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Gaming News Archives - Page 3986Indiana Riverboat Casinos Post Drop in Revenue21 September 2005
News Brief: Riverboat casinos in Southeastern Indiana chugged along in August despite an overall softening of revenues compared to July and the previous August.
Sands Starts Own Big Dig for Palazzo21 September 2005
As development in Las Vegas goes vertical stacking story on story, Sands Corp. has gone downward, below the earth, to begin construction of its $1.8 billion Strip resort.
Gulf Coast Official Vows Tourism Will Return21 September 2005
A successful return of casino gaming is vital to revitalizing the Gulf Coast's travel industry, a Gulf Coast tourism official said Tuesday.
FBI Agent: Mob Boss Discussed Casino Link21 September 2005
News Brief: The alleged day-to-day boss of the Chicago mob was heard on videotape more than two years ago discussing organized crime's possible involvement with the proposed Emerald Casino in Rosemont, an FBI special agent testified Tuesday.
Sportsbook.com Sends Lucky Customer to Movie21 September 2005
Sportsbook.com is sending a lucky
customer, and a friend, to Hollywood for the premier of one of the most anticipated new movies of the year - Two for the Money.
Exec Says Las Vegas's Tourism Model Should Be Emulated Elsewhere21 September 2005
A travel expert said Monday more U.S. destinations should adopt a Las Vegas-style model that blends widespread security measures with a welcoming attitude.
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $15 Million21 September 2005
Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot for the Friday, September 23, 2005 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $15 million.
Betmaker Launches Bot-Free Poker Rooms21 September 2005
Betmaker has added poker to its roster of online wagering options.
ECOGRA Adds Director21 September 2005
Karl Magnusson has been appointed to the board of directors of eCOGRA, the online gambling self-regulatory body.
DB Dealer Launched21 September 2005
Two entrepreneurs from Oregon introduce
the DB Dealer, a device that combines two essential elements of poker tournament play: the dealer button and the blind timer.
Borgata Poker Open Breaks Records21 September 2005
The highly series recorded the largest turnout of players in the history of Atlantic City casinos with over 500 players ponying up $10,000 for a shot at the biggest pool prize in Borgata Poker Open history.
Taubman, MGM Mirage Sign Agreement20 September 2005
Taubman Centers, Inc. has finalized an agreement
with MGM Mirage to lead the retail leasing and provide development
and design advisory services for Project CityCenter.
Brands Bet on New Casino in NBC's 'Vegas'20 September 2005
News Brief: The sprawling new set of the NBC series 'Las Vegas' could be mistaken for an actual casino.
NJ Casino Regulator Removed20 September 2005
News Brief: Acting New Jersey Governor. Richard J. Codey removed the casino industry's chief regulator from her seat on the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority board Monday.
Son Threatened, Woman Robbed of Casino Winnings20 September 2005
News Brief: A 9-year-old Buffalo boy was threatened and his 27-year-old mother was robbed of $1,000 Sunday morning on the city's West Side, police said.
Trump Shares Trading on Nasdaq20 September 2005
News Brief: In another step in the company's post-bankruptcy turnaround, the newly created Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. will rise from the hinderlands of the capital markets to begin trading today on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol ‘TRMP.’
Golden Resorts Loss Up20 September 2005
International News Brief: Golden Resorts Group, a Hong Kong watchmaker turned Macau hotel-casino operator, said its first-half loss widened sharply to HK$365.9 million from HK$3.2 million a year earlier thanks largely to new accounting rules.
Retired Casino Manager Sues MGM Mirage20 September 2005
A retired Circus Circus casino manager has sued MGM Mirage, saying the company terminated retirement benefits owed him by Mandalay Resort Group after MGM Mirage bought out Mandalay.
West Virginia Gambling Centers Win Ad Grants20 September 2005
News Brief: Despite new rules, racino racetrack and gambling centers racked up the lion’s share of 29 matching advertising grants approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission Monday.
No Horsing Around -- Yet20 September 2005
It's the South Coast Equestrian Center that executives believe will truly set the South Coast property apart from the competition.
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