2010 February 24 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

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ATLANTIC CITY–The American Red Cross had a room full of people to thank Wednesday night, for saving nearly 12,000 lives. Harrah’s Resort and the Red Cross hosted the 4th Annual Atlantic City Casino Blood Donor Campaign awards reception.

A 63-year-old Haines City man accused of keeping a gambling house entered into a pretrial diversion program Wednesday. Prosecutors will drop the charges against Ernest Amos if he successfully completes the conditions of an agreement.

TORONTO, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP. (”Sungold”) (PINK SHEETS: SGIH, Frankfurt: WKN 608164, Berlin) The Sungold International Holdings Corp. Annual General Meeting is March 1, 2010 in Toronto, as posted on the website, a target=”out” rel=”nofollow” href=”http://www.sungoldintl.com”>www.sungoldintl.com a>. The company wishes to provide the shareholders this updated information as it will be presented at the meeting. Sungold(R) currently has a num

RENO, Nev., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — GameTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMTC), a leading supplier of electronic bingo equipment and video lottery terminals, announced today that Floyd “Bud” Glisson, a recent addition to its Board of Directors, has been named as President and CEO-elect of the Company. Mr. Glisson’s appointment as President and CEO is expected to become effective on March 15, 2010 and is subject to regulatory approval. GameTech International Executive Chairman
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IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Electronic Game Card, Inc. (”EGC”) (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI), todayannounced that it has postponed its call scheduled for February 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. em>(ET) em> due to the suspension of trading of its common shares. The Company is working diligently with its independent auditor to address the situation and will update investors as soon as possible. em>About Electronic Game Card, Inc. em> Electronic Game Card,
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Thursday, February 25, 2010 Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board public hearing for Mount Airy Casino Resort’s request for authorization to conduct table games has been postponed due to the expected hazardous conditions in the Mount Pocono area from the impending snowstorm. The meeting will be rescheduled and an announcement will be made when a new date and time is determined. “In an abundance of caution, we felt it was best to
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced date and location changes to two previously scheduled public meetings and the addition of two new meeting dates. The following are changes to the upcoming meeting schedule: pre> — The meeting previously scheduled for March 17, 2010 will now be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Temple University/Harrisburg Campus in Strawberry Square at 303 Walnut Street. T
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INDIANAPOLIS | Supporters of a land-based casino in Gary couldnot round up enough House votes Wednesday to keep the ideaalive.