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Gaming News Archives - Page 4560THEhotel Raises the Bar9 January 2004
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay ushers in a new model of understated luxury to the Las Vegas Strip, affording guests a haven of sophistication and service on par with the best boutique hotels in the world.
eCOGRA Chairman Appointed as Officer of British Empire9 January 2004
Michael Hirst, recently appointed Chairman of eCOGRA, the online gaming industry regulatory and player assurance body, has been appointed an Officer of the British Empire in Britain’s 2004 New Year Honours List.
Illinois City Still Pursuing Casino Deal8 January 2004
News Brief: Calumet City aldermen and lawyers are expected to meet behind closed doors today to discuss land acquisition for a casino, possibly one run by a Native American gaming company.
New Jersey Commission Fed Up with Promoter8 January 2004
News Brief: Don King has been able to sign casino partnerships for big fights in Atlantic City without holding a casino license. The Division of Gaming Enforcement say they’re fed up with his tactics.
Showboat Buys Land for Parking Lot8 January 2004
News Brief: Showboat Casino-Hotel owners are buying another piece of the Uptown Urban Renewal Tract to build a new parking garage and hope to pick up yet another chunk of the long-vacant land soon so they can turn it into yet another 500 hotel rooms.
Taj Capitalizes on 'Apprentice'8 January 2004
Trump Taj Mahal has launched ‘The $100,000 Apprentice Challenge,’ in which gamblers compete by selecting the losing and winning contestants of the reality show, ‘The Apprentice’.
Rose's Bookies Not Likely Charged8 January 2004
News Brief: Even though Pete Rose named them as his bookies, the allegations are from so long ago that gambling charges likely can't be brought against them.
Manitoba Casinos May Get Cash Machines8 January 2004
News Brief: Manitoba Lotteries Corp. has asked a number of banks and credit unions to come up with proposals for installing automated teller machines in the city's casinos.
South Carolina Lottery Gives Millions to Education8 January 2004
News Brief: The South Carolina lottery has provided more than $429 million to pay for scholarships and education programs since it began selling tickets two years ago.
Iowa Casinos' Win Up8 January 2004
News Brief: Iowa riverboats and racetracks report that gamblers left behind a record $529 million, up 9 percent from a year earlier.
Allegiant Air Adds Flights8 January 2004
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air said today that on March 3 it will begin non-stop flights five days per week between Peoria, Illinois, and Las Vegas.
Bail Set for Alleged Lottery Ticket Thief8 January 2004
ews Brief: An Illinois judge set bail at $25,000 for a Chicago Board Options Exchange clerk accused of swiping her co-workers' winning $175,000 lottery ticket.
Wisconsin Officials Discards Casino Report8 January 2004
News Brief: A report from the Dane County Regional Planning Commission staff on the economic impact of a casino in Madison was discarded by city and county officials as insignificant.
Manitoba Gambling Ads Criticized8 January 2004
News Brief: Manitoba’s decision to go ahead with advertising that promotes gambling, discussions about expanding gambling hours and a market study to look at options for new casinos has alarmed some critics.
West Virginia County Wants More Control8 January 2004
News Brief: Wood County commissioners are pushing to change West Virginia code so counties can have authority to control where video lottery establishments locate in unincorporated areas.
California Tribes Team Up8 January 2004
News Brief: A half a dozen California tribes are agreeing to ante up $1.5 million each to derail a move to end their monopoly on Nevada-style casinos.
Mississippi Casino Environmental Survey Done8 January 2004
News Brief: An environmental impact statement for the Royal D'Iberville Hotel and Casino has been completed, and the favorable results mean a casino could open in D'Iberville within two years.
Skyline Bid Rejected Again8 January 2004
International News Brief: Skyline Enterprises has been knocked back twice in its attempts to buy a controlling stake in Christchurch Casino.
UK Gambling Bills Critics to Argue Case8 January 2004
International News Brief: Critics of Government plans to relax the gambling laws are due to give evidence to Parliament about the draft Gambling Bill.
Mohegan Tribe Invests in Wisconsin Casino8 January 2004
News Brief: The Mohegan Tribe has invested in a gaming and entertainment facility planned by the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based Menominee tribe, and will sit on the board overseeing its development.
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