News Archive: Casino News, May 2008
Showing all news items for May 2008
Macau looks to online gambling
1st May, 2008
Fears of overcrowding in the bustling casino centre of Macau have prompted Chinese officials to liberalise restrictions on remote internet gambling.
Everest Casino luxury Australia vacation
1st May, 2008
Online gaming operator Everest Casino has reminded its members that they have just one month left to take part in its Australian Adventure Vacation Giveaway.
Growing support for US gambling bill
2nd May, 2008
Support for a bill that would overrule America's controversial anti-online casino gambling laws appears to be growing among US representatives.
2nd May, 2008
Online gaming operator CasinoUnreal.com has launched two brand new virtual slots for fans on online casino games.
Las Vegas Sands profits heads south
4th May, 2008
Las Vegas Sands (LVS), one of the world's leading land-based casino operators, has revealed that it lost $11.2 million (£5.6 million) in the last quarter.
Tropicana casino group goes bust
6th May, 2008
One of America's largest casino gambling groups, Tropicana Entertainment LLC, has filed for bankruptcy.
Playtech profits dramatically up
6th May, 2008
Casino software developer Playtech has recorded 97 per cent year-on-year rise in profits in the first quarter of 2007.
7th May, 2008
MGM Mirage has become the latest casino gambling company to report falling profits during the current economic downturn.
Casino association warns of further closures
7th May, 2008
The British Casino Association (BCA) has said that more casinos look set to close unless the government makes concessions to the industry.
8th May, 2008
The owner of Newcastle United has shown his dedication to casino gambling by betting £480,000 in a single day, onlinecasino.org is reporting.
8th May, 2008
The parent company of 888.com Casino has issued its first quarter income report, notching up 38 per cent year-on-year growth.
Slots tournament underway at Riverbelle
9th May, 2008
Fans of virtual slots are being invited to take part in an exclusive month-long tournament being held at Riverbelle Casino.
9th May, 2008
Leading online gaming operator 888.com Casino has announced a deal which will allow it to expand the range of titles it offers.
Newbies win it by at All Slots
9th May, 2008
Leading online gaming website All Slots Casino, a member of the Jackpots Factory network, has revealed that a number of new players have notched up big wins this w
Casino Tropez winner bags mega prize
12th May, 2008
Online gaming operator Casino Tropez has revealed that one of its members has won a massive 587,314 euros (£464,000) on its popular Gold Rally slot.
Online Gambling Insider names April winners
12th May, 2008
Internet-based online gambling portal Online Gambling Insider has unveiled the latest winners of its casino gambling monthly prize draw.
Online Casino sends gamers to gambling meccas
13th May, 2008
IntertopsCasino.com has confirmed it will be awarding first-class trips to two of the most popular casino destinations in the world.
Netherlands to clamp down on internet gambling
13th May, 2008
Authorities in the Netherlands are gearing up to launch a new campaign against illegal casino gambling websites.
Maharajah Club signs deal with CryptoLogic
12th May, 2008
Online gaming operator Maharajah Club has signed a deal with CryptoLogic, commissioning the software developer to be the exclusive provider of its casino games.
CryptoLogic backs south Asian online casino
14th May, 2008
Leading software developer CryptoLogic has signed an agreement with south Asian online casino operator KhelGalli.com.
Man Utd stars hit casino after win
14th May, 2008
Manchester United's top football stars celebrated their Premier League win last weekend by visiting a casino, it has emerged.
Record first quarter profits for Playtech
15th May, 2008
Online casino gaming software developer Playtech has notched up record-high profits for the first quarter of 2008.
Betfair blocks Aussie online casino ban
15th May, 2008
Taxpayers in Western Australia (WA) will have to foot a massive AUS$500,000 (£240,000) bill following an unsuccessful attempt to ban online casino gambling
Eastern Europe's largest gaming firm to expand
16th May, 2008
Ritzio Entertainment Group, the largest gaming company in eastern Europe, has revealed plans to expand its casino operations.
Yahoo! liberalises gambling ad policy
16th May, 2008
Online web portal Yahoo! has liberalised its policy over casino advertisements following changes to the UK's gambling laws.
Betfair 'ditches house advantage'
17th May, 2008
Leading online gaming operator Betfair has launched a new section of its casino gambling website which claims to eliminate the house advantage.
'No security issues' for online gambling
19th May, 2008
Brits should be confident about the security measures in place to ensure their details are kept secure by online casinos.
Norfolk casino scheme under review
20th May, 2008
The East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) is to begin reviewing plans for a £35 million casino, hotel and leisure complex in Norfolk.
Sharp earnings rise for Party Gaming
20th May, 2008
Leading online gambling operator Party Gaming - the company that owns Party Casino - has notched up a phenomenal rise of full-year earnings for 2007.
Mobile gambling 'next big thing'
20th May, 2008
Casino gambling on mobile phones is set to become the next big thing, according to one leading industry expert.
US basketball star repays casino gambling loans
21st May, 2008
A former NBA star who was sued by a casino in Las Vegas for failing to repay thousands of dollars in gambling loans has settled his debt.
Station to develop new Las Vegas casino
21st May, 2008
A major new casino is to be developed in Las Vegas by operator Station Casinos.
Kansas Lottery Commission postpones vote on casino operators
22nd May, 2008
Voting on the endorsement of contracts for casinos in Kansas, US has been postponed by the state's Lottery Commission until next week.
Asian Coast to develop $4.2bn casino in Vietnam
22nd May, 2008
Asian Coast Development Ltd has announced that it plans to invest billions of dollars into a new casino located in south Vietnam.
Puerto Rio to get four new casinos
23rd May, 2008
A host of new casinos is to be opened in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.
23rd May, 2008
Virgin Casino is offering their users to get cash back on their losses or winnings during the bank holiday weekend, as well as a 100% match bonus of £10.
Casinos for Massachusetts 'inevitable'
23rd May, 2008
The treasurer for Massachusetts, US has asserted that casinos will one day open in the state.
28th May, 2008
The Grand Korea Leisure is facing investigation due to alleged irregularities in the awarding of casino licenses in Korea.
The Move to Break Gaming Monopoly in Sweden
29th May, 2008
Svenska Spel might have to sell of its low-risk games to other casino and gambling operators due to the pressure from monopoly watchdogs.
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