Mashantuckets Swear In 3 Councilors
3rd January 2007

Three members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council were sworn in Tuesday, keeping intact a tribal government overseeing an ambitious expansion of the Foxwoods gaming empire.

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California's biggest tribe draws losing hand on Indian gambling
31st December 2006

Along California's rugged northwest coast, a freshly paved highway exit marked "Bald Hills Road" is for most nothing more than the entrance to Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Redwood National Park.

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Crooks pull elaborate casino heist
30th December 2006

It was as elaborate as a Hollywood script: A heist at Trinidad's Cher-Ae Heights Casino involved an “inside man,” disguise changes, a rehearsal and the theft of $198,000. And it was all caught on camera.

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City pushing for casino impact fees
23rd December 2006

The conflict between Rancho Mirage and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians intensified Friday as the city released the text of a letter it has sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger requesting changes in the gaming tribe's compact.

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Lottery takeover raises concerns
23rd December 2006

A state lawmaker said Thursday he will introduce a bill that would subject big changes in the state lottery to a vote of the Legislature after the controversial, low-profile takeover of the lotto contractor, which is now indirectly controlled by two Italian families.

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Casino Tribes Try to Keep Entire Pot
22nd August 2006

The wealthy groups use political clout to stymie efforts by poor Indians to open own facilities.

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The Bicycle Casino's 'Live at the Bike' Goes Sexy and Live
29th July 2006

"Live at the Bike," the Internet's exclusive, live streamed cash poker game to date, has teamed up with host company and new gaming site, Adult Poker Party.net at the World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Lake Tahoe building project may deal old casino town a new hand
13th July 2006 - San Francisco Chronicle

Tahoe's South Shore is about to undergo a $400 million upgrade in an area long known for its aging casinos and family motels.

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Reyes Wins PBA Battle at Black Oak Casino
16th June 2006 - Casino Gambling News Wire

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) stormed into Black Oak Casino's bowling center last weekend in the first ever professional bowling tournament held in Tuolumne County. Tony Reyes, a nationally ranked touring pro came away the victor over a field of 63 bowlers. Reyes, from San Bruno, California, had a perfect 7-0 record in match play defeating Frank Barefoot, Jr. of Upland, California in the final match.

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California Woman Wins World Record Penny MegaJackpots(R) Prize at AVI Resort and Casino
11th August 2005 - Casino News Wire

Shigeko Ide Stein visits The Twilight Zone(R) Video Slots at AVI Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada three times a week. Her persistence in playing pennies paid off in a big way Wednesday evening when she became the latest MegaJackpots(R) millionaire, winning a jackpot of $2,995,071 which surpasses the previous world record of $2,065,685 hit earlier this year.

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Newly Crowned 2005 World Series of Poker Winner, Joe Hachem Kicks Off This Year's 'Legends of Poker Tournament' at the Bicycle Casino
27th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

On Wednesday, July 27th, the Bicycle Casino will celebrate this year's World Series of Poker winner, Joe Hachem, fresh from his win as 2005 Champion and $7.5 million dollars richer! Hachem, an Aussie of Lebanese decent, has the rare distinction of having won the largest first place prize ever awarded in poker history.

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WPT Enterprises, Inc. Prevails against WORLD POKER TOUR(R) Trademark & Copyright Infringers; Company Vigorously Defends Marks, Prevents Proliferation of Unauthorized Merchandise and Programming
26th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (WPTE), creator of the WORLD POKER TOUR(R) television show, has scored numerous intellectual property litigation victories in recent months, the company announced today. These victories reflect WPTE's aggressive posture toward intellectual property protection against infringers in order to safeguard and enhance its valuable brands and image.

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Spectre Gaming Signs Agreements With Three More California Tribes
20th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

Spectre Gaming, Inc. (SGMG) announced today that it has signed agreements with three more California casinos including Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino in Lakeside, Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, and Havasu Landing Casino in Havasu Lake.

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Governor reaches casino deals with two tribes
17th June 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced agreements Thursday to allow two of California's largest Indian tribes to build casinos, deals that are expected to generate about $7 million a year for the state.

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Jackson Plans Party at Casino for Devoted Fans
17th June 2005 - L.A. Times

To thank selected fans for their allegiance during his child-molestation trial, Michael Jackson and his family plan an invitation-only bash Saturday night at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez — although it is not clear whether the self-described King of Pop will be on stage.

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Terminally Ill Woman Realizes Lifelong Dream - Wins Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and $309,213 on Penny Slot MegaJackpot; California Harley-Davidson Dealer Speeds up Delivery after Learning of Winner's Plight
16th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

This week, Arlene Keith, who is terminally ill with cancer, realized a lifelong dream when she was presented with her brand new Harley-Davidson(R) Fat Boy(R) motorcycle at Anaheim-Fullerton Harley-Davidson, a local dealership in California.

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Indian tribe abandons plans to build casino near Oakland airport
11th June 2005 - San Francisco Chronicle

An American Indian tribe has dropped its bid to build a casino near Oakland International Airport, abandoning a project that would have brought tribal gaming into the heart of the San Francisco Bay area.

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Indian casino plan for Oakland dies
10th June 2005 - San Jose Mercury News

City officials this morning declared victory in their fight against a proposed casino near Oakland International Airport, asserting that a North Bay Indian tribe silently abandoned the plan just months after promising it would bring the city millions in annual revenues.

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Weekly Newspaper Poker Column -- ``Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu'' -- Smash Success in First Month of Syndication
17th May 2005 - Newswire

The new weekly syndicated poker column, "Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu," has gained immediate success as newspapers from coast to coast and throughout Canada have contracted with Card Shark Media to run this exciting new feature.

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Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Posts an Updated Investor Presentation to Its Corporate Website
13th May 2005 - The Street

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACOE). Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the Company has posted an updated investor presentation to its corporate website. Included in this presentation is an update on Lakes' various casino projects, an updated business overview, including an unaudited cash position as of March 31, 2005, and an outline of the Company's 2005 strategic objectives. Interested parties may view the investor presentation at www.lakesentertainment.com.

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Extreme Poker Completes Pilot Production
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP), in conjunction with Pear Pillow Productions, is pleased to announce the completion of its pilot production of "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament."

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Black Oak Casino Grand Opening Celebration Begins May 16!
5th May 2005 - Newswire

The Grand Opening Celebration at Black Oak Casino, scheduled to commence Monday, May 16, will feature endless excitement and fun for everyone with gaming action, live entertainment, bowling specials, new dining options, and a variety of ways to win cash and prizes throughout the week long celebration.

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Hilton Senior Vice President to Speak at JP Morgan Gaming & Lodging Conference in Las Vegas; Investors and News Media Invited to Webcast
3rd May 2005 - Business Wire

Marc A. Grossman, senior vice president - corporate affairs of Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT), will speak at JP Morgan's annual gaming & lodging conference on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 2:15 pm, pacific time.

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Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino Selects Mariposa as their Customer Relationship Management Software Solution
2nd May 2005 - Newswire

Venture Catalyst Incorporated ("VCAT") (OTCBB:VCAT), announced today that Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino has licensed Mariposa, VCAT's award-winning customer relationship management ("CRM"), marketing and business intelligence software system. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino is the first racino to license Mariposa.

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McCain: More regulations needed for tribal casinos
28th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, said Wednesday he will seek tougher regulations for the booming tribal gambling industry, which far outpaced Nevada as it reaped $18.5 billion in revenue last year.

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Is it a Bluff? Celebrities Take on the Pros on GSN's POKER ROYALE
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Are actors better bluffers or will the poker professionals sweep the celebrities in the high stakes game of No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em? The question will be answered when GSN premieres POKER ROYALE: CELEBRITIES VS. POKER PROS, a seven-episode series debuting as part of GSN's weekly Casino Night, Friday, May 6 at 9:00PM ET/PT.

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Certegy to Provide Cash Access Services to Pala Casino Resort & Spa
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Certegy Inc. (CEY), a leading global payment services provider, announced today a multi-year agreement to provide a comprehensive range of cash access services to Pala Casino Resort & Spa in San Diego, California.

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CYBERVIEW appoints new National Accounts Manager
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

CYBERVIEW Technology Group is proud to announce that Buddy Bartholow has been named National Accounts Manager for all its Native American gaming activities

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Steven Lipscomb, President & CEO of WPT Enterprises, Inc., Withdraws 10b5-1 Trading Plan
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (WPTE) announced today that Steven Lipscomb, the Company's President and CEO, has withdrawn his structured trading plan to sell shares of WPTE's common stock. Mr. Lipscomb previously had a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in place - adopted in March 2005 -that allowed for the sale of up to 450,000 shares of common stock through March of 2006. Mr. Lipscomb currently holds 1,645,000 shares of common stock.

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Watchit Media Signs 17 Additional Hotels to Narrowcast NAB; Watchit Media, Inc. Will Narrowcast to over 33,000 Rooms in Las Vegas
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Cotelligent, Inc. (OTCBB: CGZT - News) announced today their wholly-owned subsidiary, Watchit Media, Inc. began narrowcasting segments of the NAB 2005 Convention to 33,000 rooms in Las Vegas, last Thursday, April 14th as attendees began coming into town.

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The Final Four Say 'Hit Me!' and Double Down for Their Chance at the $250,000 Grand Prize in the Season Finale of WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Forty players have been narrowed down to a lucky final four in GSN's season finale of WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK 2, airing on Friday, April 22 at 10:00PM ET/PT. Finishing from a season of high-stakes action and drama where it was anyone's game until each episode's final card was dealt, Rick Jensen, Stanford Wong, Kami Lis and Ken Einiger face off for their chance to win the $250,000 grand prize in addition to their winnings earned in previous rounds.

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Global Gaming Business Releases Annual Publication, Tribal Government Gaming
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Global Gaming Business magazine today announced the release of the second annual Tribal Government Gaming, a publication devoted to the major issues surrounding Indian gaming in North America. Tribal Government Gaming has quickly become the most respected annual recap of Indian gaming available.

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3987 Poker Tables In The Unites States
17th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The latest survey found 3987 poker tables at over 455 locations in United States. Poker Christa lists all the casinos and card clubs in United States.

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New Poker Website Provides the San Francisco Bay Area with Much Needed Guide to Bay Area Poker
16th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The Bay Area now has a one stop website for everything poker related.

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Jimmy Kimmel Takes on Former Man Show Co-Star at the L.A. Lakers Celebrity Poker Event
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Jimmy Kimmel outplayed his former Man Show co-star Julie Costello at the final table last night at the 2nd Annual Las Vegas Casino Night Celebrity Poker Challenge to benefit the L.A. Lakers Youth Foundation.

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''Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu''; The New Weekly Poker Column from Poker Champion and 2004 Player of the Year Daniel Negreanu
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Daniel Negreanu, the all-time money winner on the professional poker circuit, has teamed with Card Shark Media to write the most informative, entertaining and engaging weekly newspaper poker column ever, specifically targeted to the huge and fast-growing poker market.

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Steve Lipscomb Named Chief Executive Officer Of WPT Enterprises, Inc.
6th Apr 2005 - Newswire

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (WPTE) announced today that Steve Lipscomb has been unanimously elected Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2005. Mr. Lipscomb succeeds Lyle Berman as CEO. Mr. Berman's new title will be Executive Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2005. Mr. Lipscomb will also retain his position as President of WPT Enterprises, Inc.

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Gaming Industry Observer, Bristol Associates Conduct 5th National Study Of Casino Executives
6th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The gaming industry's premier newsletter and its leading executive search firm will conduct their fifth Internet-based national survey of casino executives to help the gaming industry attract, retain and motivate its executive talent.

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Hollywood Takes on Poker: A-Listers Affleck, Maguire Set Sights on Final Table
6th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Pokertropolis has posted the opening odds for players to win the 37th World Series of Poker (WSOP) finals held at Binion's Horseshoe Casino, July 7-15, and Hollywood A-Lister Ben Affleck is the current favorite to win at 450-1.

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FutureLogic Challenges Transact Technologies' Patent Allowance
5th Apr 2005 - Newswire

FutureLogic, Inc., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that it is challenging allowance of Transact Technologies' patent application on the basis of FutureLogic's currently pending patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which cover various features of FutureLogic's GEN2 promotional printer.

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Casino and Gaming Television Partners With emuse to Drive Adoption of Interactive Advertising
4th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Casino and Gaming Television (CGTV), the first 24-hour entertainment and information channel devoted to the millions of gaming lifestyle enthusiasts, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with emuse technologies, developers of the Modelstream(R) suite of authoring tools and a leading producer of single screen interactive television advertising content, to create interactive television (iTV) advertising production and deployment models for CGTV advertisers.

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