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Gaming News Archives - Page 4225SunPoker.com Plans Suit Over Advertising Space On Pregnant Woman's Belly22 February 2005
Being dubbed the 'Battle of the Belly', SunPoker.com is weighing its legal options and preparing a case to sue a competitor for moving in on its advertising space, a pregnant woman's belly.
Woman With MS Shown the Door22 February 2005
News Brief: A woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis says she was asked to leave the Halifax casino Friday night because an employee believed she was drunk.
Casino Gals 'Weight' Anxiously22 February 2005
News Brief: Cocktail waitresses working at Atlantic City hotels and gaming halls fear their bosses will follow the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's lead and boot them if they become over-weight.
Former La Concha Hotel To Be Converted To Marriott International's Renaissance Brand22 February 2005
The former 248-room La Concha Hotel on Condado Beach will become the Renaissance La Concha Hotel & Casino following an extensive restoration program.
£8m Casino Gets Go-Ahead22 February 2005
International News Brief: A London-based firm has taken the lead in the ‘Glas-Vegas' race to build Scotland's largest casino.
Maryland Bill Would Ban Gambling Groups' Political Donations22 February 2005
News Brief: Del. Luiz R.S. Simmons renewed yesterday his pitch for a bill to prohibit political donations from gambling interest groups and said that, if necessary, he will propose a ban as an amendment if a slots bill makes it to the House floor for a vote.
Ohio Group Responds to Tribal Casino Plans22 February 2005
The Ohio Roundtable responds to recent attempts by the Eastern Shawnee
Tribe to convince Ohio lawmakers to open casinos.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Completes Refinancing22 February 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp. reports that its subsidiaries, Las Vegas Sands, Inc. and Venetian Casino Resort successfully closed their previously announced $1.620 billion amended senior secured credit facility.
Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge of Tribal Compacts22 February 2005
The U.S. Supreme Court said today it won't hear an anti-casino group's challenge to Michigan compacts that allow four American Indian tribes to open casinos.
New Zealand Lottery Responds to Lobby Group's Claims22 February 2005
Claims made today by the anti-gambling lobby group Gambling Watch about interactive gaming are untrue and misleading, says New Zealand Lotteries Commission Chief Executive Trevor Hall.
U.K. Casinos May Be Limited to Remote, Poor Regions22 February 2005
New UK casinos might be restricted to remote or downtrodden areas where U.S. casino operators wouldn't want to develop.
Southwest Indiana Riverboat Casino Revenue Flat22 February 2005
News Brief: Southwest Indiana's three riverboat casinos got off to flat start in 2005, as January revenue edged up only one percent overall.
MGM Mirage Outlines Deal to Regulators22 February 2005
Billionaire financier Kirk Kerkorian was in attendance at today's Gaming Control Board hearing considering his MGM Mirage's $7.9 purchase of Mandalay Resort Group.
U.S. Playing Card Boosted by Poker Craze22 February 2005
News Brief: The poker craze, fueled by TV coverage of high-stakes tournaments, has dealt U.S. Playing Card the equivalent of a royal flush in a no-limit showdown.
Greek Isles Owner Refutes Sale Report22 February 2005
The owner of the Greek Isles hotel and casino said he is entertaining offers to purchase the Convention Center Drive property but refutes a published report that the property has been sold.
Sporkingbet Profits Almost Double22 February 2005
International News Brief: Online UK bookmaker Sportingbet has seen its profits almost double thanks in part to a good performance from newly-acquired Paradise Poker.
UK Gambling Bill Amended22 February 2005
International News Brief: Significant amendments to the Government’s controversial Gambling Bill were announced in the Lords today by the minister responsible for gambling regulation, Lord McIntosh of Haringey, when he moved Second Reading.
Web Site is Available for Problem Gamblers22 February 2005
A Web site is available for problem gamblers and their friends and families, the state Human Services Department says.
Pompano Park Hosts Job Fair22 February 2005
News Brief: Pompano Park and the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. will host a two-day job fair at the racetrack on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February. 25.
Washington Tribes Donate to Problem Gambling Program22 February 2005
News Brief: Three more Washington tribes made good on an 8-month-old pledge to help pay for treatment of problem gamblers, handing checks totaling close to $400,000 to Gov. Christine Gregoire out of proceeds from tribal casinos.
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