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Gaming News Archives - Page 4222Execs Say Future is Bright for New Renaissance Hotel17 January 2005
The new Renaissance Las Vegas may be a nongaming hotel, but its owners admit it was a gamble to build it.
Harrah's Gary Loveman Named Gaming & Lodging Industry's Top CEO17 January 2005
Gary Loveman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., has been named the gaming and lodging industry's "Best CEO" by Institutional Investor magazine for the second straight year.
D.C. Airline Expands West With Las Vegas Flights17 January 2005
Independence Air, a small regional airline based at Washington's Dulles International Airport, is hoping the popularity of Las Vegas will help jump-start the carrier's westward push.
Indianapolis Stadium Plan Refuels Gambling Proposal17 January 2005
News Brief: Mayor Bart Peterson's plan to use slot machine revenues to build a new stadium for the Colts is forcing Indianapolis to decide how it really feels about gambling. Among religious leaders, there are varying degrees of concern.
Restaurant, Hotel Join Prestigious AAA List17 January 2005
Two Las Vegas properties have joined 22 others from Nevada on AAA's Four Diamond Award list.
Trump Casino Avoids Strike17 January 2005
News Brief: Trump Casino is the latest of three Lake Michigan casinos to avoid a strike after the company reached a tentative agreement with union officials late Friday. Employees at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana, may still strike.
High-Rise Developer Brings Strengths to Vegas17 January 2005
In the 15 or so years that Ellis Island Casino & Brewery executive Karen Dorsey has worked for owner Gary Ellis, several developers have approached the casino with plans to redevelop the 36-year-old property.
Authorities Seize $22,000 in Gambling Bust17 January 2005
Agents broke up a poker tournament at an American Legion post and seized $22,000 in cash, along with playing cards, poker chips, poker tables and gambling records.
Pennsylvania Harness Racing License Decision Delayed17 January 2005
News Brief: Since Lawrence County racetrack developer Carmen Shick has changed his major financial backer, the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission will need a few more weeks before deciding who gets the state's final harness racing license.
Macau Gambling Firm Bids To Operate Resort In Singapore17 January 2005
International News Brief: One of gaming hotspot Macau's newest glitzy casinos – Greek Mythology – has bid to operate a proposed gambling resort in Singapore.
Lottery Winner Told to Lie17 January 2005
News Brief: Ron Smith was surprised to learn that he was banned from claiming a $995 Illinois Lottery prize because he had been working with the state agency that oversees horse tracks. He was even more surprised when he was encouraged to lie about his employment in order to claim the prize.
Video Slots Boost New York Lottery Revenue17 January 2005
News Brief: Lottery revenue in New York was up half a billion dollars last year, thanks in part to the opening of four upstate video slot-machine parlors.
Kansas Casino Just Needs State's Approval17 January 2005
News Brief: Proponents of the Iowa Tribe casino in Park City, Kansas, say all they need to start construction is the state's approval.
Thailand Launches Investigation Into Gambling Accusations17 January 2005
International News Brief: Police and military officials working in the Thai-Cambodian border area today launched an investigation into claims that nine Thai gamblers had cheated casinos in the Cambodian town of Poi Pet of over Bt90 million.
China: Anti-Gambling War Forces 84 Casinos to Close17 January 2005
International News Brief: China's anti-gambling campaign has forced 84 casinos and small gambling houses in the neighboring countries out of business in the past two months.
Philippine Board to Review Lotto Regulation17 January 2005
International News Brief: The Provincial Board will review Provincial Ordinance Number 4 that regulates the operation of lotto terminals in Negros Oriental in the wake of recent developments on the legal issue of the game in Dumaguete City.
President Casinos Reports Loss17 January 2005
For Q3, President Casinos reported a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million, or $0.52 per share, for Q3 2003.
Las Vegas Conventions: Officials Unfazed by Report17 January 2005
A prominent Washington think tank is warning U.S. municipalities to be leery of building new or larger convention halls because of recent and projected reductions in the nation's trade show industry.
GSN Unveils Casino Night Programming17 January 2005
On Friday, January 21, GSN will unveil
Casino Night, a brand new programming block that will feature original casino themed programming.
Big Six's Earnings Soar 40 percent in '0417 January 2005
With the top six gaming companies about to report that their combined earnings are up more than 40 percent, analysts are predicting the Las Vegas gaming industry is entering the largest expansion in at least five years.
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