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Gaming News Archives - Page 3493Fair Grounds slot plans move forward15 February 2007
Fair Grounds Race Course and Churchill Downs have confirmed their intent to move forward with plans to build a slot machine gaming facility adjacent to the historic racetrack in New Orleans.
Court rules National Labor Relations Act applies to California casino14 February 2007
Last Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled with respect to the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in California, that the tribe's gambling operations are not exempt from the National Labor Relations Act.
Partnership plans housing for casino workers14 February 2007
MGM Mirage, in partnership with developers American Nevada Company and Diamond Resorts, plans to build affordable housing for casino workers on about 160 acres the company owns in Jean.
Compulsive gambling linked to Parkinson's treatment14 February 2007
News Brief: A small-case control study has shown that pathological gambling can sometimes be a side effect of Parkinson's treatment.
888 Holdings bounces back from US gambling14 February 2007
International News Brief: 888 Holdings has announced record results in its non-US operations in January, the result of a strategy to win new business after a crackdown on internet gambling by US authorities.
Gambling beyond Nevada: Company expanding in Macau14 February 2007
MGM Mirage, which is still awaiting regulatory approval of its Chinese business partner, announced Tuesday it was proceeding with plans for a second casino in Macau under its joint venture agreement.
Officials say Union Park will change face of Las Vegas14 February 2007
A $6 billion project in downtown Las Vegas that includes everything from 50-story towers to storefront shops is key to reviving the city's struggling core, planners and city officials said Tuesday.
Speedway Casino sold away14 February 2007
MTR Gaming Group announced Tuesday that it had entered an agreement to sell the Speedway Casino to Mandekic Cos., a local privately held company, for $18.2 million in cash.
Las Vegas sets record for visitors14 February 2007
Las Vegas attracted a record number of tourists in 2006 despite losing 581 rooms from its hotel inventory, the first such decrease since 1992.
Indiana House approves slot bill14 February 2007
News Brief: A House committee approved a bill today that would authorize 2,500 slot machines at each of Indiana’s racetracks and pump millions of dollars into the racing industry and the state’s general fund.
Pinnacle's Louisiana license renewed14 February 2007
News Brief: Investigators told the Louisiana Gaming Control Board that nothing in Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.’s known background should block renewal of the L’Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles.
Seneca Gaming profits rise14 February 2007
ews Brief: Seneca Gaming Corp.'s new hotel and casino in Niagara Falls is giving a big boost to the company's profits.
Philadelphia casino opponents to submit petition14 February 2007
News Brief: Anticasino activists are expected to submit more than 20,000 signatures to Philadelphia City Council today in an attempt to banish gambling halls to the fringes of the city.
Foreigners continue battle over Nepal casinos14 February 2007
International News Brief: The competition between Nepal's 'casino king' American Richard D. Tuttle and his former friend and protege Indian businessman Rakesh Wadhwa continues with a new battle breaking out.
Golden Star Network stops accepting U.S. players14 February 2007
As a result of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act, Golden]Star] Network announced it will stop accepting new U.S.-based player accounts.
Casino considered for downtown Reno14 February 2007
News Brief: At least two developers are considering building a hotel-casino in downtown Reno, which would be allowed under zoning changes that the Reno City Council will consider today.
Developers keen on Yarmouth14 February 2007
International News Brief: Yarmouth has seen a surge of interest from developers after winning the right to build one of eight large casinos across the country.
Port Huron casino plan gets support14 February 2007
News Brief: Efforts to bring a $300 million casino and resort hotel to Port Huron got a lift Tuesday when one of Michigan's top lawmakers said she'll push for congressional approval of the project.
Connecticut tribe, MGM Mirage in talks14 February 2007
News Brief: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation may build an Atlantic City casino in partnership with gaming giant MGM Mirage.
Mega Million jackpot grows to $106 million14 February 2007
Since no ticket
matched all six numbers to win the estimated $106 million jackpot, the
jackpot for the Friday, February 16, 2007 drawing grows to an estimated
$130 million.
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