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Gaming News Archives - Page 420281-Year-Old Sues Over Lottery Win Gone Wrong2 March 2005
News Brief: An 81-year-old man is suing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, claiming two convenience store owners cheated him out of his $250,000 winning ticket.
New Jersey VLT Proposal Criticized2 March 2005
News Brief: Acting New Jersey Governor Richard Codey’s proposal to install video lottery terminals at the Meadowlands to fill a $4 million budget hole was met with some opposition yesterday.
Bobo's Casino Robbed2 March 2005
News Brief: Just 12 days after a Great Falls casino was robbed, Bobo's Casino at 5603 9th Ave. S. was robbed at gunpoint minutes after opening at 8 a.m. Monday.
Boyd Gaming Elects Two Directors2 March 2005
Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that Michael Gaughan and Thomas Girardi were elected to the company's Board of Directors.
Casino City Press Releases New Gaming Business Directory2 March 2005
The new 2005 edition of the Gaming
Business Directory has just been released by Casino City Press.
One Ticket Wins $112 Million Jackpot2 March 2005
A single ticket, which was
purchased in Rowlett, Texas, matched all six Mega Millions numbers to win a $112 million jackpot.
Say No To Slots, Bush Advises2 March 2005
News Brief: The gloves are coming off in the fight over slot machines, with Gov. Jeb Bush saying Tuesday he intends to offer some high-profile opposition as a pair of referendums approach in South Florida.
Table Casino Awards Another Prize2 March 2005
Only three days apart, two Valley residents took home a combined total of $547,604 and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
MP Urges Parliament to Lift Whip on Casino Debate2 March 2005
International News Brief: MP Tan Soo Khoon urged the Singapore Parliament to thoroughly debate the casino issue and lift the Whip so MPs can vote with their conscience.
Trump Ends Negotiations for Southern Indiana Casino2 March 2005
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. reports that it has ceased negotiations with the Indiana Gaming Commission to construct and operate a riverboat casino in Orange County, Indiana.
A Trade Convention that Raises the Bar2 March 2005
Since Sunday, more than 40,000 visitors have gathered in Southern Nevada to attend the annual Nightclub & Bar Convention.
Las Vegas Sands Elects New Directors2 March 2005
Vegas Sands Corp. reports the election of Mr. Irwin Chafetz to its Board of Directors.
G. Thomas Baker Retires as Chairman of IGT2 March 2005
The board of directors of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) today accepted the resignation of chairman G. Thomas Baker. TJ Matthews succeeds him as the new chairman.
A Tale of Two Kinds of Companies2 March 2005
A lesson to be taken away from February's performance of Nevada's major gaming company stocks was that it's good to be a casino operator.
IGT Quarterly Dividend2 March 2005
International Game Technology reports that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents per share, payable on March 29, 2005 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2005.
Heard in on the River2 March 2005
Rudi Schiffer gives the lowdown on the latest news from the resorts in Tunica, Mississippi.
Snow Hurts Casinos1 March 2005
News Brief: Snow is not good for Connecticut casinos' bottom lines, and executives said bad weather in January, particularly the mid-month blizzard, was responsible for rare year-over-year drops in slot machine revenue.
New Jersey Casino's "Appearance Policy" Restricts Employees' Weight1 March 2005
News Brief: Whether the weight scales and the scales of justice are coming into conflict is a question some people have begun to ask because of a recent employment policy in New Jersey.
Good Bet: Riveting Glimpse of Cheaters in Vegas1 March 2005
News Brief: This fascinating documentary series uses interviews, old news footage and recreated scenes to tell the stories of gamblers who use everything from cutting-edge silicon chips to old-fashioned nimble fingers to gain an edge on the casinos.
American Wagering Reorganization Plans Confirmed1 March 2005
American Wagering, Inc. reports that the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada has confirmed to reorganization plans of AWI and its wholly owned subsidiary Leroy's Horse & Sports Place.
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