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Gaming News Archives - Page 4296Kansas Governor Reveals Casino Compact19 October 2004
News Brief: Governor Kathleen Sebelius has formally announced completion of a proposed compact with the Kickapoo and Sac and Fox tribes for a $210 million casino and hotel.
Closing in on an Opening: Forum Shops at Caesars19 October 2004
The $139 million project brings the mall's streetfront entrances to Las Vegas Boulevard South, where untold thousands of people walk or drive by each day.
Casino Strikers Face Money Woes19 October 2004
News Brief: For some Atlantic City casino union members who live paycheck-to-paycheck, paying bills is getting tough as the fight over a casino contract continues.
Louisiana Riverboats Win $166.9 Million19 October 2004
News Brief: Louisiana's state-licensed riverboats won $166.9 million from gamblers in September, up from $150.3 million in September 2003, state police reported Tuesday.
Attorney Sues Casinos for Using Card Counting System19 October 2004
A Las Vegas attorney who has represented dozens of card counting clients filed another lawsuit Monday, this time to stop Nevada casinos from using a computerized card counting system that boosts the house's odds of winning at blackjack.
Alabama Tribe Seeks to Hold Poker Games19 October 2004
News Brief: The Poarch Creek Indians sought federal approval Tuesday for their plan to hold live poker games at the tribe's bingo hall near Atmore.
UK Cabinet Ministers Against Gambling Deregulation19 October 2004
International News Brief: Tessa Jowell, the UK culture secretary, is facing a revolt over plans to deregulate the gambling industry.
British Gambling Law Shake-Up Is Unveiled19 October 2004
International News Brief: The long-awaited Gambling Bill paving the way for new casinos across the UK has been published by the government.
Philippine Bishops Clash Over Gambling19 October 2004
International News Brief: Two leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have clashed on how the bishops should view gambling with one saying it is alright to deal with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. and the other saying there can be no exception.
Caesars Entertainment Introduces Technology Initiatives19 October 2004
Caesars Entertainment Inc. reports the latest milestone in its strategy of incorporating more advanced technology tools into its operations.
Penn National Granted Unconditional Maine License19 October 2004
Penn National Gaming reports that the Maine Harness Racing Commission has granted the company an unconditional racing license for Bangor Historic Track for the 2004 racing season.
Station Casinos Q3 Results Up19 October 2004
Station Casinos reports net revenues for Q3 were approximately $242.9 million, an increase of 11% compared to the prior year's third quarter. EBITDA for the quarter were $90.7 million, an increase of 19% compared to Q3 2003.
Mokbel Faces Aussie Track Ban18 October 2004
International News Brief: Alleged crime king Tony Mokbel could soon be banned from Victorian racetracks.
Indiana Casinos Owe $130 Million in Back Taxes, Fees18 October 2004
News Brief: Indiana's 10 casinos owe the state about $130 million in back taxes plus penalties and interest, an Indiana Department of Revenue audit shows.
Richmond Casino Delivers Check to Province, City18 October 2004
News Brief: Richmond has received a $2.9 million cheque from the province, its share of the net profits from the first quarter operations of the new River Rock casino facility on the waterfront, according to B.C. Lotteries Corporation spokesperson Greg Walker.
Borgata Tables Clean Smoky Air18 October 2004
News Brief: The Borgata has 120 custom-built table games equipped with nozzles that blow fresh air up, creating an invisible barrier between cigarette-smoking players and the dealers.
High Roller Loses Millions at Crown Casino18 October 2004
International News Brief: One of Crown casino's richest high-rollers has blown a staggering $25 million in a two-year losing streak in Melbourne, Australia.
Casino Media Group Launches New Network18 October 2004
Casino Media Group has launched a new media network that places advertising directly inside casinos on gambling table felts, on poker chips, on playing cards and in surrounding POS.
Key Player Emerges in UK Gambling Politics18 October 2004
International News Brief: A former Labour minister and crony of the disgraced late Robert Maxwell has emerged as a key figure in the threatened gambling revolution.
Tour Operator Air Vegas Shutters Operations18 October 2004
Air Vegas Airlines, a family-operated air tour operator that has specialized in scenic flights over the Grand Canyon for 28 years, has closed its doors.
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