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Gaming News Archives - Page 3435Packer asked to resolve Alberta dispute20 April 2007
The Alberta Federation of Labour
has asked the James D. Packer to resolve the seven month old labour
dispute at the Palace Casino in Edmonton.
Waterloo casino expected open in July20 April 2007
News Brief: Officials with the Isle of Capri casino under construction in Waterloo told state regulators Thursday they were likely to open July 1 after a months-long-delay but promised a bigger and better casino than originally planned.
IGT reports decrease in slot sales20 April 2007
International Game Technology boosted earnings during its second quarter but a decline in game sales domestically and internationally disappointed Wall Street.
MGM Mirage buy could boost Strip investment20 April 2007
Development opportunities on the Strip's north end created by MGM Mirage's land acquisitions might entice some of the casino operator's new foreign-based joint venture partners to invest in Las Vegas.
Riverwalk casino construction begins20 April 2007
News Brief: Developers of The Riverwalk Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg that is planned for a 22-acre site north of Rainbow Hotel Casino told the Mississippi Gaming Commission today that construction should begin this week.
Boomtown expansion approved20 April 2007
News Brief: The Biloxi Planning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of Boomtown's plans to expand its surface parking.
Lazy 8 casino decision delayed20 April 2007
News Brief: John Ascuaga's Nugget and the citizens suing Red Hawk Land Co. to stop the proposed Lazy 8 casino on Pyramid Highway will have to wait until Friday to learn if District Judge Jerome Polaha will dismiss the case.
Foxwoods casino plans delayed20 April 2007
ews Brief: Philadelphia City Council passed another bill yesterday aimed at derailing or at least delaying construction of Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia along the Delaware River.
WPT adjusts European schedule20 April 2007
The World Poker Tour, which earlier this week scrapped plans to tape the Grand Prix de Paris, will add a stop in Spain to replace the tournament in its Season Six schedule. The tournament will be held at Casino Barcelona, operated by Grup Peralada, in October, 2007.
Fine proposed for casino lobbying infractions20 April 2007
News Brief: New York lobbying investigators are recommending $325,000 in fines against a firm led by former state AG Dennis C. Vacco for three alleged violations of New York’s lobbying laws during its representation of a businessman trying to win a casino deal.
Casino re-opened after bomb threat20 April 2007
News Brief: The Shodaki Casino north of Ukiah is back open for business following a bomb threat and search that shut down the casino early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Senator targeted for pro-tribal casino stance20 April 2007
New Brief: United Here, a union that represents hotel, restaurant and needle-trade workers, has distributed 4,000 door-hangers in Contra Costa County targeting Sen. Tom Torlakson, D-Antioch, and his pro-Indian-gaming stance.
California readies for political showdown20 April 2007
New gambling agreements for five of the state's richest tribes sailed through the Senate Thursday.,setting up a showdown in the Assembly, which has refused to approve the deals.
Aristocrat releases new game20 April 2007
Aristocrat Technologies reports the approval and release of Cashman Tonight in all GLI jurisdictions.
Morongo compact passes senate20 April 2007
The California
State Senate overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 174, moving the amended
Morongo compact one step closer to ratification.
Mykonos exceeds expectations19 April 2007
International News Brief: Gold Reef Casino and Resorts reports that their Mykonos casino exceeded expectations in the year to end December 2006 to become the group’s top performer.
Lady Luck owners granted extension19 April 2007
Owners of a shuttered Las Vegas casino raised the stakes on their pitch to revive the property in downtrodden downtown, with help from an internationally known hotel operator and 5.5 acres of city-owned land.
Frank says online ban resistance growing19 April 2007
Although there may not be much support in Congress for Internet gambling, Rep. Barney Frank says resistance is growing against a ban passed late last year.
Blair defends casino policy19 April 2007
International News Brief: UK Prime Minister Tony Blair defended the government's stalled casino policy, insisting that the casinos would bring much needed investment and regeneration to some of Britain's regional cities.
Iowa casinos pump over $1 billion into economy19 April 2007
News Brief: Iowa’s casino industry pumped $1.01 billion into the state’s economy last year, according to a report by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
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