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Gaming News Archives - Page 4185Royal Sport Offers $500,000 for Curse Contract17 March 2005
News Brief: Royal Sport, an online casino is prepared to pay more than $500,000 this spring when the contract that started the Curse of the Bambino is auctioned off in New York.
Chimera Enters Chinese Market17 March 2005
Chimera Technology Corp. reports that its latest initiative, www.724Pay.com, will facilitate Chimera's access to over 80% of the Chinese population.
Ohio Governor: Casino Could be Bigger Issue New Year17 March 2005
News Brief: Casino gambling didn't get a hearing in this year's legislative session, but it could become a bigger issue next year, Governor Ernie Fletcher said.
Harrah's Reveals Rhode Island Casino Plan17 March 2005
Harrah's Entertainment rolled out its most detailed proposal yet for a casino in Rhode Island yesterday, displaying plans for a sleek glass-and-stone design on heavily landscaped land.
Company Issues Bonds to Finance Renovation17 March 2005
The owner of the Hotel San Remo in Las Vegas has issued $125 million in senior secured bonds to finance the renovation and transformation of the property into the Hooters Casino Hotel.
Casinos Big Fans of NCAA Tourney17 March 2005
Thousands of basketball fans are expected to press their luck today on the first day of the NCAA tournament in a betting bonanza that has become one of the strongest weekends of the year for Strip casinos.
MGM Grand Sports Book Upgraded17 March 2005
Just in time for the first weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament, MGM Grand today unveiled a redesigned sports book near the front of its casino that will be the first in Las Vegas to offer skybox seating.
Minnesota Casino Plans Met with Criticism17 March 2005
News Brief: Supporters of Governor Tim Pawlenty’s proposal to expand casino gambling in the Twin Cities, possibly as part of Phase II of the Mall of America, were the minority at a panel discussion.
Casino Trade Association Slams UK Bill17 March 2005
International News Brief: The trade association for casinos has hit out at plans to build Las Vegas style resorts like Caesars Wembley.
Smoke Ban Didn't Hurt Saskatchewan Casino Attendance17 March 2005
News Brief: The province-wide smoking ban didn't hurt attendance at Casino Regina in the early weeks of 2005.
Macau Door to Growth for Sands17 March 2005
Las Vegas Sands already operates the Sands Macau, which opened in 2004, and is building the $1.8 billion Venetian Macau, which will serve as an entrance to the Cotai Strip. Macau is just the tip of the growth opportunities for Las Vegas Sands.
Gambling Federation Responds to IGC Membership Termination17 March 2005
While the Gambling Federation is disappointed at the decision of the Interactive Gaming Council to terminate its membership, the company is pleased that the IGC board supports the idea that theft and conversion of property is a reprehensible act.
North Carolina Tour Operators Win with Gambling Trips17 March 2005
News Brief: Each week, North Carolina tour operators and transportation companies shuttle hundreds of people to high-stakes games in Vegas or the two acres of video betting machines in Cherokee.
Nugget Celebrates 50th Anniversary17 March 2005
John Ascuaga's
Nugget, one of the casino industries only family owned and operated business, will celebrate 50 years with a special fireworks celebration.
AngelCiti Signs Agreement17 March 2005
AngelCiti Entertainment, Inc. reports that a definitive agreement has been signed in connection with its pending acquisition, previously announced on February 2, 2005.
Pennsylvania Ticket Wins $18.7 Million Jackpot17 March 2005
One Pennsylvania Powerball
winning ticket matched all five white balls and the red
Powerball, winning $18.7 million.
Century Casinos Reports Executive Appointments17 March 2005
Century Casinos reports Peter Hoetzinger has been appointed the Co-Chief Executive Officer in addition to retaining his current positions as Vice Chairman and President.
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Announces 2 for 1 Stock Split17 March 2005
Monarch Casino & Resort’s Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one split of the company's common stock resulting in the increase in the number of common shares issued from approximately 9.5 million to approximately 19.1 million.
Churchill Downs Loss Grows17 March 2005
For Q4, Churchill Downs reports the net loss was $3.2 million, or ($0.25) per diluted share, versus a loss of $389,000 or ($0.03) per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2003.
American Casino & Entertainment Results Up17 March 2005
American Casino & Entertainment reports that net revenues increased to $300.0 million for the 2004 from $262.8 for 2003. Net income for 2004 was $20.9 million, an increase from net income of $20.7 million for 2003.
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