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Gaming News Archives - Page 3452Group to carry on fight5 March 2007
An upstate New York-based citizens coalition plans to continue its opposition to MGM Mirage's joint Macau casino venture with Chinese businesswoman Pansy Ho.
Inside gaming column: Street abuzz over Shuffle Master5 March 2007
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Sahara buyer sees new life for old resort5 March 2007
Los Angeles entrepreneur Sam Nazarian spent close to three years trying to strike the right casino deal in Las Vegas. But his interests kept returning to the aging Sahara.
Riviera parent slims loss5 March 2007
The 51-year-old Riviera on the Strip turned in a strong performance and helped Riviera Holdings Corp. narrow its fourth-quarter loss, officials said Friday.
Casino worker fired after All-Star remarks5 March 2007
A longtime casino slot employee has been fired after comments he made about customers during the four-day NBA All-Star Weekend appeared in the Review-Journal.
Airport traffic rises 6 percent in January5 March 2007
The departure of New Year holiday revelers and the annual International Consumer Electronics Show helped boost January passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport nearly 6 percent higher than last year's pace.
Sahara sold to California businessman5 March 2007
A Hollywood movie producer, restaurateur and nightclub owner has bought the aging Moroccan-themed Sahara, the Review-Journal learned Friday night.
D'Amato to serve as PPA Chairman5 March 2007
Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato is the Poker Player’s Alliance’s chairman of the board for the, the PPA announced Monday.
WSOP comes to London5 March 2007
International News Brief: Dubbed the ultimate poker tournament, the inaugural WSOP Europe will launch at three casinos owned by London Clubs International in September.
Australian pubs broker secret pokie deal5 March 2007
International News Brief: Pubs have brokered a secret pre-election deal with the Iemma Government to install more poker machines in their lucrative gaming rooms.
Sky City gets makeover5 March 2007
International News Brief: Sky City's main gaming floor is now 10 years old and getting a $40 million makeover.
Rank prepares for smoking ban5 March 2007
nternational News Brief: Rank chief Ian Burke said he expected the smoking ban in England and Wales to have a similar effect to that in Scotland.
Ontario studies Parkinson drug, problem gambling link5 March 2007
The Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
will study the increased
incidence of problem gambling among Parkinson's Disease patients who follow a
common drug regimen to cope with the disease.
Southern Ute casino to open next year5 March 2007
News Brief: Less than 18 months remain until the Southern Ute Tribe plans to open the doors at its new Sky Ute Casino, a facility it says will be one of the largest ever constructed in the Four Corners.
Michigan tribe pushes for casino project5 March 2007
News Brief: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President Susan LaFernier said she is hopeful that progress in the often-stalled tribal casino project in Negaunee Township could come soon.
Million Dollar Elm Casino opens5 March 2007
News Brief: After a few delays in the construction process, the Osage Nation has announced that its much-anticipated new Million Dollar Elm Casino west of Bartlesville is scheduled to open to the public at midnight on Tuesday.
Michigan tribe expects to win land battle5 March 2007
ews Brief: Unless a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issues an injunction by 5 p.m. today, 145 acres near U.S. 131 will go into a trust that will award the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians a federally recognized homeland.
Manchester supporter used to lobby for Blackpool5 March 2007
International News Brief: An expert who helped Manchester's successful bid for the UK's first supercasino had previously lobbied for Blackpool.
Star Cruises withdraws from Singapore venture5 March 2007
International News Brief: Genting International said sister firm Star Cruises would withdraw from a $3.4 billion Singapore casino venture, leaving the gaming company in full control.
Former senator joins Poker Players Alliance5 March 2007
The Poker Players Alliance reports that former United States Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined the PPA to serve as Chairman of the Board and help lead efforts in Washington D.C. to protect the game of poker.
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