Archive for the 'Gambling' Category
Poker Movies
Posted on December 12, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
Poker is one of the most popular (if not the most popular) card games in the world today. No wonder that it fascinated moviemakers from the earliest times up to today.
Different movies over the years showed different aspects of the game or even of the people playing it, but one thing remained the same: the [...]
Saratoga, New York’s Summer Season Kicks Off With Horse Racing, Performances, Festivals and More
Posted on September 16, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — World-class Thoroughbred horse racing, the performing arts, historical sites and much more awaits visitors to Saratoga, New York this summer.
Historic Saratoga Race Course will open its gates Wednesday, July 23rd through Labor Day, Monday, September 1st, for the 2008 season. Visitors can enjoy a trackside breakfast [...]
Bookie Bets on Obama Acceptance Speech Cliches
Posted on August 27, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
DUBLIN, August 26 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Barack Obama’s democratic nomination acceptance speech in Denver this Thursday, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have released a wide range of betting opportunities on the Presidential hopeful’s performance.The cheeky bookie is offering betting on what “cliche” Obama will use first during his much hyped speech. “I’m [...]
Read More..>>GameTech Receives Certification for Class III Gaming Device
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
RENO, Nev., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GameTech International, Inc. (”GameTech(R)”) , a leading designer, developer and marketer of electronic bingo and gaming equipment, systems, and video lottery terminals through its Summit Gaming division, announced today receipt of GLI certification for their Gambler’s Edge Keno(TM) Class III video gaming product for the California Native [...]
Read More..>>‘Ball for Life’ Makes Another Winner
Posted on August 7, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
MIDDLESEX, England, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Online bingo provider, Platinum Play Bingo’s [ world first bingo product, bingo Ball for Life [ - has just proved that it is the most exciting promotion on the net, paying out for the second time since its launch a mere 3 weeks ago.When Platinum [...]
Read More..>>Superstar Jessica Simpson to play Fallsview Casino
Posted on July 8, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 7 /PRNewswire/ — Fallsview casino Resort announced today that one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world - international music, fashion, TV and movie star Jessica Simpson - has been added to the resort’s August concert line-up.Simpson will perform one show only on Thursday, August 28, in Fallsview’s [...]
Read More..>>GameTech Names Marcia R. Martin as Chief Financial Officer
Posted on June 11, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
RENO, Nev., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GameTech International, Inc. (”GameTech(R)”) , a leading designer, developer and marketer of electronic bingo and gaming equipment, systems, and video lottery terminals through its Summit divisions, announced today that Marcia R. Martin, CPA, has been named Chief Financial Officer for the Company, effective June 10, 2008. Ms. [...]
Read More..>>Harrah’s Announces Grand Opening of Harrah’s Casino Tunica and First Ever Paula Deen Buffet
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Gambling
TUNICA, Miss., May 23 /PRNewswire/ — Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. today announced the grand opening of Harrah’s casino Tunica along with the first ever Paula Deen Buffet. Harrah’s casino Tunica was formerly Grand casino Resort Tunica and recently finished a $45 million renovation.
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Food Network star, Paula Deen and Harrah’s Entertainment executives officially [...]