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Gaming News Archives - Page 4210Bellagio Presents Chocolate Fountain28 January 2005
Jutting out into the Bellagio’s main corridor like the prow of a ship is a glass-enclosed, floor-to-ceiling chocolate fountain emerging from Jean-Philippe Patisserie.
Lawmakers Aim to Shield Casinos from Storm28 January 2005
News Brief: A move to protect Mississippi Coast casinos and the state budget from devastation from hurricanes appears to be drawing broad support in the Legislature.
Group Lobbies for Smoke-Free Casino28 January 2005
News Brief: The Contra Costa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition decided Thursday to begin lobbying efforts aimed at making the proposed Casino San Pablo development smoke-free.
$30 Million In Jackpots This Weekend28 January 2005
This weekend's LOTTO 6/49 and
LOTTO SUPER 7 jackpots are worth a combined total of $30 million.
Private Gaming Salons at Venetian Approved28 January 2005
Like a gambler on a win streak, the Venetian was on top when the Nevada Gaming Commission approved its plans Thursday for its new private gaming salons.
Suit Against Nevada Gaming Control Board Dismissed28 January 2005
The Nevada Gaming Control Board and its members have been dismissed as defendants in a lawsuit filed by a Los Angeles gambler.
Analysts: Wynn Will Be Able to Charge More For Rooms28 January 2005
After a preliminary tour of the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas resort under construction, some analysts say the property will be able to charge more for rooms than expected and will command among the highest rates on the Strip.
iGGBA Announces New Chairman28 January 2005
Richard Flint of BSKYB has been elected to take over for Andrew Tottenham, who successfully chaired the iGGBA Council for the last two years.
Iowa Casino Profits Drop, Purchase Price Drops28 January 2005
News Brief: Profits have dropped so much at Osceola's Lakeside Casino and Resort that a Nevada-based company planning to purchase the business announced today that it has reduced its purchase price to $160.8 million.
iGGBA Announces New Council and Programme for 200528 January 2005
At its 4th iGGBA Annual General Meeting, held on 27th January at the ATEI/ICE show, the new Council for 2005 was put into place.
Czech Republic Plans Tough Controls on Gambling28 January 2005
International News Brief: Tough controls on casinos and gambling businesses planned by the Czech Republic government are no more than a first step in regulating an industry that is mired in corruption and linked to money laundering and violent criminals, observers say.
Rotorua Customer Wins at Skycity Hamilton Casino28 January 2005
A Bay of Plenty resident went home with $10,000 from SKYCITY Hamilton casino as the first ever major sweepstake winner from Rotorua.
Arizona Casinos Give $9.9 Million in Revenue28 January 2005
News Brief: Arizona's Indian tribes with casinos gave $9.9 million in gaming revenue to the Arizona Department of Gaming covering the quarter running from October through December.
Illinois Gambling Case Heads to Trial28 January 2005
News Brief: More than seven months after being charged, 13 defendants facing gambling-related charges in Maple Park are finally all represented by attorneys and should head to trial soon.
China Detains 15,000 in Gambling Crackdown28 January 2005
International News Brief: China has detained about 15,000 people suspected of gambling offences since a crackdown announced in November, state media said on Friday.
Silver Slipper Breaks New Ground28 January 2005
News Brief: Hancock County officials and gambling executives plunged ceremonial shovels into the earth Wednesday to mark the groundbreaking for the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon.
Indian Casino Association Chairman Calls for Truce28 January 2005
News Brief: In a speech billed as the ‘State of Tribal Nations,’ the chairman of California Nations Indian Gaming Association called for casino-owning tribes to settle their differences.
Wichita Could Get Destination Casino28 January 2005
News Brief: Wichita, Kansas, is one of three locations where voters could approve a destination casino under a bill to be introduced next week by a coalition of gambling promoters.
Southwest Casino Lands $50 Million Private Placement28 January 2005
News Brief: Southwest Casino Corp. announced Friday that the Graves Group will purchase up to $50 million in common stock in a private placement.
Blue Chip Employees Ratify Contract28 January 2005
News Brief: Workers at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City voted by a 97 percent margin to ratify a tentative agreement reached last week, averting a strike at the casino.
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