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Gaming News Archives - Page 3994Inside Gaming Column: Urban Core Could Click in Harmon Corridor12 September 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Sports Betting: Guess Where Big Bettors Spend Their Money?12 September 2005
For decades, the man in charge at the Stardust has posted the first lines on NFL and college football games, allowing the biggest bettors around to take their best shots.
£200 Million at Stake in Glasgow Deal12 September 2005
International News Brief: A Las Vegas-style super casino in Glasgow would generate about £200m for the west of Scotland economy, according to a new report.
Muslims Urged to Drop Opposition to UK Casino Plans12 September 2005
International News Brief: Muslims are being urged to drop opposition to a Birmingham super-casino in return for a promise that the project will regenerate a run-down inner city area.
Thai PM Cautious on Casino Idea12 September 2005
International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday reacted cautiously to his tourism minister's idea of legalising casinos, which has drawn mixed views from academics and tour operators.
Kansas City-Area Casino Revenue Rises12 September 2005
News Brief: Combined revenue at the Kansas City area's four casinos rose 3 percent, but their combined customer count fell 3 percent in August compared with last year, according to statistics the Missouri Gaming Commission released Monday.
TransAct Appoints Sales Head12 September 2005
TransAct Technologies Incorporated reports the appointment of Jim
Gabriele, to lead the TransAct Eastern Region Casino Sales organization.
Alliance Risking Default on Loans12 September 2005
Alliance Gaming is in danger of defaulting on its loan agreements if the company continues to delay filing its fiscal year financial report, management disclosed Friday.
World Poker Tour Goes Global12 September 2005
WPT Enterprises, Inc. announces the global expansion of its hugely popular World Poker Tour with the signing of two licensing agreements to stage regional versions in Canada and the Philippines.
Suitor Interested in GTECH12 September 2005
GTECH Holdings Corporation has received a non-binding preliminary expression of interest from an unidentified third party regarding
a potential acquisition of the Company.
WagerWeb.com Posts Supreme Court Appointee Odds12 September 2005
WagerWeb.com has posted odds on who will replace the late United States Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
Harrah's Pulls Out of United Way Drive12 September 2005
When its fundraising effort kicks off Sept. 22, the United Way of Southern Nevada will be missing a key donor.
Nevada Economy: State Gaming Win Up in July12 September 2005
Nevada casinos continued their winning streak in July, reporting their 12th straight month of record-setting growth and the fastest growth rate in nearly five years.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $80 Million12 September 2005
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the
jackpot will grow to an estimated $80 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $200 Million12 September 2005
There was no jackpot winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, so
Americans woke up to a jackpot that's bursting at an estimated $200 million for the Tuesday, September 13, 2005 drawing.
Moody's Downgrades Alliance Gaming12 September 2005
News Brief: Moody's Investors Service on Monday lowered the ratings of Alliance Gaming Corp. and placed the ratings on review for possible further downgrade.
Autotote Enterprises & Ho-Chunk Nation Sign Racebook Deal12 September 2005
Scientific Games Corporation’s subsidiary Autotote Enterprises, Inc. and the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin completed a five-year deal for Autotote to supply racebook services at Ho-Chunk Nation casinos.
Kerzner Commences Tender Offer12 September 2005
Kerzner International Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Kerzner International North America, Inc. report that they are commencing a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of their outstanding 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011.
California Tribes Finalize Agreements9 September 2005
The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon Rancheria joined Governor Schwarzenegger today in announcing they have successfully negotiated gaming compacts.
Beau Rivage Opens Job Placement Center9 September 2005
Executives at Beau Rivage today announced that they have opened a new Job Placement Center to provide information about available positions at the Gold Strike resort in Tunica, Mississippi and all available positions at MGM Mirage properties in Nevada.
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