March 2008 News Articles

Listing of all the news articles for March of 2008, sorted in ascending order.

1. UK Leader Warns Casino Operators
   By Angela Bedford on March 1, 2008
   UK Culture Secretary Andy Burnham warned casino operators of a possible mandatory tax, if these operators do not contribute a portion of their net-income to the RIGT....
2. FBI Investigation Clears Green Bay Packer Legend
   By Lee Rockwell on March 2, 2008
   With the release of new FBI documents, deceased Green Bay Packer legend Max McGee is being accused of gambling on his sport, among other things....
3. Isle of Capri Downgraded by Wall Street Analyst
   By Angela Bedford on March 3, 2008
   Industry analyst Ryan Worst downgraded Isle of Capri Casinos today citing economic fears and a possible smoking ban in Iowa. Shares moved to 7-year low....
4. Governor Patrick Promotes New Casino Plan
   By Brian Chan on March 3, 2008
   Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is trying to convince state legislators that building 3 new casinos is what the economy needs....
5. Electronic Poker Fuels Heated Lawsuit
   By Paul Black on March 4, 2008
   Lightning Poker announced they are suing PokerTek over the use of electronic poker patents....
6. Lucky Eagle Casino Chooses Marketing Results Inc.
   By Lee Rockwell on March 5, 2008
   Lucky Eagle Casino, located in Rochester, WA, has chosen Marketing Results Inc. as their database marketing solution....
7. WSOP Sponsors Jockey for Position
   By Paul Black on March 5, 2008
   Everest Poker announced it has reached a deal to become a premiere sponsor at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP)....
8. iMEGA Loses Court Battle Over UIGEA
   By Brian Chan on March 6, 2008
   A US federal judge ruled against iMEGA in the largest online gambling court case in years....
9. Las Vegas Sands CEO Receives Patriot Award
   By Angela Bedford on March 6, 2008
   Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino owner and philanthropist, was given the Patriot Award for his large contributions to the armed forces and their families....
10. St. Patrick's Day Poker Tournament in Edmonton
    By Paul Black on March 7, 2008
    Century Casino in Edmonton will be hosting a week-long Texas-Hold'em poker tournament St. Patrick's Day week....
11. Addicted Gambler Sues Seven Casinos
    By Angela Bedford on March 8, 2008
    A wealthy woman claims she was taken advantage of in 7 different casinos. She has filed a $20 million dollar lawsuit....
12. Congressman Frank Schedules Hearing on UIGEA
    By Lee Rockwell on March 9, 2008
    Congressman Barney Frank has scheduled a hearing to debate the issues surrounding the UIGEA and to discuss other possible solutions to the problem....
13. National Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins
    By Brian Chan on March 9, 2008
    Starting today, the United States celebrates National Problem Gambling Awareness Week to educate Americans, and to treat and prevent gambling addiction....
14. Bahamas Lose Mega-Casino Deal With Harrah's
    By Angela Bedford on March 10, 2008
    Harrah's Entertainment cancelled plans to build a new mega-casino in the Bahamas due to the unreliable nature of Bahamian partners....
15. EU Commission Analyzes US Online Gaming Laws
    By Paul Black on March 10, 2008
    The European Commission has decided to investigate a complaint filed by the RGA over US protectionist policies toward online gaming that could violate trade agreements....
16. San Diego Woman Hits Jackpot in Under 30 Seconds
    By Brian Chan on March 11, 2008
    San Diego woman walks away with over $100,000 after only 5 spins on a 25-cent slot machine....
17. American Poker Star Wins Canadian Open
    By Lance Burkhart on March 11, 2008
    World famous poker star Huck Seed wins the 2008 Canadian Open Poker Championships held in Calgary, Alberta....
18. Casino Security Firm Demystifies Card Counting
    By Lee Rockwell on March 12, 2008
    Catching a player counting cards may seem like a difficult task, but the casino has more leverage than you may think, thanks to modern security, video surveillance, and common sense....
19. Seminole Casino Expansion Brings New Jobs to Florida
    By Angela Bedford on March 12, 2008
    The Seminole Tribe announced plans to hire 3,650 new card dealers by June for its 7 Florida casinos....
20. Monarch Casino to Increase Corporate Ownership
    By Lance Burkhart on March 13, 2008
    Monarch Casino corporation is planning to increase corporate ownership by purchasing over 1 million outstanding shares of common stock from the public....
21. Online Horse Racing Industry Continues to Flourish
    By Paul Black on March 13, 2008
    The UIGEA helped Churchill Downs increase sales 10% in 2007 due to protectionist policies inspired by Washington special interest groups....
22. Casino Debate Heats Up in Massachusetts
    By Angela Bedford on March 14, 2008
    State leaders clash over proposed casino expansion in Massachusetts....
23. Cheltenham Festival Makes Betting History
    By Brian Chan on March 14, 2008
    The 2008 Cheltenham Festival accepted more wagers than any other sports betting event in the history of gambling, including any Superbowl, tennis match, or World Series....
24. Powerball Jackpot Reaches $275 Million
    By Lance Burkhart on March 15, 2008
    The powerball jackpot has reached a whopping $275 million dollars and people across the US are scrambling to get their tickets....
25. Casino Website Sells for $600k to Danish Investors
    By Paul Black on March 16, 2008
    Top online casino domain sells for close to $600,000 on the open market to a group of Danish investors....
26. Century Casinos Surprises Equity Investors
    By Lee Rockwell on March 17, 2008
    Century Casinos announced earnings today and surprised investors with better than expected sales and operational cost reduction....
27. WPT and GSN Launch New Website Togethor
    By Brian Chan on March 17, 2008
    The World Poker Tour and GSN have teamed up to create a brand new website dedicated to promoting the WPT professional poker events on the GSN television network....
28. Top Gaming Firm Announces Organizational Change
    By Lance Burkhart on March 18, 2008
    Leading casino operator Wynn Resorts announced an organizational change this afternoon with the decision to replace their current CFO....
29. Casino Software Developer Forges Ahead
    By Angela Bedford on March 18, 2008
    Cryptologic remains the leader in online casino software after they posted respectable earnings within a tough business environment....
30. JP Morgan Gaming Conference in Las Vegas
    By Brian Chan on March 19, 2008
    The JP Morgan Gaming Conference in Las Vegas is coming up next Thursday and features an impressive lineup of speekers....
31. March Madness Gamblers Seeking Shelter
    By Paul Black on March 19, 2008
    March Madness begins tomorrow as the nation's best college basketball teams will begin competition....
32. Online Casino Jackpot of 345,000 USD
    By Angela Bedford on March 20, 2008
    One of the largest jackpots in online casino history took place on Wednesday night....
33. Governor Patrick's Casino Expansion Bill Crushed
    By Brian Chan on March 21, 2008
    Last night the House of Representatives voted heavily against a measure proposed by Governor Patrick to add 3 mega-casinos to the state....
34. Las Vegas Officials Preparing for Water Shortage
    By Angela Bedford on March 22, 2008
    How will a water shortage effect the casino gambling and tourism industry in Las Vegas?...
35. Easter Sunday Slowdown at Online Casinos
    By Lee Rockwell on March 23, 2008
    Easter Sunday is a time for Christians across the globe to celebrate their Lord, while online casinos get a break from the heavy spring break traffic....
36. JP Morgan Gaming Conference Speakers
    By Brian Chan on March 24, 2008
    Two more companies in the Casino and Gaming industry have agreed to present at the 2008 JPMorgan Gaming Conference held in Las Vegas, NV this week....
37. Lawmakers Discuss Kahnawake Tribe Casinos
    By Paul Black on March 24, 2008
    Lawmakers in Canada are considering a crack-down on internet gambling sites operating in the Kahnawake Tribe area....
38. New Aussie Law Restricts Land-Based Casino Betting
    By Lance Burkhart on March 25, 2008
    The state government of Victoria in Australia is planning to impose betting caps on individuals playing at local casinos....
39. Def Leppard Live at Hollywood Hard Rock Casino
    By Lee Rockwell on March 26, 2008
    World famous 80's rock band Def Leppard will be performing live this Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL....
40. Casino Gaming Sector Outperforming S & P 500
    By Angela Bedford on March 26, 2008
    As reports surface discussing the down-trend in the Casino and Gaming sector, industry insiders and shareholders laugh their way to the bank....
41. Donald Trump Casino Gambling Lawsuit in Florida
    By Brian Chan on March 27, 2008
    The case for Donald Trump in his pending lawsuit against his former business associates could net the billionaire some nice pocket change....
42. Canterbury Racetrack and Card Club Falls Short
    By Lee Rockwell on March 28, 2008
    Canterbury Racetrack and Card Club reported disappointing earnings in 2007 due to many factors, including an indoor smoking ban in Minnesota....
43. Casino Dollars Give Macau Top Spot in Asia
    By Paul Black on March 29, 2008
    With 2007 final numbers released, Macau has taken over as the wealthiest region within Asia due mainly to tourism, casino gambling, and entertainment....
44. Should Online Poker be Considered Gambling?
    By Lee Rockwell on March 30, 2008
    Online poker enthusiasts in the United States are anxiously awaiting the next UIGEA hearing, scheduled for this Wednesday....