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Gaming News Archives - Page 4352Atlantic City Casino Bus Company Ends Service18 August 2004
News Brief: The number of casino bus passengers heading to Atlantic City will likely drop again this year, and the pace of decline could accelerate when a major gaming hall motor coach company leaves the market next month.
Maine Gaming Board Nominees Approved18 August 2004
News Brief: Governor John Baldacci´s five nominees to Maine’s new Gambling Control Board and his choice for a seat on the state panel that oversees campaign activities all won strong votes of support Tuesday from a legislative committee.
California Tribe, Wynn Discuss Casino18 August 2004
News Brief: Garden Grove officials have talked with a San Diego County Indian tribe and developer Steve Wynn to build a casino here just blocks from Disneyland.
Hooters Brands Casino Off Strip18 August 2004
Just when it seemed as if every brand imaginable had made it to the Strip, along comes Hooters -- billing itself as delightfully tacky, yet unrefined -- with plans to plant its high-profile brand on one of the quietest little hotels in town.
Off-Reservation Casino Proposed in New Mexico18 August 2004
News Brief: Santa Fe art dealer and entrepreneur Gerald Peters, who saw his bid for a southern New Mexico racetrack and casino fizzle 10 months ago, says he's now pushing for an Indian Pueblo-sponsored casino in the Mesilla Valley.
Casino Petitions Submitted to Three Iowa Counties18 August 2004
News Brief: Representatives of Gary Kirke and Isle of Capri Casinos have submitted petitions in three counties to put the issue on the general election ballot.
Tribe Seeks Review of Existing Rhode Island Gambling18 August 2004
News Brief: The Narragansett Indian tribe on Tuesday said it asked Attorney General Patrick Lynch to review the legality of gambling at Newport Grand and Lincoln Park.
Israel Illegal Gambling Profit Subject to Taxes18 August 2004
International News Brief: Israel’s Ministry of Finance income and property tax division has ruled that profits from illegal gambling are subject to the regular tax rate.
New Orleans' Casinos Set July Record18 August 2004
News Brief: Gamblers dropped more than $55 million at the four New Orleans area casinos in July.
Packer Moves in on Burswood18 August 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Limited has moved closer to achieving full control of Perth's Burswood casino.
Chief Questions Rhode Island Casinos' Legality18 August 2004
News Brief: The chief sachem of the Narragansett Indian tribe yesterday asked Attorney General Patrick Lynch to investigate whether the state's two existing gambling facilities pass constitutional muster.
Rhode Island Councilman Switches Sides18 August 2004
News Brief: Councilman Leo J. Costantino Jr., who has repeatedly voted in favor of allowing a casino here, says that he will no longer support any casino proposal for the West Warwick Industrial Park.
Citizens Oppose Iowa Casino Plans18 August 2004
ews Brief: The designation of a small plot of land in a redevelopment plan for Davenport’s riverfront that would allow casino and hotel construction was enough to cause a majority of the city Plan and Zoning Commission to table the River Vision plan indefinitely.
California Tribes Consider Tandem Casinos18 August 2004
News Brief: After years of bitter battling, the neighboring Ewiiaapaayp and Viejas Indian bands are quietly discussing a plan for side-by-side casinos on the Viejas reservation, which could create the nation's largest Indian gaming complex.
California Tribe Given Exclusive Casino Deal18 August 2004
News Brief: In a deal worth billions of dollars, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has agreed to give the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians an exclusive gambling franchise for the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
Michigan Governor Signs Casino Tax Hike Bill18 August 2004
News Brief: Michigan's wagering tax rate on three casinos in Detroit will jump to 24 percent from the current 18 percent under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Tasmania Casino Workers Join Campaign17 August 2004
International News Brief: More than 800 Tasmanian casino workers took part in a campaign of industrial action that returned nine percent wage rises, this week.
Casino Planned for London17 August 2004
International News Brief: Property firm Chelsfield has confirmed its plans for yet another Las Vegas-style casino scheme, as part of a new £2 billion shopping and entertainment development at London’s White City.
Saratoga Meet Handle Up17 August 2004
News Brief: Despite near-daily rain over the first 18 days of the 36-day Saratoga Race Course meet, on-track handle has increased 13% and total handle is up 3.9%.
Petition Gatherer Sentenced17 August 2004
A Lewiston woman accused of forging signatures on a pro-gambling petition will serve at least six months in jail.
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