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Gaming News Archives - Page 4388Christchurch Dispute Resolved30 August 2004
International News Brief: Christchurch Casino's biggest shareholders have thrashed out their differences, ending a long running dispute over the landmark gambling business.
Growth Index Takes a Breather30 August 2004
The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators has paused over the past few months after steadily increasing during most of 2003 and earlier this year.
Report: Australian Casinos Leave Positive Economic Impact30 August 2004
International News Brief: The URS Casino Industry Economic Report released by the Australian Casino Association has found that in 2002/03 the casino industry generated AUD$8.6 billion in output.
Study: Harrah's Casino Won't Affect Traffic30 August 2004
News Brief: A study commissioned by Harrah's Entertainment concluded that traffic generated by its proposed $600-million casino would have only minor impact on local roads.
Iowa Casino Issue Faces Vote30 August 2004
News Brief: Residents vote this week to decide whether to support a riverboat casino near a small town in eastern Iowa.
Washington State Tribal Casinos Expand30 August 2004
News Brief: Work has begun on a 70-room hotel at the Lucky Eagle Casino, one of a number of tribal casino expansion projects in the south Puget Sound area.
Mergers And Acquisitions: Data Request May Stall Deal30 August 2004
The Federal Trade Commission has officially requested more information from Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment about the competitive consequences of their proposed $9.4 billion merger.
Harrah's, Caesars Receive FTC Second Request30 August 2004
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. have each received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission in connection with Harrah's pending acquisition of Caesars.
The Devil, sometimes missed, is in the details30 August 2004
Mark Pilarski offers feedback to a comment made by Ashley Revell that explained his reason for betting his life's savings. The British punter wagered his entire life's savings of $135,300 on red at the roulette table in Vegas earlier this year.
eCOGRA Issues Best Practice Standard Policies For Casinos27 August 2004
Managers at eCOGRA seal casinos are getting detailed professional input that would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars...and it won`t cost them a cent.
Two Books Profile Master Swindlers Yellow Kid Weil, Charles Ponzi27 August 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews "The Incredible Story of the King of Financial Cons" by Donald Dunn and "Con Man" by J. R. "Yellow Kid" Weil and W.T. Brannon.
World Poker Tour Signs New Licensing Agreements27 August 2004
WPT Enterprises, Inc. has signed six new license agreements as part of its comprehensive brand licensing program.
Hard Rock Hotel Alters its Marketing Tactics27 August 2004
The Hard Rock Hotel is trading babes for bunnies and cleavage for kitties in its new billboard advertising campaign.
Vegas Businessman Receives License27 August 2004
Las Vegas businessman Andrew Donner has been granted a state casino license for the Lady Luck, but the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission expressed concerns that Donner may be ‘cutting corners’ in following rules.
New Nevada Casino Regulator Seated27 August 2004
The Nevada Gaming Commission took things out of order Thursday so its new commissioner John Moran could sit at the meeting.
Check n Raise Poker.com Launch Planned for September27 August 2004
Developed in Toronto by Funtime Hospitality Corp., Check n Raise Poker.com will be opening for business on
September 26, 2004.
Seneca Corp. Reports New Senior VP27 August 2004
Barry W. Brandon has joined Seneca Gaming Corporation as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Aladdin Plan Approved27 August 2004
The bankrupt Aladdin will be converted into the first Planet Hollywood
Resort Casino under a licensing plan that won unanimous approval Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Hard Rock Moves to Dismiss Complaint27 August 2004
The Hard Rock Hotel has set the stage for a battle with the Nevada Gaming Commission by filing a motion to dismiss a three-count complaint against it for suggestive advertising.
McCarran Debuts Security Lanes27 August 2004
With McCarran International Airport on pace for its busiest year ever, today's official debut of seven new security lanes serving the C- and D-gates concourses couldn't come soon enough for federal security director Jim Blair.
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