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Gaming News Archives - Page 3399Illinois bill would exempt casino from smoking ban25 May 2007
News Brief: While an Illinois smoking ban awaits approval from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, some lawmakers are working to ensure casino patrons across the state can still light up a smoke before laying down their money.
Veijas Enterprises CEO resigns25 May 2007
News Brief: Frank Riolo, the first chief executive for Viejas Enterprises Inc., resigned from the position May 22 to pursue other opportunities, said Viejas Enterprises spokesman Bob Scheid.
Lawsuit filed against Richmond casino deal25 May 2007
News Brief: A last-minute lawsuit filed this week alleges the Richmond City Council violated state environmental law by signing a $310.4 million contract to provide services for a North Richmond, California, casino.
Agua Caliente, Spa Resort Casino top magazine poll25 May 2007
Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage and Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs are two of the top spots for gaming, entertainment and dining in the Coachella Valley, according to readers of Desert Magazine.
TOURISM: Holiday arrives; Vegas hotels full25 May 2007
Neither driving headaches nor room rates higher than summer temperatures in the Mojave desert are expected to deter the estimated 295,000 people forecast to visit Southern Nevada this weekend.
Stakes high at Betfair Poker25 May 2007
When two Betfair players with some of the biggest bankrolls in online poker decide to take each other on at $250/$500 no limit Hold'em you can be sure of some fireworks.
Everest Poker hosts next Avalanche round25 May 2007
Everest Poker today announced that the online poker room would be hosting a round 3 event in the Everest Poker Avalanche on 26 May, 2007.
BetonSports pleads guilty25 May 2007
BetonSports, PLC, pleaded
guilty to federal racketeering charges, U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway
for the Eastern District of Missouri announced.
Casino cheats indicted25 May 2007
A federal grand jury in
San Diego has indicted 19 defendants on charges related to an alleged
racketeering enterprise and a scheme to cheat casinos across the country
out of millions of dollars.
MGM Mirage transactions committee selects advisors25 May 2007
MGM Mirage Transactions Committee of the MGM Mirage Board of Directors has engaged UBS Investment Bank, as its financial advisor, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, as its legal advisor, to assist it in this process.
Nevada Gold obtains credit facility25 May 2007
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that it has obtained a commitment letter for a senior secured credit facility consisting of a term loan facility in an amount of up to $15,000,000.
Jest for fun25 May 2007
A collection of casino wit and wisdom from Larry Mak.
Bigger Deal; Poker Handbook; tourney craps get spotlight24 May 2007
In 1990, Tony Holden wrote his classic look behind the scenes of poker, Big Deal. His update, answering what has happened since and how the game has changed, is the focus of Bigger Deal: A Year Inside the Poker Boom (291 pages, hard bound, $26).
MGM Mirage committee studies bid24 May 2007
Shares of MGM Mirage settled down Wednesday while the company's board of directors appointed a three-person committee to study a move by Tracinda Corp. to acquire two of the company's largest properties.
Casino Aztar license approved24 May 2007
News Brief: The Missouri Gaming Commission has approved preliminary licensing of Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Missouri, to prospective buyer Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.
Penn National wants to keep casino24 May 2007
News Brief: Penn National Gaming wants to keep the Empress Casino.
Changes planned for Mississippi casino24 May 2007
News Brief: Changes will be requested at the site of Vicksburg's smallest but most active planned casino, the Riverwalk Casino and Hotel.
Antigua & Barbuda heat up fight against US24 May 2007
International News Brief: Antigua & Barbuda has called on the 150 members of the World Trade Organisation to file claims for compensation against the United States, the latest move in its trade dispute with the US over Internet gambling.
Kiowa casino opens doors24 May 2007
News Brief: The sparkling Kiowa Casino threw open its doors Wednesday to a rush of people in pursuit of filling their pockets with cash.
Middleboro doesn't want to share compensation24 May 2007
News Brief: Middleboro, Massachusetts, officials are ready to trump any claims by neighboring communities for compensation should a casino be located in town.
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