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Gaming News Archives - Page 4414Ameristar Collects Signature for Referendum9 July 2004
News Brief: Ameristar Casinos has begun collecting signatures needed to call for a referendum in November to allow a new riverboat casino in Des Moines.
Cingular Pulling Poker Sponsorship9 July 2004
Cingular Wireless has pulled its sponsorship of the "Celebrity Poker Showdown" on the Bravo cable network.
Iowa Casino Revenue Up 7.3 Percent9 July 2004
Revenue at Iowa’s state-licensed casinos and racetracks reached $1.05 billion in fiscal 2004, up 7.3 percent from the previous year.
Union Members Agree to Merger9 July 2004
Culinary Union parent Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union have to merge, creating an organization with nearly 50,000 local workers.
Nevada Gaming Win Again Up9 July 2004
For the fourth straight month, Nevada casinos registered a double-digit increase in their gross win, the first time this has happened since at least 1997.
Australia Allows Trial Fixed Odds Betting9 July 2004
International News Brief: The Australian Government has permitted the TAB to trial fixed odds betting on all group two, three and listed races from September 1 until June 30.
House Speaker: Maryland Must Consider Locations for Casino9 July 2004
News Brief: Given the pressure that Pennsylvania's 61,000 slots at 14 locations will put on Maryland, a legislative report that recommends a western slots location has become more urgent, according to House Speaker Michael Busch.
West Warwick Casino Plans Face Water Obstacle9 July 2004
News Brief: The president of the East Greenwich Town Council said yesterday that the Kent County Water Authority could not handle the additional water demand of a $600-million casino proposed for neighboring West Warwick.
Colorado Casino Offers $1 Billion to Education Board9 July 2004
ews Brief: An attempt to lure Colorado Board of Education support for a proposed Indian casino project got a tepid response Wednesday, despite the developer's offer to earmark $1 billion in gaming revenue over 10 years for public education.
Bare Trust Could Help Burswood Deal9 July 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer yesterday jumped to 26 per cent ownership of Burswood as market insiders speculated the formation of a ‘bare trust’ could help win over institutional shareholders hamstrung by the conditions of the $715 million bid.
SunCruz CEO Faces Lawsuit9 July 2004
News Brief: The chief executive of SunCruz Casinos, which operates in Little River, is facing a lawsuit in Florida over the sale of a vessel.
Las Vegas Introduces www.Zerorake.com9 July 2004
Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. is launching www.zerorake.com, the internet's first ‘rake-free’ card room and is targeted to poker players who play even a few hours a month.
Wall Street: Las Vegas May Be Cooling9 July 2004
News Brief: Las Vegas has been on a winning streak with tourists and travelers for more than a year, but the gambling city's luck may be running thin, Wall Street analysts said on Thursday.
Steele, Lawrence, Iskoe, Football Arrive at Gamblers Book Shop9 July 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews three of the most important books for football handicapping, which includes Phil Steele's "2004 College Football Scorebook", Marc Lawrence's "Playbook Stat and Log Book", and Andy Iskoe's "NFL Teasers and Totals".
Harrah's Names New Vice Presidents9 July 2004
David Carroll and Chris Corrado have been named Harrah's Central Division vice presidents, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports. The company also named Michael O'Hagan vice president of Harrah's Operating Company, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment.
Harrah's Tops Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards9 July 2004
For the fifth consecutive year, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. received more awards than any other casino operator in Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards, the magazine's annual poll of gaming customers from across the country.
Heard it on the River9 July 2004
Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.
Punters Can Bet on Ladbrokes Master8 July 2004
nternational News Brief: Fixed odds punters have a rare chance to stake some cash on poker this week after markets opened on the final of the Ladbrokes Poker Million II - The Masters.
Australian Gamblers Lose $15.3 Billion8 July 2004
News Brief: Punters lost a national total of more than AUD$15.3 billion last financial year, sparking a call yesterday for a summit on problem gambling.
Vancouver Holds Public Meeting for Slots at Track8 July 2004
News Brief: Vancouver city council is planning to lend its collective ear to the public on the contentious issue of slot machines making an appearance at Hastings Racecourse.
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