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Gaming News Archives - Page 3095Court to review gaming tax boost15 April 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court will conduct a hearing on July 1 to determine whether a petition to increase the gaming tax should go on the November ballot.
Costly court decision rehearing urged15 April 2008
A recent Nevada Supreme Court ruling that said free meals provided to patrons by casinos are exempt from taxation has far-ranging and unintended results that could devastate the state's economy, the attorney general's office said Monday.
OSHA reviews Orleans probe15 April 2008
Federal officials are trying to determine whether Nevada officials mishandled an investigation of a sewer system accident that killed two men at The Orleans last year.
Running Aces Harness Park opens15 April 2008
Southwest Casino Corporation reports that Running Aces Harness Park opened to a capacity crowd on April 11, 2008 and has completed its first three days of live harness racing.
IGT, Progressive Gaming team up15 April 2008
International Game Technology and Progressive Gaming International Corporation report a broad-based strategic alliance.
Deal salvages Tropicana Tahoe casino15 April 2008
The Tropicana’s sister resort at Lake Tahoe, facing eviction for subpar performance, has agreed to pay $165 million to the landowner for permission to stay put for another three years.
PokerTrillion.com reports legal action against Boss Media15 April 2008
PokerTrillion.com reports that at the First Hall Civil Court, Malta, they achieved a garnishee order on the bank accounts of Boss Holdings Limited and Boss Media Malta Poker Ltd.
PokerRoomSchool offers WSOP seat15 April 2008
PokerRoomSchool is sending one lucky player to the World Series of Poker 2008 Main Event.
Titan Poker offers chance at main events15 April 2008
Titan Poker is rewarding its VIP Club members with the opportunity to win free seats at two of the biggest poker events this spring.
China's patent changes approve Roulabette15 April 2008
Kenilworth Systems
Corporation reported that the
Chinese Patent Offices has now published the Company's patent "System for
wagering on terminals remote from a casino".
MGM Mirage to cut 440 jobs15 April 2008
MGM Mirage is laying off some 440 management employees at both the property and corporate levels, a response to the souring national economy but also part of a corporate belt-tightening program begun last year.
Bally Technologies showcases over 30 game titles15 April 2008
Bally Technologies, Inc. will showcase more than 30 distinct game titles and a number of new systems innovations during the National Indian Gaming Association's Indian Gaming '08.
President Casino to reopen after flooding15 April 2008
News Brief: The President Casino in downtown St. Louis is scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning after it temporarily closed Saturday morning due to rising flood waters on the Mississippi River.
Nevadan at work: Gaming executive steers company through transformation15 April 2008
As chief financial officer for Progressive Gaming International, Heather Rollo has helped steer the Las Vegas-based company's transformation from a gambling equipment provider to a technology operation that services casinos.
Inside gaming: Sparkle seems off neon for Street15 April 2008
The sinking economy, high gasoline prices, airline troubles and other downbeat financial news are causing casino customers to hang on to discretionary income.
Asking for advice at the blackjack table15 April 2008
John Grochowski: I was playing blackjack and just about holding my own, when another player hesitated over his soft 15, with the dealer showing a 5.
Development: Buying into Vegas14 April 2008
With the U.S. dollar weakening against foreign currencies, international investors are snapping up many of the Strip's high-priced condos.
Another level for Trump as tower opens14 April 2008
Real estate mogul Donald Trump and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman exchanged pleasantries Friday morning. The talk quickly turned to neckties.
Official moves to block bet regulations14 April 2008
Regulations to enforce an Internet gambling ban would be blocked under a bill introduced this week by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Top-10 gambling songs14 April 2008
The world of gambling -- and gamblers -- has inspired many a song throughout time. Here's a look, complete with video clips, at Casino City's picks for the best gambling songs ever recorded
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