News Archive for August 2012

Aug 31 2012

Mixed results in Macau as Visitor Numbers Fall

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Gambling companies in Macau have reported mixed interim results as the number of visitors drop due to the economic slowdown in China. Sands China’s first-half net profit fell by 18.5% to KH$3.41 billion down from HK$4.2 billion last year. However, much of these losses are due to the failure of land concessions and the closure
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Aug 31 2012

Essential Hurricane Tracking Apps

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People who live in hurricane zones will know the importance on keeping track of the weather. At present hurricane Isaac is threatening residents in southeast Louisiana, residents there are sure to find the following hurricane tracking apps essential over the coming days. Hurricane Trackers for iOS costs $2.99 and offers storm maps, National Hurricane Center
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Aug 31 2012

South Point Poker Receives first U.S. Intrastate Online Poker Licence

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Last week South Point Poker LLC became the first company to receive a licence to offer intrastate online poker in the U.S. South Point can now provide online poker to residences of the state of Nevada. Earlier this month the Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) recommended that South Point be approved, on August 23rd the
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Aug 31 2012

The Craziest Items For Sale On Ebay August Edition

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When’s the last time you bought a piece of the moon? Thanks to the wonders of Ebay, for $29.90 you can buy a 2 millimeter by 2 millimeter moon fragment that weighs 9 to 15 milligrams. If you squint your eyes, you’ll see a tiny piece of dirt. But that’s not all! Ebay has an
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Aug 30 2012

Ibrahim Afellay on his way to Schalke, Alessandro Del Piero going down under.

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Transfer Rumors: Italian report: Manchester City has completed the transaction Maicon. English champions Inter will pay €4 million for the Brazilian defender, who will sign the contract formally today. Milan in talks with Man City for Nigel de Jong, who may move to Milan today, and take the place of Mark van Bommel in midfield,
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Aug 30 2012

13 is the Lucky Number for Madden Football

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EA Sports has hit the American football jackpot with the 13th release of Madden football. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, you will enjoy watching video clips of the action. The most noticeable difference is in the physics of the game. Madden Football 13 is powered by the Infinity Engine. The number
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Aug 30 2012

Excellent First Half Results for Galaxy Macau

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Last Monday the casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. announced that its first-half net profit was more than nine times larger than it was over the same period last year. Galaxy attributed the rise to the opening of its Macau based flagship casino resort in May 2011. Their profit for the first half this year
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Aug 30 2012

Football Season Continues with Mixed Results

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There have been some surprise Football results over the last week right across Europe. Real Madrid suffered a shock defeat at the hands of their neighbours Getafe in La Liga last Sunday. They were leading but the match ended 2 -1 ending Real’s 24 match unbeaten run. Less surprisingly in England, the European champions Chelsea
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Aug 30 2012

Apple Calls for Ban on Eight Samsung Products

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Last Monday Apple Inc. gave a federal judge a list of eight Samsung products that it wants to see banned from the U.S. market. The list includes the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. Earlier this year U.S.
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Aug 29 2012

2-year agreement reached between Betfair, Matchroom, and Sky Sports

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Boxing promoter Matchroom Sport and Eddie Hearn have just signed a 2-year deal to fulfill the boxing promotion needs of Sky Sports, partnering up with the world’s leading sports betting facilitator, Betfair. Matchroom anticipates completing 20 competitions under the new deal in the next two years. “I am delighted that Matchroom has reached this ground-breaking
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