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Gaming News Archives - Page 4218Report: Casinos Win Big in 200414 February 2005
The terminology "pre-Sept. 11 figures" finally can be eliminated from discussions on the health of Nevada's gaming industry.
Gaming Chairman: Nevada Powerball Illegal14 February 2005
The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control board said today he thinks the Nevada Constitutional ban against a lottery prohibits Nevada from joining with other states to participate in a Powerball lottery.
More Poker Rooms Going Smoke-Free14 February 2005
Palace Station, along with Station Casinos Inc. sister properties Santa Fe Station and Texas Station, has gone smoke-free.
NBC Spot in the Cards for Poker Tourney14 February 2005
Capitalizing on the popularity of poker and previous poker broadcasts on NBC, NBC Sports in May will air the first poker tournament to appear on a major television network.
Hundreds Marry at Canada's First Casino Chapel14 February 2005
News Brief: Some 300 couples rolled the dice on love, again, as they renewed wedding vows Sunday to open Canada's first casino chapel at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort.
Australian Criminals Banned from Racetracks14 February 2005
International News Brief: Police will soon have the power to ban alleged underworld figures from Victorian racetracks.
Indiana Casino Job Meeting This Week14 February 2005
News Brief: Job hunters in economically depressed Orange County will be able to learn this week about work prospects at a planned casino near French Lick.
Casino Opponent Included in Meeting14 February 2005
News Brief: The leader of an Indian tribe that runs New York's largest casino and a leading opponent of gambling in the Catskills is getting unusual inside access to a closed-door meeting of state lawmakers today.
Online Lottery Sales Pushed14 February 2005
ews Brief: A Senate Democrat and group of influential backers are urging Illinois’ Governor Blagojevich's administration to allow online lottery sales, which could generate as much as $100 million annually for the state's cash-starved public school system.
Texas Hold'em is the New Bingo14 February 2005
Texas Hold 'Em may one day become a significant source of revenue for local charities, according to Tony Royalty, spokesman for the Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming
Ontario Invests in Casino Windsor14 February 2005
The Ontario government is investing
$400 million in Casino Windsor, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Joseph Cordiano announced today.
Casino Companies Bet on China14 February 2005
International News Brief: By the end of the decade, Macau could well surpass Las Vegas as the world's largest gambling market according to analysts.
Rhode Island Becomes More Dependent on Gambling Revenues14 February 2005
News Brief: Each year, gambling represents a larger and larger portion of the Rhode Island’s income.
New Harrah's Manager has Winning Year14 February 2005
ews Brief: During Jennifer Evans’ first year as the marketing manager at Harrah's Prairie Band Casino, she received the Chairman's Award for Leadership, which is the top employee award.
California Official Wants Casino Development Halted14 February 2005
ews Brief: Frank Egger has drafted a ballot measure that would temporarily halt casino development and establish a more powerful state gambling commission.
Hundreds Join Indiana Self-Ban Program14 February 2005
News Brief: Under an Indiana program, nearly 500 people with gambling problems have signed up to ban themselves from the state's casinos.
Atronic Focuses on Canadian Market14 February 2005
Atronic announces a new direct
sales and service focus for the Canadian market.
Two Lotto South Winning Tickets Sold in Virginia14 February 2005
o tickets matched all six numbers
to win the $21 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto South drawing.
Louisiana Player Wins $40.6 Million Jackpot14 February 2005
One lucky player in Louisiana matched
all 6 numbers Saturday and walked away with the $40.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $59 Million14 February 2005
No ticket matched all six numbers
in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, so the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, February 15, 2005 drawing climbs to $59 million.
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