Bally Technologies, Inc.(NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, mobile and interactive solutions, and networked systems, today announced the addition of four new titles to its library of play-for-fun mobile applications: Cash Wizardâ„¢, Golden Pharaohâ„¢,Fireballâ„¢, and Betty Boop’s Love Meterâ„¢. Based on the successful full-size casino versions, these apps are available to download now from iTunes® for iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®. With nine titles now available, Bally’s play-for-fun mobile apps have been downloaded more than 92,000 times in just over a year. (more…)

Aristocrat’s Tarzan® Lord of the Jungle™ video slot game was hit for the grand progressive jackpot for the second time in two weeks after going off at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss., for $339,217.52.

Winning big with Tarzan Lord of the Jungle was Monica K. MacDougall from Painesville, Ohio, who was in Biloxi on vacation. (more…)

The 3^rd annual Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (MGRC) is boasting its’ strongest field yet.  Fan favorites Fuzzy Zoeller and Corey Pavin will make their first appearance at the tournament, in addition to World Golf Hall of Famers Nick Price, Bernhard Langer and Tom Kite.  The 2012 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic will be our region’s signature event  for great food, great fun and great golf!

Excitement is building up for Fuzzy Zoeller, who is one of three golfers in history to have won The Masters in his first appearance in the event.  Zoeller also won the 1984 U.S. Open and is known for his humor and relaxed approach to the game.

During his rookie year on the Champions Tour, Corey Pavin was the 2010 Ryder Cup captain for the United States. (more…)

Beau Rivage is pleased to announce the launch of Biloxi Blonde beer and is celebrating with a party on February 9. Beer lovers are encouraged to come to Beau Rivage’s Coast nightclub from 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for free beer and entertainment. During the free beer tasting, monetary donations will be accepted forBiloxi’s Back Bay Mission, a non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance, supportive housing and outreach services to the homeless, including a current plan to build housing for homeless veterans inBiloxi.

Biloxi Blonde, Beau Rivage’s top selling microbrew beer pre-Hurricane Katrina, will be available to guests once again as a result of a partnership between MGM Resorts International and Mississippi’s Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company. (more…)

IP CASINO, RESORT & SPA has been nominated for the Casino of the Year Award by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. The award will be presented during a live telecast at the MGM Grand Garden Arena inLas Vegason Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Criteria to be nominated for the ACM Casino of the Year Award consisted of the casino buying and promoting at least five country concerts during the prior calendar year. Also being in good standing with all agents and helping promote country ticket sales.   (more…)

Pearl River Resort is pleased to announce that Grammy award-winning Soul diva, Patti LaBelle will take the stage in The Arena at Golden Moon Hotel and Casino on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale and range from $35-$75.Patti LaBelle is a highly revered recording superstar known for her strong powerhouse vocals and electrifying live performances. Don’t miss this one of a kind show as LaBelle performs hits like “New Attitude,†“Stir it Up,†“If Only You Knew,†“Somebody Loves You Baby,†“When You’ve Been Blessed†and the disco classic “Lady Marmalade.â€Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster Will Call tickets can be picked up at The Arena at Golden Moon Box Office. For more information, visit www.pearlriverresort.com or call 1-866-447-3275. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend shows.

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The final table of Beau Rivage’s Million Dollar Heater Regional Poker Tournament came to an exciting end last night with home town poker pro and former November Niner John Dolan walking away with the trophy, the bracelet and $336,105 in cash. The final table started at 2 p.m. and did not end until nearly 11 p.m. last night as most players had deep stacks with the new structures introduced for this event.

Dolan came into the final table as the chip leader, and he had to fade a stacked final table that included WPT Champion Randal Flowers, WSOP bracelet winner Ryan Welch and Lock Poker Pro Matt Stout. (more…)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2011) – TwinSpires.com, the official advance-deposit wagering service for Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN), is offering its players a major incentive for encouraging their friends to use TwinSpires.com. The “Fire Up 5†program will reward players who refer five friends to TwinSpires.com in 2012 with a Kindle Fire tablet and $250 in cash.
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 Toledo, Ohio’s “Hollywood Casino†is awaiting the completion of its $300 million dollar development expected for mid-March.  This retro casino has embraced the “Hollywood†theme and management is excited for its luxurious premiere boasting 2,000 slot machines and 60 table games. Let’s not forget to acknowledge the endless ammenities of this casino including 4 different restaurants,  21^st century technology that will certainly grab your attention and other entertainment!

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  Bally Technologies, Inc., a leader in slots, video machines, interactive applications, casino-management and networked systems for the global gaming industry, recently celebrated its 80-year anniversary. The Company, which was founded on January 10, 1932 in Chicago, Ill., commemorated eight decades of delivering innovative gaming technology to the global casino industry by ringing The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange to end the Tuesday trading session.

“It is fitting that our 80-year anniversary falls at the beginning of the new calendar year as we reflect on the many memorable Bally milestones that have occurred over eight decades contributing to our global success today,” said Richard M. Haddrill, Chief Executive Officer of Bally Technologies. (more…)

 Epic Poker League – the new professional poker league that hosted its third Inaugural Season Main Event early last month at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas – announced a partnership today that will bring Epic Poker League programming to millions of established and aspiring poker fans throughout Europe. The deal will see more than 70 hours of Epic Poker tournament broadcast coverage featured on The Poker Channel throughout Europe which broadcasts to over 30 million cable and satellite TV homes and online to a global audience.
 Epic Poker League will make its official television debut on The Poker Channel on Sunday Jan. 15, 2012.
 “Expanding our television coverage into Europe is a step forward for building a global fan base for Epic Poker,†said Katherine Kowal, Vice President of League Operations and Programming, Federated Sports + Gaming. 

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  Heartland Poker Tour will celebrate its 100^th event with a nationally-televised stop in the Midwest, making use of the two top casino properties inSt. Louis.  HPT will utilize both Lumière Place Casino & Hotels and River City Casino March 2-11, 2012. The event is expected to draw hundreds of poker enthusiasts from throughout theUnited States toSt. Louis, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in theMidwest.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 28, 2011) – Will Kentucky be the next state to legalize casino gambling? Or at least let their citizens decide? A recent survey conducted by a prominent, national public opinion  research firm shows that an overwhelming majority of Kentuckians want the chance to vote on whether to allow casino gaming in theCommonwealth ofKentucky. In addition, nearly two-thirds of those polled would vote “yes†on a statewide referendum authorizing casino-style gaming in theBluegrass.

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Winner’s Circle Pub, Grille & OTB is HoosierPark’s newest entertainment hot spot in the heart of downtownIndianapolis, located at20 N. Pennsylvania Street. This exciting new venture includes an American grille, a contemporary pub and a Las Vegas-style horseracing media lounge. The Grille at the Winner’s Circle has an expansive menu of American fare, complemented by the beauty of the sport of kings. The Pub is a hip entertainment area in downtown where people gather to sip handcrafted beers and signature cocktails. The Pub’s media screens make it easy to stay caught up on the racing action. Of course, if you really want to concentrate on the ponies without distraction, you should head to the Las Vegas-style OTB lounge—the centerpiece of the Winner’s Circle. This beautiful lounge offers an enormous media wall full of flat screen monitors that brings national horseracing alive right in front of you. Sit back and enjoy the action or use one of the personal betting stations, each equipped with a lamp and monitor.

HoosierPark’s impeccable service and renowned guest rewards program can now be found right in the heart ofIndianapolis. The Winner’s Circle is the perfect place for horseracing fanatics who enjoy a bold and exciting atmosphere. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has done it again, and you will not be disappointed!

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In five short years, Fallen Oak has grown into a course that has become an elite golfing destination for not only the game’s legends, but those with a legendary course on their must-play list. Fallen Oak has wrapped up another award-winning year by earning two more honors from Golfweek – the No. 2 spot on the magazine’s Best Casino Courses list for 2011 and the No. 13 spot on its list of Best Resort Courses for 2012.

It is the fifth time the Tom Fazio-designed MGM Resorts International course has garnered praise in each category. It has been selected the No. 2 Casino Course every year since it has been open (2007-2011). Each time, including this year, Fallen Oak trailed only sister MGM Resorts International course Shadow Creek in the list ofAmerica’s top 50 courses attached to or affiliated with a casino.

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From a bubbling Margarita Fountain at an Island Party, to Party Planet and the ball-dropping excitement at Times Square and the sites of Paris, there’s something for everyone — all under one roof — at Indiana Live! Casino’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Party-goers will enjoy the free live entertainment at the casino’s Center Bar, dancing all night to the dynamic sounds of Party Planet. The popular group returns for a second year to ring in the New Year in a big party way all the way through the countdown as the ball drops at midnight at Indiana Live! Casino’sTimes Square.

The high-energy Memphis-based Party Planet is led by former Kool & the Gang’s Al Paris. Guests will find a variety of food, music and prices to suit every taste and budget. Those looking for an intimate setting will enjoy the live music performed by acoustic duo Frank Bradford and Doug Henthorn while dining in the casino’s elegant steakhouse, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon House & Lounge.

In the casino’s new night club, RUMORS, the theme is Moulin Rouge/Paris. Live entertainment will be offered.

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By popular demand, Heartland Poker Tour announced a tour stop in the company’s home state ofMinnesota.  The nationally-televised poker show will film two episodes at Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino in Shakopee April 20-30, 2012.  The event, which could offer the largest poker tournament prize pool ever in the state, is open to the public.

Players can take a shot at “life-changing†money for as little as $65.  The two-day Main Event begins April 28 and concludes on April 29 when the field is reduced to six, with qualifying rounds beginning April 20th.  The remaining six players will advance to HPT’s TV production set, assembled on site, on April 30.  Thirteen high-definition cameras will capture all of the No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em action until a champion is named.  To date, 582 poker enthusiasts have played their way to national television exposure on HPT.

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IP is known for many fabulous amenities, namely the fine dining experience guests receive at thirty-two. Experience it for yourself this coming February in an even bigger and better way! Make your way to IP for thirty-two’s French Bistro Wine Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 2012. The dinner will be 7 courses with wine pairings featuring French cuisine.

Guests will begin their French Bistro Wine Dinner with a delicious Potted Foie Gras followed by Parmesan, Parsley & Buttered Escargot. The third course will consist of a delicious bowl of Potato, Leek and Roasted Garlic Soup and a Watercress, Dried Grape and Aged Ham Salad.  Guests will enjoy a fourth course to include Seared Duck Leg, followed by the fifth course of Herb & Sea Salt Rubbed Lamb Rack.  For the entrée, guests will be served Hanger Steak Provencal. Finish off your meal with the Champagne Sabayon dessert consisting of mixed fresh berries and lemon shortbread cookies.

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