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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
MTR Gaming Group Enters Into Joint Marketing Agreement with Sheetz, Inc.
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that its Presque Isle Downs & Casino property in Erie, PA, has entered into a joint marketing agreement with Sheetz, Inc., a retail chain of gas stations and convenience stores located in the mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions. "We... - March 26, 2012 - MTR
Lucky Hill Online Casino UK Announces Huge Deposit Bonus
Lucky Hill online casino greets everyone with 200% cash bonus and 50% deposit bonus to play 60 plus games. You cannot ask for more. - March 25, 2012 - luckyhillcasino.com
Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Host St Jude Country Music Radio-Thon
Presque Isle Downs & Casino and Country 98 WXTA will host a Country Music Radio-thon Thursday, March 22nd and Friday, March 23rd in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. "The money raised from the Country Music Marathon will have a tremendous impact on the lives of... - March 21, 2012 - MTR
Wind Creek Player Wins $1,032,535
Lucky player wins over one million dollars playing Rocky Mountain Gold. This marks the 16th gold Series top progressive prize since the game was introduced in 2009. - March 16, 2012 - Rocket Gaming Systems
Calida Gaming Add Even More Player Value with Exclusive Online Casino Offers
Calida Gaming are adding value to all their customers online casino play by introducing yet more exclusive online casino bonus deals only available at their site. Calida have negotiated many new offers and coupon codes to give more cash to it's players. - March 14, 2012 - Calida gaming
Global Gaming Events Continues $10K Giveaway Series Sponsored by Colt Poker
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Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack Appoints General Manager of Gaming
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has named industry veteran Troy J. Buswell to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio, effective immediately. The casino is currently under construction and slated to... - March 12, 2012 - MTR
Pioneers of Online Instant Games Make a Grand Entrance in Belgium; AspireGlobal Extends Its Reach and Expertise with the Launch of GrandGames.be
AspireGlobal, operators of the largest number of international online sites dedicated to scratch cards and instant win games, announced today the launch of its officially certified Belgian gaming brand GrandGames.be. As one of the few online gaming providers whose products have been approved for... - March 09, 2012 - Aspire Global
Betting Guide to the Cheltenham Festival Infographic
An infographic outlining key trends to look out for when placing a bet on the Gold Cup. - March 07, 2012 - Sportsbook Guardian
MTR Gaming Group Appoints New General Manager of Presque Isle Downs & Casino
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that industry veteran Michael Tamburelli has been named General Manager of its Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. He succeeds former Presque Isle Downs & Casino President and General Manager Fred Buro, who was recently... - March 03, 2012 - MTR
Mountaineer Casino Announces Director of Gaming Operations
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort announced today that it has named Jeffrey Favre as Director of Gaming Operations, effective immediately. Mr. Favre joins Mountaineer with more than 12 years of senior leadership positions and extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality industry at... - March 02, 2012 - MTR
BubbleProtection & Poker Pro Labs to Bring Online Players Valuable Promotion
Valuable Offer of Poker Pro Labs Tools to Players That Register by 3/29/12 - March 01, 2012 - BubbleProtection.com
TimeWise Concierge Launches New Website for Local Las Vegas Events
LocalsDoVegas.com features Las Vegas concerts, shows, events, activities & more. - March 01, 2012 - TimeWise, Inc.
Anticipation Builds as Red Flush and Casino La Vida Prepare for the Return of Slot Survivor
Slot Survivor Season 6 coming soon to offer online casino players the chance to compete for a share of $150, 000 in prizes. - February 25, 2012 - Red Flush Online Casino
MTR Gaming Group Inc., Installs State-of-the-Art Construction Web Cam at Scioto Downs
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) recently installed a state-of-the-art wireless web cam at the construction site of the new Scioto Downs Casino and Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - February 22, 2012 - MTR
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LiveRoulette.co.uk, the leading web review portal for live roulette casinos, has today announced an exclusive deal for TV providers SuperCasino and Jackpot247 with a 200% £400 bonus. The bonus is available for players who both click through liveroulette.co.uk, and then use the promotional... - February 21, 2012 - Castle Entertainment Limited