 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Gaming Destination News
Online Gambling News
|
Gaming News Archives - Page 4366Casino City Files Suit Against the U.S. Department of Justice9 August 2004
Casino City, Inc., operator of www.CasinoCity.com, has today filed a suit against the US Department of Justice to establish its First
Amendment Right to advertise online sportsbooks and casinos.
Harrah's Offers Rhode Island Town $15 Million Annually for Casino Rights9 August 2004
News Brief: The financier of a proposed casino in West Warwick has offered the town $15 million yearly, according to a draft agreement presented to town officials last week.
Casino City Files Suit Against U.S. Department of Justice to Establish its First Amendment Right to Advertise Online Casinos and Sportsbooks9 August 2004
Casino City, Inc. today filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The complaint seeks a declaratory judgment that advertising online casinos and sportsbooks is constitutionally protected commercial free speech under the First Amendment of the United States.
Paralyzed Jockey Sues Churchill Downs9 August 2004
News Brief: Jockey Remi Gunn, who was paralyzed in a spill at Ellis Park last August, has filed a lawsuit against the racetrack and owner Churchill Downs Inc., claiming they did not ensure the safety of her vest and helmet or provide adequate medical treatment.
Michigan Racing Board Approves License Transfer9 August 2004
News Brief: The Michigan Office of the Racing Commissioner will authorize the transfer of the racing license for Great Lakes Downs from MI Racing Inc. to Richmond Racing Co.
MGM MIrage Gains Settlement for Bellagio Outage9 August 2004
MGM Mirage said today it received a $6 million insurance settlement in the second quarter related to the power outage that shut down the company's Bellagio resort for more than three days.
Scientific Games Stock Converted9 August 2004
Scientific Games reports that MacAndrews & Forbes, Scientific Games' largest stockholder, has converted all of its Series A preferred into shares of Scientific Games common stock.
Town Debating Casino Plan9 August 2004
A decision by the Moss Point Board of Aldermen to consider the town as a casino location has garnered the support of some residents while others are skeptical casinos could benefit the community.
South African Slot Machines Reject New Coin9 August 2004
International News Brief: The funky new R5 coin seems to be of little use at the slot machines at the Montecasino.
World Gaming Restructures Relationship with Sportingbet9 August 2004
World Gaming reports the restructuring of its relationship with its major customer Sportingbet PLC and its affiliates.
Harrah's, Caesars Said to be Eying Tribal Casino Deal9 August 2004
A developer in Northern California who has proposed a casino project in Richmond, Calif., said Harrah's Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment and a partnership of Waterford Gaming and Kerzner International are vying to manage the casino.
Mega Millions Winner Picks Up Check9 August 2004
Larry Campbell picked up his check for $19,128,233 as the sole
winner of the July 23 Mega Millions $47 million jackpot.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $84 Million9 August 2004
News Brief: Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $84 million.
GTECH Mexico Contract Reinstated9 August 2004
GTECH Holdings reports that the company's contract award to
provide equipment and services to Pronosticos para la Asistencia Publica as been reinstated.
Carnegie Cooke Reports Passing of President9 August 2004
The board of directors of Carnegie Cooke and Co., Inc. sadly reports the untimely passing of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Goldberg.
Atlantic City Players Worry About Slot Program Changes9 August 2004
News Brief: Atlantic City gamblers are worried that the Harrah’s- Caesars merger will mean changes to the slot club offers.
Republican Legislators Vow to Fix Slot Law 'Flaws'9 August 2004
News Brief: The new law authorizing 14 slot-machine casinos across Pennsylvania is only a month old, but some General Assembly Republicans already claim the measure is badly flawed.
More Women Dealing with Gambling Problem9 August 2004
News Brief: For many years the addiction to gambling has been considered a man's problem. Now, however, women are now becoming the big losers.
Offshore Company Dealt Another Failure9 August 2004
News Brief: The failed effort to put a $500 million gambling hall in Washington, D.C., was the latest setback for an offshore firm whose associates have been unsuccessfully pushing gambling ventures nationwide in the past year.
Canadian Lottery Players Trust Luck9 August 2004
News Brief: Lacking the assistance of psychics, most Canadian betting on last night's record jackpot relied on their own numbers, or on a stroke of sympathy from a computer randomizer.
|