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Gaming News Archives - Page 4402Sand Recreates Dog Painting25 June 2004
News Brief: Sands Casino Hotel workers used five live dogs to re-create artist CM Coolidge's famously low-brow painting of dogs playing poker in a publicity stunt to drum up interest for a new table games pit.
Bookies Worry about Australian Betting Exchange Review25 June 2004
International News Brief: An explosion in betting exchanges is tipped should Australia’s Federal Government's review of the Interactive Gambling Act fail to ban the revolutionary gambling medium.
William Hill to Pay Out on Sol Bet25 June 2004
International News Brief: Bookmaker William Hill says it will still pay out to punters who bet on Sol Campbell to score in the Euro 2004 match against Portugal.
Indiana Man Faces Prison for Selling Gambling Devices25 June 2004
News Brief: An Indiana businessman who police say provided illegal gambling devices to a local bar now could spend up to three years behind bars.
SunCruz Ship Back in Service25 June 2004
News Brief: A SunCruz gaming ship that caught fire last month was put back in service Wednesday, company officials said.
California Casinos Relieved by Judge's Decision25 June 2004
News Brief: South Shore casinos are breathing a sigh of relief for now as a Sacramento County judge ruled Wednesday that an interchange to provide access to an Indian Casino on Highway 50 west of Lake Tahoe cannot be constructed.
Tribe Asks Feds to Keep Casino Open25 June 2004
News Brief: Citing economic hardship, Mendocino County supervisors are asking federal officials to keep the embattled Shodakai Casino open while tribal leaders hammer out a gambling compact with the state.
Six Arrested in Long Island Gambling Ring Bust25 June 2004
News Brief: Six men, including one alleged soldier in the Bonnano crime family, were arrested yesterday in connection with a $10-million sports gambling ring.
Palace Casino Resort Clubs Opens25 June 2004
News Brief: Z, a highly anticipated new club at the Palace Casino Resort, opens to the public Friday with a special performance by the popular and nationally known rock group Tonic.
Missouri Casino Opponents Won't Appeal Court Decision25 June 2004
News Brief: Opponents of a proposed casino in the southwest Missouri town of Rockaway Beach say they will not pursue any further legal action before an Aug. 3 statewide election on whether to authorize the casino.
D.C. Group Wants Slots25 June 2004
News Brief: A group wants to collect signatures on petitions to put a slots referendum on the D.C. ballot in November.
Caesars Awards Grant to Charity25 June 2004
Caesars Entertainment Inc. reports that the Caesars Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Opportunity Village, Southern Nevada's leading not-for-profit organization serving people with intellectual disabilities.
Offshore Internet Gambling Expected in Australia24 June 2004
International News Brief: Australia’s gaming giants are expected to lose their fight to prevent offshore internet gambling, with the Howard Government tipped to allow international competitors.
Casino Grande Put on Hold24 June 2004
International News Brief: The licensing of Uganda’s Casino Grande has been put on ice as the finance ministry puts the final touches on a more stringent law governing the operations of casinos, ministry officials have said.
GTECH Rethinks Rhode Island Investment24 June 2004
News Brief: Citing the casino legislation in front of the General Assembly, GTECH Holdings Corp. is reviewing its planned investments in Rhode Island -- including its proposed $88.5-million corporate headquarters in downtown Providence.
Harrah's Amends Revolving-Credit Agreement24 June 2004
Harrah's Entertainment has amended the terms and increased the borrowing capacity of its bank credit facilities from $1.0625 billion and $900 million reducing facility to a $2.5 billion.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $67 Million24 June 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $67 million.
Borgata Plans Fireworks24 June 2004
News Brief: Fireworks-lovers will be able to get their fill on July Fourth at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which announced Wednesday that it would host a ‘world-class fireworks extravaganza’ on Independence Day.
Borgata Exceeds Expectations24 June 2004
News Brief: Borgata, the Las Vegas-style megaresort that was supposed to vault Atlantic City into the major leagues of gambling, as lived up to its hype and dramatically exceeded financial projections in its first year of operation.
Wynn Breaks Ground on Macau Casino24 June 2004
International News Brief: Las Vegas gambling mogul Steve Wynn broke ground today on his first Macau casino, a $705 million megaresort that will bring fresh competition to the enclave's top industry.
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