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Gaming News Archives - Page 4548Northern Ireland to get Sunday On-Course Betting21 January 2004
International News Brief: Sunday on-course betting is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, bringing the province more into line with mainland Britain, the Lords decided.
Governor Pataki's Video Gambling Education Plan Criticized21 January 2004
News Brief: Governor Pataki’s plan to set aside $100 million in matching funds for city schools and turn $325 million in video lottery proceeds into a statewide education fund drew fire from Democratic legislators.
iGGBA Represents Industry Before the EU21 January 2004
The interactive Gaming Gambling and Betting Association (iGGBA) have met with a high level delegation from the European Commission to discuss the recent developments in the eCommerce Directive and Services Directive.
Colorado Casinos' Numbers Dip21 January 2004
News Brief: Colorado's casino industry reported a 3 percent revenue decline during 2003, the first annual dip in the industry's 12-year history.
Mississippi Gaming Committee Gets Mixed Reaction21 January 2004
News Brief: The Mississippi’s House Gaming committee's creation has been met with both applause and concern.
Golden Nugget Bid Extension Expected21 January 2004
Wall Street worry about one-year limitations on gaming licenses for the prospective owners of the Golden Nugget is expected to prompt the buyers' lawyers to ask the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday to extend the limitations to four years, industry insiders said.
Racetrack Slots Get New Focus in New Jersey21 January 2004
News Brief: Examining the addition of slot machines at state racetracks would be top priority for a newly proposed Senate committee that would oversee legislation involving the state's casino, horse-racing and tourism industries.
Prince George County Lawmakers Push for Casino21 January 2004
News Brief: A group of Prince George County lawmakers is threatening to scuttle any legislation that would expand gambling in Maryland unless the county is guaranteed a ‘destination resort’ casino and a hefty chunk of the proceeds.
Maryland County Denounces Slot Idea21 January 2004
News Brief: Baltimore County leaders denounced an idea to add slot machines to the Maryland State Fairgrounds and move it to the county’s east side.
Boyd Gaming Agrees to Purchase Riverboat Casino from Harrah's21 January 2004
Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming on Tuesday evening announced a $190 million deal to buy Harrah's Shreveport riverboat in northwestern Louisiana, a deal company executives believe adds a solid cash-producing casino at an attractive price.
Maryland Town Gives Mixed Slots Message21 January 2004
News Brief: Ocean City’s council received mixed bag of responses when they asked for the public’s support to their opposition to slot machines.
Gold Reef Casinos Sees Higher Earnings21 January 2004
International News Brief: Gold Reef Casino Resorts says it expects to report materially higher annual earnings.
Boyd Gaming to Acquire Harrah's Shreveport for $190 Million21 January 2004
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Boyd Gaming Corporation have signed a definitive agreement for Harrah's to sell its Shreveport hotel-casino to Boyd Gaming for $190 million.
Study: Casino Would Boost Wisconsin County Economy20 January 2004
News Brief: A proposed casino, hotel and entertainment center at Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha would result in 4,700 to 6,000 new jobs in the area and have an annual economic impact of more than $500 million, according to a preliminary report.
Casino Hit With Lawsuit in Gangs Battle20 January 2004
A lawsuit filed last week in District Court claims an Arizona couple suffered emotional distress and physical harm when they witnessed a gun battle between rival motorcycle gangs at a Laughlin casino.
Boyd Reports New Position20 January 2004
Boyd Gaming reports that Paul Chakmak will join the company as its Senior Vice President -- Finance and Treasurer.
Pinnacle Offers Shares20 January 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment reports that it intends to offer 8.0 million shares of its common stock under an effective shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Commission May Consider Restrictions on Strip Pedicabs, Segway Scooters20 January 2004
News Brief: Clark County commissioners may soon consider new restrictions for pedicabs and Segway scooters on the Strip.
Study Optimistic About DeJope Bingo Hall20 January 2004
News Brief: One study on the potential influence of a casino in Dane County is estimating that turning DeJope Bingo Hall into a casino would create more than 1,300 jobs and bring $47 million a year to the community.
Studies: Casinos Help Communities20 January 2004
News Brief: Social services data from Milwaukee, Brown and Sauk counties from recent years show sometimes striking local benefits from existing Wisconsin casinos.
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