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Gaming News Archives - Page 4096Would Having an Edge Let You Gamble for a Living?18 May 2005
Underwater Casino Planned17 May 2005
The battle for casino supremacy in Macau has moved to a new frontier.
New York Governor Looks for Casino Solution17 May 2005
News Brief: Governor George Pataki said the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Casino is operating illegally but he didn't say what he will do about it.
Judge: Nonresidents Can't Be Banned from Getting Licenses17 May 2005
Montana laws prohibiting out-of-state people from owning state liquor or gambling licenses are unconstitutional because they infringe on interstate commerce, a district judge has ruled.
California Gaming Panel Wants More Privacy17 May 2005
News Brief: California's gambling commission, an obscure panel that regulates one of the world's largest casino industries, is pushing for permission to take more of its business behind closed doors.
Iowa Senator Calls for More Casinos17 May 2005
News Brief: The clamor for more Iowa gambling grew louder Monday with Senate Republican leader Stewart Iverson proposing that riverboat casino projects be permitted in Fort Dodge, Ottumwa and Franklin County.
Former Bermuda Premier Calls for Casino Ideas17 May 2005
International News Brief: A renewed call for casinos was among the ideas former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan offered up in a speech on Saturday to the Institute of Directors.
Gaming Firms Increase Political Donations with Merger in Works17 May 2005
Two casino companies have significantly increased their political donations as they push for state approval of a merger that would create Illinois' largest gambling empire.
Cash Systems Renews Contract with Ho Chunk Nation17 May 2005
Cash Systems, Inc. reports a renewed contract with Ho Chunk Nation, Wisconsin's largest casino operator.
Detroit Casino Revenues Fall 7.4 Percent in April17 May 2005
Casino revenues in Detroit fell 7.4 percent to $103.8 million last month from April 2004, according to figures released Monday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Louisiana April Gaming Win: $189 Million17 May 2005
Louisiana's state-licensed casinos took in $189.4 million from gamblers in April, an increase of just under $13 million from the previous April, state police reported Monday.
Players Arrive for Poker Tournament17 May 2005
News Brief: Poker players from throughout the country are expected to arrive in New Orleans this week to play their hand in the first World Series of Poker Circuit tournament at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.
As Deadline Nears, 6 Districts Say No to Money from Slots17 May 2005
News Brief: With two weeks until the May 30 deadline for deciding whether to accept slots gambling money in exchange for reduced property taxes, school boards are moving from discussion to action.
Hollywood Casino Bets on New Machines17 May 2005
News Brief: The Hollywood Casino, confined by bankruptcy rules for months, is finally allowed to surge forward and make a large capital investment. The first move: Buy about 250 new video poker and slot machines, worth $3 million.
Maine Racino Plans Face New Opposition17 May 2005
News Brief: A plan for a tribal racetrack casino Down East faced fresh opposition this week with the defection of a state lawmaker from Bangor, where officials have been wary of the plan's propensity to galvanize efforts to outlaw slots.
Peermont Bets on Africa17 May 2005
International News Brief: South African hotel and casino company Peermont Global is in talks to launch hotel and casino resorts in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Uganda as it expands in Africa to keep profits rising.
Official: Taiwan Has No Casino Stance17 May 2005
International News Brief: The Executive Yuan has no set stance on which of Taiwan-controlled outlying islands would be suitable for establishing casinos, Cabinet spokesman Cho Jung-tai said Tuesday.
Wyoming Tribe Plans Casino17 May 2005
News Brief: With any luck, the Wind River Casino will be open by Christmas, according to Northern Arapaho Business Council Chairman Rick Brannan.
New Zealand Pokie Revenue Gets $35m Safeguard17 May 2005
International News Brief: The Department of Internal Affairs has signed a $35 million six-year contract with a gambling technology company to supply an electronic monitoring system for pokie machines in an attempt to safeguard money intended for community groups.
Online Casinos Consider IPOs17 May 2005
International News Brief: Two of the largest operators in the online casino sector are eyeing initial public offerings on the London market.
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