Game Show Network has confirmed that the popular poker cash-game program, 'High Stakes Poker,' has been renewed for a fifth season. The show, one of the highest rated on the network, is expected to begin filming new episodes...
Foxwoods Dealer Unionization Battle Moves Closer to Legal Showdown
The refusal by Connecticut-based Foxwoods Casino operators the Mashantucket Pequot tribe to negotiate with elected labor union representatives for their poker and other table-games dealers has now seen the filing of a formal...
Early on Tuesday, the Poker Players Alliance released a statement authored by its chairman, former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, regarding the unfolding insider-cheating situation at UltimateBet and a similar situation at Absolute Poker...
Gaming software and licensor Playtech announced record revenues for its second quarter of 2008, posting substantial growth across its business lines. The company received $42.4 million in total revenues for the three months ending...
The Venetian is bringing poker and entertainment together as never before with the launch of the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, 'The Real Deal!' Opening this fall, the show will bring to the Venetian...
EU Delegation to Question US Officials over Online Gambling Stance
A delegation of European Union trade officials will conduct talks with US officials at the end of this month over prosecutions and market restrictions concerning online gambling that appear to European interests to be restrictive...
It's the young guns of the Internet against the established lions of the game in 'Nets vs. Vets' week on NBC's popular late-night show 'Poker After Dark.' Representing the online world are three players who made their mark as online...
Moody's Downgrades Bond Ratings of Casino Operators
On Friday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bond ratings of three casino operators – Wynn Resorts Ltd., Fountainbleau, and Riviera Holdings – from 'stable' to 'negative'. A fourth gaming operator – Boyd Gaming Corp. – was placed...
Sexton's Corner, Vol. 54: Marco Traniello, Rising Star
The day I interviewed Jennifer Harman in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio, I glimpsed her viewpoint of what a remarkable husband she has in Marco Traniello. In a very reflective moment Jennifer said, 'If I had to write a letter to God about...
Impasse Remains in Antigua/US Gambling Trade Dispute
Another round of talks between Antiguan and United States officials concluded this week with the two sides apparently no closer to resolving their World Trade Organization conflict over online gambling. A six-member delegation from...
