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Gaming News Archives - Page 4459Poker Champion Launches Poker Set16 November 2004
Professional poker player Howard Lederer's new Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament set goes on sale just in time for Christmas.
Harrah's Joins Children Hospital Campaign16 November 2004
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has joined forces with St. Jude Children's Research to support the hospital's Thanks & Giving campaign.
Gaming Commission Set to Vote on Hard Rock Settlement16 November 2004
The 10-month controversy over the Hard Rock Hotel's racy advertising campaigns is expected to come to a close this week when the Nevada Gaming Commission considers a settlement agreement hammered out last month.
Las Vegas Sands Reports 100% Return on Macau Casino16 November 2004
nternational News Brief: At the $265 million Sands Macau, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Asia, gamblers spend $1.37 million on average each day. Profit equals an annual 100 percent return on investment for owner Las Vegas Sands Corp., according to gaming analyst Jonathan Galaviz.
Slot Maker Files for Bankruptcy16 November 2004
A small Las Vegas slot machine manufacturer has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, a move that usually leads to the liquidation of a company.
Pennsylvania House Approves Gambling Measure16 November 2004
News Brief: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a measure that would ban lawmakers from owning a stake in gambling-related businesses and also would make several other changes to Pennsylvania's new gambling law.
Venetian Owner Reports Loss16 November 2004
Incentive payments to executives worth about $62 million and about $49 million in grants of executive stock options helped drive down third quarter profit at the owner of the Venetian resort in Las Vegas.
Florida Gambling Opponents Want Recount16 November 2004
News Brief: Opponents of slot machines at South Florida pari-mutuels have filed a lawsuit seeking an official recount of about 78,000 absentee ballots cast in Broward County on Amendment 4 in the Nov. 2 election.
Advantage Gamblers Lose Case Against Control Board Agents16 November 2004
A pair of "advantage gamblers," who use dealer or casino mistakes to increase their odds of winning, lost an appeal Monday to the Supreme Court seeking the right to sue two Gaming Control Board agents for wrongful arrest.
Swiss Lessons In Taking A Chance On Super Casinos16 November 2004
International News Brief: As Britain prepares to reform gaming industry, Berne pioneers gambling with social ethics.
County Wants A Cut In Seneca Casino Take16 November 2004
News Brief: Niagara County receives no money from the Seneca Niagara Casino, and with a property tax increase looming in January, County Legislator Richard E. Updegrove is taking a swing at changing that.
Packer Joins Forces with Ho16 November 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer has joined forces with one of Asia's most colourful businessmen, casino tycoon Stanley Ho.
In the Locals Market, Closeness Counts16 November 2004
Closeness to home aces out other factors when Las Vegas locals are deciding where to gamble, a new survey by Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research found.
Former Partners Fight for Casino Boats16 November 2004
News Brief: Two former video gambling partners are leading the fight to bring casino boats to Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Las Vegas Tourist Count Tops 3 Million in September16 November 2004
For the eighth time in nine tries this year, Las Vegas' hotels, casinos, restaurants and conventions in September combined to lure more than 3 million visitors to town in a single month.
Gambling Boats Head to Florida for Season16 November 2004
News Brief: The Horizon's Edge casino boat won't be sailing from Gloucester over the winter, a business decision that could leave some part-time employees out of a job and loyal patrons without a place to gamble.
New Jersey Assembly Passes Gaming Legislation16 November 2004
News Brief: New Jersey State Assembly passed legislation that would move slot machines to the gaming floor quicker and allow outside vendors such as the House of Blues to share in casino revenue.
Excalibur Joins VirtGame's Sports Bet Express16 November 2004
VirtGame Corp. reports that the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, a property of the Mandalay Resort Group, has contracted to be included in VirtGame's Sports Bet Express.
Betandwin.com Results Up16 November 2004
Betandwin.com reports new record quarterly turnover of almost EUR 222 million, up 154% from Q3 2003.
VendingData Results Down16 November 2004
VendingData Corporation reported revenues of $1.2 million, which compares to $2.1 million for the previous quarter of 2004 and $2.5 million for Q3 2003. Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the Q3 was $2.4 million or $0.14 per share.
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