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Gaming News Archives - Page 4169Kansas Gambling Vote Postponed9 March 2005
News Brief: An advisory question about gambling will not appear on the April 5 ballot in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
New Jersey Governor Surprised at VLT Opposition9 March 2005
News Brief: Acting Governor Richard J. Codey says that he is surprised that casinos and South Jersey legislators opposed the plan in a show of solidarity that could doom his effort to help the horse-racing industry while generating state revenue.
Hundreds Line Up for Horseshoe Casino Jobs9 March 2005
News Brief: Hundreds lined up for a chance at over 200 Horseshoe Casino jobs, from managers to cashiers.
Seminoles Wins Big with New Casino9 March 2005
News Brief: A year after the Seminoles' casino was reborn with a new complex and new name, the Tampa operation is a financial success for the tribe.
BCA Refutes UK Government's Claims9 March 2005
The British Casino Association refutes the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport’s claims that the Association is demanding the right for its members to introduce the new, unlimited jackpot gaming machines envisaged by the Bill within their existing licences.
Minnesota Tribes, Governor Agree on Casino Plan9 March 2005
News Brief: The Pawlenty administration and three northern Minnesota Indian bands jointly announced an agreement that could give the tribes a metro casino.
Oakland Anti-Casino Petition Heads to Washington9 March 2005
News Brief: Parents, politicans and a principal led a petition campaign to protest an Oakland gambling casino. The petition will be presented to the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC.
Canterbury Park Reveals Casino Proposal9 March 2005
News Brief: Backed by a bipartisan group of Minnesota legislators, owners of the Canterbury Park racetrack today announced their latest proposal for a state-sponsored casino at the track in Shakopee.
Ruffin Plans High-End Resort to Replace his New Frontier9 March 2005
Billionaire Phil Ruffin is getting closer to redeveloping his aging hotel, the Wichita, Kan.-based developer said Monday.
Man Abandons Wheelchair-Bound Mother to Gamble9 March 2005
News Brief: A man has been charged with neglect for allegedly leaving his elderly, wheelchair-bound mother inside a Gary casino for nearly four hours while he went to gamble, Indiana prosecutors said Tuesday.
Alliance Gaming Replaces Longtime Financial Officer as Part of Restructuring9 March 2005
Alliance Gaming Corp., which has seen its stock price plummet over the past 14 months, continued its management purge Tuesday, removing the slot manufacturer's long-time chief financial officer and restructuring the positions of several key executives.
Study: Milwaukee Will Suffer from Kenosha Casino9 March 2005
News Brief: Milwaukee will lose 2,000 existing jobs if a proposed Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin casino is built in Kenosha, according to a new study sponsored by local community and business groups and a prime competitor to the would-be casino.
Sam's Town Puts $4 Million in Renovation9 March 2005
News Brief: Boyd Gaming, which opened Sam's Town Tunica, is investing $4 million in renovations that will include ‘bringing 300 rooms up to a higher standard.’
Online Poker Reaps in Player, Investors9 March 2005
News Brief: The poker craze has moved from the basement card table to the home computer, as millions of players take part in low-stakes games or $10,000 tournaments that stretch for hours.
Convention Authority Bids Snyder Goodbye9 March 2005
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board Tuesday said goodbye to longtime board member and Boyd Gaming Corp. President Don Snyder, who will retire at the end of this month.
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $20 Million9 March 2005
There was no Mega Millions jackpot winner, so the jackpot is on the move and estimated at $20 million for the Friday, March 11, 2005 drawing.
Sportsbook.com Halts 'Amazing Race' Betting9 March 2005
Sportsbook.com has announced that
wagering on reality television series The Amazing Race has been halted due to irregular betting patterns on contestants Uchenna and Joyce.
Gamblers Come Out of the Darkness9 March 2005
Research shows online gamblers have shifted from nighttime to daytime use.
World Poker Exchange Teams Up with Poker Champ Susie Isaacs9 March 2005
World Poker Exchange reports an exclusive partnership with professional poker champion Susie Isaacs.
GameTech Results Up9 March 2005
For Q1, GameTech reports income before provision for
income taxes was $2,000 compared with a loss of $25,000 for the Q1 2004.
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