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Gaming News Archives - Page 4604MGM Resumes Casino Plans with Indicted NYRA12 December 2003
News Brief: MGM Mirage caught the attention of New Jersey gaming regulators Thursday by resuming plans for a huge slot-machine casino in New York City despite a federal indictment of its racetrack partner there.
Ladbrokes Aims at Danish Market12 December 2003
International News Brief: Ladbrokes is making a charge for the Danish gaming market.
Pokies Taken to Australia's Gamblers12 December 2003
International News Brief: Poker machines are apparently being shifted between venues by Victoria's two licensed operators in a bid to target problem gamblers, most of whom live in disadvantaged areas, the head of the state's gambling research body has alleged.
Rhode Island Governor Want to Limit Race Dates12 December 2003
News Brief: Looking to squeeze the owners of Lincoln Park to sell the racetrack and gambling hall quickly, Gov. Donald L. Carcieri wants to limit the number of racing dates to be approved for 2004.
Reno Fireworks Up in the Air12 December 2003
News Brief: With New Year’s Eve less than three weeks away, representatives of several Reno casinos that have sponsored downtown fireworks in the past said that they were unsure whether there would be a show this year.
Wisconsin Tribe Worried Over Lawsuit12 December 2003
News Brief: A lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin governor’s power to negotiate Native American gaming compacts could lend strength to another seeking an outright ban on Indian casinos, putting thousands of jobs at risk, a Green Bay-area tribe says.
William Hill Ready for Mobile Gambling Launch12 December 2003
International News Brief: William Hill will launch a series of interactive mobile gambling services next year after completing implementation of a new technology infrastructure.
Las Vegas Back in New Year's Spotlight12 December 2003
Las Vegas is rebounding as a hot New Year's holiday destination following two years
of tepid growth, surveys of room rates booked three weeks or more in advance show.
Return of Penny Slots12 December 2003
Now, casinos are returning to low-denomination slots as ticket-in, ticket-out
technology makes the machines more efficient and players tell operators they like the
added entertainment time they offer for the same volume of play.
Nevada Casino Impacts County Elections12 December 2003
Station Casino’s suburban casino project that once pitted developers against nearby residents once again has put a bull's eye on a Clark County commissioner facing re-election.
Tropicana Site Inspected Before Collapse12 December 2003
News Brief: The deadly Oct. 30 collapse of the Tropicana Casino and Resort garage occurred less than an hour after a city building inspector examined the site and found nothing awry, according to city records.
Casino Niagara Employees Reject Union11 December 2003
ews Brief: Workers at Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ont., have voted against joining a union by a 59 percent margin, but the Canadian Auto Workers called the election tainted and vowed to contest it.
NYRA, Employees Indicted11 December 2003
News Brief: The New York Racing Association and six former employees were indicted Thursday on fraud charges, contending tellers ran money laundering, gambling or loan-sharking schemes using their access to NYRA and bettors' money.
Michigan Officials Against Expanded Gambling11 December 2003
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, Michigan Senator Samuel Buzz Thomas and former Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus outline the negative impact expanded gambling will have on Michigan.
Oregon Group Files Second Suit to Block Casino11 December 2003
News Brief: Anti-casino activists have filed a second lawsuit to block a new Indian casino on the Oregon coast, two days after tribal officials broke ground on the project.
Philadelphia to Vegas Flights Offered11 December 2003
Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop round trips between Las Vegas and Philadelphia when it begins serving its newest market in May, the airline announced today.
New York Racino Back on Track11 December 2003
MGM Mirage said today it would resume construction of a slot machine casino at the big Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York.
Official: Horse Flu Won't Affect South Africa's Racing11 December 2003
nternational News Brief: The current outbreak of equine influenza in the Western Cape was not expected to greatly affect South Africa's multi-billion rand horse-racing industry, because punters would continue to bet.
Fox Bets on Casino Reality Show11 December 2003
News Brief: Fox has picked up ‘The Casino,’ a show from producer Mark Burnett that will revolve around the relaunch of Las Vegas' landmark Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on the Fremont St. strip.
Pennsylvania Governor: Tribal Casinos Unlikely11 December 2003
News Brief: Gambling casinos owned and operated by Indian tribes are unlikely to open in Pittsburgh or elsewhere in Pennsylvania, Gov. Ed Rendell said Wednesday.
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