjack growth "material" (Casino Gaming News)

2005-11-02T19:00:00.000-05:00

PartyGaming CEO says blackjack growth "material"
Reuters.uk, UK - Oct 21, 2005 Reuters) - Online gaming firm PartyGaming has won across players from partner websites after splitting with them this month, and its new blackjack games are

Blackjack us hard enough, and we people can even learn
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - Oct 10, 2005 It's an interesting thing about the American people: Hit 'em over the head hard enough with a blackjack and they sometimes get the point.

Wisconsin's Compacts- Bad Law And Politics
Poker Player Online, CA - Oct 31, 2005 The original compacts expressly limited tribes to video and electro-mechanical gaming devices (slot machines), blackjack and pull-tabs not played in bingo halls

Sides in casino debate await outcome of Issue 11 (Journal-News) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-11-01T07:00:00.000-05:00

Sides in casino debate await outcome of Issue 11 (Journal-News)
MONROE Supporters and opponents of a plan to build a casino in this city are watching Issue 11 as closely as a gambler watches a spinning Roulette wheel.

Aspers Casino Now Open (Casino City Times)
NEWCASTLE, England -- As reported by Leisure Opportunities: "Damian Aspinall's flagship casino and entertainment venue, Aspers, is now open at The Gate in Newcastle, following a VIP launch yesterday evening (27 October).

Tribe may sue to force casino accord (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 1 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): Frustrated and angry at the Legislature's refusal to approve its new gambling agreement, an Imperial County Indian tribe is preparing to go around state lawmakers for permission to expand its casino.

A loser's guide to the winning game of euchre (Metromix.com) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-31T11:00:00.000-05:00

A loser's guide to the winning game of euchre (Metromix.com)
I am sitting at a card table playing euchre with three gay men. A thin gentleman wearing a white T-shirt named John looks over my shoulder. "Go with that card," John says, pointing to a nothing card, a throwaway. He takes a sip from his tall glass of Campari and soda.

SmackDown Countdown 2005: Andre the Giant (IGN PS2)
He's the eighth wonder of the world, and one of the greatest of all time. October 27, 2005 - IGN's most popular recurring feature is back and bigger than ever!

Ah, Sweet Memories (Rolling Good Times)
I remember the first time I ever sat down at a blackjack table. At the time, I had not a clue about how to play the game. The dealer was trying to help but was about to give up.

Boyd Gaming's Delta Downs Casino to Reopen November 3 (Hotel Online) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-29T15:00:00.000-05:00

Boyd Gaming's Delta Downs Casino to Reopen November 3 (Hotel Online)
Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced that its Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel in Vinton, Louisiana is scheduled to reopen on November 3, pending regulatory approval.

New West's casino revenue down (New West NewsLeader)
New Westminster's latest windfall from casino gaming profits is the lowest it has been in two years Last week the city received a cheque for $832,500 from the provincial government, its cut of net profits from both the Star of Fortune and Royal Towers casinos for being the host city.

Illinois boats offer variety of blackjack options (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-28T03:00:00.000-05:00

Illinois boats offer variety of blackjack options
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Oct 21, 2005 BY JOHN G. BROKOPP GAMING COLUMNIST. The skill factor associated with blackjack makes it unique among table games. Because of this

Park land purchase set
Gainesville Times, GA - 1 hour ago The five-member board unanimously voted on Thursday to purchase roughly 100 acres on Blackjack Road across from the LaFarge quarry and at the back door of

'Casino Royale' will reveal Bond's secrets (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-27T19:00:00.000-05:00

'Casino Royale' will reveal Bond's secrets
Hindustan Times, India - 19 hours ago Director of upcoming movie "Casino Royale" Martin Campbell said it would chart the development of 007's character, ananova.com reported.

Guide to Online Casino Banking for Beginners
Online Casino Reports - 9 hours ago For starters, joining an online casino of your choice is just part of the process. You must also choose the right payment method.

Chen Che-nan admits to Korean casino visit (Updated 12:45 am)
China Post, Taiwan - 11 hours ago Chen Che-nan, a former deputy secretary-general to President Chen Shui-bian, admitted yesterday he visited a South Korean casino in November 2002 together with

PBL's appetite for casino 'cannibalism' (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-27T15:00:00.000-05:00

PBL's appetite for casino 'cannibalism'
Australian, Australia - 8 hours ago Mr Packer downplayed the joint venture's chances of picking up a casino licence in that confidence was growing the PBL-backed Betfair online gaming group would

Online Casino Amber Coast Releases Major Platform Upgrade
Online Casino News, CT - Oct 26, 2005 intervention. This gives the player a multi-tasking style casino experience unique to the world of online casino gaming. This

US firm to open casino at Poro Point (INQ7money.net) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-27T11:00:00.000-05:00

US firm to open casino at Poro Point (INQ7money.net)
A CALIFORNIA-BASED gaming company is expected to open a casino and entertainment facility at the Poro Point Freeport Zone in San Fernando City in the northern province of La Union in December, an official said.

Everest Casino.com Launched (Rolling Good Times)
CANADA (PRESS RELEASE) -- Ultra Internet Media ("UIM") announces the launch of its new online casino website, EverestCasino.com, and Everest Casino software based on the proprietary Grand Virtual Gaming Platform.

Casino Foe Steps Down From Post (Hartford Courant)
Activist and author Jeff Benedict said Wednesday that he is stepping down as president of the Connecticut Alliance Against Casino Expansion.

Gibbs College in Cranston Announces New Business Concentration in (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-26T23:00:00.000-05:00

Gibbs College in Cranston Announces New Business Concentration in
Emediawire (press release), WA - Oct 24, 2005 operations concentration includes relevant professional studies in the areas of cash management, gaming management, current trends in casino gaming and legal

CITY PRODUCES A ROYAL FLUSH OF A CASINO PLAN
Centre Daily Times, PA - 57 minutes ago required reading, not just for the state Gaming Control Board as they review license applications, but for anyone who hopes to either locate a casino here or

Casino plans announced for Romulus
Belleville View, MI - 9 hours ago Plans call for a 200-room hotel, restaurants, retail space and a casino with 2,400 slot machines and 90 gaming tables to be built on the 24-acre site.

LuckyBall S.A. Licenses Chartwell's Multiplayer Poker (Rolling Good Times) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-26T19:00:00.000-05:00

LuckyBall S.A. Licenses Chartwell's Multiplayer Poker (Rolling Good Times)
CALGARY, Canada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Chartwell Technology Inc. (TSX:CWH), a leading provider of gaming software systems to the online and remote gaming industry is very pleased to announce that LuckyBall S.A., a licensing provider for Paradisebet UK Ltd. has licensed Chartwell's multiplayer poker and joined PokerNexus, Chartwell's poker community.

WPT: Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic (pPlayer.com)
Filed under: Tournaments , Television The World Poker Tour is on television tonight. They're airing another repeat episode on the Travel Channel. Check your local listings for air time. Tonight is the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic . The final table features some pretty good poker players. The TV table includes Daniel Negreanu, Humberto Brenes, Jennifer Harman, Nam Le, Vinny

Sun International says core profit up on casino revs (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-26T03:00:00.000-05:00

Sun International says core profit up on casino revs
Engineering News, South Africa - 13 hours ago South Africa's biggest hotel and casino group Sun International lifted core earnings by 20% in the September quarter thanks to stronger gaming revenues, the

Resort casino puts cards on table
BBC News, UK - 4 hours ago A new multi million pound leisure casino will be officially opened in North Yorkshire's Scarborough resort. The facility is the

Tribe sets sights on casino at proposed NASCAR track (Albany Democrat-Herald) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-23T15:00:00.000-05:00

Tribe sets sights on casino at proposed NASCAR track (Albany Democrat-Herald)
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) The Skokomish Tribe wants to build a new casino on or near a proposed NASCAR raceway in Kitsap County, according to a letter sent this week to Gov. Christine Gregoire.

Tribe plans speedway casino (Tacoma News Tribune)
The Skokomish Tribe is pursuing a new gaming contract that would allow construction of a tribal casino on or near a proposed 81,500-seat NASCAR speedway in Kitsap County.

Poker players boost online gaming firm (Sunday Business Post)
Online gaming group PartyGaming today reported a recent pick-up in trading as customers flocked to its poker and casino games. PartyGaming said revenues for the three months to September 30 were 32% higher than last year at $220m ( 182.6m) and that there had been a material uplift since then.

Blackjack us hard enough, and we people can even learn (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-22T23:00:00.000-05:00

Blackjack us hard enough, and we people can even learn
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - Oct 10, 2005 It's an interesting thing about the American people: Hit 'em over the head hard enough with a blackjack and they sometimes get the point.

PartyPoker.com Now Offers Blackjack and Side Bets at Its Poker
CardPlayer.com - Oct 10, 2005 PartyPoker.com just introduced two new ways to have fun while waiting for good cards to see the flop with; blackjack and side bets.

For early birds, 'North Country' is worth wait
Duluth News Tribune, MN - 18 hours ago What: Bourelle works at a computer help desk. Topping is a blackjack dealer at Fond-du-Luth Casino. I'm going to tell my friends this movie is . . . ``awesome.

Photo Released of Man Sought as Witness in Wilson Case (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-22T15:00:00.000-05:00

Photo Released of Man Sought as Witness in Wilson Case
KXTV, CA - Oct 21, 2005 authorities want to talk with can be seen sitting at a blackjack table with Wilson vanished after leaving Thunder Valley casino early on the morning of October

Sega Casino
IGN, CA - Oct 19, 2005 Sega Casino is a collection of nine different casino style games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Texas Hold 'Em, Chuck a Luck, 7 Card Stud

Basic Strategy for Online Casino Blackjack (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-22T11:00:00.000-05:00

Basic Strategy for Online Casino Blackjack
Online Casino Reports - Oct 14, 2005 A basic strategy for playing online casino blackjack is a mathematical formula that dictates the player s best course of action, which translates into either

FUN Technologies' SkillJam mobile skill-gaming application
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Oct 20, 2005 SkillJam's exciting HexTwist, BlackJack Solitaire and Memory Match games now available to Verizon Wireless customers LONDON, England and BEDMINSTER, NJ, Oct.

Blackjack us hard enough, and we people can even learn (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

Blackjack us hard enough, and we people can even learn
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - Oct 10, 2005 It's an interesting thing about the American people: Hit 'em over the head hard enough with a blackjack and they sometimes get the point.

Illinois boats offer variety of blackjack options
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Oct 21, 2005 BY JOHN G. BROKOPP GAMING COLUMNIST. The skill factor associated with blackjack makes it unique among table games. Because of this

Progressive Gaming International Announces Conference Call (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-21T19:00:00.000-05:00

Progressive Gaming International Announces Conference Call
Business Wire (press release), CA - 7 hours ago International Corporation (the Company) (NASDAQ: PGIC), a leading supplier of integrated casino management systems and games for the gaming industry world-wide

Tribe: Little progress made on request for more gaming devices
Aberdeen American News, SD - Oct 18, 2005 Included are plans to increase the size of Dakota Sioux Casino's gaming area as well as the number of slot machines at both Dakota Sioux and the tribe's other

Indian tribe plans to build a casino near Detroit Metro Airport (USA Today) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Indian tribe plans to build a casino near Detroit Metro Airport (USA Today)
With the roar of jet engines in the background, a northern Michigan American Indian tribe Thursday announced plans to build a $243 million casino and hotel complex just north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Nevada regulators approve Hooters casino licensing (USA Today)
The new Hooters Casino Hotel, scheduled to open in early February, won a final approval Thursday from Nevada regulators after a top company executive outlined a marketing strategy to make the resort the "toga party" for Las Vegas.

Reading's Creative Arts to host Casino Night & Auction (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-21T03:00:00.000-05:00

Reading's Creative Arts to host Casino Night & Auction
Reading Advocate, MA - 17 hours ago Blackjack and roulette are just one part of the night's fun which includes plenty of start-up play money and dealers who will be happy to instruct you on the

For adults, Vegas offers slots, shows and expensive restaurants
Vancouver Sun (subscription), Canada - 18 hours ago I revelled in 99-cent breakfast buffets and lost quickly at blackjack. I had not been back since. Being a sort-of Vegas Virgin is so very Las Vegas.

Brown Looks To Dance With The Devil This Weekend
iLikeRacing.com - 11 hours ago (10/20/2005 Grain Valley, MO) Blackjack Brian Brown and the Wise Guys Racing team will be heading back to where their season began, Mesquite, TX and Devil's

Seneca Casino Location Could Change (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-20T23:00:00.000-05:00

Seneca Casino Location Could Change
Casino City Times, MA - 12 hours ago BUFFALO, New York As reported by the Buffalo News: "The Seneca Nation of Indians would abandon plans for a downtown Buffalo casino if Cheektowaga succeeds

Chamber host forum on new Osage casino project
Bartlesville Examiner Enterprise, OK - 8 hours ago Local government and business leaders learned additional details of the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino planned for the rural Osage County area west of

South Reno casino one step closer to becoming reality (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-20T19:00:00.000-05:00

South Reno casino one step closer to becoming reality
KRNV, NV - 14 hours ago plan. Reno's current master plan allows for non-restricted gaming at the intersection of US 395 and there Mount Rose Highway. In

Why i for the Casino Industry?
IT Jungle, NY - Oct 16, 2005 "The casino gaming industry required stable, secure, and scaleable solutions and What makes the iSeries a good choice for the casino/gaming industry?

Orange County casino's gaming company drops out
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), IN - Sep 23, 2005 Back said the group plans to give details of the new casino management plan at the Indiana Gaming Commission meeting Monday in hopes that the commission will

Chamber host forum on new Osage casino project (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-20T15:00:00.000-05:00

Chamber host forum on new Osage casino project
Bartlesville Examiner Enterprise, OK - 27 minutes ago Local government and business leaders learned additional details of the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino planned for the rural Osage County area west of

Sedgwick County Commissioners Sending Message About Casino
KAKE, KS - 8 hours ago A majority of Sedgwick County Commissioners say they can send their own message to Topeka without a county-wide casino vote, but will it be enough?

Sega Casino (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

Sega Casino
IGN, CA - 19 hours ago Sega Casino is a collection of nine different casino style games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Texas Hold 'Em, Chuck a Luck, 7 Card Stud

Eight years later, Fraser Downs' $39m bet pays off
Surrey Now, Canada - 23 hours ago The track's casino isn't licenced for card tables, but set in among the slot machines is a video blackjack game that features a lifelike woman in a tight red

Basic Strategy for Online Casino Blackjack (Online Casino Reports) (Casino Gaming News)

2005-10-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

Basic Strategy for Online Casino Blackjack (Online Casino Reports)
A basic strategy for playing online casino blackjack is a mathematical formula that dictates the player s best course of action, which translates into either hitting, standing, doubling, splitting or surrendering.

Pennsylvania already has full house with gambling issues (The Daily Item)
House lawmakers were right to stop a move to legalize Texas-style poker games across Pennsylvania dead in its tracks.