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Gaming News Archives - Page 4291New Jersey Gaming Division Shut After Fire26 October 2004
News Brief: An electrical fire at a downtown office building has disrupted the computer systems of the New Jersey casino industry's two main regulatory agencies and forced one of them to temporarily shut down its Atlantic City headquarters.
Atlantic City Casino Workers Get Support26 October 2004
News Brief: State Senator Nicholas Asselta and Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew told striking members of Local 54 of Unite Here gathered at the Statehouse steps that they would support them in their negotiations with the casino industry.
Public Rejects Blair's Casino Plans26 October 2004
International News Brief: A majority of voters, especially women, are opposed to the government's plans to allow a new generation of mega-casinos to open in Britain, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today.
Prop.1 Backer Profited from Internet Gambling26 October 2004
Michigan gambling opponents call MGM Mirage hypocrites for backing Michigan’s Proposal 1 after profiting off of Internet gambling as late as 2003.
GTECH Enters Credit Facility26 October 2004
GTECH Holdings Corporation has entered into a new $500 million senior revolving credit facility.
Michigan Religious Leaders Unite Against Gaming26 October 2004
Prominent Michigan religious leaders have organized a group, Pastors Against the Spread of Gaming, to urge a ‘yes’ vote on Proposal 1.
Noro Virus Suspected in Flamingo Illness26 October 2004
A flulike illness that has stricken employees and guests at the Flamingo is believed to be caused by a type of Noro virus but the Clark County Health District won't have a final determination until today, a spokeswoman said.
Retiree Wins Over $6 Million Slot Jackpot26 October 2004
A 64-year-old phone company retiree hit a whopping $6,366,947 Wheel of Fortune statewide progressive slot jackpot at the Ameristar Casino Vicksburg.
Youbet.com Names New Spokesman26 October 2004
D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer who has won a record 17 Breeders Cup races in his career, has signed on as a spokesman and endorser of Youbet.com.
Car Plunges From Golden Nugget Garage26 October 2004
An out-of-town couple in their 80s driving in a rental car plowed through a steel-reinforced concrete barrier at the Golden Nugget's parking garage on Monday, sending them plunging 18 feet to the pavement below.
Isle of Capri Casinos Plans to Acquire Bedford Downs Interest26 October 2004
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that the company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Bedford Downs Management Corporation to acquire a 30 percent interest in that company's proposed Bedford Downs harness racing facility.
Riviera Reports Strong Q3 Results26 October 2004
Riviera reports net revenues Q3 were $50.6 million, up $1.6 million or 3.4 percent from Q3 2003. Adjusted EBITDA was $9.5 million, up $1.9 million from Q3 2003 and a record for any third quarter in the Company's history.
Jackpot Factory Player First Tunzamunni Winner26 October 2004
All Slots Online Casino congratulates Janie P. as the first ever winner of Tunzamunni, the exciting new progressive jackpot game.
Monarch Casino & Resort Reports Record Q326 October 2004
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. reports net income, earnings per share, EBITDA, casino revenue, hotel revenue, and net revenue during the Q3 eclipsed all such previous quarterly results.
MTR Gaming Minnesota Project Updated26 October 2004
MTR Gaming Group reports that the Minnesota Racing Commission denied North Metro Harness Initiative's application to construct and operate a harness racetrack in Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Harrah's Reveals World Series of Poker Schedule26 October 2004
For 35 years, the World Series of Poker has been an all-Las Vegas affair. But in 2005, the road to poker's ultimate championship begins in Atlantic City.
There's No Place Like Home26 October 2004
Elliot Frome explains the popularity of Video Poker and offers a strategy table for full-pay Double Joker.
Heard it on the River26 October 2004
Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.
Nova Scotia Gambling Revenues Down25 October 2004
News Brief: Nova Scotians are betting more money than ever, but the provincial government's revenues from gambling are falling due to increased expenses.
Gaming Opponents Recount Stories of Gambling Addictions25 October 2004
News Brief: Brook Seacrest's interest in gambling began with a trip to Las Vegas with friends two years ago. But what started as a fun pastime quickly turned into an addiction.
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