News Archive: Casino News, March 2008
Showing all news items for March 2008
Plot thickens over Vegas ricin find
3rd March, 2008
Detectives in Las Vegas are still waiting to interview a critically-ill man in connection with the find of several vials of ricin in a motel room last Friday.
Microgaming progressive slots fork out $2m
3rd March, 2008
Two lucky casino gambling enthusiasts have shared between them a massive $2 million (£1 million) worth of cash prizes thanks to software developer Microgaming
Horseshoe's Blackjack Tournament
3rd March, 2008
A look at the forthcoming blackjack tournament from Horseshoe
Former WSP home sold to casino firm
4th March, 2008
A buyer has been found for the former casino home of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), CNN Money is reporting this morning.
Call to legalise Thai casino gambling
4th March, 2008
Thailand's new prime minister, Samak Sundaravej, today called on parliament to legalise casino gambling in a select number of tourist resorts.
Cameo Casino Launch More Games
6th March, 2008
Online casino Cameo boost their already extensive catalogue of online games
6th March, 2008
Net Entertainment and Bet-At-Home provide new online casino
Debate over Casino in Kentucky
6th March, 2008
Lawmakers may allow casinos to be established in the state of Kentucky
Canada gets serious over online gambling
6th March, 2008
The Canadian government has indicated that it is preparing to clamp down on online casinos based in a native reserve in the eastern province of Quebec.
Casino Classic goes multilingual
6th March, 2008
Online gaming operator Casino Classic is to begin catering for casino gambling enthusiasts from across Europe following the announcement that it is extending its m
7th March, 2008
Online bingo and casino games developer Playtech has revealed that it made record-high profits of over $100 million (£50 million) last year.
Arena Leisure prepares Wolverhampton casino bid
9th March, 2008
Racecourse operator Arena Leisure has confirmed it is putting together a consortium to bid for one of the UK's 16 new regional casinos.
Everest hands out luxury Bahamas package
10th March, 2008
Internet-based casino gambling house Everest Casino has handed out a luxury, all-expenses paid vacation to the Bahamas.
Casino smoking ban exemption up for debate
11th March, 2008
Speakers at a public hearing in Harrisburg have argued for an exemption for casinos to a proposed smoking ban.
Estefan to play casino's new theatre
11th March, 2008
Pop star Gloria Estefan is to open the new MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino in the US, the casino has announced.
Great Canadian posts record revenue
12th March, 2008
The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2007, achieving profit.
Hoosier Park casino 'on track'
12th March, 2008
A new casino at Hoosier Park is on schedule for completion, its general manager has told the Horse Racing Commission.
Profits head south on Vegas strip
13th March, 2008
The state of Nevada has witnessed its first fall in casino gambling revenue since 2001, it has been confirmed.
Online casino in London advertising blitz
13th March, 2008
Up-and-coming online casino GetMinted.com has confirmed that it will be spending in excess of £1 million on advertising in London over the next two months.
888 chief rules himself out of PartyGaming post
14th March, 2008
The chief executive of industry-leading online casino operator 888.com has ruled himself out of the top job at rival firm PartyGaming.
William Hill in free chip giveaway
15th March, 2008
Online casino operator William Hill has confirmed that it will be giving away $4,000 (£1,970) in free chips every month for an entire year.
New casino games at Riverbelle
16th March, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Riverbelle Casino is launching a number of new cas
Online casino offers St Patrick's Day promotion
17th March, 2008
Online casino gambling operator Mansion Casino has announced that for today only anyone logging on to play their favourite game will get 50 per cent cash back.
InterCasino offers free US flights
22nd March, 2008
Online casino gambling enthusiasts who sign up to InterCasino.com will now be able to take advantage of an exclusive new airfare promotion.
Intercasino is offering a flight to and from US
17th March, 2008
InterCasino is trying to get more new players by offering them an opportunity to get a free return flight to New York.
17th March, 2008
Gamers with online casino operator CasinoEuro.com can now take advantage of three new slots on the popular website.
South Africa mulls online gambling law
18th March, 2008
South Africa's National Assembly is being asked to consider whether to legalise online casino gambling, it has emerged.
Two more mega-wins at Casino Tropez
18th March, 2008
Casino Tropez has confirmed that two more of its members have won massive cash prizes on one of its progressive jackpot slots.
19th March, 2008
The owner of London's Clermont Club has lost its bid to force an Arab bank to stump up a massive £7 million casino gambling debt.
Green Living NOT Casino Gambling
20th March, 2008
Massachusets House of Representatives’ speaker is trying to stop the bill allowing casino gambling in the region from becoming legal.
Daily Mail Forced to hand £4 million over to Casino Tycoon
20th March, 2008
American casino tycoon is getting £4 million from Daily Mail for libel damages, as his business practices were unfoundedly named “cut-throat, ruthless and despicable”.
New senior executive at Jackpot Factory
26th March, 2008
Leading online casino the Jackpot Factory has appointed David Brickman its new vice president of player affairs.
4m libel case against casino mogul
23rd March, 2008
The Daily Mail has been forced to pay out £4 million in libel damages after making derogatory comments about Sheldon Adelson, chief executive of Las Vegas Sands.
24th March, 2008
The company that owns the World Poker Tour (WPT) has confirmed it will expand its online casino offering having reached a deal with software developer CryptoLogic.
Online casinos enjoy Easter break
25th March, 2008
The bank holiday weekend has afforded many online casino houses a rest from the usual influx of gambling web traffic, onlinecasinosphere.com has reported.
New staff writer at Casino Gambling Web
25th March, 2008
One of the internet's most useful casino sites, casinogamblingweb.com, has confirmed that it has hired a new staff writer, April Gardner.
26th March, 2008
Leading gaming operator 888.com Casino has launched a partnership with Australian games developer NextGen Gaming, it has been confirmed.
Online casino mangers receive ethics training
27th March, 2008
A coalition of social policy groups and gambling regulatory bodies have hosted an ethical training conference for 40 internet-based casino managers in London.
888 gives online casino personal touch
27th March, 2008
Leading online gambling operator 888.com Casino has revamped it website in a bid to give gamers a more personal experience.
28th March, 2008
CryptoLogic, one of the world's leading online casino software manufacturers, has reported a significant increase in profits, indicating that more and more people are choosing Read more »
Thais defy online gambling ban
28th March, 2008
People in Thailand are increasingly looking to make use of online casinos, despite the government's efforts to shut down such sites.
29th March, 2008
An Elvis Presley-themed casino is to be developed in the Las Vegas Strip, Fox News has reported.
GigaMedia shrugs off proposed Canada ban
28th March, 2008
In a statement released by GigaMedia today the company has disregarded reports that the Canadian government will be clamping down on Internet casino gambling.
Casino revenue funds responsible gambling centre
30th March, 2008
America's National Center for Responsible Gaming (ANCRG) is to funnel $7.6 million (£3.8 million) into a responsible casino gambling facility and research cen
First-time mobile gambler bags $28k
31st March, 2008
A lucky Norwegian casino gambling enthusiasts known only as Janne K has won $28,000 (£14,000) within just days of signing up to Casino Tropez Mobile.
Diamond I launches 2nd free online casino
31st March, 2008
Diamond I Inc has launched its second fun-money online casino service, VegasBetLive.com.
Bet365 to attend Casino Affiliate Convention 2008
31st March, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Bet365 has confirmed that it will be attending the sixth Annual Casino Affiliate Convention, which will take place in Amsterdam's NH Grand Krasnapol
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