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Gaming News Archives - Page 4474MEC Opens Austrian Track13 April 2004
Magna Entertainment’s new Austrian racetrack, Magna Racino successfully opened for its first day of live racing on April 4, 2004.
Down under and way up over12 April 2004
Mark Pilarski explains that the value of a hand varies between each video poker machine.
Horoscope for the Week of April 11, 200411 April 2004
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $57 Million8 April 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $57 million.
Trump Beats Chicken8 April 2004
While visiting the Trump 29 Casino in California, Donald Trump beat one of the Apprentice Chickens who are trained to play tic-tac-toe as a promotional gimmick.
Courts Reject California Casino Case8 April 2004
News Brief: The U.S. Supreme Court has refused without comment to consider a Placer County citizens group's challenge of Thunder Valley Casino.
Pennsylvania Governor Doesn't Predict Legalized Slots8 April 2004
News Brief: Governor Rendell has suggeested that his latest target date for getting slot machines legalized, the April 27 primary, will pass without action by Pennsylvania lawmakers.
Unitab May Increase Tab Bid8 April 2004
International News Brief: Unitab Ltd. may increase its AUD$2 billion bid for Tab Ltd., topping Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.'s offer.
Ruling to Clear Way for Detroit Casino Plans8 April 2004
News Brief: A federal judge is expected to rule within a week on a deal that would clear an obstacle to the construction of permanent casinos.
Australian Casino Workers Want Smoking Ban8 April 2004
International News Brief: West Australian gaming workers donned black balaclavas and dust masks today as they presented a state MP with a petition demanding an end to smoking in Perth's Burswood Casino.
Hastings Entertainment Purchase Worth $20.1 Million8 April 2004
News Brief: Great Canadian Gaming Corp. said Thursday its purchase of Hastings Entertainment Inc. was worth CAD$20.1 million.
Castaways Deal Paves Way for Reopening8 April 2004
A trio of local casino operators has a tentative deal to buy and reopen the Castaways hotel-casino near downtown Las Vegas, prospective buyer Randy Miller said this morning.
Nevada Regulators Approve Reopening of Laughlin Casino8 April 2004
he Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday gave preliminary approval for the owner of a California real estate investment company to reopen the Regency Casino.
Las Vegas Attracts Spring Break Vacationers8 April 2004
As one of the top destination resorts in the world, Las Vegas is on the radar screen of thousands of individuals and families who escape for the annual ritual of spring break.
Mixed Reactions to UK Gaming Recommendations8 April 2004
Two major Las Vegas operators and a gaming analyst see the latest recommendations for gambling expansion in the UK as a positive for casino companies. Others aren’t so optimistic.
Economists: Las Vegas Economy Improving8 April 2004
Profits at the major, publicly traded Las Vegas-based gaming companies jumped an estimated 28 percent in the first quarter of 2004, signaling further improvements in the local economy.
New Jersey Phases Out Comp Tax8 April 2004
News Brief: Before the casino industry agreed to send $21.5 million a year in purse money to racetracks, it first got a commitment from state government to phase out one of the more expensive items from last year's $90 million tax increase.
MGM Mirage UK Deal in Jeopardy8 April 2004
International News Brief: MGM Mirage said last night a recommendation by MPs to limit the number of slot machines could jeopardise its plans in the UK.
Indiana Casino Revenue to Relieve Rising Property Taxes8 April 2004
News Brief: A Lake County board unanimously endorsed motions recommending roughly $17 million the county collects annually from casinos in the area be earmarked for property tax relief.
Penn National Opposes Bill Changes8 April 2004
News Brief: Penn National, the company poised to operate slot machines at the Bangor Raceway, contends a last-minute change to the bill could be disastrous for the project by giving the state millions more in slots revenue.
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