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Gaming News Archives - Page 4248Nevada Governor Pushes for Improvements8 December 2004
With Nevada on pace this year to host a record 50 million-plus annual visitors, Gov. Kenny Guinn says the state must capitalize on its unprecedented popularity by using portions of today's tourism windfall to pay for improvements that will make the state more attractive to different industries.
Nevada Bets on Reality TV8 December 2004
Hoping to emulate The Donald's success with ‘The Apprentice’ while avoiding the critical backlash that was ‘The Casino,’ proponents of outdoor adventures in Nevada's backcountry will soon take their message to the masses using a first-of-its-kind reality television program.
Execs: Nevada's Success Lies in Investment8 December 2004
Two Las Vegas gaming executives say there is an ever-increasing need for capital investment in attractions and attention to quality customer service if Nevada is going to maintain its edge as the premiere gaming destination in the world.
Gaming Industry Outlook Good8 December 2004
The gaming industry is expected to consolidate further with a particular emphasis on expansion in Las Vegas, according to an 2005 industry outlook published by bond rating company Fitch Ratings.
Casino Workers Finding Reason to Smile8 December 2004
Casino Direct Health Services, a mobile dentist clinic in Las Vegas, offers on-site general dentistry services to Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming Corp. employees, and is looking to expand to other casinos and, possibly, beyond the gaming industry.
Gambling Addiction Think Tank Considered8 December 2004
A casino industry trade group is exploring creating a global think tank on gambling addiction that would involve alliances between research institutions worldwide that specialize in addiction studies.
Washington State Minicasinos Dealt Losing Hand8 December 2004
News Brief: The Washington State Court of Appeals has ruled that Pierce County can maintain its ban on minicasinos in unincorporated neighborhoods.
Belterra Renews Deal with Kentucky Speedway8 December 2004
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa will maintain its status as the ‘Official Hotel and Casino of Kentucky Speedway’ through 2007 thanks to a new marketing partnership.
New York Counties to Receive Casino Payoffs8 December 2004
News Brief: New York State’s deal to allow a pair of out-of-state tribes to open two casinos in the Catskills would have financial payoffs for Oneida and Madison counties.
Trump Pays Four Creditors8 December 2004
News Brief: Four companies that threatened to complicate the bankruptcy reorganization plans of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. have been paid every penny they were owed.
Spectre Gaming Signs Agreements with California Casinos8 December 2004
Spectre Gaming, Inc. has signed agreements to install its unique, multi-reel mechanical games into Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino and Blue Lake Casino.
$4 Million Loan Helps Mexican Developer8 December 2004
The owner/developer of an Acapulco gaming establishment is benefiting from a $4,000,000 expansion loan from direct private lender Kennedy Funding, based in Hackensack, New Jersey.
CNIGA Reports New Vice-Chair8 December 2004
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association reports that Allen Lawson has been elected vice chair and Michael Hunter has been reelected secretary of the organization.
Scientific Games Selects NCR to Develop User Terminal Interface8 December 2004
NCR and Scientific Games Corporation report that NCR's human factors consultants will develop the next-generation user interface for Scientific Games' self-service and teller-operated terminals used for pari-mutuel race wagering.
TJ Matthews Named IGT Chairman8 December 2004
IGT today announced that Thomas J. Matthews will succeed G. Thomas Baker, as chairman of International Game Technology.
IGT Reports Quarterly Dividend8 December 2004
International Game Technology’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share, payable on January 4, 2005 to shareholders of record on December 21, 2004.
Kerzner, Bahamas Amend Expansion Agreement8 December 2004
Kerzner International has entered into a second supplement to the 2003 Heads of Agreement with the Government of The Bahamas enabling the company to proceed with the next major phase of development at its flagship property, Atlantis, Paradise Island.
Wynn Resorts Exercises Over-Allotment Option8 December 2004
Wynn Resorts reports that Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., the underwriter of its previously announced offering of common stock which closed on November 15, 2004, has exercised in full its option to purchase an additional 1,125,000 shares of Wynn Resorts common stock to cover over-allotments.
Betcom.com Releases Supreme Court Nomination Odds7 December 2004
Betcom.com has released odds on future Supreme Court nominations, including the eventual appointment of the Chief Justice.
Sportsbook.com Reports Sponsorship Deal7 December 2004
Sportsbook.com, the leading U.S. focused provider of online sports betting, gambling and gaming, announced today a sponsorship deal with world number one ranked bull rider, Dustin Elliott.
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