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Gaming News Archives - Page 4556United Considers More Cheap Vegas Flights13 February 2004
United Airlines will evaluate its just-launched Ted discount subsidiary to determine if it is feasible to transform mainline United service between Chicago and Las Vegas into Ted flights.
Nebraska Lottery Director Avoids Charges13 February 2004
News Brief: Nebraska Lottery Director James Quinn will not be charged in connection with his wife's trip to Greece paid by a lottery vendor.
Second Wynn Tower Planned13 February 2004
Steve Wynn plans a half-billion dollar expansion of his $2.4 billion megaresort, with construction on a second tower set to begin before Wynn Las Vegas' scheduled April 2005 opening, industry insiders say.
Washington Minicasino Bet Limit Raised13 February 2004
News Brief: The Washington State Gambling Commission voted Thursday to double the maximum bet at minicasinos to $200.
Indiana Pull-Tab Bill Scratched13 February 2004
News Brief: The prospects for electronic pull-tab gambling died Thursday as Indiana Senate leaders said they did not want to expand gambling.
Iowa House Bill Could Allow New Casino Licenses13 February 2004
News Brief: Iowa House members has released the highlights of a broad gambling expansion bill that could allow up to five new riverboat casino licenses.
Connecticut Tribes Face Opposition13 February 2004
News Brief: The two tribes most likely to enter Connecticut's gaming market next are going about their business as an anti-casino road show works its way through western Connecticut and lawmakers renew their calls to reform the federal recognition process.
Subway Founder Revealed as Tribal Casino Supporter13 February 2004
News Brief: Subway restaurant founder Frederick A. DeLuca revealed Thursday that he has backed the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation since 1996 with hopes of helping it to build a casino resort in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Gambling Convictions Spur Unusual Sentencing13 February 2004
News Brief: A unique restitution plan is being used in the sentencing of people who were caught in last year's federal crackdown on sports bookmaking operations at Minnesota bars and restaurants.
Mississippi Tax Commission Wants Casino Tax Rules Clarified13 February 2004
News Brief: The Mississippi Tax Commission wants legislators to clarify whether the agency has the authority to calculate casino tax bills and to decide whether free-play credits casinos give gamblers are taxable.
Wisconsin Pro-Casino Supporters Rally13 February 2004
News Brief: Pro-casino supporters rallied Thursday and are confident that voters will say yes Tuesday and allow the Ho-Chunk Nation to make the DeJope bingo hall a full-blown casino.
Former Kentucky Governor Calls for Casino Amendment13 February 2004
News Brief: Former Kentucky Governor and Airdrie Stud owner Brereton Jones called for an amendment to the state's constitution allowing for full-scale casino gambling only at the state's eight racetracks.
California Tribes Ready to Talk13 February 2004
News Brief: Negotiations on new California Indian gambling agreements appeared to be gathering momentum with a growing number of the state's most successful tribes on the brink of joining the talks.
California Gambling Commission Chairman Appointed13 February 2004
News Brief: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger filled the long-vacant chairmanship of the California's Gambling Control Commission on Thursday with a former Wilson administration official and police chief.
South African Court Makes Landmark Verdict13 February 2004
nternational News Brief: In a landmark verdict for the horseracing and betting industry, a Pretoria High Court judge has ruled that bookmakers may not take bets which in any way whatsoever are linked to tote dividends and results.
Friday the 13th Lucky for Slot Player13 February 2004
Friday the thirteenth was far from unlucky for the international visitor to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino who won $10.2 million on Nevada Megabucks.
Shuffle Master Promotes New COO13 February 2004
Shuffle Master, Inc. reports that one of its most senior operating executives, Paul C. Meyer will add Chief Operating Officer to his current duties.
The Sands Regent Results Up13 February 2004
For Q2, Sands Regent reported net income of $4.3 million, or $0.86 basic, $0.81 diluted, versus a net loss of $(244,000), or $(0.05) per basic and diluted share in the year-ago quarter.
Pinnacle Receives $2 Million for Amended Agreement13 February 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.has amended and reinstated its agreement with the Rothbart Development Corporation for the sale of 60 acres of land in Inglewood, California.
Bally's New Orleans Offers Loose Slots13 February 2004
As part of a new marketing campaign featuring the incomparable ‘Loose Slot Louie,’ Bally's management is loosening more than 1,000 slots in the company's Louisiana riverboat casino.
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