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Gaming News Archives - Page 4499Slots Legislation Trampled in House14 April 2004
News Brief: Sounding angry and dismayed, members of the troubled Maryland horse racing industry could envision only the accelerated decline of the sport yesterday.
Las Vegas Strip Development Plans Unveiled14 April 2004
David Friedman, former assistant to Venetian Chairman Sheldon Adelson, real estate developer Ian Bruce Eichner and an investment company are partnering in a plan to develop 8.5 acres on the Las Vegas Strip.
Missouri Gaming Revenues Break Record14 April 2004
News Brief: The Missouri Gaming Commission reported that monthly gross revenues were a record $57.8 million last month, up 6.5 percent from March 2003.
Rhode Island Lawmakers Propose Casino Bidding Process14 April 2004
News Brief: State lawmakers are questioning why Rhode Island is giving its first-and-only casino license away for free.
Friends Bond Over Poker14 April 2004
News Brief: For a group of guys who started playing penny-ante poker together in central Phoenix more than half a century ago, poker has been the glue that has kept them in touch for most of their lives.
Georgian Wins Cash for Life Jackpot at IP14 April 2004
News Brief: A 42-year-old Georgia man became the second person in the nation to win a Cash for Life jackpot when he hit a $1,160,540.48 prize at Imperial Palace.
Gambling Foes Challenge Nebraska Lawmakers14 April 2004
News Brief: An antigambling group wants Nebraska senators to sign a pledge to oppose legalization of casino and slot machine gambling.
Study: Slots Trigger Troubles14 April 2004
News Brief: Putting video slot machines in places other than casinos can lead to devastating economic and social consequences for those communities and neighboring towns, according to a new study.
Louisiana House Votes Down Casino Age Hiring Limit14 April 2004
News Brief: The House of Representatives balked at a bill Tuesday that would require casino employees to be at least 21 years old, a proposal that prompted an impassioned speech about war, death and gambling.
Bookie Loses $2 Million to Extortionists14 April 2004
International News Brief: An Australian bookmaker has lost about AUD$2million in turnover after its online betting service was jammed twice by extortionists.
UNiTAB Frees Up $2 Billion Bid for TAB14 April 2004
International News Brief: UNiTAB Ltd dropped several key conditions from its AUD$2 billion TAB cash and scrip bid yesterday.
Bellagio Outage Has Affected Small Catering Businesses14 April 2004
News Brief: Businesses that cater to the Bellagio are feeling the pinch from the power struggle too
Man Jumps from Connecticut Casino Hotel Room14 April 2004
News Brief: A 27-year-old Wethersfield man jumped to his death from the 28th floor of the Mohegan Sun hotel Tuesday afternoon.
Tribal Leader: Casinos are New Stereotype14 April 2004
News Brief: The financial success of their casinos hasn't ended California American Indians' traditional presence in the media as stereotypes, a San Diego County tribal chairman said Tuesday.
Harvard Survey Shows Rate Of College Gambling Lower Than Previous Estimates14 April 2004
The first nationally representative survey of gambling among college students found fewer college students than expected participate in gambling activities.
Seneca Casino Plans Face Opposition14 April 2004
News Brief: Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra is backing an expected legal battle to block the Seneca Nation of Indians from building a casino in Cheektowaga, New York.
S&P May Raise Las Vegas Sands' Ratings14 April 2004
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its ratings for Las Vegas Sands Inc. on CreditWatch with positive implications.
Union, Tribe Trading Rhetoric14 April 2004
A war of words is raging in the wake of a worker demonstration in Palm Springs, Calif., between the Agua Caliente Band of Chuilla Indians and the unions pushing to organize its tribal casinos.
All Sports Acquires Half of Internet Wagering Group14 April 2004
International News Brief: All Sports Ltd. Has finalised its acquisition of 50 per cent of Gibraltar-based internet wagering group Internet Betting Company.
Hong Kong Illegal Sports Gambling Ring Busted14 April 2004
International News Brief: Malaysian police arrested seven people, including four Chinese from Hong Kong, for running a multi-million dollar illegal football gambling syndicate.
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