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Gaming News Archives - Page 4101Local Casinos Can't Lift MTR Gaming's Profits10 May 2005
Cash flow at Binion's, shown here in April 2004, rose in the first quarter, but the property's parent, MTR Gaming Group, said Monday that company profits in the quarter fell 4.5 percent from a year ago.
South Carolina Schools Dependent on Lottery Funds10 May 2005
News Brief: Look no further than Irmo High School to get a feel for how important lottery-funded scholarships are in South Carolina.
Nova Scotia Could Lose $200 Million from VLT Ban10 May 2005
News Brief: Nova Scotia's Conservative government estimates the province would lose as much as $200 million annually if video lottery terminals were banned.
Fast Movers: Exotic Cars Speeding Out Of Wynn Showroom10 May 2005
Some of the richest merchandise in Las Vegas has changed hands in recent days at the Ferrari and Maserati showroom at Wynn Las Vegas, which beckons passers-by with luxury cars displayed like fine art.
Georgia Looks Forward to North Carolina Lottery10 May 2005
News Brief: Somewhere in Georgia, lottery officials have got to be smiling as North Carolina inches closer to starting a lottery.
Actor Asks Man to End VLT Hunger Strike10 May 2005
News Brief: Canadian actor John Dunsworth says a New Brunswick man should continue his fight against video lottery terminals, but end his hunger strike.
South African Lottery Coincidence Surprises10 May 2005
International News Brief: South African lotto watchers who tuned in for Saturday's draw were surprised when no fewer than four of the winning numbers in the lottery were identical to the Lotto Plus winning numbers.
Iowa Casino Proposals Clear Hurdle10 May 2005
News Brief: All three Black Hawk County casino plans seeking state gaming licenses have now cleared their zoning hurdles.
Earnings Jump for Stratosphere Owner10 May 2005
The owner of the Stratosphere and two Arizona Charlie's casinos in Las Vegas reported a 63 percent increase in profit in the first quarter as business volumes rose across the company's casino floors and hotels.
Washington Group Focuses on Casino10 May 2005
News Brief: An intergovernmental roundtable involving one to two dozen elected officials have met since the beginning of the year to talk about how a tribal casino proposed by the Cowlitz Tribe would affect Southwest Washington.
Rhode Island Senate Supports Casino Query10 May 2005
News Brief: Rhode Island Senate President Joseph Montalbano is signing on to the House of Representatives’ request that the Supreme Court give an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of casino legislation that is working its way through the General Assembly.
Earnings Jump for Stratosphere Owner10 May 2005
The owner of the Stratosphere and two Arizona Charlie's casinos in Las Vegas reported a 63 percent increase in profit in the first quarter as business volumes rose across the company's casino floors and hotels.
New Card Games Are Popular10 May 2005
Card games being offered at Indian casinos in Oklahoma seem to be a hit with players, who no longer have to travel to other states to do this kind of gambling.
Pennsylvania District Accepts Slot Revenue10 May 2005
News Brief: The Highlands became the first in the Valley to accept slot-machine revenue, a move that's expected to lower property taxes.
Australian Governments Increases Problem Gambling Funding10 May 2005
International News Brief: The New South Wales Government has announced the roll-out of funding for 22 organisations over the next two years.
Pennsylvania Gambling Probe Charges Filed10 May 2005
News Brief: Police have charged a Paradise man with supplying illegal gambling machines to five businesses in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
New Cosmopolitan Resort Focuses on Retail, Dining10 May 2005
The $1.5 billion Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino boldly addresses an emerging trend in Las Vegas where a tourist's primary vacation purpose is shopping, dining and entertainment.
Thai University Gambles on Casino Courses10 May 2005
International News Brief: A Thai university has reignited the debate over casinos by offering a course in casino and gaming management.
Lawyer of Bar Owner Lauds Board10 May 2005
The attorney for a gaming-licensed Southern Nevada bar owner seeking a restricted license for a second property says the state Gaming Control Board's action last week was a victory for his client.
Casino, College to Offer Hospitality Courses10 May 2005
News Brief: The Choctaws signed a partnership with the East Central Community College to offer an associate degree program in hotel and restaurant management at the Choctaws' Pearl River Resort.
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