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Gaming News Archives - Page 3514Tabcorp attacks pokies plan18 December 2006
nternational News Brief: Tabcorp has attacked the State Government's decision to remove almost 550 pokies from 64 venues in Victoria's worst problem gambling areas.
Gambling critic didn't disclose winnings18 December 2006
News Brief: Former State Rep. Mark McNaughton, a longtime critic of gambling just appointed as a member of the Pennsylvania's Gaming Control Board, has won thousands of dollars at casinos in recent years, according to tax returns.
Churchill Downs offers luxury packages18 December 2006
Taking a cue from other major sporting events, Churchill Downs is offering a limited number of 2007 Kentucky Derby "experience packages" to the general public.
Thunder Valley Casino donates to food bank18 December 2006
News Brief: Directors of Thunder Valley Casino, led by General Manager Scott Garawitz, are celebrating the holiday season by delivering over 5,000 pounds of food to the Sacramento Food Bank.
Jeff Simpson shares Michael Gaughan with the happy cowboys at South Point18 December 2006
South Point owner Michael Gaughan is a straight shooter. He doesn't waste a lot of words, and what he says, he means.
Alberta tribe bets on casino18 December 2006
News Brief: The Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation's chief hopes the Eagle River Casino and Travel Plaza, will reverse the fortunes of the 900 Alexis band members.
Landowners stand in way of 'the gorilla'18 December 2006
Although he's not talking about it, Oscar Nunez is literally in a position to write the next chapter of Las Vegas Strip lore.
Looking in on: Gaming18 December 2006
Morgans Hotel Group signed an agreement in May to buy the Hard Rock Hotel from Peter Morton and will forfeit $50 million if the $770 million deal doesn't close by Feb. 11.
Horseshoe Casino expansion details released18 December 2006
News Brief: Horseshoe Casino $485 million expansion project will replace the riverboat with a floating gambling hall six times its size.
Fallon race-fixing trial date set18 December 2006
International News Brief: Kieren Fallon and two other jockeys are to go on trial next year over allegations of race-fixing.
Gaming industry: Harrah's still meeting on buyout bids18 December 2006
The board of directors of casino giant Harrah's Entertainment met again on Sunday to discuss buyout offers for the company.
Pittsburgh group wants conditions on license18 December 2006
ews Brief: With the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board prepared to award a license Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force has asked the board to make the license conditional on improvements to the applicants' plans.
Pocono Downs exceeds expectations18 December 2006
News Brief: The Pocono Downs Mohegan Sun Casino continues to exceed expectations, with as many as 10,000 visitors per day, its owners said.
Inside gaming column: Amid wave of scandal, gaming execs untainted18 December 2006
Rod Smith's final column offering a selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Leadership: Officials to discuss exec's pay18 December 2006
Clark County leaders hope the man in charge of the nation's fifth-busiest airport isn't quite ready to give up his parking spot at McCarran International Airport.
Festive freeroll tournament18 December 2006
A $25,000 Festive Freeroll slot tournament for online casino gaming is being held during the month of December.
Purple Lounge player goes to Aussie Millions18 December 2006
Purple Lounge is delighted to announce that another winner has struck success at its tables and has qualified for one of the coveted Aussie Millions packages.
Harrah's weighing takeover proposals18 December 2006
After two days of meetings in New York at an undisclosed location, it was unclear if the Harrah's board had met again Friday or had reached a resolution.
Betfair Poker offers sponsorship deal18 December 2006
Betfair Poker is offering a $20,000 sponsorship deal to the best tournament player during December in its Twelve Plays of Christmas campaign.
Powerball jackpot rises to $53 million18 December 2006
The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, December 20th drawing will be $53
million with the cash option at $25.9 million.
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