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Gaming News Archives - Page 4396Millions Raised in Nebraska Casino Battle5 August 2004
News Brief: A group rallying against expanded gambling in Nebraska is attracting big-name contributors, including billionaire investor Warren Buffett and Congressman Tom Osborne.
Advisory Vote Set on Indian Casino Complex5 August 2004
Voters in Kenosha County will be asked in November's election of their opinions on Menominee Nation's proposal to develop an $808 million casino complex at the Dairyland Greyhound Park.
Judge Bars Move of Barge5 August 2004
The Mississippi Gaming Commission exceeded its authority when it approved plans by Treasure Bay to move its casino barge to a man-made basin outside of state waters, Harrison County Circuit Judge Robert H. Walker has ruled.
Lottery Turns Record Profit5 August 2004
The Virginia Lottery turned a record profit for the third consecutive year, topping $400 million or the first time since the lottery's inception 16 years ago.
SEC Filing Notes Wynn Las Vegas on Budget, on Schedule5 August 2004
Wynn Resorts Ltd., the company behind the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas megaresort, said in a Wednesday filing with federal regulators that it sold its Global Express aircraft this month for $33 million.
Schwarzenegger Comes Calling5 August 2004
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spread his message Wednesday about the revival of his state's economy, but the crowd that lined the runway and second floor at Fashion Show mall seemed more interested in the show than the substance.
The Strip: Protesters Stage Rally at Aladdin5 August 2004
With the expected takeover of the Aladdin by the Planet Hollywood ownership group less than a month away, an estimated 1,500 union protesters rallied Wednesday against the property's failure to recognize the union's organizing claims.
Woman's Defiance Angers Judge4 August 2004
News Brief: A defiant woman convicted of embezzling more than $300,000 from a former off-track betting facility in Hartford incurred the wrath of a Superior Court judge Tuesday before being sentenced to serve more than three years in prison.
Slotland.com Invents 'Any Game' Progressives4 August 2004
Slotland’s new model is different and unique because its progressive jackpot can be won by anyone playing any game in the Slotland.com casino.
Alliance Gaming Responds to Patent Infringement Complaint4 August 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. believes the patent infringement complaint brought against the Company and its MindPlay business unit by Shuffle Master, Inc. is wholly without merit.
Slot Route Owner Posts Loss4 August 2004
Herbst Gaming Inc. of Las Vegas on Tuesday posted a loss of $29.8 million in the second quarter compared with a profit of $3.6 million for the same quarter of last year because of expenses related to the early retirement of company debt, the company said in a statement.
Shuffle Master Files Lawsuits Over Patents4 August 2004
Saying the company intends to aggressively defend patent rights on its products, Shuffle Master Inc. filed a pair of lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
Investment Banking Firm to Follow Casino Stocks4 August 2004
Lehman Brothers has initiated coverage of the major casino stocks with a wide range of ratings.
Critics Rush to Pan Schwarzenegger's Las Vegas Appearance4 August 2004
Without so much as a sneak preview, some notable critics dismissed today's planned Arnold Schwarzenegger Strip stage show as too much style and too little substance.
Officials Spotlight Efforts Against Problem Gambling4 August 2004
The casino industry has stepped up its campaign against problem gambling with more than $13 million in contributions to a national research center and one program that slams the door on gamblers who show serious symptoms of addiction.
Elections Board Rejects Petitions4 August 2004
News Brief: The D.C. elections board yesterday threw out thousands of signatures gathered in support of the legalization of slot machines, saying a July petition drive illegally misrepresented the gambling initiative as a harbinger of jobs, improved public schools and better health care.
Voters Reject Gambling Plan4 August 2004
News Brief: Missouri voters rejected a plan Tuesday to rewrite the state constitution to allow riverboat gambling in the struggling resort town of Rockaway Beach.
Major Web Sites Hit with Suit Over Gambling Ads4 August 2004
News Brief: Some gambling ads on Google, Yahoo and other major Web sites are illegal in California, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Arizona Bay Improves NETeller Experience4 August 2004
Arizona Bay are the minds behind the recently improved usability of online e-wallet NETeller.
Instant Racing Handle Nears $100M Mark4 August 2004
News Brief: RaceTech, the company behind Instant Racing, expects to top the $100-million mark in total handle sometime this year.
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