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Gaming News Archives - Page 4585MGM-Mandalay Merger a Non-Issue for New Jersey17 June 2004
News Brief: The blockbuster deal involving MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group will not need regulatory approval in New Jersey despite MGM's half ownership of the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa here.
Missouri Arcade Ordered to Remove Games17 June 2004
News Brief: Operators of Celebration City amusement park have removed three arcade games that authorities say may have been illegal gambling devices.
Mississippi $900 Million Resort Approved17 June 2004
News Brief: Myriad Botanical Resort, a $900 million, 540-acre development in Tunica County, was approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission today.
South Carolina Candidate's Comments Raise Questions17 June 2004
News Brief: South Carolina Republican hopeful, David Beasley, is drawing criticism for making exaggerated claims about expanded bingo operations.
Tribal Casino Deal Could Ease California's Money Woes17 June 2004
News Brief: Budget negotiators have already seized on the potential new tribal gaming revenue as the possible bridge between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Democrat-controlled Legislature.
Mikohn's Garfield Slot Game Receives GLI Approval17 June 2004
Mikohn Gaming has received approval from Gaming Laboratories International for the Garfield slot game in 16 of 18 targeted GLI jurisdictions.
Alliance Gaming Faces Class Lawsuit17 June 2004
Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. reports that a securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of Alliance Gaming Corp.
Bribery Case Against Sharon is Dropped17 June 2004
International News Brief: Israel's attorney general dropped a bribery investigation against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday, removing one of the clouds hanging over the Israeli leader.
Southern China Fights Illegal Gambling16 June 2004
International News Brief: Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao may fight underground gambling together.
Russia Gripped by Euro 2004 Fever16 June 2004
International News Brief: The national soccer team may once again break Russians' hearts by crashing out of Euro 2004 with a loss to Portugal on Wednesday, but until then the country remains in the grip of soccer fever.
William Hill Bounces Back16 June 2004
International News Brief: William Hill was back on traders' buy lists yesterday as a leading City brokerage Citigroup Smith Barney came out with a firm rejection of suggestions that the U.K. government's reform of gaming legislation will have a negative impact on bookmakers.
Last Minute Pennsylvania Slot Vote Pushed16 June 2004
News Brief: Governor Ed Rendell has asked Pennsylvania lawmakers to vote on slots before the summer recess begins June 30.
Deal Draws Mixed Reaction From Tourists, Casino Workers16 June 2004
News of the biggest marriage Las Vegas has ever seen -- MGM Mirage's $7.9 billion buyout of Mandalay Resort Group -- drew mixed reactions from tourists and workers this morning.
New Jersey Casino, Racetrack Deal Approved16 June 2004
News Brief: The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has given final approval to a deal in which New Jersey casinos will boost purses at three state racetracks in exchange for the tracks delaying plans to install video lottery terminals.
Combined MGM Mirage, Mandalay Vow to Grow16 June 2004
Expansion opportunities in Las Vegas were key motivators for the merger, MGM MIRAGE officials said today.
Counties Left Out of California Casino Deals16 June 2004
News Brief: California county officials say they remain ill-equipped to deal with the burdens brought by casinos and that new revisions won’t do much to remedy the strain on county services.
Gambling Expansion: Prairie Meadows Wants Table Gaming16 June 2004
News Brief: Prairie Meadows racetrack casino says table games would pour millions into Polk County, but it's far from a done deal.
Conference Focuses on Casino Marketing16 June 2004
A casino marketers conference will be held July 25-27, 2004 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Asian Governments Praised For Vigilance16 June 2004
International News Brief: The Asian Football Confederation has praised the respective governments of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for their vigilance on cracking down illegal betting for the Euro 2004.
IGC Tackles Casino Spam and Other Advertising Issues16 June 2004
In an effort to reduce spam and promote reputable business practices, the Interactive Gaming Council has announced an updated Advertising Code of Practice for member casino operators and software developers.
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