August 2009 Online Casino News Archive

Trump goes head-to-head with bondholders

28th August 2009 at 16:45

Donald Trump's recent bid to regain control of Trump Entertainment Resorts now faces a challenge from bondholders.

Mashantucket Tribe looks to restructure debt

27th August 2009 at 17:07

Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribal Nation, the owner of the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, is hoping to restructure its $1.45 billion debt.

Prahlad Friedman triumphs at WPT Legends of Poker

27th August 2009 at 16:22

The big story coming into the final table of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Legends of Poker main event was that it was November Nine member Kevin Schaffel who had the chip lead.

MGM Mirage project 'will be a great economic stimulus program'

26th August 2009 at 17:31

The development of a new MGM Grand casino in Queens, New York could be part of one of the area's "greatest economic stimulus programs", it has been claimed.

Half of Bethlehem casino floor made 'smoker-friendly'

25th August 2009 at 17:42

One Bethlehem casino has made its facilities open to smokers.

Gaming in Massachusetts 'could be a reality this year'

25th August 2009 at 16:59

A government official has claimed that there is enough support for gaming in Massachusetts to make it a reality this year.

Lakes Entertainment enters joint venture in Kansas

24th August 2009 at 17:47

Lakes Entertainment has announced a new casino venture with the Chisholm Creek Casino Resort.

Russia dominates EPT Kiev on day 2

21st August 2009 at 16:53

Russian gamers stamped their authority on the European Poker Tour (EPT) stop in Kiev on the second day of the tournament.

WSOPE to feature made-for-television event

21st August 2009 at 16:52

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at the Casino at the Empire in London will feature a made-for-television competition between 16 of the best gamers from the US and Europe.

Former actor 'might open themed casino in Sparks'

20th August 2009 at 17:15

Max Baer Jr, who is famous for his role as Jethro in television show The Beverly Hillbillies, might be purchasing a closed casino-hotel.

Winston: Borgata strives to offer value

20th August 2009 at 16:13

Poker pro Roy Winston has praised the recent decision to reduce the buy-in for the main event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Poker Open.

Michigan tribe 'one step closer to building casino'

19th August 2009 at 17:35

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians is another step closer to opening a casino in Allegan County.

Pearson, Ungar and Vacchiano make Brunson's Hall of Shame

19th August 2009 at 17:03

Poker veteran Doyle Brunson has released a list of players he would enter into a "Hall of Shame", among whom are Puggy Pearson, Stu Ungar and Nick Vacchiano.

Nevada gaming firms to create green non-profit organization

18th August 2009 at 17:50

The two largest gaming firms in Nevada have joined forces with local leaders to set up a green non-profit organization.

Funding stalls for Massachusetts tribal casino

18th August 2009 at 09:54

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has revealed that its investors have cut off funding for a proposed casino in Middleboro.

Lunkin leads Card Player POY rankings

17th August 2009 at 17:08

Russian poker star Vitaly Lunkin currently leads the Player of the Year rankings by just 37 points.

Missouri casinos benefit from economic downturn

14th August 2009 at 16:29

Missouri's casinos have bucked the countrywide trend by reporting an increase in revenue and customer numbers.

Lambo books place at Legends of Poker main event

13th August 2009 at 17:47

Andy Lambo is the biggest winner to date at The Bicycle Casino's 2009 Legends of Poker event.

Slots success for California casino customer

12th August 2009 at 17:03

A Californian woman is celebrating after collecting a five-figure slots win at her local casino.

Four Winds Casino listens to customers on smoking

11th August 2009 at 16:40

Four Winds Casino Resort has moved to make its customers more comfortable by opening a smoke-free slots room.

Pittsburgh casino opening attracts thousands of gamblers

10th August 2009 at 16:58

Thousands of people turned up to the opening of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Ho's ill health raises questions about Macau gaming industry

7th August 2009 at 17:08

The ill health of Macau gaming mogul Stanley Ho has raised a number of questions about the future of the industry in the Chinese special administrative region.

Bicycle Casino holds first major post-WSOP tournament

7th August 2009 at 17:08

Poker players looking for some action after the highs and lows of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) will be heading over to the Bicycle Casino in California.

FireKeepers Casino opened

6th August 2009 at 16:11

The new FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek, Michigan was opened to the public yesterday morning (August 5th 2009).

Ivey and Negreanu 'may be too young for Hall of Fame'

6th August 2009 at 16:11

Poker veteran Doyle Brunson has said that stars of the modern gaming scene Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu might be too young to be entered into the Hall of Fame.

Harrah's considers Ohio casino site

5th August 2009 at 15:48

Casino operator and owner of the World Series of Poker Harrah's Entertainment has revealed that it is considering opening another gaming facility in Ohio.

Prop bets could win Ivey more millions