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Gaming News Archives - Page 4606Louisiana Downs Meet Handle Increases13 November 2003
News Brief: Louisiana Downs concluded its 80-day meeting on Sunday with a handle increase of nearly 12%.
Another Exec Leaves Magna13 November 2003
News Brief: Another executive has departed from Magna Entertainment Corp. in the aftermath of third-quarter shortfalls for the racetrack conglomerate.
Dispute Mars Hollywood Park's Opening Day13 November 2003
ews Brief: The Southern Racing Cooperative made its presence felt during Hollywood Park’s opening-day card when it did not take the California track’s simulcast signal due to a lack of a contract with track owner Churchill Downs Inc.
Governor's Slot Plan Could Jeopardize Pimlico13 November 2003
News Brief: The massive overhaul planned for Pimlico Race Course faced a cloud of doubt when Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. expressed his support for a slot machine plan that would limit gambling licenses to one per company.
Magna Poised to Acquire More of AmTote13 November 2003
ews Brief: After acquiring a 30% interest in AmTote International Inc. in August, Magna Entertainment Corp. is poised to buy more of the totalizator company through an option it obtained with the purchase.
Alaska's Republican Leaders Push for Video Poker, Lottery13 November 2003
News Brief: Republican leaders of the Alaska state House are pushing ahead on video poker and a state lottery and are pointing to a new poll as evidence that Alaskans are interested in more gambling.
Kentucky Governor Wants Keno13 November 2003
ews Brief: Kentucky Governor Paul Patton has urged the state lottery to launch a Keno game to raise more money for college scholarships, and lottery officials will discuss the proposal tomorrow.
Father Leaves Child in Car13 November 2003
International News Brief: A man left his 14-year-old mentally handicapped son in a car under dangerously hot conditions while he went to a casino.
Las Vegas Tourism Still Lagging13 November 2003
Las Vegas recently enjoyed its best September in three years, but the city's tourism industry continues to lag behind its peak level set in 2000.
Online Casinos Target for New Blackmail Scam13 November 2003
International News Brief: Home computers are becoming vulnerable to hackers and virus writers who can turn them into `zombie’ machines, ready to carry out any cyber-blackmail. One of the favorite targets are online casinos.
Macau Tourist Numbers Up Slightly13 November 2003
International News Brief: Macau recorded 9.5 million visitor arrivals in the first 10 months, an increase of 0.5 per cent on the same period last year, according to the Macau Statistics and Census Bureau.
Governor Rendell Pushes Case for Pennsylvania Slots13 November 2003
News Brief: Governor Rendell is fighting a daily battle to turn an outlawed industry into one of Pennsylvania’s largest sources of revenue.
Emerald Casino Deal Expected13 November 2003
News Brief: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is expected to unveil a deal reached with the bankrupt Emerald Casino that is aimed at freeing up the firm's unused casino license for sale to another gambling operation.
Gaming Pumps Billions into Australian Province13 November 2003
International News Brief: The racing and gaming industry injected AUD$4.2 billion into the New South Wales economy in 2001-02, new research shows.
Harrah's Wins Top Ranking in Consumer Survey13 November 2003
Harrah's Entertainment ranked No. 1 in casino customer satisfaction in the Market Matrix, LLC, third-quarter survey of 35,000 American consumers.
Harrah's Entertainment Reports Management Promotions13 November 2003
Harrah's Entertainment is promoting three members of its senior management team to facilitate the planned integration of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. into the Harrah's hotel-casino portfolio.
VCAT Reports Loss13 November 2003
Venture Catalyst Incorporated reported a net loss for the Q1 of $11,000 or nil per share. This compares with a net loss of $2,362,000, or $0.33 loss per share for Q1 2002.
Twain's Would Have Made Mark Happy13 November 2003
Career Opportunities in the Casino Industry12 November 2003
Majestic Star Operations Report Decreased Revenues12 November 2003
Casino revenues were down at Fitzgeralds Black Hawk, Fitzgeralds Tunica and Majestic Star, by 8.8%, 8.4% and 3.7%, respectively, as compared to results for Q4 2002.
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