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Bally Technologies Presents Superior Arsenal of Revenue-Generating Games and Systems at SAGSE Expo & Congress September 30-October 2 in Buenos Aires

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:02:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management solutions for the global gaming industry, is showcasing an array of new revenue-generating games and systems products at the upcoming SAGSE Expo &...

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 Summary Report

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500

CHIBA, Japan-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Between September 24(Thursday) and 27(Sunday), the Tokyo Game Show 2009 was hosted by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), in cooperation with Nikkei Business Publications...

NanoTech Entertainment Rounds Out Pinball Library

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:07:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - NANOTECH ENTERTAINMENT (OTCBB:NTEK) in further establishing itself as the premier provider of Pinball content announces that Timothy Moffett of Tii Pinball has agreed to offer his extensive library of original pinball designs to be featured in...

Connective Games LLC to Make Waves in the Asian iGaming Market

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:15:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Russian based software provider, Connective Games...

Hands-On Mobile Deals Out World Poker Tour® To App Store

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, is going “all-in” with the release of World Poker Tour® (WPT) Texas Hold ‘Em for iPhone and iPod touch. This game will have new features including...

Fox International Productions, Star and Huayi Brothers Join Forces to Produce and Distribute the Romantic Comedy, Hot Summer Days

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:30:00 0500

BEIJING & HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Fox International Productions (FIP), Star Television Asia Limited (STAR) and China-based Huayi Brothers Media today announced a collaboration to produce and distribute a Chinese-language romantic comedy, HOT SUMMER...

Penn National Gaming Names John Osborne General Manager of Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway in Bangor

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:31:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa. & BANGOR, Maine-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that effective immediately, John R. Osborne, 52, has been named General Manager of Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway in Bangor, subject to regulatory approval...

Full House Resorts Retains Regal Capital Advisors to Assist with Acquisition Strategy

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Full House Resorts (NYSE Amex US: FLL) announced today that it has retained Regal Capital Advisors to advise the company with respect to its growth initiatives and acquisition strategy.

“Now that FireKeepers has opened under budget...

Elixir Gaming Provides Update on Impact of Tropical Storm Ondoy on Its Philippine Operations

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:59:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (“Elixir Gaming” or “the Company”), a provider of gaming technology solutions to the Pan-Asian gaming industry, announced today that Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana), which...

WMS Amends and Extends Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Through September 2012

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of games and gaming machines for the global gaming industry, today announced that it has entered into an amended, unsecured revolving credit facility through...

New Century Investments' Wunderkind Makes Play for Leading the Restructuring of Trump Entertainment Resorts

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:50:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - With Trump Entertainment Resorts emergence from bankruptcy pushed back and significant differences between 2^nd Lien Bondholders on the one hand and Donald Trump and Beal Bank on the other, emerging business wizard Artin Afsharjavan CIO of...

MTR Gaming Group to Present at Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

CHESTER, W.Va.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Griffin, and Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Hughes, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank...

Global Cash Access to Present at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ. The...

Penn National Gaming Granted Amendments to Extend Maturities and Expand Senior Secured Credit Facilities

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:45:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that, following appropriate regulatory approvals and notifications, it amended its $2.725 billion senior secured credit facilities to extend certain maturities, expand availability...

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009; Theme: "Game, it's so energetic!"; Exhibitions by 180 Individuals and Entities from 18 Countries and Regions, 758 Titles Registered in Advance

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:04:00 0500

CHIBA, Japan-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), in cooperation with Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP; President & CEO: Yasuo Hirata; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), will...

Ocean Enterprise 589 LLC at Ocean Downs Wins First Maryland Slots Approval

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:00 0500

BERLIN, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Ocean Enterprise 589 at Ocean Downs won state approval today to offer slots at Ocean Downs Racetrack, making it the first organization in Maryland to win the endorsement of the Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission.

Penn National Gaming to Participate in 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday September 30

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:42:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, William J. Clifford, will participate in an audio webcast in conjunction with the Company’s presentation at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance...

“Oklahoma Johnny” Hale to Host Seniors Tournaments on NLOP

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:49:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The Zen Gaming Network, through its subsidiary the National League of Poker (“NLOP.com” or the “Company”), announced today that world renowned poker icon Oklahoma Johnny Hale has partnered with NLOP.com to offer Oklahoma Johnny’s Free...

GameLogic Announces New Tournament Poker System, Poker Play™

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - GameLogic, Inc., a provider of interactive marketing services for the U.S. regulated gaming industry, today announced its newest product, Poker Play, a tournament-based poker system specifically developed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery...

Youbet.com to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer David Goldberg will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference on Thursday, October 1 at the Palace Hotel in New York City. The...

Full House Resorts to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Full House Resorts (NYSE Amex US: FLL) announced today that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Mark Miller will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference on Thursday, October 1 at the Palace Hotel in New...

PokerTek Receives NASDAQ Bid Price Notification

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500

MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - PokerTek, Inc., (NASDAQ: PTEK), today reported that it received a letter on September 15, 2009 from The NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that the closing bid price of its common stock had fallen below $1.00 for the 30 consecutive business days...

FireKeepers Casino and GameLogic Team Up on Player Loyalty Club Launch

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:19:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - GameLogic, Inc., a provider of interactive marketing technologies for the regulated U.S. gaming industry today announced that FireKeepers Casino has successfully launched New Play^TM, GameLogic's new player acquisition platform. Over...

TruthPAC: Issue 3 Ad Complaint “A Frivolous Smokescreen”

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:50:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Ohio’s anti-casino campaign today dismissed the complaint filed by out-of-state casino developers with the Ohio Election Commission as a "smokescreen” and accused proponents of serving up exaggerated job numbers.

“Issue...

Commerce Casino Scores Largest Land-Based Non-WSOP Tournament Ever with First Event in New ‘Hold’em Series’

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:04:00 0500

COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Attracted by a unique format that included a three-day start which allowed players to buy back in on subsequent days if they busted out early—plus a $500,000 guarantee— 3,967 players anted up a $220-buy-in at Commerce Casino to...

Penn National Gaming Names Jon Johnson General Manager of Empress Casino Hotel in Joliet

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa. & JOLIET, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“Penn”) announced today that effective immediately, Jon Johnson, 56, has been named General Manager of Empress Casino Hotel, subject to regulatory approval. Johnson has served as...

Research and Markets: Privatization of State-Controlled Gambling Operators: Only Hype or a Reality in the Near Future? - The Updated 2nd Edition

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

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First Bettors Score at Delaware Park With Start of “Parlay-Mania”

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:58:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Hundreds of eager sports fans from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland packed the Delaware Park Race and Sports Book this past weekend to place their first parlay sports bets on NFL games and enjoy the first Sunday of the NFL...

Viejas Casino Ups the Ante with a New, Expanded Poker Room

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Viejas Casino (http://www.viejas.com), voted San...

Youbet.com Launches WHODOYOULIKE.COM Social Networking Site for Horse Racing Fans

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Youbet.com (UBET) announced today the launch of the Beta version of

Bally Technologies Expands Systems Partnership with Morongo Casino; Awarded Contract for New Marketing, Business Intelligence SolutionsTM

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:02:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, has expanded its systems partnership with Morongo Casino Resort Spa to provide Bally Business Intelligence...

Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino to Open in November

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE:HOT) and Interlink Group announced today that the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino will open its doors in November 2009. Located adjacent to the Puerto Rico...

Full House Resorts Announces Amended Compact between Huron Band and State of Michigan

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Full House Resorts (NYSE Amex US: FLL) announced that the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the state of Michigan have signed an amended compact that will extend its term from 2018 to 2030 to ensure that FireKeepers Development...

Research and Markets: Datamonitor Report: Casinos & Gaming in China Industry Profile

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:00:00 0500

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Viejas Casino Hits Jackpot Again; Scores 10 Awards from Readers of Southern California Gaming Guide

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:14:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Viejas Casino (http://www.viejas.com) is once again...

Empire Resorts Appoints Gaming Industry Veteran Joseph A. D’Amato as Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) today...

2009 Live Racing Meet at Delaware Park to End on October 26

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:12:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - A downturn in purse subsidies from video lottery (slots) revenue is forcing Delaware Park to reduce its 2009 live racing schedule by 7 days. Delaware Park’s live racing meet will now end on Monday, October 26.

“We have had...

“Parlay-Mania” Starts at Delaware Park with Opening of Delaware Park Race and Sports Book

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:39:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - At 10 a.m. today, Chuck Rudd of Newark, Delaware, approached the counter at the newly opened Delaware Park Race and Sports Book and did something that isn’t legal anywhere else east of the Rockies—he placed a bet on NFL games...

Revel Entertainment Responds to Media Reports on Financing

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:52:00 0500

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Revel Entertainment Group, LLC (“the Company”) today issued the following statement in response to several recent media reports on the Company’s financing activity. Revel Entertainment noted:

Media reports on an...

Penn National Gaming Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cordish’s Interest in Proposed Destination Gaming Resort at Kansas Speedway

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:30:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa. & KANSAS CITY, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“the Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement, subject to local and regulatory approvals and certain other...

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 Detailed Information

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:22:00 0500

CHIBA, Japan-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP; President & CEO: Yasuo Hirata; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) are pleased to announce...

Delaware Park Press Conference Set for Thursday to Mark Start of Parlay Betting in Delaware

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:54:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Delaware Park will officially begin taking customer wagers on NFL games tomorrow at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Delaware Park Race and Sports Book. Delaware Park, with the two other Delaware racinos, are the only gaming facilities on the...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) (“Shuffle Master” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2009.

Third Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights

Tropicana Las Vegas Chooses Bally Business Intelligence SolutionsTM; New Systems Marketing, Bonusing Technology

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:02:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, today announced that Tropicana Las Vegas is investing in Bally’s CMS®/400 player-tracking and marketing system...

Brean Murray, Carret & Co. Consumer 1x1 Conference

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Brean Murray, Carret & Co. will hold its annual Consumer 1x1 Conference on Monday, October 5, 2009. The unique conference format will grant institutional investors access to executives from public companies in the consumer space, including...

Casino.mobi is Latest Web Address Brokered by Moniker.com for Six Figures

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:40:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Oversee.net®, the leader in Internet real estate, said today that Moniker®, an Oversee company and one of the industry’s premier brokerage providers, has successfully brokered the sale of Casino.mobi to Infomeda Ltd.

Moniker...

Youbet.com Announces Addition of Susan Bracey as Interim Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Youbet.com (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the Company has appointed Susan Bracey as its interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Bracey fills a position that has been open since the departure of Jim Burk at the end of...

Youbet.com to Restate First and Second Quarter 2009 Results Due to Accrual Adjustments Related to Youbet Advantage Program

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:45:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Youbet.com (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that it intends to restate its financial statements for the interim periods ended March 31 and June 30, 2009 to correct an error in the Company’s calculation of accruals under its “Youbet...

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against MGM Mirage

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:30:00 0500

BENSALEM, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2009 - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased the common stock of MGM Mirage (“MGM” or the “Company”) (NYSE:MGM) between August 2, 2007...

Penn National Gaming, Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Its Previously Announced Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 6⅞% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:13:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (“Penn”) today announced the expiration of the tender offer and consent solicitation (the “Offer”) for any and all of the $200 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of its 6⅞% senior...

Peebles’ Aqueduct Team Adds GlobalHue to Team

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:14:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - GlobalHue, the nation’s largest minority-owned marketing firm, has been tapped as the lead marketing firm for the proposed MGM Grand at Aqueduct in Queens, New York, it was announced today by R. Donahue Peebles, the lead developer in the team vying...

California Lottery and Warner Bros. Records Make Music Together

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:38:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Warner Bros. Records and the California Lottery announced today a unique partnership that will be music to players’ ears. On September 1, 2009, Warner Bros Records Scratchers® will hit stores. The first-ever music promotion...

Penn National Gaming Response to Associated Press Story

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:36:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:PENN) today issued the following statement in response to an Associated Press story published on September 1, 2009:

“Though Penn National Gaming’s practice is to refrain from commenting...

Cantor Gaming Announces In-Running Wagering for The NFL Season

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:47:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that its extremely popular “In-Running” sports betting product will be available at The Venetian, Palazzo and the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas...

The CODEGreen Commitment: Harrah’s Rincon Diverts More Than 400 Tons of Recyclables and They’re Just Getting Started

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:26:00 0500

VALLEY CENTER, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort has diverted over 400 tons of recyclables, reduced Styrofoam use by 25% and cleaned up over eight miles of San Diego County beaches. These conservation efforts are the result of the employee driven...

Poll Shows That Hard Rock Casino at Aqueduct Racetrack Delivers on Community Priorities

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:38:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - A survey of Queens voters shows that SL Green Realty Corp.’s bid for a Hard Rock Casino and other Hard Rock-themed offerings at a redeveloped Aqueduct Racetrack is the favored choice of the community.

The third-party survey...

MEMSIC’s Collaboration with Game Developers Brings New Level of Motion-Game Integration to Cell Phone Manufacturers

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:26:00 0500

ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - MEMSIC, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEMS), a leading MEMS solution provider and supplier of motion sensors to the mobile phone industry, combining proprietary MEMS technology with advanced mixed signal processing and system solutions, today announced a new...

1337 GAME DESIGN: Battlefield Game Designer Working on New iPhone Game

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:00 0500

GOTHENBURG, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - A trailer for the game Dark Nebula was released today on Youtube, showing in-game footage of the title in action. The designer behind the game is game industry veteran Anders Hejdenberg, the lead designer of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. This...

M Resort Spa Casino Now Offering ‘Favorite Versus Field’ Wager on Selected Horse Races

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:28:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - M Resort Spa Casino has announced the addition of a unique new bet in its Race and Sports Book. Customers can now place a bet on whether they think the morning line favorite will come home first, or if they think any of the other horses in the field...

Viejas Adds a “Striking” New Development

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Viejas announced plans today for a new, boutique bowling center, to be called Viejas Bowl, at the Viejas Outlet Center, across from the award winning Viejas Casino.

The new development boasts 15,667 square feet of space and will include...

Lakes Entertainment Announces Lottery Commission Approves Kansas Management Contract

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced that on August 25, 2009, the Kansas Lottery Commission approved the management contract for Chisholm Creek Casino Resort, LLC (“Chisholm”). Lakes previously announced that it joined with...

River Rock Entertainment Authority Appoints Scott Garawitz Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:33:00 0500

GEYSERVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the “Authority”), the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, today announced that Scott Garawitz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, effective...

Play LA Inc. Continues Expansion Plans with Launch of New UK Casino Games Information Website

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:00 0500

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Play LA Inc. (OTCBB: PLLAF) ("the Company"), announces the launch of its new Casino Games Information website INXI) announced today that it has...

Fox Sports Net Extends World Poker Tour® Television Broadcast License

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) and News Corporation’s Fox Sports Network (FSN) announced today that they have officially extended the television broadcast license to include World Poker Tour® (WPT) Season VIII. The new season begins...

iovation to Speak on Payments & Fraud Control at Asian i-Gaming Congress

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - As a leader in providing online gaming sites with stronger protection to combat fraud and abuse, iovation will speak at the 7^th Annual Asian i-Gaming Congress and Expo in Macau. Iovation’s head of special markets, Rich Orcutt, will...

Company Profile for Lakes Entertainment, Inc.

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:40:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. currently has development and management or financing agreements with four separate Tribes for casino operations in Michigan, California, and Oklahoma, for a total of five separate casino sites. Lakes is currently managing the...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Announces Option Grant

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market:SHFL) (the “Company”) announced today that in accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(A)(iv), the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed entirely of the...

Vernon Niven to Leave Churchill Downs Incorporated

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:30:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced today that Vernon Niven, who since October 2006 has served as executive vice president of CDI and president of Twinspires.com, will be leaving the Company for...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Announces Resignation of Director

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) (the “Company”) announced today that Chris Philibbosian will step down as a director of the Company, effective immediately, to devote more time to SAAK Management, the Company he created...

World Poker Tour® Teams up with Mekhi Phifer for the 7th Annual WPT Invitational

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:52:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Mixing glamour, grit and a good cause, the hottest names in Hollywood will square off against the biggest names in poker for the 7^th Annual

Morgans Hotel Group Announces Preliminary Fourth-Quarter Results and Revises Full Year Guidance

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:14:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) (“Morgans” ) today announced its preliminary expectations for revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December...

Pivot3® Serverless Computing™ Eliminates Three Racks of Servers in Large Surveillance Application

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:01:00 0500

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Pivot3®, Inc, the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, today announced that three Choctaw Casinos have chosen Pivot3 Serverless Computing™ for a large-scale video surveillance expansion project in Oklahoma. By deploying virtual...

Amax Appoints Corey Wong as Company Secretary and Authorized Representative

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:50:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Amax Entertainment Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0959) (“Amax” or “the Company”) announced today that Mr. Wong Lee Ping, Corey has been named the Company’s Secretary and Authorized Representative effective 2 February 2009. Separately...

Global Cash Access to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Small & Mid Cap Conference

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:28:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Small & Mid Cap Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, FL. The presentation will begin at...

Red Hawk Casino Selects FutureLogic’s GEN2 Universal™ Printer

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:54:00 0500

GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its...

Penn National Gaming Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue of $571.1 Million

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN):

- Fourth Quarter Non-Cash Impairment Charge of $392.6 Million and Lobbying Costs of $24.9 Million Result in Net Loss of $378.6 Million and EBITDA of $119.2...

Penn National Gaming to Present at Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference on February 10

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:00:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Penn.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that Chief Financial Officer, William J. Clifford, will participate in an audio webcast in conjunction with the Company’s presentation at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Small and Mid Cap...

Multimedia Games Reports Q1 Fiscal 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) today reported operating results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended December 31, 2008, as summarized in the table below.

Wynn Resorts Announces Efficiency Initiatives to Be Implemented Immediately in Las Vegas

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:32:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) announced today that a number of efficiency initiatives would be implemented at Wynn Las Vegas focused on keeping full-time staff employed in these uncertain times. These initiatives include reductions in pay for...

WPT Enterprises, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on February 17, 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:05:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WPTE) today...

Bally Technologies, Inc. Reports Record Diluted EPS of $0.59 on Record Second Quarter Revenue of $233 Million

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:05:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems, and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today record diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”) of $0.59 and $1.11 on...

Tropicana to Position Brand as Value Leader

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:18:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Tropicana Entertainment, LLC plans to elevate its service and value standards as part of a global repositioning of its legendary brand. The company has retained branding expert Hornall Anderson of Seattle to help define and deliver a customer...

Multimedia Games Names Adam Chibib Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:30:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Gaming technology developer and distributor Multimedia Games, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGAM) (“Multimedia”) announced today that Adam D. Chibib, 42, has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective February 10, subject to required regulatory...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market:SHFL) (the “Company”) today announced the planned retirement of Mark L. Yoseloff, Ph. D. as the Company's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) on March 15^th of this year and the...

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:DDE) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company’s revenues decreased 6.5% to $55,443,000 compared with $59,301,000 for the fourth...

Fitch: Stressed Consumers and High Leverage Result in Record U.S. Gaming Defaults

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:17:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Fitch Ratings says total U.S. commercial and racetrack casino revenues declined 3.5% in 2008 to roughly $36.2 billion, and the deterioration would have been worse, if not for the ramp up of newer markets, such as Pennsylvania and New York. Same-store...

Viejas Casino Gives Away Nearly Half Million Dollars in Poker Tournament

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:07:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Viejas Casino gave away close to $500,000 at the Viejas Poker Classic, with one skilled player walking away with $100,000 cash.

The Viejas Poker Classic, held January 17 and 18, was a no limit hold ‘em tournament that boasted a...

Bally Technologies Wins International Gaming Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Support

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:03:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that it has won the prestigious 2009 International Gaming Award for best customer service and...

WMS Reports Quarterly Record $0.41 Diluted Earnings Per Share for Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 0500

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of gaming machines to the global gaming industry, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter ended December 31, 2008. In addition, WMS...

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:29:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.’s earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. The...

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:42:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.05 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2009 to shareholders of record...

Churchill Downs Seeks ‘Chief Party Officer’ to Lead Infield Festivities at Kentucky Derby 135

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:13:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - With the official countdown to Kentucky Derby 135 on May 2, 2009, now underway, Churchill Downs, the legendary racetrack that hosts the annual “Run for the Roses,” is accepting applications for the best “job” in America: Chief Party...

Multimedia Games Announces Executive Option Grant

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:29:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Gaming technology developer and distributor Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) (“Multimedia” or the “Company”) today announced that Mick Roemer, the Company’s new Senior Vice President of Sales, was awarded a stock option to purchase...

Betfair and Macrovision Announce Betfair’s Acquisition of TVG Network

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:00 0500

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & LONDON-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - BETFAIR Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming business, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced that Betfair has completed its acquisition of the TV Games...

Global Cash Access to Present at the JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:45:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Loews Hotel in Miami, FL. The presentation will...

Montana Lottery and RocketBux Use Mobile Phone Technology to Send Winning Numbers to Players

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

BEND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Until recently, lottery players have had to resort to the morning paper, websites or a newscast to check the winning Powerball and other “draw game” numbers. Now, using a free and innovative approach, players can have the winning numbers...

River Rock Entertainment Authority Announces Management Change

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:58:00 0500

GEYSERVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the “Authority”), the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, today announced that John Cirrincione has been appointed acting General Manager of the River Rock Casino...

Interactive Forum with Four Leading Experts in the Investment Banking, Restructuring and Gaming Industries to Be Held in Las Vegas February 11, 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:01:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - A panel discussion will feature national speakers in the disciplines of investment banking and corporate restructuring, in addition to gaming analysts from Deutsche Bank; KPMG LLG; Acceleron Group, LLC; and Macquarie Funds Group. The event, entitled...

Multimedia Games to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on February 4, Host Conference Call and Webcast

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) announced today that it will release financial results for the period ended December 31, 2008, its fiscal 2009 first quarter, on Wednesday, February 4, before the market opens. It will also host a...

Search, Video, and Social Media Marketing Expert Gregory Markel Speaks at Southwestern Law School Conference on Web 2.0 Advertising Legal Issues

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:08:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Infuse Creative CEO Gregory Markel spoke at the annual MLRC/Southwestern Law School Media and Entertainment Law Conference on Thursday, January 15.

The panel, titled “What Happens When Protected Speech Meets Embedded Promotions...

WMS to Display Expanded International Product Line With Player Driven Innovation™ Features at IGE 2009

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:58:00 0500

WAUKEGAN, Ill. & LONDON-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), will demonstrate its newest innovative products for international customers, including the best of Orion Gaming’s games and platforms and Systems in Progress...

iovation to Discuss Money Laundering at Combating Cybercrime Conference

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - As a leader in providing the online gaming industry with stronger protection against fraud and abuse, fraud management solutions provider, iovation, will speak at the 5^th Annual Combating Cybercrime in Betting & Gaming Conference in...

Pivot3® Announces Partnership with Lamar Associates

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:01:00 0500

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Pivot3®, Inc, the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, today announced an alliance with Lamar Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based security consulting firm, to identify, pursue and secure Indian gaming video surveillance storage...

Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Steve Sexton CEO and President of New Entertainment Group

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:30:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) today announced that it is restructuring its organization to facilitate implementation of the Company’s new growth-based strategic plan. Under the new strategic plan...

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Announced Today That It Reduced Its Workforce at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort by 8.6 Percent

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:45:00 0500

CHESTER, W.Va.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it reduced its workforce at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort by 8.6 percent. The reduction impacted both salary and hourly employees.

Mountaineer’s President...

Penn National Gaming to Report Fourth Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 5

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:19:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2008 fourth quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2009 and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on...

Ocean Downs' Rickman Exposes Cloverleaf’s Motives

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:38:00 0500

BERLIN, Md.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Ocean Downs Racetrack announced today that negotiations with the horsemen who race at the track have broken down after the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, the organization representing the horsemen, indicated it wants a bigger share of...

Multimedia Games Names Mick Roemer SVP-Sales

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:15:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Gaming technology developer and distributor Multimedia Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MGAM) (“Multimedia”) today announced that Mick Roemer, 56, has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at the Company. Mr. Roemer will report directly to...

Colorful Englishman to Call America’s Greatest Race; Britain’s Mark Johnson Named Track Announcer at Churchill Downs

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:51:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Mark Johnson, one of the most popular and acclaimed horse racing commentators in Britain, will bring his talents to America in 2009 as the new track announcer for Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...

Youbet.com Gains New Racing Content for 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced that the Company has agreed to terms with several prominent tracks over the past few weeks and has already started taking wagers. For the first time since 2007, customers are able to wager on...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Stars as Las Vegas’ Premier Meetings and Convention Destination with $750 Million Expansion

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - This year, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will take business travel to a higher ground with the addition of 75,000 square feet of full-service meetings and convention space, including simulcast capabilities in The Joint, catapulting...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:13:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) (the “Company”) today announced its results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

“Our performance during the fourth...

Bally Technologies Showcases Large Array of New Games; Windows®-Based SDS® Slot Management System at International Gaming Expo January 27-29 in London

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:04:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that it plans to present an extensive variety of advanced gaming products and systems technology at...

Spotlight 29 Casino Deploys Bally Technologies’ Business Intelligence Solutions Running on the Teradata Database

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:04:00 0500

COACHELLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc.

Ticket2Final – Together With Euroleague Basketball!

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:00 0500

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Ticket2Final (T2F) announces that it has concluded a cooperative agreement with Euroleague

Amax Reports Rolling Chip Volume of HK$67.7 Billion for Three Month Period Ended 31 December 2008

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:50:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Amax Entertainment Holdings Limited (HKSE:0959) (“Amax” or “the Company”) announced today that rolling chip volume (as defined below) generated by AMA International Limited (“AMA”), in which the Company has an indirect 80...

WMS to Report Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results on January 29 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:19:00 0500

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) announced that it will release its fiscal 2009 second quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, January 29, and that it will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29. Both...

Global Payment Technologies, Inc. Files Form 15 Exempting Company from Filing Requirements

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 0500

BOHEMIA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Global Payment Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD SYMBOL:GPTX.OB)(GPT) announced that due to restructuring aimed at returning the company back to profitability, the Company had filed Form 15 to allow GPT an exemption from the filing requirements...

Tropicana files Disclosure Statements and Plans of Reorganization

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - In Disclosure Statements filed in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC has provided information regarding its Plans of Reorganization. Under the Plans, the company’s balance sheet would be substantially deleveraged...

Multimedia Games Reports Installed Base of Player Terminals and Product Mix at December 31, 2008

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) (“Multimedia” or the “Company”) today reported its total player terminal installed base and product mix at December 31, 2008, and provided updates on the markets served by Multimedia.

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Bets on Emtec to Develop Comprehensive Network Infrastructure

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:02:00 0500

MARLTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Emtec, Inc. (OTCBB:ETEC), an information technology systems and services company, today announced that Hoosier Park Racing & Casino of Anderson, Ind., Indiana’s premier entertainment destination, tasked Emtec to design a next-generation...

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Announces Cost Reductions That Do Not Include Layoffs

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:59:00 0500

UNCASVILLE, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 11, 2009 - The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (“MTGA” or the “Authority”) announced today a series of cost reduction initiatives to be implemented at its flagship property, Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Connecticut, as a result of the continuing...

Florida Gaming Corporation and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Agree on the Refinancing of $3,000,000

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:21:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Florida Gaming Corporation (OTCBB: FGMG) announced today that FGMG entered into a new financing arrangement with Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (“Isle”) relative to the $5,000,000 note which was due December 31, 2008. On December 31, 2008, FGMG paid...

Viejas Receives International Award for Casino Web Site

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Viejas Casino is the proud recipient of a Silver Davey Award for the Viejas Casino web site. The prestigious award, sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, honors the creative excellence of agencies and companies...

Global Cash Access to Present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 11^th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the St. Regis Monarch Resort in Dana Point, CA. The presentation will...

Shuffle Master, Inc. Welcomes New Board Member

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today the appointment of Chris Philibbosian to the Company's Board of Directors. His appointment became effective on January 5, 2009.

Mark L. Yoseloff, Ph.D...

Southwest Casino Corporation Announces Resignation of Director and Appointment of Audit Committee Chairman

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:22:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Southwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB: SWCC) representatives announced today that Mr. David Abramson has resigned as a director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company. Mr. Abramson expressed the need to devote more time to his business and...

Lakes Entertainment to Present at the Eleventh Annual ICR XChange Conference

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:01:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Eleventh Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California. The...

Bally Technologies Launches New Interactive BallyTech.com Website

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, today announced the launch of a significantly enhanced and redesigned corporate website,

World Poker Tour® Season VII Premiers January 4 on Fox Sports Net

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - WPT Enterprises (NASDAQ:WPTE) and Fox Sports Net (FSN...

MTR Gaming Group Announces Completion of Amendment of Credit Facility

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 0500

CHESTER, W.Va.-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that the Company entered into an amendment to its secured revolving credit facility. As amended, the maturity date of the credit facility, in the event that the Company’s Senior...

Lakes Entertainment Announces Successful Grand Opening of Red Hawk Casino

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that the Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California officially opened its doors to the public yesterday after an elaborate ribbon-cutting ceremony. Red Hawk Casino is located approximately...

Cripple Creek, Colorado Voters Approve Expanded Gaming

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - Southwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB: SWCC) announced today that the City of Cripple Creek, Colorado voters approved expanded gaming in the Cripple Creek casinos. Cripple Creek is the first of three cities in Colorado to approve the expanded gaming...