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Gaming News Archives - Page 4198Wanted Gambler Captured on Train7 February 2005
International News Brief: Cai Haowen, who is on China's wanted list for gambling away a large sum of public money, was captured in a train this weekend.
New Zealand Punter Loses Big7 February 2005
International News Brief: A rugby punter has lost tens of thousands of dollars during the IRB International Sevens Tournament in Wellington.
California Tribal Casino Officially Unveiled7 February 2005
News Brief: Saturday was the grand opening of the 240,000-square-foot, Las Vegas-style Gold County casino and hotel, all of which employ roughly 700 full and part-time employees.
Indiana Casino Boats May Drop Crew7 February 2005
News Brief: Riverboat casinos might get to dump the captains and crews that cost them about $1 million annually if they are willing to help pay to move 120 state police officers from gaming enforcement to traditional duties.
Poll: Majority Support Minnesota Tribal Casino Profit Sharing7 February 2005
News Brief: According to a poll, about three in five Minnesotans believe the state's Indian tribes should be asked to share some profits with the state to keep their monopoly on casino gambling.
Kentucky Alliance Might Back Casinos7 February 2005
News Brief: The Kentucky Equine Education Project , an alliance of state horse industry leaders, might back efforts to bring casino-style gambling into the state if a measure presented to lawmakers basically keeps such gambling to racetracks.
Police Makes $100 Million Illegal Gambling Bust7 February 2005
News Brief: In what prosecutors described as a $100-million-dollar bust of organized crime, 12 people in four boroughs were arrested over the weekend for allegedly running an illegal gambling network that included bets on the Super Bowl.
Inside Gaming: Las Vegas? You Can't Drive There From Here7 February 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
New Casino Rock's VP Adjusts to Job7 February 2005
News Brief: Jim Milne feels on top of the world every time he enters his new office at Jumer’s Casino Rock Island.
Property Tax Debate Biggest Concern For Gaming Industry7 February 2005
Gaming's largely unsuccessful lobbying efforts in the contentious 2003 legislative session led to some fractures within the industry.
NCRG Elects New Board Members7 February 2005
The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) has broadened its board of directors by electing a former lottery administrator, a Native American affairs expert and a former public official.
Lotto South Jackpot Reaches $20 Million7 February 2005
With no jackpot winner in Saturday's
Lotto South drawing, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $20 million, which
is the sixth highest amount since the game began in September 2001.
World Poker Exchange Hosts Intercollegiate Poker Championship7 February 2005
World Poker Exchange will host the first annual Intercollegiate Poker Championship encompassing 100 top
universities throughout the United States.
Tourism: A Big Pitch into Coverage7 February 2005
Local tourism leaders on Friday said they've likely found a way to air a new Las Vegas ad during the telecast of Super Bowl XXXIX.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $32 Million7 February 2005
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the
Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $32 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $40 Million7 February 2005
Since no ticket matched
all six numbers in Friday's drawing, the jackpot grows to an estimated $40
million for the Tuesday, February 8, 2005 drawing.
Landry's Offers to Buy Golden Nugget7 February 2005
The transaction gives Landry's its first gaming property and a brand name the company hopes to introduce into different casino jurisdictions.
Harrah's Places $250 Million of Senior Floating Rate Notes7 February 2005
Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced the pricing of a private placement of $250 million of senior floating rate notes.
WPT Boot Camp Announces Initial Locations for Poker Instruction7 February 2005
A fantasy camp for poker enthusiasts, WPT Boot Camp is designed to give amateurs an intensive immersion in poker strategy over a weekend.
Sands Macao Opens Pearl Room7 February 2005
The Sands Macao, the first western-operated casino in Asia, has opened the luxurious Pearl Room, a new themed gaming room bedecked with sparkling pearl chandeliers situated adjacent to the main lobby of the Sands Macao.
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