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Gaming News Archives - Page 4342World Poker Tour Arrives in Aruba1 October 2004
Braving the fury of Hurricane Jeanne, hundreds of intrepid poker players made it to Aruba for the UltimateBet.com Poker Classic, the fifth stop on the acclaimed World Poker Tour.
Isle of Capri Puts Up $1 Million for Iowa Project30 September 2004
News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos has put up $1 millions to prove their commitment to help build a vibrant Waterloo, Iowa, downtown.
Swiss Lotteries Join EuroMillions30 September 2004
International News Brief: Loterie Romande and Swisslos, the two organisations coordinating the game in Switzerland, decided to jump into bed with EuroMillions in order to maintain market share.
Chartwell Reports Q3 Profit Up30 September 2004
News Brief: Chartwell Technology Inc. says its third-quarter profit jumped to $1.2 million, from $213,535 a year ago, on higher revenue.
Senticore Awarded Venezuelan License30 September 2004
Senticore, Inc. has been awarded a broad-ranging casino gaming permit by the government of Venezuela to operate a complete land-based and Internet casino on Margarita Island.
Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in Florida Slots Petition Drive30 September 2004
News Brief: A lawsuit filed this week alleges that thousands of signatures submitted to get a gambling measure on the November ballot in Florida were forged, some with the names of dead people.
Slot Licensing Craze Continues30 September 2004
The slot industry has been on a licensing binge over the past few years to capture and retool brands ranging from TV shows and game shows to vintage cartoons.
Slot Company Approved New Jersey, Missouri30 September 2004
Slot maker Konami Gaming Inc. has received first-time approvals to make and distribute slot machines in New Jersey and Missouri.
MGM Mirage President: Profit Hurt by Tribal Casinos30 September 2004
Competition from tribal casinos has likely cut revenue at MGM Mirage casinos by about 3 percent to 4 percent a year over the past several years, according to MGM Mirage President Jim Murren.
Atlantic City Launches Pennsylvania Ad Blitz30 September 2004
News Brief: The Convention and Visitors Authority cranked up its media presence in the Keystone State on Tuesday, announcing a $500,000 advertising blitz in eastern Pennsylvania.
Root's Zen of Gambling; Collector's Guide to Casino Dice Hot Items at GBC30 September 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews "The Zen of Gambling" by Wayne Allyn Root and "The Ultimate Guide to Risking It All and Winning at Life" by Rick Olsen and Andy Johnson.
Courts: FBI Can't Force Casinos to Reveal Records30 September 2004
A federal judge Wednesday tossed out provisions of the Patriot Act that the FBI used to force casinos and airlines to turn over customer records for thousands of Las Vegas visitors in December.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $151 Million30 September 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing
the jackpot will grow to an estimated $151 million.
Aristocrat Technologies President Honored30 September 2004
Aristocrat Technologies President Gavin Isaacs was named "Gaming Professional of the Year" by the Casino Management Association of Southern Nevada.
Lobbyist Avoids Questions from Indian Affairs Committee30 September 2004
News Brief: A lobbyist who billed American Indian tribes tens of millions of dollars for work on casino issues refused Wednesday to answer questions from the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Connecticut to Host Conference30 September 2004
News Brief: To build more awareness about people who suffer from problem gambling and other disorders, such as depression or alcoholism, the state and a private organization are sponsoring a conference next month that will bring in some of the world's leading researchers.
New York Ferry Considers Allowing Gambling30 September 2004
News Brief: While the fate of the fast ferry is being decided, some Rochester-area residents maintain that allowing gambling on the ship or inside the terminal would pump money into the operation.
Mississippi Casino Move Considered30 September 2004
News Brief: State budget writers expressed more interest in the possibility of coast casinos moving inland than they did about the Mississippi Gaming Commission's budget proposal for fiscal year 2006.
Schwarzenegger Opposes San Diego Casino30 September 2004
News Brief: In what could be a significant turning point, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined the fight against a controversial Indian casino planned for the rural east San Diego County community of Jamul.
President Named for Fair Grounds Race Course30 September 2004
Churchill Downs Incorporated has named Randall Soth president and general manager of Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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