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Gaming News Archives - Page 4514School Cashes in on Casino Boom2 March 2004
News Brief: The Casino Dealing School of Rochester opened in January and already has two classes of recent graduates. The school is cashing in on the recent growth of casinos.
Illinois Village May Vote on Gambling Expansion2 March 2004
News Brief: Crestwood voters soon will get the chance to vote on how much leeway village leaders should have in expanding gambling venues.
Minnesota Bill Calls for Bids on Casino Rights2 March 2004
News Brief: Casino companies would bid against each other for the right to open a huge new gambling operation in Minnesota under a bill introduced in the Legislature on Monday.
Illinois License Bidder Pledges to Share Revenue2 March 2004
News Brief: Several south suburbs could receive as much as $1 million annually in gambling-tax revenue if Des Plaines is picked from among three finalists vying for Illinois' last casino license.
TAB Slams Betting Exchange Plans2 March 2004
International News Brief: TAB has slammed claims by British betting exchange Betfair that it plans to set up a competing exchange in the Australian market.
Washington City Lobbies for Gambling Zoning2 March 2004
News Brief: Lakewood officials are lobbying Washington State Legislature for the right to zone for gambling.
Report: UK Pubs, Bingo, Arcades Threatened2 March 2004
International News Brief: Many pubs, bingo halls and amusement arcades could close as a result of a shake-up of gambling laws, according to a report published today.
Former Castaways, Horseshoe Staff : Once Gone, But Now Taken On2 March 2004
Thanks to pent-up demand for workers in the gaming industry, major casino companies are snatching up former Binion's Horseshoe and Castaways workers, even as the proposed sales and reopening of the properties are progressing.
Kentucky Casino Bill Faces Obstacles2 March 2004
News Brief: Legislation that would allow Kentucky voters to decide the issue of legalized casino gaming was filed last week but several obstacles have emerged since then.
Illinois License Finalists Make Pitches2 March 2004
News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos, Harrah's Entertainment and Midwest Gaming & Entertainment outlined why they believed they would be the best choice for Illinois’ last casino license holder.
U.S. Supreme Court: Tribal Gaming Boosted by Ruling2 March 2004
Nevada-based slot makers and three major Las Vegas casino operators could be big winners from a legal contest settled Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Connecticut Anti-Casino Groups Still Vigilant2 March 2004
News Brief: The Connecticut Alliance Against Casino Expansion say that their fight is far from over and plan to continue their battle again gambling expansion on a statewide and federal level.
Longtime MGM Executive Fred Benninger, 86, Dies2 March 2004
Fred Benninger, who with longtime friend and business partner Kirk Kerkorian developed notable Nevada resorts including the International and a pair of MGM Grand properties, died Sunday at his Las Vegas home.
Iowa Lawmakers Want Racetrack Deal in Writing2 March 2004
News Brief: Now that a wide-ranging gambling bill has passed the House, lawmakers are looking to formalize the deal they have with racetracks.
Macau Collects Record Gambling Revenues2 March 2004
International News Brief: The Macau government collected a record 10.17 billion patacas in casino gross-revenue tax last year, an increase of 33 per cent on 2002.
UK Official Seeks Consensus2 March 2004
International News Brief: The UK culture secretary is moving towards a consensus with peers and MPs over the need to provide stronger protection of vulnerable groups when the government publishes its bill to relax the laws on gambling.
Ameristar Amends Credit Facilities to Reduce Pricing2 March 2004
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. reports that it has amended its senior credit facilities, effective March 1, 2004.
Monarch Casino & Resort Refinances Debt2 March 2004
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. has refinanced its reducing revolving term loan credit facility that was scheduled to mature on June 30, 2004.
Archon Reports Restated Year End Results2 March 2004
Archon reports a restated net loss applicable to common shares of $9.4 million, or $1.51 per common share, as compared to net loss applicable to common shares of $9.2 million, or $1.50 per common share, in fiscal 2002.
Why We Don't Go to the Erewhon Any More, Just So's You Know2 March 2004
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