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Gaming News Archives - Page 4603Argosy Donates Minibuses to City2 June 2004
News Brief: Three vehicles have been donated to Alton, Missouri, by Argosy Gaming Co., which operates the casino on the riverfront.
Florida Man Sentenced in Casino-Guard Slashing2 June 2004
News Brief: A Florida man who slashed a casino security guard in the face and head during a scuffle was sentenced to seven years in prison for the crime.
Rhode Island Tribal Chief Criticizes Governor2 June 2004
News Brief: Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas says the governor is being hypocritical for not protesting a pair of Foxwoods Resort and Casino job fairs scheduled this month at state-run employment centers.
Pennsylvania Town Not Hustling to Form Gambling Board2 June 2004
News Brief: As construction begins on a slots casino at Philadelphia Park racetrack in Bensalem, no public advisory board has been formed to weigh the impact on traffic, crime and property values.
Iowa Tribe Upset with Letter-Writing Campaign2 June 2004
News Brief: A letter-writing campaign urging the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to lift a moratorium on gambling expansion has miffed a spokesman for the Meskwaki Indians of Tama.
Sands Macau Packed, But Trailing Other Casinos2 June 2004
Player demand for casino action at Sheldon Adelson's Sands Macau has kept the tables and slots packed with about 45,000 players on weekends and 35,000 players weekdays since it opened May 18, the company and Wall Street sources said Tuesday.
Missouri Town Won't Oppose Gambling in Ozarks2 June 2004
News Brief: The Missouri town of Hollister won't be joining the crusade to keep casino gambling out of the Ozarks.
Washington Tribe Buys Hotel for Casino2 June 2004
News Brief: The Puyallup Tribe of Indians on Tuesday bought some 20 acres along Pacific Highway East including a hotel that will be used as a casino.
Bid To Keep Monks From Gambling2 June 2004
International News Brief: To keep monks from wagering on football, senior monks will propose the Sangha Supreme Council enforce monastic regulations against gambling when the Euro 2004 tournament kicks off June 12.
Schwarzenegger Signs Urban Casino Deal2 June 2004
News Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a once-landless Indian tribe are expected to announce within weeks a deal that would bring slot machines to the heart of the Bay Area, creating California’s first full-fledged urban casino in San Pablo.
Texas Hold'em Fund-Raisers are Illegal Gambling, Police Say2 June 2004
News Brief: Organizations that want to raise money with Texas hold'em poker tournaments have been told to fold their hands.
Betting Agent Flees with Client's Money2 June 2004
International News Brief: A betting agent is on the run today after fleeing with a client's $700,000 wager.
Thai PM Drops Lottery Idea2 June 2004
International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seems to have backed off from his plan for a special lottery to fund the purchase of a 30% stake in English football club Liverpool amid strong opposition to it.
Nugget Striving to Recall Heyday2 June 2004
In the early 1980s, then-Golden Nugget owner Steve Wynn placed the downtown Las Vegas resort on the national consciousness using a series of clever television ads.
Ohio House May Reconsider Slot Vote2 June 2004
News Brief: Using a procedural maneuver, three Democratic women who helped to defeat the mini casinos last week asked the Ohio House to reconsider the vote.
UAE Arrests Chinese for Gambling Crimes2 June 2004
nternational News Brief: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 61 Chinese nationals for gambling-related crimes, prompting China to warn citizens abroad to follow local laws, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Rival Initiatives Qualify for California Ballot2 June 2004
News Brief: A pair of rival gambling initiatives have qualified for the November ballot, setting the stage for a showdown pitting Indian casinos against the state's racetracks and cardrooms.
Tribal Accords Would Mean $1 Billion Upfront for California2 June 2004
Four tribal casino operators have reached agreements with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger allowing for unlimited slots in return for promises to pay an immediate $1 billion to the state and $250 million more yearly, Wall Street analysts said Tuesday.
Macau Casinos Report Record Revenues2 June 2004
nternational News Brief: Macau's casino sector generates record gross revenue of 15.1 billion patacas in first five months, up ‘over 50 per cent’ on same period last year.
S&P Comments on Ameristar Casinos2 June 2004
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings and outlook on Ameristar Casinos Inc. will not be affected by the company's acquisition of Mountain High Casino.
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