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Gaming News Archives - Page 4406Aristocrat Names VP of Sales19 July 2004
Aristocrat Technologies has named Sean Evans Vice President, Sales to lead the Company's North American and Caribbean games sales organization.
Packer Piles Pressure onto Burswood19 July 2004
International News Brief: Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd has continued to pile the pressure on takeover target Burswood, outlining new conditions for any extension of its offer as it creeps closer to gaining control of the West Australian casino operator.
Aladdin Expels Ronstadt After Political Remarks19 July 2004
Aladdin President Bill Timmins ordered security guards to escort pop diva Linda Ronstadt off the property following a concert Saturday night during which she expressed support for controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore.
Schwarzenegger Challenged by Tribes on Gambling Plan19 July 2004
News Brief: A group of Indian casino owners is throwing its weight behind a gambling initiative on the November ballot that threatens Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's ongoing negotiations with tribes to share their revenue with the state.
Betting Agency Told to Pay Extortionists19 July 2004
International News Brief: Centre Racing’s proprietor Terry Lillis was told by the police to pay extortionists who were threatening to close down his online betting agency if he didn’t pay them $20,000.
Bookies Thrilled with Hamilton's Open Win19 July 2004
International News Brief: Little-known American Todd Hamilton won the Open at Royal Troon. Hamilton was a 200/1 outsider to take the title and Ladbrokes and William Hill said they had only taken a total of six bets on him.
British Punters Gamble Away £29.6 Billion19 July 2004
International News Brief: Britian’s obsession with betting has spiralled by huge sums, figures reveal. In only three years, the money staked by punters has shot up from £7.3 billion annually to £29.6 billion.
Police: Bookmaker Provided Prostitutes to Pay Off Winners19 July 2004
News Brief: A bookie sent prostitutes to the homes of gamblers in four states and let them collect their winnings in sex, police said.
Man Wins Largest California Slot Jackpot19 July 2004
ews Brief: A Sacramento man had been feeding dollars into a $1 slot machine at Thunder Valley Casino for about 20 minutes
he hit the state's biggest casino jackpot ever - $12 million.
New Zealand Casino Deal Near End19 July 2004
nternational News Brief: SkyCity Entertainment will complete its purchase of the Darwin casino on Thursday after securing regulatory approvals and meeting other conditions.
Detroit Shows the Gamble Casinos Can Be19 July 2004
News Brief: Nearly 8 years after gaming was approved, some major promises remain unfulfilled.
Former Australian Officials Faces Further Gambling Probe19 July 2004
International News Brief: Aboriginal leaders have called for a further investigation of the gambling habits of former ATSIC deputy chairman ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson following the disclosure that he had turned over almost $5 million at Queensland casinos.
Racinos Flourishing, Study Finds19 July 2004
News Brief: In the decade since horse racing tracks added casino games, so-called racinos grew faster than commercial and American Indian casinos, a study has found.
D.C. Slot Opponents: Petitions are Frauds19 July 2004
News Brief: A group opposed to bringing slot machines to the Washington area has claimed signatures on petition forms are frauds.
Inside Gaming Column: Apparent Leak Sets Off Alarm Bells19 July 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Boyd Gaming Increases Quarterly Dividend19 July 2004
Boyd Gaming Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.085 per share.
Hollywood Park Closes Meet With Decline in Wagering19 July 2004
Hollywood Park closed its 65th Spring/Summer Meet Sunday, July 18, with total common pool wagering of $679,693,206, down 1.3 percent from the year-prior figure of $688,581,156.
Gaming Industry: Betting on a Monopoly19 July 2004
The recent spate of mergers, merger agreements and rumors about mergers is beginning to turn the real estate on the Strip into a giant Monopoly board with fewer and fewer players who have larger and larger stakes in the game.
Merger Agreement: 'Another Level' of Gaming19 July 2004
Industry insiders who have sized up the proposed $9.4 billion merger between Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment said Friday the deal -- if it gets done -- will possibly create the most powerful marketing tool in gaming.
Employee resolute about being wrong19 July 2004
Mark Pilarski explains the game of craps and the six different ways to roll a seven.
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