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Gaming News Archives - Page 4333Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $64 Million10 September 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $64 million.
BetUS.com Anticipate Big NFL Season10 September 2004
The start of the 39th NFL football season kicks off today, and BetUS.com is well prepared to tackle what it expects to be the biggest season in offshore sports wagering history.
Maryland Slot Plan Falls Apart10 September 2004
News Brief: A last-minute attempt to put a gambling referendum on the November 2 ballot ended in frustration and finger-pointing.
Developer Defends Sparks Casino Plan10 September 2004
News Brief: Real estate developer and gaming lobbyist Harvey Whittemore defended plans for a new casino on the north edge of Sparks before a hostile crowd of more than 250.
Nevada Gaming Board Grills License Applicants10 September 2004
Two Southern Nevada gaming license applicants were under the microscope Thursday, ultimately winning a recommendation for a restricted license from the state Gaming Control Board.
Golden Gaming Buys Colorado Casinos10 September 2004
Golden Gaming Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire the Golden Gates and Golden Gulch casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado.
EEOC Accuses Riviera of Retaliating Against Workers10 September 2004
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against the Riviera, alleging that the property retaliated against workers for cooperating with a previous EEOC investigation into alleged discrimination at the hotel.
White House, Colorado Governor Blast Casino Proposal10 September 2004
The Bush administration has rejected a proposal for an Indian casino on the outskirts of Denver, the same day Colorado Gov. Bill Owens lashed out at the casino developer at a Washington briefing.
LVCVA Settles Employee Lawsuits10 September 2004
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has settled a pair of lawsuits filed by workers against the agency.
Gaming Win Slumps in July10 September 2004
After months of double-digit increases, winnings in Nevada casinos slumped in July by 1.5 percent compared with a year ago.
Nevada Tourism Commission Seeks Budget Increase10 September 2004
The Nevada Commission on Tourism will submit $16.2 million and $16.6 million budgets for the next two fiscal years for the Nevada Legislature's consideration next year.
Judge Blocks Strikers' Picket10 September 2004
A judge Thursday ordered a temporary end to union picketing at several locations after hearing a complaint that a strike against convention service companies was becoming ‘increasingly hostile and violent.’
Atlantic City Workers Vote to Strike10 September 2004
News Brief: Atlantic City union members have given their permission for a strike against the casino industry and started gearing up for what could be a lengthy fight.
Casinos Keep Packer Family in Black10 September 2004
International News Brief: The Packer family's private company paid dividends of $40 million in 2002-03, despite net profits from its wide-ranging investment portfolio dropping $51.3 million to $19.3 million.
St. Louis Casino Boat Sale Approved10 September 2004
News Brief: A Bankruptcy Court judge told President Casinos Inc. and its creditors Wednesday to go ahead with an auction of the company's St. Louis riverboat, but rejected the rules they set to govern the process.
Poodle Exposes Illegal Gambling Ring10 September 2004
International News Brief: A thai woman's vehement denials that she was running an illegal gambling network were scuppered when her pet poodle was found playing with betting slips in her back garden, police said.
Study: Older Gamblers are Healthier10 September 2004
News Brief: Researchers at Yale University have found that older gamblers are healthier than their younger counterparts, who have higher rates of alcohol and substance abuse, bankruptcy, depression and incarceration.
Ohio Tracks Surviving Despite Competition10 September 2004
ews Brief: Despite the waves of gambling money that has flowed to Southeast Indiana riverboat casinos since 1996, both horse racing tracks in the region are surviving, if not exactly prospering.
California Taxpayer Groups Take Sides10 September 2004
News Brief: November ballot measure that would greatly expand Indian casino gambling received a boost Thursday from two taxpayer advocacy groups and opponents promptly countered with a taxpayer group of their own.
Expert: Bet on Rise in Gambling Addiction10 September 2004
International News Brief: According to a researcher, changes later this year in gambling legislation and the temptations of technology could more than double the number of adult and adolescent Britons with gambling addiction, it was claimed.
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