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Gaming News Archives - Page 4309Industry Fears Effect of Anti-Smoking Efforts8 October 2004
A host of gaming experts warned casino bosses this week that their industry is coming under attack by a well-organized and well-funded group of anti-smoking activists that aim to ban smoking in casinos.
Tribal Leaders Hail Setback For California Proposition8 October 2004
Tribal leaders attending a conference in Las Vegas on Thursday applauded the likely defeat of a voter initiative in California that threatened to remove their monopoly on slot machines.
Poll: Las Vegas is Best Destination8 October 2004
A reader poll for Miami-based Recommend magazine has selected Las Vegas as "Best Selling Destination -- U.S.A./Canada" and "Best Travel Agent Support -- U.S.A
VEGAS.com Seek Rights to Rival Website8 October 2004
The company that operates the VEGAS.com Web site has asked a Clark County District Court judge to permit it to purchase the rights to use the rival lasvegas.com domain name.
Peppermill Hosts Blackjack Tournament8 October 2004
The Peppermill will be giving away more than $20,000 in cash prizes with the winner collecting $10,000.
BC Lottery Launches Online Play and Purchase8 October 2004
British Columbia Lottery Corporation has introduced Internet play and purchase as a new way to distribute select lottery products.
Atlantic City Mayor Accused of Union Busting8 October 2004
News Brief: Atlantic City Council President Craig Callaway publicly accused the mayor of attending a casino function in spite of the strike by the casino-workers union.
Picketers March to Own Drum8 October 2004
News Brief: The Atlantic City casino pickets have shown lots of creativity in making their music to strike by, finding the percussion possibilities in everything from water jugs to cheese graters to turkey trays to bleach bottles to dog bowls to picket signs to, in a few cases, actual drums.
Trump Rejects Online Casino's Offer8 October 2004
News Brief: Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. is saying thanks, but no thanks to a surprise $400 million investment offer made last week by online gaming company, Casino Fortune.
California Anti-Gambling Coffers Near $90 Million8 October 2004
News Brief: Combatants in the battle over gambling initiatives on the Nov. 2 ballot raised a combined total of $85.8 million through the end of September, according the latest campaign statements filed Tuesday.
Spectre Gaming Appoints Director8 October 2004
Spectre Gaming, Inc. reports the appointment of Robert Bonev, to the company's Board of Directors.
Schwarzenegger Takes Anti-Gambling Campaign to Silicon Valley8 October 2004
News Brief: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called on a gathering of business and political leaders in San Jose to join him in opposing two statewide ballot initiatives that would increase the opportunity gambling at race tracks and card rooms.
Kansas Tribal Casino Deals Near End8 October 2004
News Brief: Negotiations between the state and two Kansas tribes hoping to open a large casino close to Kansas Speedway have neared completion.
South Carolina County Wants Casino Decision Reconsidered8 October 2004
News Brief: Georgetown County plans to ask a circuit judge by next week to reconsider his decision allowing casino boats to operate in the county, which the county says holds up any immediate plans gambling vessel operators have to set up shop there.
Wisconsin Wants Bigger Slice of Casino Pie8 October 2004
News Brief: Wisconsin wants a bigger share of profits if the Menominee Indian tribe is successful in building a casino at Kenosha.
World Poker Tour Debuts 'WTP Poker Corner'8 October 2004
The World Poker Tour and Travel Channel will once again break new ground, this time by launching the first televised poker analysis show.
Columbia Sussex is Winning Bidder for President Casinos Operation8 October 2004
President Casinos, Inc. (OTC:PREZQ.OB) today announced that Columbia Sussex was the winning over bidder for the Company's St. Louis casino operations.
Fair Grounds Race Course Names New Director8 October 2004
Churchill Downs Incorporated has named D. Ben Huffman director of racing and racing secretary for Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Gaming Industry Bets on Pennsylvania7 October 2004
News Brief: As the newest entry in the circle of slot machine states, Pennsylvania could be the biggest new U.S. market for years to come, casino industry leaders said yesterday.
Former Showboat President Dies7 October 2004
Former Showboat hotel general manager, Frank Modica, died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 76.
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