2005 November 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 4

The Providence Journal, R.I. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 5–LINCOLN — They’re sleek, they’re flashy, and they practically dare you to sit down and take a chance.

November 8, 2005 at 14:11 Maverick Woo Filed under Calendar Speaker: Andrew Gilpin Time: Wednesday 12-1pm Place: NSH 1507 Title: Finding equilibria in large sequential games of imperfect information Abstract: …

Slotland.com, which last week launched their new mobile phone service, reports that over $3,500,000 was wagered in one day, exceeding even their own expectations for the groundbreaking new gambling platform.

HollywoodPoker.com , where the stars come to play, will be hosting the website’s first-anniversary party on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Hollywood.

Time to break out that poker face. The prestigious World Series of Poker is opening a new season of satellite tournaments, and Harrah’s Council Bluffs is one of 11 sites nationally where winners can qualify for …

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — (PRESS RELEASE) — Retro Vegas-style casino, sportsbook and poker room, Aces.com this week launched a free contest that brings new meaning to the phrase “with Aces you win”. From now until July 4th, Aces.com players will earn points for betting and referring friends.

Pekin’s city council may not decide until after the first of the year who will replace former Mayor Lyn Howard, who lost his job last week when he was convicted of using a city credit to withdraw more than …

Hachem Hits TV; 180s go 24 hours; PokerStars wins award Joe TV Ah, the trappings of fame.

The casino issue taking a strange twist, and the issue stems from an election 12 years ago. Developers looking to build a casino and entertainment compound around Century II, are hoping to “cash in” on downtown gambling.