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Gaming News Archives - Page 3792Station Buys Back Shares12 April 2006
Station Casinos announced Tuesday it had repurchased $232 million of its common stock as part of an accelerated share buyback program that the company initiated in February.
Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu Favorites to Win WSOP12 April 2006
Aces.com has posted early odds on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and favors Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu to win the prestigious tournament.
Pennsylvania Lottery Players Win Trip12 April 2006
Ten Pennsylvania Lottery players who entered the Hold 'Em Poker instant game's second-chance drawing were randomly selected to receive a trip to a U.S. World Series of Poker Tourna
Retiree Caught in a Legal Web Over his Gambling Patent12 April 2006
Mel Molnick, 63, is an unlikely adversary of the Internet gambling industry.
Sportsbook.com Posts 2007 NCAA Odds12 April 2006
Sportsbook.com has posted
early odds on who will win the 2007 NCAA basketball tournament and the BCS Championships.
Czech Republic Gambling Grows12 April 2006
International News Brief: People spent a record CZK 50 billion on gambling machines last year, according to Finance Ministry spokeswoman Petra Krainova.
Mount Airy Resort & Casino Plan Advances12 April 2006
Mount Airy Resort & Casino cleared another hurdle as the Paradise Township Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend that the Township Board of Supervisors review and approve Phase I of a $360 million plan to redevelop the site of the former Mt. Airy Lodge.
Sycuan Resort and Casino Receives Award12 April 2006
The California Council for Excellence has awarded Sycuan Resort and Casino the 2006 California Challenge Award.
Colma Voters Support Unlimited Betting12 April 2006
News Brief: Voters in Colma on Tuesday supported unlimited betting at a local casino in poker and Asian games in an advisory measure intended to sway the California Legislature to allow no-limit gambling.
Alan Sofer To Represent Casino City At The World Series Of Poker12 April 2006
When 39-year old Alan Sofer was in high school, one of his teachers had hemophilia. A complication during surgery cost that teacher his life and the experience has stayed with Sofer.
Study: New Jersey to Receive Almost $1 Billion in Gaming Funds12 April 2006
News Brief: The Casino Association of New Jersey Tuesday released results of a study that estimated the gaming industry will generate more than $980 million in state and local taxes and other obligations in 2006.
Third Cleveland Casino Plan Submitted12 April 2006
News Brief: Business leaders put the money squeeze on racetrack owners and Cleveland's would-be casino developers on Tuesday, submitting a third casino plan to the state.
Reliving the Good Old Days12 April 2006
While competitors on the Strip tear down older hotels to make way for sparkling luxury resorts, investors buying the Riviera are doing the opposite.
Foxwoods Faces Public Opposition12 April 2006
News Brief: Based on the first full day of public commentary on Philadelphia casinos, it's a safe bet that the Foxwoods casino faces the most daunting battle for public support in the high-stakes bid for one of two state licenses.
Greektown is at Odds on Licensing12 April 2006
News Brief: Some Greektown restaurant owners are angry that state regulators have cut off their share of $6 million in annual complimentary meal coupons from Greektown Casino.
Illinois Probe Looks at Casino Tax Funding12 April 2006
News Brief: An Illinois probe has begun to uncover evidence that the backers of a private foundation benefited personally from the $14 million in casino taxes intended for the resi
Brightbill to Return $21,000 From Donors With Gambling Ties12 April 2006
News Brief: Senate Majority Leader David J. Brightbill has returned $21,000 in campaign contributions from donors with gambling ties.
Buffalo Sabres Owner Opposes Casino12 April 2006
News Brief: Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Tuesday that while he is late in opposing the Seneca Nation's new Buffalo Creek casino, he is willing to help the litigants suing to block the development in state and federal courts.
Michigan Regulators Order Casino Funding Returned12 April 2006
News Brief: In an unusual move, state campaign finance regulators have ordered Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's re-election committee to return $45,200 in donations from 14 people linked to casino operations or buildings.
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $220 Million12 April 2006
Since no ticket matched
all six numbers to win the estimated $189 million jackpot, the Meg Millions jackpot for the Friday, April 14, 2006 drawing grows to an estimated $220 million.
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