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Gaming News Archives - Page 4201Barstow Casino Vote Must Wait12 August 2005
News Brief: An initiative supporting Indian casinos in west Barstow has qualified for the ballot, but the measure is not likely to go before voters for five to nine months.
Bear River Casino Opening Draws Crowds12 August 2005
News Brief: The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria’s Bear River Casino and its parking lot filled to their maximum capacity on Wednesday, leading to some traffic and neighborhood problems.
Foxwoods Online Game Deemed Illegal12 August 2005
News Brief: Connecticut regulators told Foxwoods Resort Casino officials Thursday that the casino's new online game, PlayAway, is illegal and cannot be restarted.
Las Vegas Sands CEO Sells Shares12 August 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp. reports that a trust controlled by Sheldon G. Adelson, Chairman of the Board and CEO, sold 53,207 shares of LVS common stock to Mr. Harry Miltenberger, an LVS executive.
Morongo Band Donates to Habitat for Humanity12 August 2005
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will deliver more than fourteen tons of building materials in a convoy of trucks to the Greater Los Angeles Habitat for Humanity.
Majestic Star Casino Results Dip12 August 2005
For Q2, Majestic Star Casino net revenues were $63.1 million, a decline of $3.9 million or 5.9% from Q2 2004. The Company expects to report a net loss of $4.0 million compared to net income of $2.9 million for Q2 2004.
GTECH Signs Deal with New Zealand Lottery12 August 2005
GTECH Global Services Corporation, has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Lotteries Commission for a complete lottery system
Conversion.
Empire Resorts Reports Q2 Results12 August 2005
Empire Resorts reports net revenue for Q2 was $23.2 million, up from $2.7 million reported in Q2 2004.
Penn National Gaming Extends Expiration Date for Tender Offers12 August 2005
Penn National Gaming’s subsidiary Thoroughbred Acquisition Corp. has extended the expiration date of each of tender offers under the Offers to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statements, each dated July 21, 2005 to 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on August 31, 2005.
Kerzner Board of Directors Approves Share Repurchase Program12 August 2005
Kerzner International’s Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to purchase up to two million of the company's ordinary shares.
California Woman Wins World Record Penny MegaJackpots Prize12 August 2005
Shigeko Ide Stein became the latest MegaJackpots millionaire, winning a jackpot of $2,995,071, which surpasses the previous world record of $2,065,685 hit earlier this year.
Isle of Capri Casinos Reports Q1 Results12 August 2005
For Q1, Isle of Capri reported net income of $4.0 million or $0.13 per diluted common share compared to net income of $10.6 million or $0.35 per diluted common share for Q1 2004.
Bodog.com Releases McNabb Odds11 August 2005
Bodog.com released odds today on whether Donovan McNabb will fall victim to the Madden cover curse during the 2005-06 NFL season, and miss consecutive games because of injury.
Harrah's Criticizes Smoking Ban11 August 2005
News Brief: After keeping a poker face for the better part of six months, Harrah's Casino is stepping up its criticism of St. Louis County's proposed indoor smoking ban.
Ex-Nevada Gaming Control Board Member Dies11 August 2005
Jack Stratton, who served as a member of the state Gaming Control Board longer than any other person, died Tuesday at a rest home in Carson City.
Jacobs Entertainment Results Mixed11 August 2005
Jacobs Entertainment reports net revenue for Q2 was $56.8 million compared to $49.0 million in the Q2 2004. Net income for the
Q2 was $720,000 compared to net income of $2.4 million in Q2 2004.
Navajo President Vetoes Casino Deal11 August 2005
Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. has vetoed a memorandum between the Navajo Nation and Hogback Chapter over a casino the chapter wants to build.
South Coast Resort Faces Staffing Challenges11 August 2005
With Clark County's unemployment rate hovering at around 4 percent, Kathy Caudell knows her company will face a tough job market when it begins searching for some 2,400 employees to staff the upcoming South Coast resort in southwest Las Vegas.
'Jethro' Gets License Approved11 August 2005
Actor Max Baer Jr., one of the stars of the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" has gained preliminary approval from state gaming regulators to own a minor percentage in a small casino in North Las Vegas.
Venetian Casino Host to Keep Job11 August 2005
A Las Vegas casino host, who was president of a Midwestern slot distributor linked to criminal activity in the early 1990s, isn't going to get a state gaming license but will be able to keep his job at the Venetian.
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