January, 2008 - Casino News Archive

Crown Macau 'taking $8 billion a month'

31st January 2008 at 12:30

The Crown Macau casino in China is raking in $8 billion every month in revenue from VIPs, it has been reported.

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Apollo and TPG finish Harrah's purchase

30th January 2008 at 12:32

The sale of Harrah's Entertainment to TPG Capital and Apollo Management was completed on Monday, it has been reported.

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Las Vegas casino handed "prestigious" awards

29th January 2008 at 11:39

Several top hospitality awards have been bestowed upon the Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club, it has been announced.

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Pair of jeans bags man $800,000 from casino

28th January 2008 at 12:34

A man has won $800,000 from a casino slot machine after heading there to buy his girlfriend a pair of jeans.

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Casino accidentally pays winners four times as much money

25th January 2008 at 11:41

The Casino Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada has accidentally paid people more money than they earned thanks to a mistake with a change-giving machine, it has been reported.

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Charity poker tournament the "pick for Super Bowl week"

24th January 2008 at 12:32

A charity poker tournament being hosted by Shawn Marion has been chosen by one journalist as the best event during the week of the Super Bowl.

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New slots approved for San Manuel

23rd January 2008 at 14:51

Approval has been granted to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to increase the number slot machines in its casino by 5,500, it has been reported.

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Genting casino 'has more hotel rooms than any other'

22nd January 2008 at 11:01

The Malaysian gambling resort Casino de Genting has 1,074 more hotel rooms than its nearest rival, a new list has shown.

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Tribal casino in California moves one step closer

18th January 2008 at 10:14

A tribal casino proposed for Chico in California came closer to fruition this week after the US Department of the Interior ruled in its favor, it has been reported.

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$3 billion casino 'hit by credit crunch'

17th January 2008 at 11:49

A $3 billion casino, planned for Las Vegas, has run into problems because of the credit crunch, it has been reported.

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MGM Mirage steps up Atlantic City project

16th January 2008 at 11:55

The development of MGM Mirage's proposed $5 billion Atlantic City megacasino has stepped up a gear this week as the company applied for an important permit that will allow it to proceed.

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Detroit's casinos set new records

15th January 2008 at 12:14

Casinos in Detroit have set a new record for the amount of revenue taken in a year, raking in $1.34 billion during 2007, it has been reported.

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Intercasino gets awards nod

14th January 2008 at 11:46

Intercasino has received recognition from Oggs.com at the website's annual online casino awards.

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Deal done on Israel's first casino

9th January 2008 at 13:07

Israel is set to get its first ever casino after officials approved a 12-acre site in Eilat for construction purposes, it has been reported.

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Revenue increase anticipated for Atlantic City

8th January 2008 at 11:50

An increase in the gross revenue of Atlantic City's gaming industry has been predicted by a leading consultancy organization.

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Casinos 'safer than hospitals for heart attacks'

7th January 2008 at 10:20

The health facilities offered by gambling operations have received a ringing endorsement from a group of academics who have said someone suffering from a heart attack would be more likely to survive in a casino than they would in a hospital, according to a report.

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Macao revenues 'up by 46.5%'

4th January 2008 at 17:18

Macao casino revenues for the year climbed 46.5 per cent in 2007, according to interim figures.

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Judge to rule in favour of Columbia Sussex

4th January 2008 at 17:12

President Casino has announced new developments in its litigation with casino property owner Columbia Sussex.

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Dover Downs to host big boxing match

3rd January 2008 at 13:20

The Dover Downs Racetrack and Casino in Dover, Delaware is set to host a big boxing match next month when it plays host to ESPN2's Friday Night Fights.

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Plans for slots expansion get underway

2nd January 2008 at 13:08

A plan to expand the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in New York State has gotten underway this week, as the operation's owners announced building work would start later this month.

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