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Gaming News Archives - Page 4340Magna Moves Forward on California Track Plans4 October 2004
News Brief: Magna Entertainment Corp. is preparing to take another step toward the development of Dixon Downs in Northern California.
Gambling Addictions Worsen Closer to Casinos, Experts Say4 October 2004
News Brief: Two miles from the bright lights, rolling dice and clatter of slot fortunes at the Grand Victoria Casino, Frank Gotthard sits in his quiet, white-walled Elgin office - and waits.
Atlantic City Casinos Send for Help4 October 2004
News Brief: At least six casinos decided this weekend to bring in replacement workers as the casino-workers strike entered its third day.
Genting Aims to Grow4 October 2004
International News Brief: Malaysia’s sole casino group Genting is betting on becoming a bigger regional power player in what is seen as a move to further cut its dependence on gamblers' wagers amidst rising regional competition.
Cleaners Strike Macau's Sands4 October 2004
News Brief: More than 20 cleaners at Macau's Sands casino staged a brief strike after their union leader was fired in a pay dispute with one of the casino's contractors, the fired leader said today.
Hollywood Poker Club Launched4 October 2004
Hollywood Poker Club is inviting everyone to a sneak preview
celebration with a huge free celebrity tournament.
Pennsylvania Plan Aims to Bar Lawmakers From Owning Gaming Entities4 October 2004
News Brief: House Speaker John M. Perzel last week proposed changing the chamber's internal rules to bar most forms of ownership in gambling companies.
ISW Launches Play-by-Play Wagering on Snooker Matches4 October 2004
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. has launched its
play-by-play wagering service in conjunction with snooker during the start of the Snooker's Grand Prix.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $177 Million4 October 2004
No one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing, so the jackpot will grow to an estimated $177 million.
Single Ticket Wins $101 Million Mega Million Jackpot4 October 2004
A single Mega Millions ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday, October 1, 2004 drawing for the estimated $101 million jackpot.
Bookie Calls for Australian Racing Minister's Resignation4 October 2004
International News Brief: Australian bookmaker Michael Eskander has called for the resignation of Racing Minister John Pandazopoulos and associated betting officials.
Lottery Unveils First Electronic Scratch Game4 October 2004
Lottery players in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo and Cedar Falls have the first chance at playing the first electronic scratch game beginning today.
Gaming Images Won't Grace Quarter4 October 2004
News Brief: Slot machines, playing cards and even the famed Las Vegas skyline won't be on Nevada's quarter.
Court Upholds Problem Gambler's Lawsuit Dismissal4 October 2004
News Brief: Courts are finding that casinos have no duty to protect compulsive gamblers from themselves, even if players are on a blacklist.
Racing Might Escape Anti-Terror Bills that Include Internet Gambling4 October 2004
News Brief: Horse racing account-wagering companies might not be affected by recent amendments added to a pair of bills being considered for federal anti-terrorism legislation that would restrict the use of credit cards for Internet gambling.
Supreme Court Stays Out of California Dispute4 October 2004
News Brief: The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a dispute over tribal gambling, a victory for California tribes and their new high-profile supporter, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Court Rule Indiana Casinos Must Pay Taxes4 October 2004
News Brief: Indiana's riverboat casinos must pay an estimated $200 million in back taxes under a ruling that the state Supreme Court let stand.
Voters to Decide Michigan Gambling Expansion4 October 2004
News Brief: Voters will decide Nov. 2 how much power they should have over gambling expansion in Michigan.
Casino Pickets Get Limits4 October 2004
News Brief: Six casinos were granted relief Saturday from the thousands of union workers picketing their properties in a contract dispute that saw 11,000 hotel and restaurant workers walk off the job early Friday morning.
San Diego Tribes Move Forwards with Casino Plans4 October 2004
News Brief: For the first time since California voters legalized Nevada-style gambling on Indian lands, two tribes are negotiating with San Diego County to reach agreements that are required before they can break ground on casinos.
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