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Facebook Fan Exclusive No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament Returns to Commerce Casino on September 16
September 1, 2011
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COMMERCE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/11 -- When it comes to tournament poker, Commerce Casino is first and foremost with its progressive instincts and it is taking those fan-friendly approaches to new levels through social media.Commerce Casino's second Facebook Fan Exclusive No Limit Hold'em Tournament will be held Friday, September 16. Only Facebook "Fans" of Commerce Casino are eligible for the one-day event with a $10,000 Guarantee.The popular poker casino's first Facebook Fan Exclusive event broke new ground in poker promotions and the September event, a part of The Commerce [...]
Enderby Entertainment Continues Robust Film Schedule in Canada With New Thriller/Horror "No Tell Motel"
August 31, 2011
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Latest Film in Busy Schedule Just Completed Production in Enderby, B.C., Canada, Namesake of the Production Company Behind "Cherry," "Silver Falls" and Upcoming "Stranded" [...]
Leisure Canada Enters Into a Definitive Agreement With 360 VOX Inc.
August 31, 2011
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- Leisure Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE: LCN) -Leisure Canada Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated June 28, 2011, it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") with respect to the acquisition of the outstanding shares of 360 VOX Inc. ("360") from companies (the "Sellers") controlled by the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Robin Conners, and Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, Colin Yee, and Ro [...]
Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: Half-Year Report 2011 Filing Announcement
August 31, 2011
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PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- Thunderbird Resorts Inc. ("Thunderbird" or "Group") (FRANKFURT: 4TR)(EURONEXT: TBIRD) announces that the Group's Half-year Report 2011 has been filed with the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext ("Euronext Amsterdam") and the Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets ("AFM") on 31 August 2011 as well as on SEDAR in Canada.Document AvailabilityCopies of the Half-year Report 2011 in the English language are available at no cost at the Group's operational office in Panama and at the offices of ou [...]
I.C.O.N. Network Launches Plan to Organize Independent Casinos With Hands Free Participation and Selects Gold Rush Poker as its Official Online Platform
August 31, 2011
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LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- Anticipating the shut-down of illegal poker sites by the Federal Government followed by the eventual regulation of online gaming in America, I.C.O.N., the Independent Casino Online Network, today unveiled its vision for the future."The online poker market is now open to all casino owners," says Donn Gunvalson, I.C.O.N. Network Director. "It is no longer the exclusive territory of the larger casino groups. We are bringing together independent casinos and offering them the ability to share in our marketing campaigns and share in our p [...]
‘Thrifties’ Generation of Brits in Need of a Break
August 31, 2011
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- - Consumers willing to cut back on food bills and clothes rather than sacrifice holiday- Brits cut back on lunch breaks as work 'eats' into their lunchtimeThousands of young adults are willing to cut back on the amount they spend on their lunch and eating out at restaurants at night so they can afford to go on holiday, new research has found.The survey, commissioned by Monarch Airlines for the launch of their new Happy Hour online service, which offers customers the chance to book heavily discounted flights between the hours of 12-2pm ever [...]
Where Have All the Tough Guys Gone?
August 30, 2011
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Expert Blames Golf for Their Near Extinction [...]
ResortQuest(R) by Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Sponsor Aspen Filmfest
August 30, 2011
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Vacation Rentals Provider Donates Lodging to Filmmakers Participating in the 33rd Annual Event and Offers 25 Percent Off Accommodations for Cinema Fans in Aspen, Colo. [...]
European Masters Of Poker Barcelona Online Freeroll Qualifiers Underway
August 30, 2011
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Popular Catalan Capital Is Fifth Stop On Season III EMOP; Side Events Also Announced [...]
Mountain China Resorts Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial and Operational Results
August 30, 2011
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BEIJING, CHINA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/29/11 -- Mountain China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSX VENTURE: MCG) ("MCR" or the "Company"), today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 (the "Reporting Period"). The Company reports in Canadian Dollars.Financial ResultsTotal revenue and the net results were from resort operations with no real estate sales revenue during the Reporting Period. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Company generated revenues from resort operations of $0.016 million and a net loss [...]
DISH Network Launches Five New Channels From ZEE TV; Top Rated U.S. Entertainment Network for South Asians Expands Reach
August 29, 2011
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NEW YORK, NY and ENGLEWOOD, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/29/11 -- , a leader in the U.S. entertainment space for South Asian audiences, has launched five new channels exclusively on This marks the largest launch of channels by any South Asian broadcaster in the U.S. With this launch, DISH Network now offers and , in addition to the previously launched channels ZEE TV, ZEE Cinema, Alpha ETC Punjabi and TEN Cricket. The new channels were recently launched in recognition of India's 64th Independence Day to give the South Asian community a gift of five channels in honor of this historic day." [...]
Growth in Tennis Spread Betting Leads Sporting Index to Expect Record U.S. Open
August 27, 2011
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Interest in Andy Murray to Contribute to Busy Period for Tennis Traders [...]
Hot Air Balloons, Wine and Music Encircle Winchester, VA Lodging in Hunt Country
August 26, 2011
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Historic Farm Will Host Three Days of Colorful Fun, Celebrations [...]
Maloof Skateboarding Announces Partnership With YouTube(R) for Live Webcast of Maloof Money Cup D.C. Sept. 3-4
August 26, 2011
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IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/26/11 -- Maloof Skateboarding today announced a partnership with YouTube® to air the live webcast of the Maloof Money Cup D.C., presented by Vans, September 3-4. The event will be streamed live on the Maloof on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT and Sunday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT."YouTube is one of the most visited sites in the world," said Gavin Maloof, co-creator of Maloof Money Cup and owner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. "This is where our audience is and where they consu [...]
TicketNetwork Advisory — Marc Anthony Greets September With a New Tour
August 26, 2011
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SOUTH WINDSOR, CT -- (Marketwire) -- 08/26/11 -- Latin salsa artist Marc Anthony will give a jump-start to next month's roster of concert tours when he begins a month-long circuit on September 1. Anthony's tour will take him across a wide swath of the United States. It includes two dates in both Miami, FL, and Universal City, CA, where the tour will end on September 25.The current average ticket price for is $199, according to data from the TicketNetwork Exchange*. This is comparable to Anthony's last tour in September 2010, when the average ticket price was $195. The current lowest average [...]
Gaming Laboratories International Releases New GLI-11 v2.1 Standard
August 25, 2011
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LAKEWOOD, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- The world's leading gaming test lab, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC, is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of its widely recognized technical standard GLI-11 "Gaming Devices in Casinos" v2.1.GLI-11 v2.1 has undergone extensive industry review and comment. The draft version of the standard was provided to thousands of industry stakeholders for feedback. These stakeholders were inclusive of Gaming and Lottery Regulators, Industry Suppliers, Industry Operators and Industry Trade Associations. GLI critically reviewe [...]
Angler – Hunter Television Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
August 25, 2011
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Wild TV Grizzly Award Goes to OFAH-produced Program [...]
Transom Capital Group Backs Ritz Camera – Image
August 25, 2011
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BELTSVILLE, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- Los Angeles-based private equity firm Transom Capital Group and Ritz Camera & Image, the leading specialty retailer of camera and imaging products and services in the United States, announce today that Transom has provided capital to Ritz Camera & Image. The announcement follows a comprehensive search led by the company to bring in a new capital partner that will enable the company to re-assert its place as the dominant specialty player in the marketplace."The Ritz Camera acquisition presented a unique opportunity to capitalize one of [...]
Feel Golf Co., Inc. Announces Q2 Financial and Operating Results
August 25, 2011
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SANFORD, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- Feel Golf Company, Inc. (OTCQB: FEEL) (PINKSHEETS: FEEL) announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 increased 175% to $411,061, compared with $149,738 for the same period last year. Net loss was $758,327 or $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $4,259,837, or $0.10 per share for the same period last year. Gross margin increased $258,317, or 2,232%, as compared to the same three month period in 2010.The increase in sales is due to the acquisition of Pro Line [...]
Attention Baseball Fans: Meet, Mingle – Learn From Cubs’ Great Randy Hundley on MSC’s Baseball-Themed Caribbean Cruise
August 24, 2011
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Gold Glove & All-Star Catcher Among 'Baseball Greats' on Feb. 18 Cruise [...]
Maloof Money Cup Announces Pro and Am Rosters for First-Ever Washington DC Contest Sept. 3-4 at RFK Stadium Festival Grounds
August 24, 2011
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Lutzka Defends Title, Geoff Rowley, Andrew Reynolds, Dennis Busenitz Return for Shot at Richest Purse in Skateboarding -- Tickets on Sale Now at TicketMaster [...]
LA Saxman Kyle Wolverton Comes to Kirkland for Northwest Homecoming Show
August 24, 2011
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On Saturday, September 10, Kyle Wolverton Brings His Critically Acclaimed All-Star Band to His Hometown, Kirkland, Washington, for One Special Night [...]
Fiore Films Signs Academy Award(R) Nominated Actor Chazz Palminteri to Co-Star in "GOTTI: In The Shadow Of My Father"
August 24, 2011
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Celebrated Star of Stage and Screen to Play Legendary Gambino Crime Boss Paul Castellano Opposite John Travolta and Al Pacino in Barry Levinson Film [...]
Red Sox Fans Stay Close to Home Plate With Boston Hotels Near Fenway Park
August 24, 2011
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Fans Trek to Boston as the Red Sox Draw Closer to 2011 Title Opportunities [...]
Koss and Tony Bennett: The Perfect Pair
August 24, 2011
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MILWAUKEE, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 08/24/11 -- (NASDAQ: KOSS), the US-based high fidelity stereophone manufacturer, is proud to announce the renewal of the company's lasting relationship with legendary artist Tony Bennett.On the advent of Tony Bennett's 85th birthday and in recognition of his new release "Duets II," Koss and Bennett have joined forces to create the Perfect Pair. In honor of this renewed relationship, Koss has introduced the all new .The historic relationship between these two legends began in the 1960's, shortly after Koss revolutionized personal listening."Whe [...]
It’s Easy Being Green: Four Seasons Offers Environment-Friendly Options for Meetings and Events
August 24, 2011
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Greening Meetings Program Provides Meeting Planners With Ways to Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste and Support Sustainability [...]
Fright Dome at Circus Circus Partners With Compass Films International to Theme Two of Its Five Haunted Houses After Legendary Horror Film HALLOWEEN
August 23, 2011
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LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 08/23/11 -- Michael Myers has come home... will Las Vegas survive? Beginning Saturday, Oct. 1 Fright Dome takes over The Adventuredome at Circus Circus and will partner with Compass Films International to theme two of its five haunted houses after the legendary horror film HALLOWEEN.Fright Dome's HALLOWEEN themed houses will bring together popular scenes from the iconic horror movie guaranteed to terrify even the bravest. Guests can look forward to touring the famed Haddonfield Memorial Hospital through the psychiatric ward where Michael Myers is being held.. [...]
Hagadone Estate to Be Offered at Auction at One-Third of Original Asking Price
August 22, 2011
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COEUR D'ALENE, ID -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- On September 8, renowned Idaho businessman Duane Hagadone will offer his Coeur d'Alene, Ida., home at a . The home, which had an original asking price of $27.5 million, will sell at a price at or above $7.5 million through J. P. King Auction Company.The home features three bedroom suites and nine bathrooms, along with amenities that appeal to any entertainer. The layout of the home leads back to a large great room, which boasts disappearing glass panels that open the great room up to the outside patio area."It's located in a spectacular pl [...]
Meeting Planners Rejoice as Bangkok Meeting Hotel Unleashes New "Meet for Free" Promotion
August 22, 2011
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Unique Offer Allows Businesses to Score Big With Impressive Business Gatherings [...]
Aristocrat Brings World’s Best Licensed Titles to G2E 2011
August 22, 2011
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LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- All around the globe, Aristocrat creates the world's greatest gaming experience every day. At G2E 2011, Aristocrat will show how that experience is created with the most exciting lineup of licensed game titles anywhere.G2E 2011 marks the triumphant return of Zorro™! Players everywhere have loved Aristocrat's Zorro game, one of the company's top-performing titles for years. Now the hero is back in Zorro: The Legend Returns™ and in Zorro: The Mask & The Rose™. Housed in the VIRIDIAN Hybrid™ cabinet with Aristocrat's exclusive and dynamic Nteract [...]
