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Gaming News Archives - Page 4219IGT Expected to Report Flat Results14 January 2005
News Brief: International Game Technology is expected to earn 33 cents per share, flat with a year ago, on revenues of $613 million, up 1 percent, according to the average estimates of analysts polled by Thomson Fist Call.
Study Disputes Presumed Casino Effects13 January 2005
News Brief: This year’s Massachusetts House debate over casino gambling should avoid the usual wrangling over increased crime vs. cash windfalls for cities and towns because gaming results in neither, a new study says.
Isle of Man Reverses US Policy13 January 2005
International News Brief: The Isle of Man, a British crown dependency in the Irish Sea, is reversing a four-year-old policy that has deterred Internet casinos based there from accepting bets from United States residents.
Indiana Governor Names Gaming Commission Head13 January 2005
News Brief: Governor Mitch Daniels today tapped a longtime Clay Circuit Court judge to lead the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Midas Entertainment Reports Initial Results13 January 2005
Midas Entertainment, Inc. has taken over $32.6 million in bets, processed more than $3.2 million in payments and generated $712,000 in gross revenue.
California Casino Deals Overestimated13 January 2005
News Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who struck deals with Indian tribes last year aimed at infusing state coffers with more than $1.3 billion, now concedes that the state will receive no more than $16 million this year.
California Casino to Boost Employment Rate13 January 2005
News Brief: Richard G. Moyse, employment manager of the new, $200 million Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and Special Events Center in Indio, projects that 15 percent of 450 individuals hired in recent months moved from places outside the valley.
Minnesota Tribes Take Up Governor's Offer13 January 2005
News Brief: Three Indian tribes have taken Governor Tim Pawlenty up on his offer to allow a new casino in the state if revenue is split with the state, and the new casino could be combined with the racino at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, southwest of the Twin Cities.
Governor to Seek Approval for Kansas City Casino13 January 2005
News Brief: The roulette wheel is still spinning on a proposed tribal gaming compact that could bring a flashy $210 million casino and hotel to the growing commerical hub around the Kansas Speedway, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said today.
Trump Sues Seminole Casino Partners13 January 2005
News Brief: Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Cordish Co. and its partners in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino project, claiming the developers fraudulently represented themselves as Trump associates to land the lucrative deal with the tribe.
Venetian Gaming Salon Wins Board's Approval13 January 2005
The Venetian and Wynn Las Vegas will raise the bar in their use of private gaming salons to attract high rollers, a gaming regulator said.
Former Exec Sentenced in Casino Prostitution Ring13 January 2005
News Brief: A former executive director of Far East marketing at Bally's Atlantic City casino admitted Wednesday in federal court in Camden that he helped arrange prostitution for casino patrons.
Caesars Official Dies of Cancer13 January 2005
John Yaskin, who is credited with expanding the customer base of Caesars Palace during a 14-year tenure at the Strip resort, died Monday evening after suffering from cancer for nearly a year.
Visitor Count Up in Las Vegas Despite Loss of Convention13 January 2005
Despite cancellation of the once-giant technology trade show that brought more than 200,000 visitors to town as recently as November 2000, Las Vegas’ leisure and convention travel industries hardly missed a beat.
GoldenPalace.com Helps Cancer Patient13 January 2005
GoldenPalace.com has now purchased a bumper sticker for $10,700 to help a 9-year-old boy fight cancer.
Greek Mythology Submits Proposal to Singapore13 January 2005
Greek Mythology Entertainment Group Limited reports its
intention to submit a proposal to the Government of Singapore in response to its call for potential investments.
Colorado Lottery Extends GTECH Lottery Contract13 January 2005
ECH Holdings reports that the Colorado Lottery exercised for the second time its unilateral right to extend GTECH's contract for an additional 90 days.
Caribbean Gaming Conference Returns for Seventh Year13 January 2005
Speakers will explore both high- and low-tech ways to maximize
revenues at the seventh annual Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference.
Scientific Games Launches GETV Network13 January 2005
Scientific Games Corporation and Greco & Emmi Creative have launched of GETV Network, a comprehensive television network with thousands of screens at existing on-track and off-track locations presently uplinked by Scientific Games Racing.
Empire Resorts Obtains $10 Million Credit Facility13 January 2005
Empire Resorts, Inc. has obtained a secured credit facility to provide working capital for general corporate purposes and the continued predevelopment of future tribal gaming operations at Monticello Raceway, located in Sullivan County New York and other locations.
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