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Gaming News Archives - Page 4364MGM Mirage Outlines Deal to Regulators22 February 2005
Billionaire financier Kirk Kerkorian was in attendance at today's Gaming Control Board hearing considering his MGM Mirage's $7.9 purchase of Mandalay Resort Group.
U.S. Playing Card Boosted by Poker Craze22 February 2005
News Brief: The poker craze, fueled by TV coverage of high-stakes tournaments, has dealt U.S. Playing Card the equivalent of a royal flush in a no-limit showdown.
Greek Isles Owner Refutes Sale Report22 February 2005
The owner of the Greek Isles hotel and casino said he is entertaining offers to purchase the Convention Center Drive property but refutes a published report that the property has been sold.
Sporkingbet Profits Almost Double22 February 2005
International News Brief: Online UK bookmaker Sportingbet has seen its profits almost double thanks in part to a good performance from newly-acquired Paradise Poker.
UK Gambling Bill Amended22 February 2005
International News Brief: Significant amendments to the Government’s controversial Gambling Bill were announced in the Lords today by the minister responsible for gambling regulation, Lord McIntosh of Haringey, when he moved Second Reading.
Web Site is Available for Problem Gamblers22 February 2005
A Web site is available for problem gamblers and their friends and families, the state Human Services Department says.
Pompano Park Hosts Job Fair22 February 2005
News Brief: Pompano Park and the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. will host a two-day job fair at the racetrack on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February. 25.
Washington Tribes Donate to Problem Gambling Program22 February 2005
News Brief: Three more Washington tribes made good on an 8-month-old pledge to help pay for treatment of problem gamblers, handing checks totaling close to $400,000 to Gov. Christine Gregoire out of proceeds from tribal casinos.
House Approves Exempting Casinos From Smoking Bans22 February 2005
The Montana House on Monday reiterated its desire to exempt casinos from any local smoking bans.
Aristocrat Enjoys Record Earnings22 February 2005
The Australian parent company of Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies Inc. reported record revenue and earnings for 2004, company executives said in a conference call today.
Mississippi Casino Revenues Up22 February 2005
News Brief: Local governments with legalized gambling and the state of Mississippi collected more than $29.9 million in casino taxes during January, a month when the industry experienced a 10 percent increase in gross revenues.
Michigan Lottery Players Lose Out22 February 2005
ews Brief: The Golden Pack, a Michigan Lottery game that costs you $10 to play, promises that you can walk away a millionaire. But in truth, the top prize was won long ago.
Low-Fare Carrier Song to Add Transcontinental Flights22 February 2005
Delta Air Lines' discount subsidiary Song made a big splash in Las Vegas when the lime green-scripted Boeing 757 jets first rolled into McCarran International Airport in July 2003.
Michigan Racing Officials Push for Track22 February 2005
News Brief: Michigan's top racing official plans to move fast on a request to build a $350 million horse-racing development near Metro Airport, according to a spokesman.
Will Vikings WR Randy Moss Be Traded Before Opening Day 2005?22 February 2005
Wagerweb posts odds on: “will Vikings WR Randy Moss be traded before opening day 2005, and if so who will he be traded to?”
Ohio City Seeks Approval for Casino22 February 2005
News Brief: Lorain city officials took the next step in seeking state approval for a future casino.
Mall Owners to Showcase Changes22 February 2005
With the first of several major changes now complete, the owners of Las Vegas' Showcase mall plan to further shake up the 7-year-old Strip property with an influx of new tenants and dozens of full-time residents.
Survey: George W. Bush Selected as Favorite Poker Competitor22 February 2005
Americans selected President George W. Bush as
their most-preferred celebrity poker competitor, followed closely by Oprah
Winfrey and Bill Clinton.
BetWWTS.com Updates Oscar Odds22 February 2005
Expecting nearly $100,000 in
wagers on the six major categories, BetWWTS.com today released updated odds on this year's Oscars.
Svenska Spel Amends GTECH Agreement22 February 2005
Svenska Spel has amended its existing agreement with GTECH's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spielo Manufacturing
ULC for the provision of 2,000 next-generation wide area video lottery terminals.
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