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One-of-a-Kind WinADay Casino Celebrates 4th Birthday with Casino Bonuses and New Casino Game
WinADayCasino.com has grown and changed a lot since it launched four summers ago but one thing is the same: the casino games are completely unique and only available at WinADay Casino. During the birthday celebrations this month the innovative entertainment site will launch another new game and is... - June 15, 2012 - WinADay Casino
H2R, Inc. Selected by Ohkay Casino and Hotel as Direct Marketing and Creative Agency
H2R, Inc., the premier casino marketing agency, has been selected by Ohkay Casino and Hotel of Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico to be its creative and direct marketing partner. - June 14, 2012 - H2R Agency
Maria.com to Launch in UK with Advertising Agency WFCA
Following a four-way creative pitch, UK advertising agency WFCA are to launch online gaming site Maria.com on TV in the UK in late 2012. - June 13, 2012 - WFCA Integrated Ltd
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Will Host High Heels Poker Tour
Presque Isle Downs & Casino will host the High Heels Poker Tour (HHPT) Sunday, June 10 at 4 p.m. The HHPT is the first all women’s poker tour launched on the East Coast. The HHPT will co-sponsor the ladies no-limit hold’em tournament at the casino poker room. The buy-in for this... - June 08, 2012 - MTR
Mahjong Logic Partners with OpenBet
OpenBet looks to expand into Asia by offering the world’s most popular game in Mahjong - June 08, 2012 - Mahjong Logic Limited
PurpleGob.com Recruits Mark “RobustoGob” Swanson to Join Samvo.com as Poker Team Captain
PurpleGob.com and Samvo.com Assembles a Team of Poker Professionals to Build Its Poker Presence - June 03, 2012 - PurpleGob
MTR Gaming Group's Newest Gaming Facility in Columbus, OH, Set to Open June 1st
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that the new Scioto Downs, the latest addition to its gaming properties, will open as scheduled this Friday, June 1 at 2 pm. - June 01, 2012 - MTR
Crown Bingo Unveils Its Biggest Free Bingo Giveaway
As the Diamond Jubilee approaches, it seems only right that Crown Bingo would host an online bingo bash to remember. - June 01, 2012 - Crown Bingo
Sunset Slots Casino Welcomes 2 New Games
Fast Lane and Moonshiner’s Moolah arrive at Sunset Slots, a new Rival Gaming online casino. - May 30, 2012 - Sunset Slots Casino
Beginner’s Luck for £14,000 Bingo Loopy Winner
Big Win for Bride-To-Be on her very first day playing at online bingo site Bingo Loopy - May 30, 2012 - Bingo Loopy
Irish Games Company Launches Texas Ask’Em Poker
Last week saw Irish company OteetO Ltd. launch a new form of poker with the much anticipated Texas Ask’Em Poker on Facebook at the Social Gaming Summit in Berlin, Germany. Texas Ask’Em Poker ingeniously combines poker with trivia to create a great new poker game with a big difference... - May 29, 2012 - OteetO Ltd
LiveCasino.co.uk Announce Signed Chelsea Shirt Winner
Winner scoops signed shirt in wake of Champions League victory. - May 29, 2012 - Right Casino Media
Satellites Begin June 3 for Delaware Poker Championship II at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the Delaware Poker Championship® II kick off, with seat giveaways to the main event to be held on Sept. 8. Four seats will be given away on the first Sunday of June, July, Aug. and Sept., with drawings held at 1, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Entries for seat... - May 26, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Intermedia Touch Creates Interactive Touch-Screen Oil Well Game for Casino Promotions
Intermedia Touch creates another exciting touch-screen casino promotion that is interactive and larger than life. With its stunning graphics, this 2D “Oil Well” game developed by Intermedia Touch whisks players away to various locations around the world to win exciting cash and prizes. - May 26, 2012 - Intermedia Touch
MTR Gaming Group Receives Permanent Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has satisfied all conditions of the Ohio Lottery’s conditional license and has received its permanent license to install and operate video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at its Scioto Downs racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - May 23, 2012 - MTR
Grande Vegas Presents Super Heroines Facebook Contest and Super Bonus Weekend
$10,000 leaderboard contest continues through May. - May 21, 2012 - Grande Vegas Casino
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Posts a Record Opening Day at the Races
It was an auspicious beginning for racing this year at Presque Isle Downs & Casino as a large (1,295) enthusiastic crowd showed up to usher in the 6th season of live thoroughbred racing on May 15. Total wagering on the 8-race card reached a record high of $835,861.91, an increase of 43% from... - May 18, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Hire 100 New Employees
The Presque Isle Downs & Casino is hosting a job fair May 21 from 2-6 pm in the casino Clubhouse. The casino plans to hire 100 new employees to fill a wide variety of full and part time positions. The open positions include: Buffet Shift Supervisor, Security Officers, Track Safety, Cashiers,... - May 18, 2012 - MTR
1,000,000+ Visitors in 30 Days - Social Marketing Avengers Partner with NoDepositCasinoOnline.com to Reverse Engineer Social Elements
1,000,000+ visitors in 30 days! Superheroes of the online casino industry partner with NoDepositCasinoOnline.com to look at out of the box ways to better engage players via social media. Facebook Like this, Tweet that, Pinterest this, Google+ that... Social media overload is killing marketing... - May 17, 2012 - NoDepositCasinoOnline.com
Presque Isle Downs & Casino’s Bad Beat Jackpot Tops $139,000
One lucky loser will walk away with more than $69,000 in prize money if they win the Presque Isle Down & Casino Badbeat Jackpot anytime soon. - May 17, 2012 - MTR
H2R, Inc. Selected by The Double Eagle Hotel & Casino as Direct Marketing Agency
H2R, Inc., the premier casino marketing agency, has been selected by The Double Eagle Hotel & Casino of Cripple Creek, Colorado to be its direct marketing partner. - May 16, 2012 - H2R Agency
Red Flush and Casino La Vida Crown New Slot Survivor Champion
Marenr1 becomes the new Slot Survivor champion and the winner of a trip to the Monaco Grand Prix to the value of $20,000. - May 12, 2012 - Red Flush Online Casino
Intertops Poker Tribute to Moms Includes Mothers Day Tournaments and Reload Bonus
Behind every great poker player there’s a loving mom encouraging her wannabe poker pro to give up their day job and dedicate themselves to perfecting the game of poker. Not. But even if not every mom is thrilled by their poker playing offspring’s passion for cards, Intertops Poker is... - May 11, 2012 - Intertops Casino, Poker and Sportsbook
Apple Pie Poker Continues with $10 Free via Global Gaming Events
Second Holiday in Malta and $2,500 in Cash Added Prizes Must be Won - May 11, 2012 - Global Gaming Events
Racing Season to Begin at Presque Isle Downs & Casino May 15
Thoroughbred racing begins May 15 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino at 5:25 pm. - May 09, 2012 - MTR
NoPayPOKER.com Announce Exclusive Members Only $500 Freeroll Poker Tournament with PartyPoker June 9th
Free online poker leaders NoPayPOKER.com have announced a new free poker freeroll tournament, exclusive to NoPayPOKER members that will play out on world leading online poker site PartyPoker on June. Entry if totally free and members can even be paid to join PartyPoker. - May 06, 2012 - NoPayPOKER.com
Devon Mum Strikes It Rich on Bingo Loopy
Online bingo player Dawn takes a trip to the Big Top and hits the jackpot. - May 06, 2012 - Bingo Loopy
Sportsbook Guardian Comments After Rises for Sports Betting Companies Ladbrokes, and William Hill
Ladbrokes and William Hill shares have recently enjoyed a considerable rise, buoyed by a positive target price increase from Investment company Exane BNP Paribas. Exane BNP Paribas (a partnership between BNP Paribas and Exane) specialises in cash equities, derivatives and asset management. The... - May 03, 2012 - Sportsbook Guardian
Bad Beat Jackpot hits Sunday at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Crown Royal Poker Room at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino had a hit on the Bad Beat Jackpot Sunday on a Texas Hold ‘Em table. The jackpot netted $34,494, and was divided incrementally among the eight players at the table. The losing hand holder received a check for $19,247, representing... - May 02, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
MTR Gaming Group Launches New Players Club
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced the introduction of a new enhanced player loyalty program for all of its properties. - May 01, 2012 - MTR
Lucky Lady from Erie, PA, Hits Two Big Jackpots in Less Than a Year
Nancy Walker is one lucky lady. Walker hit a $52,849 jackpot at Presque Isle Downs & Casino April 17. This is her second significant jackpot in less than a year. Last April 30th Walker also hit a $38,000 jackpot. When asked where she got her luck, Walker had no explanation, but she does hope it... - April 28, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Host NFL Draft Night with Fox Sports Radio (1330 AM)
Presque Isle Downs & Casino will host NFL Draft Night with Fox Sports Radio from 7-10 pm. this Thursday, April 26, in conjunction with Erie Beer. Featured guests include NFL prospect Randy Colling, Mercyhurst Head Football Coach Marty Schaetzele, Gannon University Athletic Director Mark... - April 26, 2012 - MTR
Apple Pie Poker Celebrates Launch with Two Global Gaming Events Awarding Holidays in Malta
Two Holidays in Malta and $5,000 in Cash Added Prizes Up for Grabs. - April 25, 2012 - Global Gaming Events
Crown Bingo Introduces Another Lucky Online Bingo Winner
Thousands of players win every day at Crown Bingo and this week is no exception. - April 23, 2012 - Crown Bingo
Gold Series Hits for $1,033,328 at Red Hawk Casino
Rocket Gaming Systems® is pleased to announce that its popular Gold Series® line of Class II games has awarded its third million dollar prize of 2012. On Saturday, April 14th, a lucky player was awarded a Gold Series top progressive prize of $1,033,328 while playing Rocket’s Imperial... - April 20, 2012 - Rocket Gaming Systems
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Racetrack One of Safest in Nation
The Thoroughbred Times conducted a recent study which determined that Presque Isle Downs & Casino is one of the safest race tracks in the nation for horses to run. Presque Isle Downs & Casino scored a rate of 0.94 injury incidents per 1000 starts which is far below the industry standard of... - April 19, 2012 - MTR
Bellator Premiere’s Summer Series at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort with Light Heavyweight Tourney June 22
Bellator Fighting Championships will make their 2012 Summer Series debut from The Mountain State when the promotion brings Bellator 71 to The Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia on June 22. Bellator 71 will feature the quarterfinals of the Bellator Summer Series... - April 19, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is Prepared for Improved Horse Racing Fields
Presque Isle Downs & Casino announced that two state-of-the-art barns have been completed that consist of 48 stalls apiece. The 1.3 million dollar project gives the facility a total of 668 stalls including a 48 stall receiving barn and a 24 stall stakes barn. This new addition will potentially... - April 18, 2012 - MTR
Calida Gaming Launch New Bulls & Bears Video Slot Competition
Calida Gaming today launched a brand new "Beat The Bulls & Bears Video Slot" competition, this competition will see one lucky member of their players club win free cash to try and be first to beat the game. - April 12, 2012 - Calida gaming
MTR Gaming Group to Manage New Hotel at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with BT Management LLC to manage and operate a new Baymont Inn and Suites adjacent to its Presque Isle Downs & Casino property in Erie, Pennsylvania. - April 11, 2012 - MTR
Karate Pig Video Slot an Instant Hit at Red Flush Casino
Microgaming’s latest video slot, namely Karate Pig, delivers a judo chop that is soon followed by an onslaught of rewards. - April 11, 2012 - Red Flush Online Casino
Scioto Downs Announces Job Fair for New Casino Slated to Open in Early Spring
The Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack has scheduled a job fair Apr. 18, to hire workers for the new casino being built in Columbus that is slated to open in early spring. The job fair is scheduled for Apr. 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation building... - April 10, 2012 - MTR
Holidays in Malta and $5,000 in Cash Added Prizes Must be Won
Apple Pie Poker launches with two sets of events with Global Gaming Events. - April 09, 2012 - Global Gaming Events
Chris Moneymaker Returns to Presque Isle Downs & Casino for $15,750 Multi-Table Event
Legendary poker player Chris Moneymaker will mark his return to Presque Isle Downs & Casino April 12, for a $15,750 Multi-Table Poker Tournament. Moneymaker is the casino’s official Poker Ambassador. “We are excited to have Chris come and play in this event,” said Mike... - April 05, 2012 - MTR
Dublinbet.com Announce New Live Stream from Isle of Man Casino
dublinbet.com, today announced a brand new live feed direct from the BEST WESTERN Palace Hotel and Casino in the Isle of Man. The feed, which is provided via Distance Gaming™ from VueTec Ltd, compliments dublinbet.com’s existing feed from the Fitzwilliam Casino in Dublin and now offers... - April 05, 2012 - Dublinbet.com
Calida Gaming Continues to Add Player Value with Even More Exclusive Online Casino Deals
Proving they are the home for added value when it comes to playing at an online casino, Calida Gaming have launched yet more high value and exclusive bonus deals. - April 04, 2012 - Calida gaming
Presque Isle Downs & Casino’s Bad Beat Jackpot Tops $100,000
The Presque Isle Downs & Casino poker room announced today that the bad beat jackpot has surpassed $100,000. - April 04, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs & Casino & Country 98 Raise More Than 20k for St Jude
Presque Isle Downs & Casino hosted Country 98’s, (WXTA) 13th Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radio-thon benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last Thursday & Friday in the casino clubhouse. The event raised $20,218 for the world’s leading research... - April 03, 2012 - MTR
Scarlet Raven Texting, Named TEXT Message Provider for National Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow 2012
Scarlet Raven Texting powered by Textus Technology a 100% Native American owned mobile marketing company named exclusive text message marketing provider for NIGA and their 2012 Tradeshow in San Diego, California, April 1-4, 2012. - March 31, 2012 - Scarlet Raven Texting
Visionary iGaming CEO to Speak on Social Gaming at GiGse 2012
Visionary iGaming’s CEO will be speaking on a panel which assesses the social gaming phenomenon and its value for the gambling sector. - March 29, 2012 - Visionary iGaming