Gigamedia shares hit 7 year high

The Taiwan-based Gigamedia group, which took over the Canadian turnkey provider Grand Virtual and owns online gambling operations such as Everest Poker, Imperial Casino, Casino Treasure, Casino Lux, Casino Fantasy, Casino Glamour and Casino Elegance is riding the crest of the wave at present despite competitive trading conditions.

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Mon, October 22nd, 2007

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    1942: The first wedding chapel, the Little Church of the West, opens on the Strip in the Last Frontier Hotel.