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Gaming News Archives - Page 4430Las Vegas Culinary Workers Get Wage Boost27 May 2004
Culinary union members will soon see a substantial wage boost because of cost savings in the union's health plan that are being passed on in hourly pay increases, a union official said Wednesday.
Expert: Las Vegas is High Risk Target27 May 2004
Even though local tourism officials said they have not been warned about any specific threats based on the latest terror warnings, one security expert Wednesday suggested Las Vegas is a high-risk target.
Hard Rock Boss Nominated for Board Position27 May 2004
Hard Rock Hotel President Kevin Kelley has been tabbed by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to join the 13-member board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
CryptoLogic Names Interim CFO27 May 2004
News Brief: CryptoLogic Inc.has named Jenifer Cua as interim chief financial officer and treasurer after the sudden departure of Jim Ryan.
BETWWTS.com Offers Unique Smarty Jones Odds27 May 2004
With all eyes on the horse's attempt at completing the Triple Crown Sweep, today BetWWTS.com announced unique betting options on Smarty Jones.
TAB Accepts Tabcorp Takeover Bid27 May 2004
International News Brief: TAB accepted a sweetened takeover bid from larger rival Tabcorp Holdings yesterday, ending a seven-month battle.
Survey: Men More Likely to be Problem Gamblers27 May 2004
International News Brief: A gambling survey has cast doubt on whether women are more likely to be problem gamblers.
Man Torches Cars After Gambling Away Money27 May 2004
News Brief: A Nova Scotia man who set fire to a pair of vehicles after losing money on video lottery terminals has been placed on probation.
Bookie Lied Under Pressure27 May 2004
International News Brief: Bookmaker Anthony Cullen lied about his relationship with jockey Craig Newitt because he had been under enormous pressure over mounting innuendo he had ‘fixed’ the Highways Tabaret Handicap at Sandown last year, the Racing Appeals Tribunal heard yesterday.
Ohio Passes Bingo Bill27 May 2004
News Brief: The Ohio House and Senate agreed on a compromise bingo bill Wednesday designed to give smaller clubs more gambling profits to cover their operating costs.
Florida Riverboat Allowed to Have Gambling27 May 2004
News Brief: A bill aimed at helping a single river cruise ship by adding gambling to its diversions was approved by a legislative committee Wednesday.
Iowa Governor: Casinos Not Guaranteed for Counties27 May 2004
News Brief: Governor Tom Vilsack doesn’t think all six Iowa counties will be allowed to have a casino license.
Burswood Rejects PBL Casino Bid27 May 2004
International News Brief: Burswood Ltd. has rejected Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd.'s AUD$686 million takeover bid, saying it is too low.
Illinois Court Won't Hear Rosemont Case27 May 2004
ews Brief: Illinois’ 10th casino license took a couple more plodding steps toward Rosemont Wednesday as the Illinois Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to a ruling that transferred the license to Rosemont under a 1999 law.
Des Moines Leaders Enter Casino Talks27 May 2004
News Brief: City leaders agreed Wednesday to launch formal talks that could bring a casino to Des Moines.
Survey: More Americans Visiting Casinos27 May 2004
Two million more Americans visited a casino in 2003 than in 2002, according to the 2004 State of the States: The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment, released today by the American Gaming Association.
Missouri Gambling Debate Still Continues27 May 2004
News Brief: Ten years ago on Thursday, the Admiral and the Station Casino in St. Charles debuted as the state's first two riverboat casinos surrounded by a storm of debate. Missouri now has 11 gaming sites and the debate continues.
American Casino Closes Acquisition27 May 2004
American Casino & Entertainment Properties has closed its previously announced acquisition of Arizona Charlie's Decatur and Arizona Charlie's Boulder, two casinos in Las Vegas.
Watching Racehorses; New Gangster Book New Arrivals at GBC27 May 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews Geoffrey Hutson's latest book "Watching Racehorses", which explains the methods used to isolate contenders and eliminate horses that openly show a disinterest in racing or are unfit for racing.
Tax Facts are Surprising26 May 2004
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