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Gaming News Archives - Page 4284Former Bermuda Premier Calls for Casino Ideas17 May 2005
International News Brief: A renewed call for casinos was among the ideas former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan offered up in a speech on Saturday to the Institute of Directors.
Gaming Firms Increase Political Donations with Merger in Works17 May 2005
Two casino companies have significantly increased their political donations as they push for state approval of a merger that would create Illinois' largest gambling empire.
Cash Systems Renews Contract with Ho Chunk Nation17 May 2005
Cash Systems, Inc. reports a renewed contract with Ho Chunk Nation, Wisconsin's largest casino operator.
Detroit Casino Revenues Fall 7.4 Percent in April17 May 2005
Casino revenues in Detroit fell 7.4 percent to $103.8 million last month from April 2004, according to figures released Monday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Louisiana April Gaming Win: $189 Million17 May 2005
Louisiana's state-licensed casinos took in $189.4 million from gamblers in April, an increase of just under $13 million from the previous April, state police reported Monday.
Players Arrive for Poker Tournament17 May 2005
News Brief: Poker players from throughout the country are expected to arrive in New Orleans this week to play their hand in the first World Series of Poker Circuit tournament at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.
As Deadline Nears, 6 Districts Say No to Money from Slots17 May 2005
News Brief: With two weeks until the May 30 deadline for deciding whether to accept slots gambling money in exchange for reduced property taxes, school boards are moving from discussion to action.
Hollywood Casino Bets on New Machines17 May 2005
News Brief: The Hollywood Casino, confined by bankruptcy rules for months, is finally allowed to surge forward and make a large capital investment. The first move: Buy about 250 new video poker and slot machines, worth $3 million.
Maine Racino Plans Face New Opposition17 May 2005
News Brief: A plan for a tribal racetrack casino Down East faced fresh opposition this week with the defection of a state lawmaker from Bangor, where officials have been wary of the plan's propensity to galvanize efforts to outlaw slots.
Peermont Bets on Africa17 May 2005
International News Brief: South African hotel and casino company Peermont Global is in talks to launch hotel and casino resorts in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Uganda as it expands in Africa to keep profits rising.
Official: Taiwan Has No Casino Stance17 May 2005
International News Brief: The Executive Yuan has no set stance on which of Taiwan-controlled outlying islands would be suitable for establishing casinos, Cabinet spokesman Cho Jung-tai said Tuesday.
Wyoming Tribe Plans Casino17 May 2005
News Brief: With any luck, the Wind River Casino will be open by Christmas, according to Northern Arapaho Business Council Chairman Rick Brannan.
New Zealand Pokie Revenue Gets $35m Safeguard17 May 2005
International News Brief: The Department of Internal Affairs has signed a $35 million six-year contract with a gambling technology company to supply an electronic monitoring system for pokie machines in an attempt to safeguard money intended for community groups.
Online Casinos Consider IPOs17 May 2005
International News Brief: Two of the largest operators in the online casino sector are eyeing initial public offerings on the London market.
William Hill Aims to Jockey into First Position17 May 2005
International News Brief: William Hill entered the final straight in the race to overtake Ladbrokes as Britain’s biggest bookmaker yesterday after unveiling an agreed £504 million deal to buy Stanley Leisure’s betting shops.
Minnesota Casino Bill Vote Delayed17 May 2005
News Brief: Backers of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for putting two state-sponsored casinos at Canterbury Park delayed a vote in a House committee Monday, fueling speculation that they needed more time to round up support for a still-evolving bill.
Tribal Leaders to Speak at East Coast Gaming Congress17 May 2005
The annual East Coast Gaming Congress will include a panel
of prominent leaders from tribal casinos who will discuss important casino trends.
Kendra Expected to Win 'The Apprentice 3'17 May 2005
PinnacleSports.com believes that Donald Trump will ultimately hire real estate executive Kendra who is listed as an overwhelming 1/4 favorite to win.
pokerzone: Tuning into the UK Poker Explosion17 May 2005
pokerzone is the UK’s new poker and casino lifestyle entertainment channel available on SKY Channel 226 and global broadband.
World Gaming Begins Trading on AIM17 May 2005
World Gaming reports the commencement of trading on AIM under the symbol WGP.
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