Global Cash Access Holdings Inc (GCA.N), which provides cash services to casinos, said it would buy slot machine maker Multimedia Games Holding Co Inc (MGAM.O) for about $1.2 billion to strengthen its gaming business.
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'Hannibal' Season 3 Spoilers: Show to be cancelled soon? Dr. Bedelia to spill truth about Lecter in Europe
According to "Hannibal" show creator Bryan Fuller, he and his team see to it that they are working on the show as if it's their last up until at least Season 5 or 6. Despite that, he is well aware of the fact that there are other factors that can eventually led the network to decide to cancel the show. Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Hannibal Lecter (Mads MIkkelsen) gets discovered in Europe, no thanks to his psychiatrist Dr. Bedelia du Maurier (Gillian Andersen)
Facebook targets advertisers as 100 million log on in Africa
One in 10 Africans are logging on to Facebook every month, the world's No.1 online social network said on Monday, presenting a new target audience for advertisers.
Glenfiddich owner William Grant buys Drambuie
William Grant & Sons Ltd, the UK-based maker of Glenfiddich whisky and Hendrick's Gin, has acquired Drambuie for an undisclosed price, the company said on Monday.
NBA Rumors: Eric Bledsoe leaving the door open for the Phoenix Suns to increase its offer
NBA rumors surrounding Eric Bledsoe who is leaving the door open for the Phoenix Suns to increase its offer. With training camp about to open and Bledsoe still not signing the qualifying offer that he and his camp have threatened to do if the Suns will not give him the contract that he wants, it's clear that Bledsoe is waiting for the Suns to increase their offer.
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Students eager to keep on top of classes, assignments and extra-curricular activities can turn to new apps to keep them organized as the new school year ramps up.
Though Blackberry Passport's specifications have already been leaked, its price range is what most people are looking forward to on the upcoming invite-only September 24 event. Blackberry allegedly came up with the odd shape for functionality, and tech experts are thinking it will be a success in Asia and Europe.
After signing a one year $5.5 million qualifying offer from the Detroit Pistons, restricted free agent Greg Monroe has gained complete control of his future. Signing the qualifying offer automatically sets his path as an unrestricted free agent next summer which means he will have the power to play with any team that he wants.
NBA rumors surrounding the Miami Heat who are still looking for a back-up big man this offseason. Recent reports and rumors suggest that the team may be nearing a deal with former Brooklun Nets backup PF/C Andre Blatche.
Sharp Corp (6753.T) is looking to sell its U.S.-based solar energy development unit Recurrent Energy, Bloomberg reported on Monday, as the Japanese firm winds down its involvement in the solar industry to focus on profitable businesses.
India's Bharti Airtel Ltd (BRTI.NS) has agreed to sell more than 3,500 of its mobile phone masts in six African countries to telecommunications tower company Eaton Towers in a bid to cut costs, the companies said on Monday.
Australian junior iron ore miner Western Desert Resources Ltd said it had called in administrators after failing to negotiate a deal with its bankers, due largely to plunging iron ore prices.
In June 2013, activist investors got the board of SandRidge Energy Inc (SD.N) to fire its CEO Tom Ward, arguing that he had mismanaged the Oklahoma City company and destroyed billions in shareholder value.
Japan's largest e-commerce firm Rakuten Inc (4755.T) said it was in talks to buy U.S. rebate site operator Ebates, a deal reportedly worth $950 million and the latest in a long line of overseas acquisitions.
