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Gaming News Archives - Page 4384Horoscope for the Week of July 11, 200411 July 2004
As the heat of summer pushes the mercury higher and higher, we see the signs of the predictable rhythm of the seasons.
Wynn Increases Las Vegas Country Club Offer to $52.5 million9 July 2004
Rejected once in recent days, developer Steve Wynn has increased his bid for the Las Vegas Country Club, this time offering members approximately $52.5 million in exchange for control of the 36-year-old golf course and its amenities.
Les Bois Park License in Jeopardy9 July 2004
ews Brief: Lariat Productions’ license to conduct racing at Les Bois Park in Boise is in jeopardy after Idaho Racing Commission Executive Director Jack Baker asked the commission’s board to revoke the license because its holder has a debt of more than $421,000.
North Carolina House Adopts Video Gaming Reforms9 July 2004
The North Carolina House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee has adopted a strict package of video gaming reforms.
Ohio's Lawmakers Won't Bet on Slots9 July 2004
News Brief: Ohio's lawmakers aren't yet betting on slot machines to solve Ohio's fiscal problems. In fact, the future of gambling in the state is presently stalled before the Ohio General Assembly.
Philippine Local Officials Directed to Support Gambling Campaign9 July 2004
nternational News Brief: The Philippine government here has directed all local chief executives to support the renewed all-out campaign against jueteng, or face sanctions.
Tasmania Casino Strike Closer to Resolution9 July 2004
International News Brief: An industrial dispute which erupted in Tasmania’s first-ever casino strike last weekend appears closer to resolution.
Tasmanians Lose $270 Million9 July 2004
International News Brief: According to the a new report, Tasmanians gambled away AUD$270 million last financial year.
Bird, Trump Compete for Indiana Contract9 July 2004
News Brief: Former NBA star Larry Bird and billionaire Donald Trump are principals in investment groups vying for the contract to build a casino near the struggling southern Indiana community of French Lick.
Ameristar Collects Signature for Referendum9 July 2004
News Brief: Ameristar Casinos has begun collecting signatures needed to call for a referendum in November to allow a new riverboat casino in Des Moines.
Cingular Pulling Poker Sponsorship9 July 2004
Cingular Wireless has pulled its sponsorship of the "Celebrity Poker Showdown" on the Bravo cable network.
Iowa Casino Revenue Up 7.3 Percent9 July 2004
Revenue at Iowa’s state-licensed casinos and racetracks reached $1.05 billion in fiscal 2004, up 7.3 percent from the previous year.
Union Members Agree to Merger9 July 2004
Culinary Union parent Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union have to merge, creating an organization with nearly 50,000 local workers.
Nevada Gaming Win Again Up9 July 2004
For the fourth straight month, Nevada casinos registered a double-digit increase in their gross win, the first time this has happened since at least 1997.
Australia Allows Trial Fixed Odds Betting9 July 2004
International News Brief: The Australian Government has permitted the TAB to trial fixed odds betting on all group two, three and listed races from September 1 until June 30.
House Speaker: Maryland Must Consider Locations for Casino9 July 2004
News Brief: Given the pressure that Pennsylvania's 61,000 slots at 14 locations will put on Maryland, a legislative report that recommends a western slots location has become more urgent, according to House Speaker Michael Busch.
West Warwick Casino Plans Face Water Obstacle9 July 2004
News Brief: The president of the East Greenwich Town Council said yesterday that the Kent County Water Authority could not handle the additional water demand of a $600-million casino proposed for neighboring West Warwick.
Colorado Casino Offers $1 Billion to Education Board9 July 2004
ews Brief: An attempt to lure Colorado Board of Education support for a proposed Indian casino project got a tepid response Wednesday, despite the developer's offer to earmark $1 billion in gaming revenue over 10 years for public education.
Bare Trust Could Help Burswood Deal9 July 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer yesterday jumped to 26 per cent ownership of Burswood as market insiders speculated the formation of a ‘bare trust’ could help win over institutional shareholders hamstrung by the conditions of the $715 million bid.
SunCruz CEO Faces Lawsuit9 July 2004
News Brief: The chief executive of SunCruz Casinos, which operates in Little River, is facing a lawsuit in Florida over the sale of a vessel.
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