2010 March 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

According to sources, Smith wrote that Allen Iverson has alcohol and gambling issues. Iverson’s wife, Tawanna, has filed for divorce and is seeking alimony and child support for their five children.

In racing terms, some might call it a long-shot. But a new initiative that would clear the way for casino gambling at horse-racing tracks like Sports Creek Raceway, proponents say, would create a jackpot of new dollars for cash-straped Swartz Creek dealing with falling property values and declining tax revenues.

US casinos have hit the skids as the recession and falling numbers cut into profits.

LAS VEGAS, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Wynn LVNV, the residential design store at Wynn Las Vegas, has been reinvented and will launch its new concept on March 11, 2010. Wynn LVNV offers the unique opportunity for guests and visitors to appreciate and acquire the style of Wynn. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060906/LAW130LOGO) “Today, residential design is looking at hotels to be the leaders in residential style,” says Roger Thomas, executive vice president of
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em>PGCB Web site offers public documents and information on citizen participation em> HARRISBURG, Pa., March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it would hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to gather evidence, including public comment, on the petition submitted byMountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, operator of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County, requesting authorization to conduct t
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NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ — Carl C. Icahn announced that effective today Tropicana Entertainment Inc. has successfully emerged from the Chapter 11 reorganization process as an invigorated new company reunited with its signature property in Atlantic City and well-positioned to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. The Company operates nine properties in five states ranging from Nevada to New Jersey, which comprise approximately 6,000 hotel rooms and over 450,000 square feet o
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Table Trac, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBTC), a publicly held casino systems company headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, announced the signing of a letter of intent to install their Casino Trac casino management systems with Celebrity Casinos of Deadwood South Dakota. Chad Hoehne, Table Trac President & CEO said, “I am delighted to announce our opening of yet another gaming jurisdiction, especially in such a beautiful and historically signi
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Jon Stewart, Smokey Robinson & King of Pop Tribute also in June NIAGARA FALLS, ON, March 8 /PRNewswire/ - Legendary rock musician and former member of The Beatles, Ringo Starr returns to Fallsview Casino with his All-Starr Band for two shows highlighting the June 2010 concert line-up at Fallsview Casino. Starr and the members of the All-Starr Band will spend two weeks at Fallsview preparing for their upcoming tour which begins at Fallsview on June 24 and 25. Returning as All-St
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NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced the appointment of Ian Timmis as Chief Executive of its wholly-owned subsidiaries The Global Draw Ltd. and Games Media effective March 8, 2010, reporting to Steve Frater who will continue in his role as Executive Chairman. Mr. Timmis brings strong UK and International experience and will strengthen the existing team by supporting growth initiatives anticipated at The Global Draw and Games Media.
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