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Gaming News Archives - Page 4288Frustrated Executives Form New Coalition17 November 2004
Down the street from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce office, a group of businessmen announced the formation of a new coalition they say will protect and promote the business interests of the gaming industry's suppliers and vendors.
Ontario Casino Likely Subject to Smoking Ban17 November 2004
News Brief: Gamblers who smoke will likely have to butt out when they visit Ontario casinos once the province passes its proposed anti-smoking legislation, Health Minister George Smitherman suggested Tuesday.
British Government Deals Losing Hand to Harrah's, MGM Mirage17 November 2004
Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage emerged as losers Tuesday when the British government announced its initial plans for the deregulation of gaming in the United Kingdom, Wall Street analysts said.
Internet Gambling Approaches Tenth Anniversary17 November 2004
News Brief: Next year will mark the 10-year anniversary of online casinos. More than 5 million Americans have accounts with Internet gambling sites, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Another Bit of Yesterday Blown Away17 November 2004
Another chapter in Las Vegas' colorful history closed beneath a cloud of dust and rubble early Tuesday morning following the implosion of the Desert Inn's nine-story Palms and St. Andrews towers.
Louisiana Gambling Board Delays Isle of Capri Hearing17 November 2004
News Brief: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board once again delayed a hearing on Isle of Capri's bid to move one of its Lake Charles casino boats to the less saturated New Orleans market.
New Jersey Legislator Pushes Sport Betting Bill17 November 2004
News Brief: Against the odds, Assemblyman Jeff Van is pushing a bill that would ask voters to approve sports betting on next November's ballot.
Two Hurt in Accidents at Casino Sites17 November 2004
News Brief: Two workers were injured in separate incidents at the Showboat and the Tropicana Casino Resort.
Two Springfield Men Convicted in Gambling Scheme17 November 2004
Two Springfield men accused of running a large-scale sports bookmaking business were convicted Monday of illegal gambling and money laundering, federal authorities said.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $149 Million17 November 2004
No ticket managed to match all six numbers, so the jackpot for the Friday, November 19, 2004 drawing grows to an estimated $149 million.
Louisiana State Casinos Win $178.9 Million17 November 2004
Louisiana's state-licensed casinos won $178.9 million from gamblers in October, up from $163.4 million in October 2003, state police reported Tuesday.
Spectre Gaming Launches Games in California17 November 2004
Spectre Gaming, Inc. has signed an agreement to launch its "Multi-Reel" mechanical games into northern California with its upcoming installation of machines into Gold Country Casino.
Black Oak Expansion Near Completion17 November 2004
The tri-level Black Oak Phase II entertainment facility is scheduled to open the main gaming floor on January 12th and the balance of the property to be fully opened by the end of January, bringing more excitement to all ages and a wealth of benefits to the local economy.
President Casinos Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Broadwater17 November 2004
President Casinos, Inc. has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Broadwater Properties, LLC to sell certain of its Mississippi properties.
Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Cash Tender Offer17 November 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc reports that it intends to commence a cash tender offer for up to $94 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.
U.K. Gambling Bill to Set Initial Super-Casinos Limit17 November 2004
International News Brief: The U.K. government will set an initial limit of eight Las Vegas-style super-casinos in its new gambling bill, to reduce opposition from members of Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour party.
Connecticut Tribal Casinos Report Record Slot Revenue16 November 2004
ews Brief: Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino won more money from their slot machine customers last month than in any previous October, the result of continued growth at the two facilities and a calendar that included two more weekend days than 2003.
President Casinos Employee Charged with Cheating Company16 November 2004
News Brief: A purchasing agent for President Casinos Inc. received $251,000 in kickbacks as part of a bid-rigging scheme, according to a federal indictment.
Sporting Options Under Investigation16 November 2004
nternational News Brief: Sporting Options, a small Sussex-based online betting exchange which has stunned customers and rivals with its apparent rapid growth, was yesterday placed in administration and police are believed to have been called in to investigate possible misuse of punters accounts.
Luminar Bets £7 Million on Casino16 November 2004
International News Brief: Luminar boss Stephen Thomas is gambling £7million on it’s frist casino in Leeds.
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