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Gaming News Archives - Page 4534Harrah's Proposes Rhode Island Resort5 February 2004
News Brief: Promising thousands of new jobs and millions in new state revenue, the Narragansett Indian Tribe and Harrah's Entertainment have announced plans for building a $500-million resort casino for West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Panel: California Casino Growth Not Hurting Vegas5 February 2004
The explosion of tribal casinos in California continues to hurt Nevada's second-tier markets but does not appear to be significantly cutting into business in Las Vegas, a panel of experts said at a conference.
Sierra Design Takeover Advances5 February 2004
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of the application of Alliance Gaming Inc. of Las Vegas to acquire Sierra Design Group of Reno.
Harrah's Gains Ground with New Jersey Governor5 February 2004
News Brief: The chief executive of Harrah's Entertainment reports of an improving relationship with New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey.
Schwarzenegger, Tribes Move Closer to Deal5 February 2004
News Brief: Negotiators for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and eight Native- American tribes have moved forward rapidly on a long-term deal that would expand casino gambling operations while dramatically increasing payments to the state.
Ontario Casinos' Revenues Drop5 February 2004
News Brief: Revenue at Ontario's border casinos in Windsor and Niagara Falls are off CAD$160 million, and racetrack slot machines are ringing up less cash.
Kentucky Racetracks Given Ultimatum5 February 2004
News Brief: Kentucky racetracks have been told to share casinos or do without.
Wisconsin Pro-Casino Group Blasts Mayor5 February 2004
News Brief: A pro-casino group is criticizing Madison’s mayor for raising legal concerns about the Ho-Chunk casino two weeks before a referendum.
Analysts: Penn Proposal Bad Deal for Illinois5 February 2004
News Brief: The fine print in an unusual and seemingly lucrative offer for a now-dormant Illinois casino license would virtually ensure the bidder a quick profit while saddling the state with payments on more than $700 million in new debt, according to gambling industry analysts.
Indiana House Approved Pull-Tabs5 February 2004
News Brief: The Indiana House voted 53-39 to allow the opening of four quasi, land-based casinos, including one in Fort Wayne.
Harrah's Launches Interactive Services in UK5 February 2004
International News Brief: Harrah's has chosen the UK for the launch of its first interactive services but is taking a different approach from its competitors.
Gambling Expansion Proposed to Help Illinois5 February 2004
News Brief: A state representative has proposed a drastic expansion of gambling in Illinois.
Ancient UK Law May Be Repealed5 February 2004
International News Brief: The repeal of a law dating back nearly 300 years which prevents gambling debts being enforced is among new clauses added to the draft Gambling Bill published today.
South Africa Court Grants Appeal for Casino License Case5 February 2004
The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has granted the Gauteng Gambling Board leave to appeal the October 20, 2003 judgment ordering the award of the casino license to Silverstar.
Boyd Gaming Results Mixed5 February 2004
Boyd reported adjusted earnings of $.19 per share in the Q4 versus adjusted earnings of $.24 per share reported in Q4 2004.Revenues were $308 million versus $306 million reported in Q4 2004.
NFL, CBS Ad Issue Simmers4 February 2004
CBS won't broadcast the Super Bowl again for at least another three years, but the NFL still intends to talk to the network about why Las Vegas ads ran on some of its affiliates during Sunday's Super Bowl.
NTRA Reveals Plans4 February 2004
News Brief: National Thoroughbred Racing Association Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Tim Smith announces the NTRA’s latest plans to help with a series of purse increases in the Breeders’ Cup national stakes program and with respective state championship racing days.
Tax Hike Fears Worry Gaming Industry4 February 2004
As state legislators make more zealous attempts to raise needed tax revenue, the casino industry is facing a deepening threat of higher state gaming taxes along with the prospect of state-owned casinos.
Boyd Honored4 February 2004
About 200 people attending the 10th annual American Gaming Summit Tuesday in Las Vegas paid tribute to William Boyd, chairman and chief executive of Boyd Gaming Corp., Las Vegas.
Loyalty Card will Count Points for Food, Show Purchases4 February 2004
The One Club loyalty card offered to guests of Mandalay Resort Group's properties nationwide will soon be able to be used to accrue points on the purchase of meals and shows at the resorts.
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