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Gaming News Archives - Page 4404Hey, Hey Do the Postmerger Shuffle21 June 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
More Elderly Need Help21 June 2004
International News Brief: The elderly are among the fastest-growing groups seeking help for problem gambling, according to New Zealand Salvation Army.
Mikohn's CasinoLink Chosen by Porto Carras21 June 2004
Mikohn Europe reports that the Porto Carras Grand Casino Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece has chosen Mikohn's CasinoLink Management System.
Does Scouting Video Poker Machine Payouts Make Sense?21 June 2004
California Casino Pact Shakes Up Industry20 June 2004
News Brief: A deal to expand gambling at five tribal casinos in California is pulling other tribes to the negotiating table with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and promising to shake up a $5 billion industry.
Horoscope for the Week of June 20, 200420 June 2004
Summer Solstice is here once again. This day celebrates the first day of summer and the longest hours of sunlight.
Hilton Owner Plans Changes18 June 2004
The new owners of the Las Vegas Hilton say it ‘desperately needs nourishment’ to improve its performance.
Station Helps Workers Buy Homes18 June 2004
Station Casinos Inc., in a joint effort with housing finance giant Fannie Mae, is rolling out a program to help its workers buy homes in an effort by Station to attract and retain employees.
Aruze Wins Nevada Approval18 June 2004
Tokyo-based Aruze Corp. has won a limited slot machine manufacturing license Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Canadian Company Backs Washington State Gambling Bill18 June 2004
News Brief: The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is backing an initiative to allow the expansion of slot machines in Washington state.
Australian Regulators Target Burswood Bid18 June 2004
International News Brief: Simmering opposition to Kerry Packer's $600 million bid for control of the Burswood casino in Perth has seen the corporate regulator exercise rarely used powers to force institutional investors to clarify public statements on the hostile bid.
MGM Grand Detroit Warn Rivals18 June 2004
News Brief: Executives of the MGM Grand Detroit Casino have warned the majority owners of Greektown Casino that they will sue if plans to develop a $350 million casino in Romulus are not dropped.
Colorado Governor Rejects Casino Proposal18 June 2004
News Brief: Governor Bill Owens rejected a proposal from two American Indian tribes to build a Denver-area casino.
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort a Success18 June 2004
News Brief: The early returns on the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort show that the $1 billion gaming venue and entertainment complex is a success.
California Tribe Sues to Stop Tax Collection18 June 2004
ews Brief: The Rincon Indian band is suing San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister in federal court, seeking to halt the county's efforts to collect $1.6 million in room taxes on the hotel at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort.
Sky City Exec Wants Christchurch Seat18 June 2004
nternational News Brief: Sky City Entertainment managing director Evan Davies has hinted at ambitions to join the board of Christchurch Casino after the company cleared the final hurdle to buy into the landmark gambling business.
San Mateo Campaigners Debate Slot Issue18 June 2004
News Brief: Campaigners from both the pro and con side of the slot issue debated the controversial measure at a Chamber of Commerce event.
Singapore Asks Looks for Public Opinion on Casino18 June 2004
International News Brief: The Singapore government took the unusual step Friday of appealing for residents' comments on whether the city-state should open its first casino.
Philippine Cops Wait for Gambling Guidelines Approval18 June 2004
News Brief: The Cabanatuan police is waiting for the issuance of the implementing guidelines so they can act effectively on President Arroyo’s order to crackdown on computer game shops and other gambling sites near schools.
Bookies Bet Big on Tiger18 June 2004
International News Brief: Britain's biggest betting firms have given Tiger Woods his most generous odds going into a major since 1997.
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