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Gaming News Archives - Page 4408IGC Tackles Casino Spam and Other Advertising Issues16 June 2004
In an effort to reduce spam and promote reputable business practices, the Interactive Gaming Council has announced an updated Advertising Code of Practice for member casino operators and software developers.
Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Operation16 June 2004
News Brief: Police say they have broken up an illegal gambling ring, after conducting raids in Ottawa's west end Tuesday.
California Close to Tribal Casino Deals16 June 2004
News Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has to rid the state of two ballot initiatives on gambling and announced imminent deals authorizing four Indian tribes to expand their casinos.
Gambling Win Up Modestly16 June 2004
Despite the addition of two new gambling venues over the past year, winnings for Louisiana's state-licensed casinos in May were up only about 3 percent from May 2003.
Poll: Rhode Islanders Divided on Casino Plan16 June 2004
News Brief: As the General Assembly approaches a decision on whether a proposal for a West Warwick casino will go to voters this fall, Rhode Islanders remain divided on the plan.
Seneca Casino Opponents Fight Approval16 June 2004
News Brief: Opponents of the Seneca Nation's plans for a casino in Cheektowaga called Monday for an investigation into a letter from the federal government that said the deal had been formally approved.
Resorts Atlantic City Auctions Off Sign16 June 2004
News Brief: Resorts Atlantic City, which was Atlantic City's first casino when it opened its doors in 1978, has put the letters of its original signs up for auction on eBay.
Connecticut Casino Results Mixed16 June 2004
News Brief: Slot machine revenue was relatively unspectacular during the month of May at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun.
Chukchansi Casino Boosts Economy16 June 2004
News Brief: The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in its first year has super charged the local economy with hundreds of new jobs and millions of new dollars.
Kansas Casino Manager in Court16 June 2004
News Brief: The manager of a Kansas tribal casino is in court facing Illegal gambling charges.
MGM: Buyout Gets OK16 June 2004
After a seven-hour meeting behind closed doors, Mandalay Resort Group's board of directors late Tuesday gave a thumbs up to MGM Mirage's $7.9 billion buyout proposal, an MGM Mirage executive said late Tuesday.
IGT Expands Credit Line16 June 2004
News Brief: Slot machine maker International Game Technology said it was expanding its lines of credit and was comfortable with analysts' average 2004 profit forecast of $1.32 per share, sending its shares up 3.6 percent.
Las Vegas Businesses Report They're Planning to Add Jobs16 June 2004
Las Vegas area employers expect to hire at a healthy pace during the third quarter, with 30 percent of them saying they plan to increase their work force, a local employment firm reported Tuesday.
Pinnacle Entertainment Names Louisiana Casino16 June 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. has named its Lake Charles project: L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino. French for "The Inn on the Lake".
IGT Redeems Senior Notes16 June 2004
IGT reports that it is redeeming all $569.6 million in principal amount outstanding of its 8.375% Senior Notes due May 2009.
MTR Gaming Acquires Interest in North Metro Harness Initiative15 June 2004
MTR Gaming Group, Inc.’s new wholly owned subsidiary, MTR-Harness, Inc., acquired a 50% interest in North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC, a subsidiary of Southwest Casino and Hotel Corporation.
Louisiana Neighborhood Gambling Limited Under Bill15 June 2004
New video poker truck stops could not be located within 500 feet of residentially zoned property under legislation approved by the House on Monday.
Rank, Stanley Leisure Targets Cut15 June 2004
International News Brief: Investment bank UBS says it has cut its targets for Rank Group and Stanley Leisure but retains ‘neutral’ recommendations on both the stocks.
VIS iTV, YouBet.Com Sign Deal15 June 2004
VIS iTV and YouBet.Com have entered a deal to launch the first U.S. launch of I-Race, VIS iTV's state of the art virtual horse management and race entry game.
Venetian May Scale Back Investment15 June 2004
Executives of the company that built The Venetian hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip say planned reforms in Great Britain's gambling regulations could hurt the company's investment there.
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