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Gaming News Archives - Page 4568House Speaker: Maryland Must Consider Locations for Casino9 July 2004
News Brief: Given the pressure that Pennsylvania's 61,000 slots at 14 locations will put on Maryland, a legislative report that recommends a western slots location has become more urgent, according to House Speaker Michael Busch.
West Warwick Casino Plans Face Water Obstacle9 July 2004
News Brief: The president of the East Greenwich Town Council said yesterday that the Kent County Water Authority could not handle the additional water demand of a $600-million casino proposed for neighboring West Warwick.
Colorado Casino Offers $1 Billion to Education Board9 July 2004
ews Brief: An attempt to lure Colorado Board of Education support for a proposed Indian casino project got a tepid response Wednesday, despite the developer's offer to earmark $1 billion in gaming revenue over 10 years for public education.
Bare Trust Could Help Burswood Deal9 July 2004
International News Brief: Kerry Packer yesterday jumped to 26 per cent ownership of Burswood as market insiders speculated the formation of a ‘bare trust’ could help win over institutional shareholders hamstrung by the conditions of the $715 million bid.
SunCruz CEO Faces Lawsuit9 July 2004
News Brief: The chief executive of SunCruz Casinos, which operates in Little River, is facing a lawsuit in Florida over the sale of a vessel.
Las Vegas Introduces www.Zerorake.com9 July 2004
Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. is launching www.zerorake.com, the internet's first ‘rake-free’ card room and is targeted to poker players who play even a few hours a month.
Wall Street: Las Vegas May Be Cooling9 July 2004
News Brief: Las Vegas has been on a winning streak with tourists and travelers for more than a year, but the gambling city's luck may be running thin, Wall Street analysts said on Thursday.
Steele, Lawrence, Iskoe, Football Arrive at Gamblers Book Shop9 July 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews three of the most important books for football handicapping, which includes Phil Steele's "2004 College Football Scorebook", Marc Lawrence's "Playbook Stat and Log Book", and Andy Iskoe's "NFL Teasers and Totals".
Harrah's Names New Vice Presidents9 July 2004
David Carroll and Chris Corrado have been named Harrah's Central Division vice presidents, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports. The company also named Michael O'Hagan vice president of Harrah's Operating Company, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment.
Harrah's Tops Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards9 July 2004
For the fifth consecutive year, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. received more awards than any other casino operator in Casino Player's Best of Gaming Awards, the magazine's annual poll of gaming customers from across the country.
Heard it on the River9 July 2004
Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.
Punters Can Bet on Ladbrokes Master8 July 2004
nternational News Brief: Fixed odds punters have a rare chance to stake some cash on poker this week after markets opened on the final of the Ladbrokes Poker Million II - The Masters.
Australian Gamblers Lose $15.3 Billion8 July 2004
News Brief: Punters lost a national total of more than AUD$15.3 billion last financial year, sparking a call yesterday for a summit on problem gambling.
Vancouver Holds Public Meeting for Slots at Track8 July 2004
News Brief: Vancouver city council is planning to lend its collective ear to the public on the contentious issue of slot machines making an appearance at Hastings Racecourse.
Nipmuc Optimistic About Appeal of Federal Ruling8 July 2004
News Brief: Leaders of the Nipmuc Nation yesterday said they are optimistic they will win an appeal of an agency's decision denying them federal recognition and the right to seek a casino.
$25 Million Casino Planned for Sparks, Nevada8 July 2004
News Brief: A $25-million-plus casino is planned for Pyramid Highway in Sparks, using the license from the shuttered downtown Old Reno Casino, Reno lawyer and gaming lobbyist Harvey Whittemore said Wednesday.
BetEuro Adds Soccer Leagues8 July 2004
BetEuro has struck another first by becoming the first European betting site to offer a comprehensive book for the English, Italian, Spanish and German soccer leagues.
Hungarian Online Casino Winners Face Obstacles8 July 2004
International News Brief: Hungarians using the services of online gambling operations may find themselves in trouble when it comes to claiming their prizes, because such services are considered to be illegal under Hungary’s Gambling Act.
South Africa Gets First Online Casino Millionaire8 July 2004
International News Brief: A Pretoria man who was gambling online in the early hours of this morning has become South Africa's first online 'slots' millionaire.
Schwarzennegger Officially Opposes Measure8 July 2004
ews Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his opposition in writing to a November ballot measure that would end Indian casino tribes' state monopoly on slot machines.
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