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Gaming News Archives - Page 4481Heard it on the River23 April 2004
Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.
Illinois Residents Join Postcard Protest22 April 2004
News Brief: After their bid for the state's last casino license was rejected, Waukegan officials say more than 4,000 residents have joined a postcard protest against the Illinois Gaming Board's decision.
Palm Springs Tribe Joins Effort to Block Initiative22 April 2004
News Brief: A day after five tribes sued to head off a proposed ballot initiative that could break their state monopoly on slot machines, a Palm Springs tribe that owns two casinos also filed a suit to block the measure.
Oklahoma Tribe's Colorado Plans Hit Snag22 April 2004
News Brief: Negotiations for an Oklahoma tribe to place a casino in Colorado have hit a major snag, a Colorado city official said.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $103 Million22 April 2004
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing, the jackpot will grow to an estimated $103 million.
Scientific Games Reports Strong Results22 April 2004
Scientific Games reports revenues for Q1 increased 51% to
$185.5 million compared to $123.2 million for Q1 2003.
Harrah's Wants to Build in UK22 April 2004
International News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Chief Executive Gary Loveman says the company wants to build casinos in the United Kingdom.
South Carolina Tribe Approved for High-Stakes Bingo22 April 2004
News Brief: The Catawba Indian Nation could run high-tech, high-stakes bingo near Santee but could not offer video poker in York County under legislation proposed Wednesday in the South Carolina Senate.
Boyd Reports Mixed Results22 April 2004
Boyd reports net income in Q1 was $13.5 million, or $.20 per share, versus
$16.4 million, or $.25 per share, reported in Q1 2003. EBITDA was $80.7 million, an
increase of 12.2% over the $71.9 million reported for Q1 2003.
More Visitors Flying into Reno-Sparks22 April 2004
More people visited the Reno-Sparks area for the first time in 2003 than the year before and more of them flew in, according to a visitor profile.
PDS Gaming Agrees to Managers' Buyout22 April 2004
PDS Gaming Corp. has agreed to a proposal by company executives Johan P. Finley, Lona M. B. Finley and Peter D. Cleary to acquire all of the company's outstanding stock.
Hard Rock Casino Pays $300,000 Fine22 April 2004
The Hard Rock hotel-casino in Las Vegas agreed to pay a $300,000 fine to settle a Nevada Gaming Control Board complaint over its edgy advertising campaigns.
Ohio Governor Still Opposes Video Gambling Plans22 April 2004
News Brief: Governor Bob Taft says he continues to oppose any video gambling plan, including a bill that would fund education with electronic slot machine revenues.
Economist: Centralized Casino Better for Nebraska22 April 2004
News Brief: A casino that lures tourists into Nebraska has the economic edge, by far, over slot machines scattered across the state, according to a Creighton University economist.
Indiana Casinos May Lose Tax Break22 April 2004
News Brief: Indiana's 10 casino operators may have to pay an additional $200 million in state taxes if a tax court ruling against Aztar Corp. holds up, industry officials said Wednesday.
Texas Governor: Legalizing VLTs Won't Expand Gaming22 April 2004
News Brief: Legalizing slot-machine-type gambling won't expand gaming in Texas because 100,000 eight-liner machines are already in play, according toGovernor Rick Perry.
Aristocrat Technologies Awarded Wild Horse Casino Contract22 April 2004
Aristocrat Technologies has been awarded a contract to provide its OASIS(TM) Casino Management System and over 100 gaming machines for the opening of the new Wild Horse Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
More Online Casinos Get eCOGRA Approval22 April 2004
The board of directors of eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance has approved 16 more online casinos.
Interior Department Won't Support Federal Recognition Bill22 April 2004
The Department of Interior on Wednesday announced it does not support a bill to speed federal recognition of Indian tribes, a process required before American Indians can open gambling businesses.
Alliance Gaming Disappoints Wall Street22 April 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. disappointed Wall Street Wednesday when it announced earnings for the quarter well below its earlier guidance and analyst projections.
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