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Gaming News Archives - Page 4574Federal Agencies Investigate Tribal Casino Crime2 July 2004
News Brief: Seven federal agencies have started pooling resources and working together to investigate crime in the nation's burgeoning American Indian casino industry.
Missouri Commission Postponed Casino Decision2 July 2004
News Brief: The Missouri Gaming Commission will not consider a new casino for the St. Louis area at its nest meeting, citing a need for more study.
Pennsylvania Slots Bill Passed2 July 2004
News Brief: A bill to legalize and tax as many as 61,000 slot machines in Pennsylvania has received approval in the state Senate.
Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Casino Bill2 July 2004
News Brief: Rhode Island Governor Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would allow a vote on a possible casino in West Warwick.
Mississippi Casino Expect Busy Long Weekend2 July 2004
News Brief: Mississippi coast casinos, souvenir shops and beach vendors have high hopes for the Fourth of July holiday, traditionally one of their busiest weekends of the year.
California Tribe Rejects Gaming Compact2 July 2004
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced today the tribe unanimously voted to reject the recent Tribal-State compact deal.
IGT Signs New Credit Facility2 July 2004
International Game Technology has entered into a $1.5 billion credit facility with a syndicate of banks.
Harrah's Entertainment to Redeem Horseshoe Gaming Notes2 July 2004
Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., has called for redemption all $535 million of its outstanding 8 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due July 2009.
Harrah's Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming2 July 2004
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp.
Boyd Gaming Completes Merger2 July 2004
Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that the company has completed its merger with Coast Casinos, Inc.
Alliance Gaming Appoints New CEO2 July 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. report that Richard Haddrill has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2004.
Churchill Downs Revises Earnings Forecast2 July 2004
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports that it now expects earnings for the year to be approximately 10 to 15 percent lower than its previous year-end estimate of $1.70 per share.
"Pointspread Playbook" -- Three Years of Angles, Trends for Spreads and Totals2 July 2004
Howard Schwartz reviews Al O'Donnell's 2004 edition "Pointspread Playbook", which contains three years of pro spreads and totals for each team, showing how a team did at home, away on what date, against what opponent and whether the game went over or under the bookmaker's line.
Brazilian Scandal Hurts Gtech Profit30 June 2004
News Brief: Gtech Holdings Corp., the world's biggest supplier of online lottery systems, cut its forecasts for the second quarter and fiscal year 2005 because of a Brazilian federal injunction.
Gritty Western Casino Survives in 'Underbelly' of Las Vegas30 June 2004
News Brief: On a stretch of despair that tourists in Las Vegas seldom see, the Western Hotel-Casino stands out as a beacon for the broke and nearly broken.
Barden Files for Racetrack License30 June 2004
News Brief: Don Barden recently filed his fifth application with the Michigan Office of the Racing Commissioner to open a racetrack-casino in the state.
Girls Win One Battle, Continue Crusade for Ice Cream30 June 2004
Technically, the two 11-year-old crusaders have won: A new ice cream shop opened Friday in a town where others were pushed out by video poker bars.
Fourth of July Holiday Travel Increase Forecast for Vegas30 June 2004
High temperatures and gas prices still above $2 a gallon aren't expected to hurt visitor traffic for the Fourth of July holiday in Las Vegas.
Big Conventions Sticking With Las Vegas Plans30 June 2004
Two of Las Vegas' biggest conventions say they're staying put following news that the mega technology trade show, Comdex, has cancelled its November show and won't be back until November 2005.
Michigan Casino Tax Hike Draws Warnings30 June 2004
News Brief: Lawmakers may still boost taxes on Detroit casinos to help solve the state budget crisis, despite dire warnings from business and labor leaders that higher taxes would hurt the economy and cost jobs.
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