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Gaming News Archives - Page 4257Rank Expects to Meet Expectations2 December 2004
International News Brief: British leisure group Rank says its year results will be ‘broadly in line’ with market expectations, and that plans to demerge its Deluxe film unit are progressing well.
Mandalay Reports Income Up2 December 2004
For Q3, Mandalay reported net income of $67.1 million, or $.99 per diluted share, compared with $40.6 million, or $.63 per diluted share, in Q3 2003.
Illinois Schools Finally Received Casino Benefits2 December 2004
News Brief: Local schools are finally starting to receive direct tax benefits from casinos, more than a decade after the first riverboats began cruising the Des Plaines River.
Gambling Machine Makers Flock to Indian Convention2 December 2004
News Brief: The prospect of expanded gambling in Oklahoma has attracted unprecedented interest in this year's Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association's annual convention and trade show.
Questions Surround Gaming Control Board Member's Future2 December 2004
Was Wednesday Scott Scherer's last meeting as a member of the state Gaming Control Board?
Maybe. But maybe not.
Autotote Heir Charged with Assault2 December 2004
News Brief: A British music producer filed a civil assault lawsuit Wednesday against Luke Weil, heir to the Autotote gambling equipment fortune, alleging that Weil beat him bloody with a liquor bottle at a birthday party.
Sportingbet Hit by Hungarian Legal Proceedings2 December 2004
International News Brief: Hungary’s Gambling Supervision last week initiated legal proceedings against the U.K.’s Sportingbet Plc, the world’s largest online gambling service, which launched its Hungarian-language website in June of this year.
Singapore Leader Changes Stance on Casinos2 December 2004
International News Brief: In a globalised world, Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew feels the decision on having a casino is something for the new generation of leaders to look at.
Texas Track's Future Depends on VLTs2 December 2004
News Brief: A return to live racing for shuttered Texas racetrack Bandera Downs and the survival of the state’s existing tracks could be jeopardy if the state does not pass legislation to add video lottery terminals gambling, according to officials with Bandera Downs.
Few New Year's Eve Sellouts for Vegas Resorts2 December 2004
Only two Las Vegas resorts are reporting sellouts. Still, most Strip executives are sure their properties will be filled to capacity when the party hits town.
Former Psychiatric Patient Denied Casino License2 December 2004
News Brief: A former psychiatric patient involved in a 1990 shootout that left two police officers and a social worker wounded lost his bid for a New Jersey gaming license Wednesday, but could still end up working in a casino hotel.
Poker Champion Signs Endorsement Deal2 December 2004
Men the Master, one of the world's most renowned poker players and winner of six World Series of Poker gold bracelets, has signed an endorsement contract with All In Fashion LLC, a new brand of clothing rooted in poker that is being introduced into select stores across the nation this fall.
Scientific Games Offers $250 Million in Notes2 December 2004
Scientific Games announce the pricing of its offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% convertible senior subordinated debentures due 2024 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers.
Powerball Jackpot Up to $145 Million2 December 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $145 million.
Boyd Gaming Expands Sprint Service2 December 2004
Sprint reports a new agreement to provide Boyd Gaming with a Nortel Communication Server 1000M IP-enabled telephone switch and dedicated maintenance, making Sprint the company's primary telecommunications provider.
Pinnacle Entertainment Reaches Milestone for L'Auberge du Lac2 December 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports that its riverboat casino has been moved into its permanent position at the L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino site in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
President Casinos, Inc. Amends Stalking Horse Agreement2 December 2004
President Casinos, Inc. has amended its $66 million stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Broadwater Properties, LLC to sell certain of its Mississippi properties to establish a new auction date of Thursday, January 20, 2005.
Casino Guides Simplify Finding Locations, Addresses, Bargains2 December 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews three new casino guides including: "2005 American Casino Guide," edited by Steve Bourie, "The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas" (2005 edition) by Bob Sehlinger and Casino Camping -- the Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos by Jane Kenny.
£50,000 Guaranteed Christmas Tournament1 December 2004
The Caribbean Sun Poker room has announced a Christmas Tournament on December 19, 2004 (3:00PM EST) with a £50,000 Guaranteed Prize pool.
New Loyalty Cards Show Allure of Local High-Limit Gamblers1 December 2004
High-rollers at upscale Strip resorts are accustomed to lavish meals and accommodations along with tickets to shows, boxing matches and other perks.
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