historyofgambling.org
historyofgambling.org The history of gambling is something that will probably seem a lot different to those who look back from the future. To us, we see the history of gambling as being an evolution of different games from all over the world converging and mixing to create the games we know today. The great American game of course is poker, which is derived from much older European games, but we have a timeless image of poker players in barroom saloons in the old west that is much tied up with our perception of history in the west in general, not just with the history of gambling.
In the future though, the history of gambling will be all about the internet. The online gaming revolution has changed the way that we see and perceive gambling so much in the present, and in the future, the way they gamble will be deeply influenced by the way online gaming has developed in recent years. Online gaming has become so popular in the last decade that online gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry. That is a far cry from the lonely games in saloons that we remember from western novels and duster movies.
Of course, the history of gambling is always going to continue evolving. The games themselves will probably transmute and mutate into new forms as more and more games are played online. The ability to view more information online and play quicker will also likely inform the creation of new kinds of gambling games that have never been seen before. The creators of those new games that will surely come will be the gambling moguls of the future, the way that the casino owners of Vegas are today. Gambling, like anything else, is always about the next best thing, and whoever comes up with that new and exciting concept that will revolutionize gambling next is sure to enjoy the profits it will bring them.
Yahoo! Finance: Gaming Activities Industry News
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Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Commencement of Exchange Offer (PR Newswire):
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has commenced an offer to exchange up to $350 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for an equal principal amount of its outstanding 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus, dated July 29, 2010, and the related letter of transmittal, including any amendments or supplements thereto.
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Pinnacle Swings to Loss, but Shares Rise (at TheStreet.com)
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Pinnacle posts loss, sells jets, closes offices (at bizjournals.com)
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Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 (Business Wire):
DOVER, Del.----Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
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Pinnacle Entertainment Reports Revenue and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Growth for 2010 Second Quarter (PR Newswire):
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today reported second quarter operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as summarized below:
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Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend (Business Wire):
DOVER, Del.----Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.03 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 10, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2010.
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Littlefield Corporation Announces Q2 2010 Results (Business Wire):
AUSTIN, Texas----Littlefield Corporation today announced second quarter of 2010 results from continuing operations improved $130,000 over the prior year.
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Churchill Downs Incorporated's 2010 Second Quarter Results Conference Call Announcement (GlobeNewswire):
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Churchill Downs Incorporated, , will release its 2010 second-quarter results at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, and host a related conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 9 a.m.
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Webcast Alert: Littlefield Corp. (LTFD) Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call (PR Newswire):
Littlefield Corp. announces the following Webcast:
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Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Closing of Exchange Offer (PR Newswire):
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has closed an offer, whereby it has exchanged $450 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2017, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for an equal principal amount of its outstanding 8.625% Senior Notes due 2017, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus, dated June 24, 2010, and the related letter of transmittal, including any amendments or supplements thereto.
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Bally Technologies Names Robert J. Parente Vice President of Corporate Accounts (Business Wire):
LAS VEGAS----Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in games, systems, and server-based technology solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today that it has named Robert J.
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Bally Technologies to Report Its Fiscal 2010 Results on Thursday, August 12 and Host Conference Call and Webcast (Business Wire):
LAS VEGAS----Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems, and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, today announced it will present its fiscal 2010 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 12 and will also host a conference call and webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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Gaming Shares Get Hot (at Forbes)
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[video] Friday Sector Leaders: Gaming Activities, Lumber Wood Production Stocks (at Forbes.com)
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Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement (Business Wire):
DOVER, Del.----Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.’s. earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
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Littlefield Corporation to Release Q2 2010 Earnings on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 (Business Wire):
AUSTIN, Texas----Littlefield Corporation announced today that it will release its Q2 2010 earnings on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 and a conference call will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 to discuss the earnings.
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Bally Technologies and Galaxy Entertainment Group's StarWorld Reshape the Player Experience in Macau (Business Wire):
LAS VEGAS----Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in global gaming technology solutions, is dramatically changing the slot players’ experience with its iVIEW Display Manager™ point-of-play communications technology at Galaxy Entertainment Group ’s StarWorld Casino in Macau.
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La. casino take falls 7.1 percent in fiscal year (AP):
Battered by less consumer spending and fewer discretionary dollars, Louisiana's state-licensed casinos finished their latest fiscal year with a 7.1 percent drop in winnings from the previous year.
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MTR Gaming Group to Report Second Quarter 2010 Results on Monday, August 9, 2010 (Business Wire):
CHESTER, W. Va.----MTR Gaming Group, Inc. today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 on Monday, August 9, 2010 before the stock market opens.
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Multimedia Games to Report Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Results on August 5, Host Conference Call and Webcast (Business Wire):
AUSTIN, Texas----Multimedia Games, Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for the period ended June 30, 2010, its fiscal 2010 third quarter, on Thursday, August 5, before the market opens.