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Gaming News Archives - Page 4434Wisconsin Governor to Veto Gaming Bill21 May 2004
News Brief: Governor Jim Doyle says that he could veto as early as Friday legislation that would give lawmakers a formal role in negotiating gaming compacts with Wisconsin's Indian tribes.
Missouri Opponents Won't Give Up21 May 2004
ews Brief: Opponents of a $100 million casino planned in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, say the fight isn't over.
Savannah Casino Boat Getting Ready21 May 2004
News Brief: Jim Monaghan, the Millionaire's Casino boat’s managing partner, said the plan is to set sail in three weeks.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reach Slot Agreement21 May 2004
News Brief: Sources indicated yesterday that Pennsylvania lawmakers have reached a basic agreement on legalizing slot machines in Pennsylvania which excludes tribal casinos.
Isle of Capri Still Aims for Chicago Casino21 May 2004
News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos aims to build a Chicago casino despite a disagreement between Illinois gambling regulators and the state attorney general about whether there is a license to sell.
WMS Gaming Product System Receives Nevada Approval21 May 2004
WMS Gaming Inc. has received final regulatory approvals from the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Laboratories International, Inc. for the company's new proprietary wide area progressive gaming system.
Illinois Received $9.6 Million from Gambling Interests21 May 2004
In the last decade, gambling interests have given more than $9.6 million to Illinois political campaigns, according to new report.
Australian Gambler Jailed for Stealing21 May 2004
International News Brief: An Australian woman with a $19 million poker machine habit was jailed yesterday for stealing more than $1.65 million.
Southeastern Indiana Casinos Win Up21 May 2004
News Brief: Three Southeastern Indiana casinos cashed in on a busy April by pocketing nearly $61 million from gamblers.
Indiana Casino Boat Revenues Down21 May 2004
News Brief: Combined revenues dipped slightly in April for Northwest Indiana's five gambling boats. Overall revenues reached $105.3 million, down from $105.8 million in March.
Colorado Casinos Debate Numbers21 May 2004
News Brief: Existing casino operators scoff at the idea that a proposed tribal casino would generate more tax revenue than all 45 casinos in Colorado combined.
Pennsylvania Private Club Members Receive Prison Terms21 May 2004
News Brief: The men at the center of the Order of Fleas club gambling case received federal prison terms Thursday.
Brazil's Problem Gamblers Turn to Bingo21 May 2004
International News Brief: Psychologists and support groups who treat compulsive gamblers in Brazil say they've run out of patients since the country's bingo halls reopened.
Ilinois Senate President: Casinos, Tracks Must Unite21 May 2004
ews Brief: State Senate President Emil Jones is urging representatives of Illinois casinos and horse tracks to unite behind the legislative push for gambling expansion.
Sam's Town Shreveport Opens to the Public20 May 2004
Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that Sam's Town Shreveport opened to the public this evening.
Rhode Island Committee: Harrah's Offer Not Best20 May 2004
News Brief: A majority of Rhode Island House Finance Committee members say they are not convinced that Harrah's Entertainment has given the state its best offer.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Slot Referendum Bill20 May 2004
News Brief: Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry on Wednesday signed into law a bill that will allow state voters to decide whether racetracks can expand gaming to offer patrons slot machines in addition to pari-mutuel wagering.
Preakness Ratings Best Since 199020 May 2004
News Brief: The Preakness Stakes telecast on NBC from Pimlico Race Course on May 15 earned a 6.1 rating and 15 share, a 22% increase over last year’s final ratings for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
Building Exec Joins Station Casinos Board20 May 2004
Veteran Nevada and California development executive Robert Lewis was appointed to the board of directors of Station Casinos Inc. of Las Vegas, the locals casino giant announced today.
McCarran Traffic Up20 May 2004
Nearly every commercial passenger carrier serving McCarran International Airport showed double- or triple-digit percentage increases over last year as the Las Vegas airport enjoyed its best April ever.
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