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Gaming News Archives - Page 4362Pepsi Rides with Magna at Racetracks14 September 2004
Magna Entertainment and Pepsi- Cola North America report that they have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to exclusively pour Pepsi-Cola products at thirteen MEC horse racetracks.
Las Vegas Visitor Count Gains 2.6 Percent in July14 September 2004
Despite two consecutive months with below-par improvements in the local visitor tally, Las Vegas' apparent summer slowdown was little more than a desert mirage, a local tourism official said Monday.
John Campbell, Youbet.com Sign Deal14 September 2004
Hall of Fame harness driver John Campbell has signed an endorsement deal with Youbet.com.
Scientific Games Receives Extension of Vermont Online Lottery Contract14 September 2004
Scientific Games Corporation reports that the Vermont Lottery has extended its online lottery contract. The contract is estimated at $12.3 million over its four- year term.
Alliance Gaming Signs Agreement for Chippendales Slots14 September 2004
Alliance Gaming’s Bally Gaming and Systems business unit has entered into a licensing agreement with Chippendales Entertainment for a series of slot machines featuring the trademarks, art and images of the Chippendales male-entertainment brand.
Gambling Boats May Have to Close14 September 2004
News Brief: Casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are taking preliminary precautions as Hurricane Ivan approaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Gambling Linked to Good Health in Elderly14 September 2004
News Brief: The survey showed that recreational gamblers 65 and older reported being in better health than their peers who don't gamble.
Calder, Gulfstream Racetracks Ready if Ivan Comes Their Way13 September 2004
News Brief: Frustration is apparent in the voices of racetrack officials Randy Soth and Scott Savin.
Australian Premiers Admit Pokie Decision was Wrong13 September 2004
International News Brief: Former Liberal premier Jeff Kennett and former Labor premier Joan Kirner, who were responsible for the roll-out of poker machines in Victoria, now believe they almost certainly should have restricted the machines to Crown Casino only.
North Dakota Horse Park Numbers Down13 September 2004
News Brief: Final figures from the North Dakota Horse Park’s 14-day race mixed meeting are not yet available, but track manager Les Schmidt said that handle declined ‘probably 15-20%.’
Clubs Cater to Irish Gamblers13 September 2004
International News Brief: Commercial casinos are illegal in Ireland, but if you fancy a flutter on games ranging from poker to blackjack, you will find no shortage of gambling clubs in cities around the country.
Pennsylvania Casinos Allowed 5,000 Slots13 September 2004
News Brief: Each of the three stand-alone facilities in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania can have up to 3,000 slot machines when it opens.
Teen Poker Games Raise Concerns13 September 2004
News Brief: From high school cafeterias to college dorm rooms to professional card clubs, teens and young adults are playing for money, sometimes big money.
PayPal to Levy Fines for Gambling, Porn13 September 2004
News Brief: PayPal, the online payments arm of eBay Inc. on Friday said it will soon fine people up to $500 for uses related to gambling, adult content or services, and buying or selling prescription drugs from noncertified sellers.
Poll: 44 Percent of Kenosha Residents Support Casino13 September 2004
Less than half of Kenosha County residents back a plan to build an $808 million casino complex at Dairyland Greyhound Park, according to a poll conducted for the Kenosha News.
Great Canadian Gaming Acquired Bear Mountain Bingo13 September 2004
Great Canadian Gaming has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Vetter Management Service Ltd., which operates a bingo hall in Dawson Creek B.C. under the name Bear Mountain Bingo.
GOP Candidate Wants to Limit Casinos to Southeastern Corner13 September 2004
Any new Indian-run casinos built in Connecticut should be located in the southeastern corner of the state near the highly successful Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun, the Darien Republican running for U.S. Senate said.
New Mexico Group's Letter Seeks to Block Casino13 September 2004
News Brief: Seven state lawmakers are appealing to U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton to reject a proposal to build a casino near Anthony.
Great Canadian Corp. Issues $150 Million Notes13 September 2004
News Brief: Casino chain operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. is adjusting its debt by issuing $150 million worth of secured notes.
New Jersey Family Buys Downtown Reno Casino13 September 2004
News Brief: Fitzgeralds Casino-Hotel in downtown Reno has been sold after being on the market for nearly four years.
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