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Gaming News Archives - Page 4422South Carolina Tribe to Sue State4 June 2004
News Brief: The Catawba Indian Nation will proceed with a lawsuit against South Carolina after the state General Assembly recessed for the year without passing a bill to allow the tribe to open a bingo operation in Santee.
Split Ruling Issued in Aladdin Labor Case4 June 2004
A National Labor Relations Board judge has ordered the Aladdin to pay one worker back pay and full benefits after finding he had been fired because of his support of Culinary Union Local 226 but has upheld the termination of another worker.
Garfield Theme-Slots Approved by Nevada Regulators4 June 2004
The Garfield cartoon character was recommended as a theme for a new slot machine by Nevada casino regulators after a lawyer for the slot manufacturer insisted the new device would appeal to adults and not children.
Louisiana Bill Limits Casino Workers in Public Office4 June 2004
News Brief: Legislation drawn up to let casino employees hold local public offices in Louisiana was amended to limit the bill’s effects.
Rhode Island Assembly Wants More from Harrah's4 June 2004
News Brief: After a meeting with Harrah’s, Rhode Island legislators say they want more from Harrah’s proposal for a proposed West Warwick casino.
Woman Attacked in Casino Washroom4 June 2004
International News Brief: A 50-year-old New Zealand woman was followed into the casino toilets where a man stabbed her and allegedly tried to rob her.
Cache Creek Casino Opens Hotel4 June 2004
News Brief: Cache Creek Casino Resort opened a 200-room hotel Thursday, a project that adjoins the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indian's recently expanded casino.
Missouri Residents Sue to Keep Casinos Away4 June 2004
News Brief: Some residents of the small Lake Taneycomo town of Rockaway Beach are suing the state of Missouri to keep the casino issue off the August ballot.
Governor: Chicago Doesn't Need Casino for Convention Business4 June 2004
News Brief: Chicago doesn't need a casino to compete with Las Vegas for conventions and trade shows, provided McCormick Place unions agree to another round of cost-cutting concessions and pass the savings along to exhibitors, according to Governor Blagojevich.
Harrah's, Tribe Blamed for Teen's Death4 June 2004
News Brief: The family of a fire victim filed Thursday a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against Harrah's Casino and a formal complaint with the Rincon Indian tribe.
Borgata-Maxim Party Heats Up Summer4 June 2004
News Brief: The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Maxim magazine's multimillion-dollar music festival and weekend party moved recently beyond a regional event and started attracting national attention.
Pataki's Gaming Commission Idea Approved4 June 2004
News Brief: Governor Pataki's plan to create a gambling commission to regulate horse tracks and the new gambling parlors has been approved by the New York Senate.
Wynn to Start Construction of Macau Casino4 June 2004
International News Brief: Wynn Resorts says it will start preparatory construction works on its Macau Outer Harbour site on Monday, June 7.
Taiwan Casino Plan Proposed4 June 2004
International News Brief: A proposal by Taiwan Vice President Annette Lu to develop the offshore county of Penghu into a gambling center has sent ripples among the people living there, who have long been keen on seeking ways to improve their livelihoods.
Official Surprised by Lack of Action Against Bookie4 June 2004
News Brief: An International Cricket Council official has expressed surprise that Delhi Police have not taken any action three months after the body provided information against a bookie allegedly involved in match fixing.
Queensland Premier Dismisses Call for Anti-Gambling Campaign4 June 2004
International News Brief: Acting Queensland Premier Terry Mackenroth says he does not believe the state needs a large-scale anti-gambling campaign as the problem is not as major as some people claim.
Australian Jockey, Bookie Interrogated4 June 2004
International News Brief: Melbourne jockey Darren Gauci and disqualified bookmaker Anthony Cullen were interviewed by Racing Victoria stewards yesterday.
Florida Video Arcade Raises Concerns4 June 2004
News Brief: The sudden proliferation of video arcades that offer a variety of games, prices and payoffs has generated controversy in Florida.
Genting: Singapore Casino May Hurt Earnings4 June 2004
International News Brief: Genting Bhd, owner of Asia's biggest publicly traded casino, said a plan by the Singapore government to set up a casino in the city state may hurt the Malaysian company's earnings.
Casino Bus Flips, Three Injured4 June 2004
News Brief: A River Rock Casino bus headed north from Healdsburg flipped over Wednesday night and sent three of its passengers to area hospitals, according to the Sonoma County Fire Department.
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