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Gaming News Archives - Page 4495Slot Company Approved New Jersey, Missouri30 September 2004
Slot maker Konami Gaming Inc. has received first-time approvals to make and distribute slot machines in New Jersey and Missouri.
MGM Mirage President: Profit Hurt by Tribal Casinos30 September 2004
Competition from tribal casinos has likely cut revenue at MGM Mirage casinos by about 3 percent to 4 percent a year over the past several years, according to MGM Mirage President Jim Murren.
Atlantic City Launches Pennsylvania Ad Blitz30 September 2004
News Brief: The Convention and Visitors Authority cranked up its media presence in the Keystone State on Tuesday, announcing a $500,000 advertising blitz in eastern Pennsylvania.
Root's Zen of Gambling; Collector's Guide to Casino Dice Hot Items at GBC30 September 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews "The Zen of Gambling" by Wayne Allyn Root and "The Ultimate Guide to Risking It All and Winning at Life" by Rick Olsen and Andy Johnson.
Courts: FBI Can't Force Casinos to Reveal Records30 September 2004
A federal judge Wednesday tossed out provisions of the Patriot Act that the FBI used to force casinos and airlines to turn over customer records for thousands of Las Vegas visitors in December.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $151 Million30 September 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing
the jackpot will grow to an estimated $151 million.
Aristocrat Technologies President Honored30 September 2004
Aristocrat Technologies President Gavin Isaacs was named "Gaming Professional of the Year" by the Casino Management Association of Southern Nevada.
Lobbyist Avoids Questions from Indian Affairs Committee30 September 2004
News Brief: A lobbyist who billed American Indian tribes tens of millions of dollars for work on casino issues refused Wednesday to answer questions from the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Connecticut to Host Conference30 September 2004
News Brief: To build more awareness about people who suffer from problem gambling and other disorders, such as depression or alcoholism, the state and a private organization are sponsoring a conference next month that will bring in some of the world's leading researchers.
New York Ferry Considers Allowing Gambling30 September 2004
News Brief: While the fate of the fast ferry is being decided, some Rochester-area residents maintain that allowing gambling on the ship or inside the terminal would pump money into the operation.
Mississippi Casino Move Considered30 September 2004
News Brief: State budget writers expressed more interest in the possibility of coast casinos moving inland than they did about the Mississippi Gaming Commission's budget proposal for fiscal year 2006.
Schwarzenegger Opposes San Diego Casino30 September 2004
News Brief: In what could be a significant turning point, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined the fight against a controversial Indian casino planned for the rural east San Diego County community of Jamul.
President Named for Fair Grounds Race Course30 September 2004
Churchill Downs Incorporated has named Randall Soth president and general manager of Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Macau to Learn from Las Vegas29 September 2004
ews Brief: In effect aiming to mirror the success of The Strip, which 20 years ago was only famous for its casinos, Macau hopes to use Las Vegas know-how to reposition itself as a destination for families, business conventions, sightseeing and shopping.
McCarran Passenger Traffic on Record Pace29 September 2004
McCarran International Airport had near-record traffic counts last month, posting the best August in the airport's history.
Gem Mogul Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud29 September 2004
News Brief: Manhattan gem mogul who pleaded guilty to a massive bank-fraud scheme yesterday had dug himself into an $18 million hole thanks to an out-of-control gambling habit and a penchant for playing the stock market.
Casinos Seen as Terrorist Target for Money Laundering29 September 2004
Casinos need to be certain they are following federal policies aimed to prevent money laundering by terrorists, members of the Senate Banking Committee said Tuesday.
Slot maker to Unveil New Games at G2E29 September 2004
International Game Technology will display more than 380 machines and about 185 new slot brands at the Global Gaming Expo trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center next week.
South Africa Moves Toward Legalizing Online Gambling29 September 2004
International News Brief: The South African government has published the National Gambling Bill, which deals with online gambling, among other issues.
Atlantic City Union Rejects Caesars, Harrah's Offer29 September 2004
News Brief: Five more casinos edged closer to a strike Tuesday after members of Local 54 of Unite Here unanimously rejected a final five-year contract offer from Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc.
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