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Gaming News Archives - Page 4411Illinois Revenues Miss Predictions15 June 2004
International News Brief: With only a month left in the fiscal year, gambling revenues for the state are bringing in about half of what the governor's budget office originally predicted.
Inmates Get Help to Break Gambling Habits15 June 2004
News Brief: Breaking the link between compulsive gambling and crime is the lofty aim of a trailblazing treatment program recently launched at Oregon’s prison for female offenders.
Pennsylvania Senator Optimistic About Gambling Bill15 June 2004
News Brief: A key figure in the push to expand legalized gambling in Pennsylvania says he's upbeat about the chances that a gambling bill can be passed before the legislature's summer recess later this month.
Casino Issue Stays on Missouri Ballot15 June 2004
News Brief: A Missouri Judge Richard Callahan rejected an attempt by opponents of a proposed Rockaway Beach casino to strike down the ballot measure as unconstitutional.
MGM Mirage and Mandalay: $7.9 Billion Deal Reached15 June 2004
The boards are expected to OK a revised all-cash offer of $71 per share by MGM Mirage, hammered out by the two Las Vegas-based companies over the weekend, to take over Mandalay.
Australian Casino Talks Stalled15 June 2004
International News Brief: Around 800 casino employees will attend stopwork meetings this week after negotiations over pay with Federal Hotels reached an impasse.
Louisiana Casinos Report Mixed Results15 June 2004
News Brief: Harrah's New Orleans Casino set a revenue record in May, according to numbers released Monday by Louisiana State Police auditors, while a new promotion at Bally's Casino New Orleans does not appear to be making significant changes in the ailing riverboat's fortunes.
Hilton Buyer Gets License Approval from Gaming Board15 June 2004
The Nevada Gaming Control Board, paving the way for the $280 million sale of the Las Vegas Hilton, on Monday gave its approval to granting gaming licenses for buyer Colony Capital.
Harrah's Louisiana Purchase Approved15 June 2004
News Brief: The nine-member Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City to Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
Light Show: Bright Night on Fremont Street15 June 2004
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, but with apologies to singer George Benson, New York's most-bedazzling thoroughfare had nothing on Fremont Street on Monday evening.
Casino Companies Win with Tribes15 June 2004
News Brief: Casino companies that manage tribal casinos have become one of the hottest plays on Wall Street.
Strength Seen for Local Economy, Economist Forecasts 8.8 Percent Jump in '04 Gaming Revenue15 June 2004
Larger-than-expected growth in Southern Nevada's gaming revenue and visitor volume suggests the economic expansion will continue through the next 18 months, a local economist said Monday.
Hoosier Park at Anderson Concludes 2004 Standardbred Meet15 June 2004
Total wagering reached $43.3 million for the 60-day meet compared to $31.6 million during the 50-day meet in 2003.
Jai Alai Flouders, Fan Base Shrinks14 June 2004
News Brief: Until the early 1990's, there were 14 frontons, buildings that house jai alai courts, operating in four states. Now, only two frontons hold jai alai competitions year-round.
Pennsylvania Senator Proposes Slot Plan14 June 2004
News Brief: A proposal by Pennsylvania state Senator Vince Fumo currently circulating at the state Capitol in Harrisburg would prevent companies, including Penn National Gaming, from having financial control of more than one slots facility.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $38 Million14 June 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the
jackpot will grow to an estimated $38 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $100 Million14 June 2004
Since no ticket matched the June 11 numbers, the June 15th Mega Millions jackpot is to reach an estimated $100 Million.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal14 June 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal14 June 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
Wynn Bets on Cheap Loan Deal14 June 2004
International News Brief: Underwriters for a $397 million loan facility to be used for the construction of Wynn Resorts Macau's first hotel and casino project in the enclave are offering lower pricing than similar deals in recent history.
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