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Gaming News Archives - Page 3956CMT's Man Vs Vegas Show Premieres19 October 2005
Daren Leverenz is gambling his way through Vegas, seeking to take back the town where he lost three million dollars in the late 1990s, while helping others along the way in Man Vs Vegas.
WPT Founder to Speak at Gaming Conference19 October 2005
Scheduled to take place Dec. 8-9 in the Bahamas,
I-Gaming InDepth: Poker will feature a lineup of speakers anchored by World Poker Tour founder and CEO Steven Lipscomb.
WPT's Lipscomb to Headline Ground-Breaking Poker Conference19 October 2005
River City Group, is
delivering with the second stop in its new "InDepth" series of
topic-specific
conferences.
Scientific Games Beings UK Ticket Production19 October 2005
Scientific Games reports the start of production of instant tickets for the United Kingdom National Lottery management company Camelot on a newly installed press at its European headquarters in Leeds.
MEC Announces Retirement of Vice-Chairman19 October 2005
Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that Jim McAlpine, MEC's Vice-Chairman, Corporate Development, has retired from his position as an officer and director of the Company.
Penn National Expects Argosy Sale Completed Soon19 October 2005
Penn National Gaming, Inc. expects to complete the previously announced sale of Argosy Casino-Baton Rouge to a subsidiary of Columbia Sussex Corporation on October 24, 2005.
Harrah's Employee Recovery Fund Now Taking Applications19 October 2005
The Harrah's Employee Recovery Fund is now accepting applications for assistance from non-management employees displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
A High Roller Who Attempts to Exact Revenge on Las Vegas18 October 2005
Even after losing more than $3 million in a gambling frenzy over a three-year period in the late '90s, Daren Leverenz still thinks he can beat Las Vegas.
Two New Resorts will give Henderson Piece of the Strip18 October 2005
Six miles south of the Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard, two relative newcomers to the gaming business are betting big on resorts that aim to create an alternative for tourists.
Bourbon Street Casino Closed Early by Harrah's18 October 2005
The off-Strip Bourbon Street Casino, bought by Harrah's Entertainment this summer for future development, closed Monday two weeks ahead of schedule.
Government Drops Plan for Surcharge on Gaming Revenues of Integrated Resorts18 October 2005
International News Brief: There will be no 50 per cent cap on casino revenue for the integrated resorts.
Intertops.com to Speak on ESPN18 October 2005
Glen Walker, oddsmaker and gaming consultant to Intertops.com, will represent the sports-betting community's point of view in a ESPN program looking at sports wagering.
Bettors Bet on Rove Staying18 October 2005
In the past few days sportsbook.com has seen Americans increasingly betting that Karl Rove will remain as President Bush's indispensable White House Deputy Chief of Staff.
Macau on Course for Record Turnover18 October 2005
International News Brief: Gaming receipts for Macau's casinos reached 2.8 billion USD for the first six months of the year, government figures showed, setting the territory on course for a year of record gambling turnover.
Las Vegas Sands Plans Nongaming Venture Near Macau18 October 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp. signed an agreement with the city of Zhuhai to master plan a 1,300-acre parcel with nongaming attractions, such as resort villas, golf courses and a marina.
Station Casino Reports Record Results18 October 2005
Station Casino reports record third quarter EBITDA of $117.8 million, an increase of 30% over the prior year's third quarter.
Moscow to Raise Taxes on Gambling in 200618 October 2005
International News Brief: Moscow city authorities are planning to double the gambling tax on slot machines and to increase the taxes on gambling tables and bookmaking offices by 25%, a city official said Monday.
Casinos Good Bet for Both Sides of Niagara Falls18 October 2005
News Brief: The twin cities of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Ontario rolled safe economic bets when respective governments authorized casino gambling.
Slot Player Awarded $499,000 After Fall18 October 2005
News Brief: A tribal court judge has awarded $499,613 to a Groton man who injured his back and neck after falling from a broken slot machine chair at Mohegan Sun.
California Tribal Chief Targets Casino Plans18 October 2005
News Brief: The influential leader of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is alleging the proposed Hesperia and Barstow casino projects are being built on Serrano ancestral lands, and are examples of ‘reservation shopping’ by casino development companies.
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