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Gaming News Archives - Page 4519Vernon Downs Gets Racing Licenses23 March 2004
News Brief: The New York Racing & Wagering Board has approved racing licenses to Vernon Downs so the harness track can run races this year and become eligible to open a casino.
Great Canadian Gaming Wins Hastings Park Bid23 March 2004
News Brief: A subsidiary of Richmond's Great Canadian Gaming Corp., backed by Vancouver developer Peter Wall, announced its winning bid for the financially troubled Hastings Park track.
UK Casino Gets Go-Ahead23 March 2004
International News Brief: A £30 million cinema, restaurant and casino complex creating 400 jobs in Swansea's city centre has got the go-ahead.
Columnist: Las Vegas Downtown Developing an Attitude23 March 2004
Columnist Jeff German wonders, if after all these years of operating in mediocrity, a new attitude is emerging in downtown Las Vegas.
Gaming Operator Freed from Prison23 March 2004
Internet gaming whiz Jay Cohen was released Monday from the minimum-security Nellis Federal Prison Camp.
Man Shot in Robbery Attempt23 March 2004
A man was nearly shot in the head while trying to fend off robbers in the parking lot of a Las Vegas casino.
Tennessee Lottery Warning Not Recommended23 March 2004
News Brief: Efforts to strengthen the message to Tennessee lottery players about the dangers of problem gambling failed to get a favorable recommendation yesterday from the legislature's Lottery Oversight Committee.
Casino Association, Foes Update Websites23 March 2004
The American Gaming Association and the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling are updating their websites in an effort to get their messages out.
S&P Outlook Optimistic on Las Vegas23 March 2004
Standard & Poor's says Las Vegas is anticipated to outperform other gaming markets as it outpaces last year's continued recovery from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Gambling Embezzler Sentenced to Jail23 March 2004
International News Brief: A Melbourne payroll officer who stole more than AUD$2.4 million to fuel a gambling addiction will spend at least two years in jail.
High Stakes On The High Seas23 March 2004
Texas Hold ’em Poker tournament draws 546 players competing for record $3.82 million.
Iowa County Commission Hold First Meeting23 March 2004
News Brief: Wapello County's newly formed River Hills Riverboat Commission held its first official meeting Monday morning.
Tennessee's Charitable Gambling Law Causes Concern23 March 2004
News Brief: Senator Roy Herron insists that Tennessee’s charitable gambling law had to be airtight or the cheaters would seep through and abuse the system.
New Kansas Proposal Would Allow Five Casinos23 March 2004
News Brief: A longtime opponent of expanded gambling in Kansas on Monday proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow operation of five casinos.
Indiana Casinos Set Record23 March 2004
News Brief: Northwest Indiana's five casinos took in more cash than ever before in February, with gamblers dropping a record-setting $106 million at machines and tables.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Revive Auctioning Idea23 March 2004
News Brief: The year-old idea of auctioning casino licenses has been revived by Pennsylvania lawmakers who say the state could earn an extra $2 billion.
Massachusetts Official Expects Support for Casinos23 March 2004
News Brief: Fall River City Council President William F. Whitty says he expects his colleagues to support his resolution calling for legalized casino gambling and the construction of two casinos in Massachusetts.
Casino Workers Can Fight Firings23 March 2004
News Brief: Lacking a union, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods employees can appeal if they think they've been treated unfairly.
Gambling Expert Sheds Doubt on California Slots Plan23 March 2004
News Brief: A California gambling authority told a group of satellite wagering representatives Monday that he believes a racetrack-sponsored slot machine initiative has little or no chance of passage should it qualify for the state's November ballot.
Harrah's Pushing Renovation for Binion's Reopening23 March 2004
Harrah's Entertainment crews were scrambling Monday at Binion's Horseshoe to wrap up $1 million in improvements and ready the downtown landmark for its planned April 1 reopening.
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