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Gaming News Archives - Page 4509Atlantic City Casino Union to Rally16 September 2004
News Brief: Thousands of union protesters are expected to rally on the Boardwalk today in a show of solidarity designed to pressure the casinos to settle on a new contract.
California Measures Could Cause Legal Issues16 September 2004
News Brief: If Californians pass both gambling initiatives on the November ballot, the state could be off to the courts and counting the votes cast for each proposition.
Foxwoods Slot Take Surpasses Mohegan Sun's16 September 2004
News Brief: Foxwoods Resort Casino's slot machine revenues surpassed Mohegan Sun's in August for the first time in many months, according to figures released Wednesday by the two southeastern Connecticut casinos.
Packer Aims for UK Casino Empire16 September 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer's bid to become a major owner of casinos in Britain took another step forward when plans were announced for a development in England's Midlands.
Casino Supporters Continue Rockaway Beach Fight16 September 2004
News Brief: Backers of a plan to bring a casino to Rockaway Beach, Missouri, are meeting Thursday to begin work on a new campaign.
Companies Extend Illinois License Bid16 September 2004
News Brief: Two casino companies have extended their bids for Illinois’ 10th and only unused riverboat license while awaiting the results of an investigation to determine if one of them is a suitable choice.
Mississippi Casinos Closed Within 10 Hours of Notice16 September 2004
News Brief: Larry Gregory, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, said 95 percent of casinos were closed within 10 hours and that everything went according to plan.
WPT Enterprises Extends Casino Partner Commitments16 September 2004
With the success of the World Poker Tour, WPT Enterprises, Inc. reports a ten-year commitment to its partner casinos by exercising its contract options.
Caesars Signs to Develop Fresno Casino16 September 2004
The Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians and Caesars Entertainment have signed formal agreements that will govern the development, construction and management of the tribe's planned new casino.
Casino Shares Weak As Ivan Gains Strength16 September 2004
News Brief: Shares of casino operators moved lower Wednesday as Wall Street reacted to Hurricane Ivan, the latest storm of the season, poised to hit the Southeastern United States within the next 24 hours.
Marketers Plan Rose Parade Float16 September 2004
On New Year's Day, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will for the first time enter a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Lawmaker Testifies About Las Vegas Trip15 September 2004
News Brief: Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver testified behind closed doors Tuesday for nearly three hours to the state Lobbying Commission's staff investigating whether a casino violated gift limits for state lawmakers.
Magna's Detroit Plans Near Approval15 September 2004
News Brief: Magna Entertainment Corp.’s plan to build a racetrack in the Detroit suburb of Romulus is close to gaining full government approval.
Gambling Money Goes to La Paz Hospital15 September 2004
The Colorado River Indian Tribes council has approved the distribution of some gambling revenues to La Paz Regional Hospital.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $55 Million15 September 2004
The excitement continues to grow as the jackpot for the Friday, September 17, 2004 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $55 million.
WagerOnSports.com Updates Emmy Odds15 September 2004
WagerOnSports.com has released the updated odds in six major Emmy categories.
MGM Lays Off 150, Blaming Casino Tax Increase15 September 2004
The MGM Grand Detroit Casino said Tuesday that it is laying off 150 workers because of an increase in Michigan's casino tax from 18 percent to 24 percent.
Gambling Addicted Sentenced for Three Years15 September 2004
International News Brief: A Melbourne gambling addict who managed to exploit a banking loophole has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Terrorism Insurance OK'd for Las Vegas Convention Center15 September 2004
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday authorized the purchase of the first-ever comprehensive policy for terrorism insurance coverage should the convention center be damaged by a terrorist attack.
Oklahoma City Flights Planned by Las Vegas Carrier15 September 2004
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will begin nonstop round trips between Oklahoma City and McCarran International Airport next month.
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