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Gaming News Archives - Page 43742005 Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses Fantasy Game Underway8 February 2005
Can you select the Derby winner, jockey and trainer, weeks before the first Saturday in May? If you are up to the challenge, play the 2005 Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses fantasy game, a free, Internet-based game of skill offered by Churchill Downs.
Jackpot Casinos Results Up7 February 2005
News Brief: The pair of casinos in Jackpot, Nevada, raked in 5.0 percent more revenue than a year ago in the fourth quarter, helping to more than triple operating income there.
FTC Approves Purchase of Indiana Riverboat7 February 2005
The Federal Trade Commission has approved Caesars Entertainment Inc.'s purchase of the remaining stake in an Indiana riverboat casino.
Mississippi Casinos Court Minority Businesses7 February 2005
News Brief: Mississippi casino companies are courting minority businesses and promoting their successes as they try to head off set-aside requirements and vendor reporting.
Big Game Hunting7 February 2005
Bob Ameral was so excited about watching the Super Bowl in a casino Sunday that he got to the tiny sports book at the Cannery 2 1/2 hours before kickoff to get the best seat.
Analyst Predicts Russia as World's Next Gaming Hotbed7 February 2005
One analyst is betting that Russia may soon rival Asia as one of the world's fastest-growing gambling markets.
Pennsylvania Developer Conflict Heats Up7 February 2005
News Brief: The conflict is accelerating between two developers jockeying to create a glitzy racetrack and gambling palace in Western Pennsylvania.
Horse Industry Preparing to Lobby on Gambling7 February 2005
A fledgling organization formed to protect and promote Kentucky's horse industry indicated it would support legislation allowing casinos at racetracks.
'Sugar' Ray Ends His Day in Court at the Casino7 February 2005
International News Brief: Minutes after being cleared of fraud charges in a Brisbane court, 'Sugar' Ray Robinson strode to the casino, checked out the TAB and had another lash at the dollar pokies.
Kentucky Church Group Fights Casino Bill7 February 2005
News Brief: Kentucky's largest faith-based organization once again is mobilizing to battle efforts to legalize casino gambling in the state.
Bookies Shaken Over Weekend Games7 February 2005
nternational News Brief: Wales’s win over England in Cardiff on Saturday has shaken up the betting for the RBS Six Nations, with William Hill now offering Ireland as 13-8 favourites to win the tournament.
Wanted Gambler Captured on Train7 February 2005
International News Brief: Cai Haowen, who is on China's wanted list for gambling away a large sum of public money, was captured in a train this weekend.
New Zealand Punter Loses Big7 February 2005
International News Brief: A rugby punter has lost tens of thousands of dollars during the IRB International Sevens Tournament in Wellington.
California Tribal Casino Officially Unveiled7 February 2005
News Brief: Saturday was the grand opening of the 240,000-square-foot, Las Vegas-style Gold County casino and hotel, all of which employ roughly 700 full and part-time employees.
Indiana Casino Boats May Drop Crew7 February 2005
News Brief: Riverboat casinos might get to dump the captains and crews that cost them about $1 million annually if they are willing to help pay to move 120 state police officers from gaming enforcement to traditional duties.
Poll: Majority Support Minnesota Tribal Casino Profit Sharing7 February 2005
News Brief: According to a poll, about three in five Minnesotans believe the state's Indian tribes should be asked to share some profits with the state to keep their monopoly on casino gambling.
Kentucky Alliance Might Back Casinos7 February 2005
News Brief: The Kentucky Equine Education Project , an alliance of state horse industry leaders, might back efforts to bring casino-style gambling into the state if a measure presented to lawmakers basically keeps such gambling to racetracks.
Police Makes $100 Million Illegal Gambling Bust7 February 2005
News Brief: In what prosecutors described as a $100-million-dollar bust of organized crime, 12 people in four boroughs were arrested over the weekend for allegedly running an illegal gambling network that included bets on the Super Bowl.
Inside Gaming: Las Vegas? You Can't Drive There From Here7 February 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
New Casino Rock's VP Adjusts to Job7 February 2005
News Brief: Jim Milne feels on top of the world every time he enters his new office at Jumer’s Casino Rock Island.
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