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Gaming News Archives - Page 4564Prague Casino to Close16 August 2004
International News Brief: Some two weeks after a grenade attack which injured 18 bystanders outside an Israeli-owned casino in Prague, the owners announced Monday the establishment was closing due to technical reasons.
Refinery Owner Fights Casino16 August 2004
ChevronTexaco Corp. has made a last-minute bid to stop the construction of a casino near its Richmond refinery.
PDS Gaming Reports Higher Profit16 August 2004
Las Vegas gaming leasing company PDS Gaming Corp. today reported a 2 percent increase in second quarter profit to $186,000.
Vegas Businessman Recommended for License16 August 2004
A Las Vegas businessman who was turned away last year from obtaining a state casino license has won preliminary approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which praised him for his turnaround.
Aladdin Changeover Under Way16 August 2004
The management group that is working to buy the Aladdin hotel-casino out of bankruptcy has sent termination letters to about 20 managers as part of the group's plan to remake the property into a Planet Hollywood resort.
Private Investors Could Get Piece of Tattersall's16 August 2004
International News Brief: Private investors could be invited to participate in the $2 billion stock market float of gambling giant Tattersall's later this year.
Red Tape Threatens New Zealand Pokie Funds16 August 2004
International News Brief: Red tape is threatening New Zealand’s community funding from pokie machines, says one of the societies which distributes gaming machine profits to charities.
Powerball Winning Ticket Bought in Minnesota16 August 2004
Powerball paid off big for one lucky ticket Saturday night. The winning ticket worth $98.7 million was purchased in Minnesota.
Colleges Gambling on Casino Courses16 August 2004
News Brief: Public colleges nationwide are increasingly offering casino and gambling majors and courses as states, mostly through Indian tribes, turn to casinos for gambling revenues.
Hong Kong Sports World Hit by Gambling Scandal16 August 2004
International News Brief: While doping scandals rock the Olympic games in Greece, police in Hong Kong Saturday busted an underground network of illegal sports gambling.
Gambling Expansion Threatens Michigan Plans16 August 2004
News Brief: Michigan is quickly reaching a saturation point that could threaten plans for permanent Detroit casinos and deplete local and state gambling taxes that provide badly needed funds for education and other programs.
Gambling Case Names Roenick16 August 2004
News Brief: Jeremy Roenick of the Philadelphia Flyers has been connected to an FBI investigation of a Florida firm that made millions selling betting tips to gamblers.
University VP Named to Pennsylvania Gaming Board16 August 2004
News Brief: Governor Ed Rendell has named an assistance vice president at Carnegie Mellon University to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Alton Casino Revenue Drop Impacts City Budget16 August 2004
News Brief: A downturn in revenue at Alton Belle Casino has left city officials with fewer dollars to spend.
Morongo Casino Recruits New Employees16 August 2004
News Brief: As construction on the new, $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa nears completion, the Morongo human resources department is looking to fill approximately 1,000 new staff positions.
Robbers Attack Mississippi Casino16 August 2004
News Brief: Greenville, Mississippi, police are searching for two armed robbers who allegedly stole more than $70,000 from a casino over the weekend, then escaped by boat.
More Casinos to Impact Asia16 August 2004
International News Brief: The opening of more casino industries in the Asian region will present more opportunities for operators to expand but it could also pose a threat to their existing businesses due to increased competition, according to GK Goh Research.
Robbers Steal $75,000 from Casino, Flee by Boat16 August 2004
News Brief: City police are searching for two armed robbers who allegedly stole more than $70,000 from a casino over the weekend, then escaped by boat.
Rhode Island Tribe Turns for Congress16 August 2004
News Brief: After losing another round in its long bid for a casino, the Narragansett Indian Tribe is looking to Washington for help.
INSIDE GAMING: Adelson's Property Portfolio May Grow16 August 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
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