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Gaming News Archives - Page 4541Harrah's Employees Rewarded29 January 2004
News Brief: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino gave $250,000 to its employees for perfect attendance, improved service and exceeding goals in customer satisfaction.
California Tribes Seek to Open Casino29 January 2004
News Brief: Six North Coast tribes are trying to stretch the conventional boundaries for Indian gaming by seeking permission to open casinos in the Bay Area and in other locations outside their current tribal lands.
MGM Mirage Encouraged by Governor Plans29 January 2004
News Brief: MGM Mirage's chairman and chief executive officer says he is encouraged by Gov. James E. McGreevey's new pledge not to raise taxes on casinos or push for video slot machines at New Jersey racetracks without first winning the gaming industry's support.
All Bets are On for Super Bowl29 January 2004
News Brief: This week, serious and casual gamblers are placing their money on the Patriots and a slew of interesting and bizarre gambling options tied to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.
Caesars Entertainment Reports Loss Widened29 January 2004
For Q4, Caesars Entertainment reported a net loss of $(84) million, or $(0.28) per fully diluted share. That compares to a net loss of $(21) million or $(0.07) per fully diluted share for Q4 2002.
Station Casinos Results Mixed29 January 2004
Station Casino reports net revenues for Q4 were approximately $229.9 million, an increase of 14% compared to Q4 2002. EBITDA for the quarter was $84.6 million, an increase of 40% compared to Q4 2002. The company also reported net loss of $8.6 million and loss applicable to common stock of $0.14 per share.
Mikohn's Awarded Veijas Casino Contract29 January 2004
Mikohn Gaming Corporation has been awarded a contract to install its patented TableLink system at Veijas Casino located in Alpine, California.
Desperate to Recoup Gambling Losses, Ohio Man Ends Up in a New York Jail Cell28 January 2004
News Brief: At 57, Douglas Warner was out of work, depressed and had lost everything betting on football. But Mr. Warner had a plan to set his life straight.
Macau Delegates Return from Vegas Trip28 January 2004
International News Brief: Delegation of Macau Legislative Assembly have returned from a meeting with casino operators and Nevada Gaming Control Board members in Las Vegas.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $73 Million28 January 2004
The Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $73 million for the Friday, January 30, 2004 drawing.
Arizona Senator Pushing Online Gaming Restrictions28 January 2004
Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said Tuesday he will try again this year to usher Internet gambling restrictions through the Senate.
Connecticut Tribes Look to Expand28 January 2004
News Brief: Connecticut's tribes are now looking to bankroll other Native American gaming ventures across New England and the country in a significant move to expand.
Perini Finishes Saratoga Track in Five Months28 January 2004
After five months of construction activity, Perini Building Company, Inc. announces the opening of a new $15 million, 55,000-square-foot gaming facility at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Tribal Gambling's Threat Nears with Expansion Talks28 January 2004
Nevada casinos are likely to face major challenges sooner rather than later based on the rapid progress of initial negotiations to expand tribal gaming in California, Wall Street analysts said Tuesday.
Ontario Sets Up First Phone Counseling Program28 January 2004
News Brief: Help will be one call away for those hooked up to Canada's first government-backed phone counselling program for problem gamblers.
Stroke Victim Thrown Out of Casino28 January 2004
International News Brief: A stroke victim was thrown out of an Australian casino because bouncers thought she was drunk.
Wisconsin Justices Leery of Adding Games at Native Casinos28 January 2004
News Brief: The state Supreme Court today seemed reluctant to end Indian casino gambling in Wisconsin, but several justices also seemed skeptical about allowing new games in the casinos.
Minnesota Lottery Director Dies in Apparent Suicide28 January 2004
News Brief: George Andersen, who set up and headed the Minnesota State Lottery, died Tuesday from knife wounds that appeared to be self-inflicted, according to authorities.
Properties Lift MGM Mirage Performance28 January 2004
Profit more than doubled at MGM MIRAGE in Q4 2003 as gamblers and other customers rode an economic rebound, driving more visits to company resorts and higher spending on hotel rooms and other non-gaming amenities.
Moody's Raises Herbst Rating28 January 2004
Moody's Investors Service has revised the rating outlook of locals' casino operator Herbst Gaming Inc. of Las Vegas to "positive" from "stable" and confirmed the company's existing debt ratings.
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