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Davenport Becomes Poker's Newest Professional

9 March 2006

When Jim Davenport's friend became sick with cancer three and a half years ago, he and a group of his University of Southern California (Berkeley) friends decided to support their buddy by shaving their heads and staying in on the weekends.

First Player Out at "Become a Pro" Finds Way To Stay and Play

9 March 2006

Playing in the biggest Texas Hold’em tournament of his budding poker career, 31-year old Christopher Birchby couldn’t believe his good fortune, when on the first hand, he was dealt aces in the hole.

Irish Player Wins Dominican Republic Tournament

27 February 2006

International News Brief: Rory McHugh won the inaugural Majestic Poker Tour event last week, winning $68,000 and a $15,000 package to the 2006 Word Series of Poker’s main event.

Nobu Opens to Great Fanfare at Atlantis, Paradise Island

22 February 2006

The chef who redefined Japanese cuisine now has his sights set on adding a decidedly fresh twist to the Caribbean dining experience.

Bahamas Ministry Offers Isle of Capri More Concessions

8 February 2006

International News Brief: In a bid to keep the operators of the Isle of Capri Casino in Freeport from pulling out, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe, who is also responsible for gaming, has revealed that the government has agreed to offer the operators further concessions.

St. Lucia to Open First Casino, Hoping to Boost Island's Tourism Industry

31 January 2006

International News Brief: St. Lucian authorities have approved plans for the first casino in the eastern Caribbean island, hoping to boost the country's vital tourist industry.

Identities of Resort Customers Stolen

10 January 2006

International News Brief: Identities of more than 50,000 customers of major Bahamas resort Atlantis have been exposed to possible identity fraud following the theft of personal inf

Baha Mar Names President

10 January 2006

Don C. Robinson, a 34-year career veteran of The Walt Disney Company, has been appointed president of Baha Mar Resorts Ltd.

Casino Money Diverted

14 December 2005

International News Brief: A Caribbean casino controlled by former Royal Group Technologies Inc. Chairman Vic De Zen paid $192,000 to four gamblers, then the money ended up in De Zen's investment company, according to a newspaper report.

Casino Companies Eyeing Bahama Resort

6 December 2005

International News Brief: Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism says that the government is doing all that it can to prevent the Isle of Capri casino at the Our Lucaya Resort from going under, but he said that there are investors interested in stepping in should that happen.

Bahamas Board to Consider License Applications

30 November 2005

International News Brief: The Bahamas Gaming Board is set to formally consider the proposed casino licenses for PNK Exuma and the Baha Mar Enterprises Ltd. next week.

Jamaican Online Gambling Case Dismissed

14 November 2005

International News Brief: Spirpo Athanas, whose Montego Bay based Internet gambling company was shutdown last year for breaches of the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission Act, is now free to resume betting.

Gaming Companies: Harrah's Joins Caribbean Venture

8 November 2005

Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment, the world's largest gaming company, Monday announced plans to dip its toes into the Caribbean area, joining forces with two other hospitality giants to develop a $1.6 billion destination resort.

Baha Mar Hope to Seal Deal with Hilton

26 September 2005

International News Brief: Executives of Bahamas’ Baha Mar are reportedly trying to seal a deal with the American-based Hilton Hotels group to brand the Crystal Palace Casino.

Bahamas Casino Workers Raise Money

13 September 2005

International News Brief: Isle of Capri Casino at Our Lucaya casino employees here held a car wash, raising funds to go towards assisting displaced Isle of Capri employees in the battered Gulf Coast State.

US Must Change Online Gambling Rules by Friday

19 August 2005

International News Brief: World Trade Organization arbiter on Friday gave the United States until April 3 to comply with a ruling that a ban on Internet gambling services offered by Antigua violates the body's rules.

Bahamas Casino Refurbishment Outlined

3 August 2005

International News Brief: Wyndham Nassau Resort’s Vice President of casino operations, J. Duff Taylor, says a total refurbishment of the resort’s C-Tower will begin in August, with a sample room to be completed by September 1.

Eagle Hospitality Acquires Puerto Rican Casino

29 June 2005

News Brief: Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust Inc. has acquired the 299-suite Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel and Casino in Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico, for $60 million.

Antigua Bets on UK in Online Gambling Battle

23 June 2005

International News Brief: The Caribbean island state of Antigua and Barbuda is looking at “strategic alliances” with UK companies to boost its online gambling industry.

NXTV, Inc. Signs Agreement with Kerzner International

21 June 2005

NXTV, Inc., a provider of digital IP-based entertainment and data services, has signed a long-term contract with Kerzner International Bahamas Limited to supply HD video-on-demand entertainment and wireless Internet services to Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas.

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