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Gaming News Archives - Page 4255Smoking Banned in Ontario Casinos8 June 2005
News Brief: Fears that restaurants, bars and casinos will lose smokers' business were dismissed in favour of health concerns Wednesday as Ontario passed what it boasts is the ‘most aggressive anti-tobacco legislation in North America.’
Challenger Claims Victory in Atlantic City Mayoral Race8 June 2005
Mayor Lorenzo Langford, a former casino dealer, seeking re-election to a second four-year term, conceded in a speech to supporters at his campaign headquarters.
Sportsbook.com Releases Belmont Odds8 June 2005
Sportsbook.com has Giacomo, the Kentucky Derby winner and Afleet Alex, the Preakness Stakes winner competing for a first place finish at the 137th running of the Belmont Stakes this weekend.
Lottery Glitch Fixed, but Isolated Incidents Remain8 June 2005
The weekend technical glitch that bumped video poker and slots players all over Oregon off the machines without warning has largely been fixed, according to an Oregon Lottery spokesman.
Shot at Tattersalls Ends in Whimper8 June 2005
News Brief: The Ron Brierley-backed Rattoon Holdings' second tilt at a major stake in Tattersall's ended with a whimper last night with only 3 million shares in the soon-to-list lottery operator confirmed for acquisition.
Strip Room Rate Growth Slows Sharply8 June 2005
The rapid growth in demand for rooms on the Strip came close to a shuddering stop in the first half of 2005, following the record increases of 2004 and in the wake of the Wynn Las Vegas opening, analysts said Tuesday.
Nevada Gold Approves Stock Buyback Program8 June 2005
Nevada Gold & Casinos’ Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program, through which the company may repurchase up to 900,000 shares of its common stock.
New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation Criticized8 June 2005
Members of the Charity Gaming Association are disappointed the Problem Gambling Foundation should make sweeping assertions about the charity gaming sector to support excessive demonization of gaming machines.
Iron Horse Casino to Expand8 June 2005
News Brief: The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska announced plans for a major expansion of its Iron Horse Bar and Casino on Main Street in Emerson.
Veto of Indian Racino Bill Readied, But Talks Continue8 June 2005
The bill, heavily lobbied by parties for and against, won passage in the House and Senate last week, despite Baldacci's signals that it could be subject to a veto.
Big Names, Big Excitement: Summer Entertainment at Michigan Casinos8 June 2005
Attorney Generals Protest WTO Decision8 June 2005
News Brief: In the wake of a World Trade Organization decision that throws into doubt Utah's ban on Internet gambling, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and 28 other attorneys general have written a letter calling for a greater states' voice in future trade talks.
New Guinea Official Wants Illegal Casino Investigation8 June 2005
International News Brief: New Guinea MP Dr Alan Marat has called on the Ombudsman Commission to investigate an alleged illegal casino operation in a Rabaul motel.
Sale of New Orleans Riverboat Is Complete8 June 2005
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said it has completed the sale of its Bally's Casino New Orleans to an affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corp. for about $24 million.
Odds Against Kerry for 20088 June 2005
News Brief: Senator John F. Kerry claims he's yet to decide on a 2008 presidential run, but oddsmakers are already counting him out, predicting he'll come in dead last out of nine potential candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Michigan Harness Track Fights Plans8 June 2005
News Brief: Fears that a new competitor will doom the Northville Downs harness racing track has its officials fighting a new racing venue planned in Romulus, Michigan.
Gaming Attorneys Say California Ruling Won't Trigger Slew of Lawsuits8 June 2005
A California Supreme Court decision allowing a class action lawsuit that alleges false advertising by Nevada casinos to proceed in a Los Angeles courtroom shouldn't lead to a rash of legal filings, gaming attorneys said Tuesday.
Wisconsin Governor Wants Tribal Casino Payment8 June 2005
News Brief: Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle is negotiating with the Ho-Chunk Nation to get $30 million in revenue promised the state from the tribe's gambling operations.
Public to Vote on Big Lottery8 June 2005
International News Brief: The public will soon be able to vote on where £65.5 million of National Lottery good cause money goes through People’s Millions, an initiative launched by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 3 June.
Web Wagering Wrangle8 June 2005
News Brief: The Internet has helped make account wagering the fastest-growing segment of thoroughbred racing, but its future is far from a sure bet.
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