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Gaming News Archives - Page 4612Televised Tournaments, Online Games Fuel Hot Growth for Las Vegas Poker10 November 2003
Televised poker tournaments and Internet poker sites together have fueled explosive growth in the number of players, and Las Vegas poker bosses see the results in their card rooms.
In Depth: Gaming Timeline10 November 2003
A list of key events and dates in gaming history.
In Depth: Gambling on Las Vegas: Street Smarts10 November 2003
With the days of mob-operated casinos part of the city's colorful past, today's Las Vegas is a billion-dollar business with strong ties to Wall Street
FTC Places Merger on Hold; More Data Sought From Harrah's, Horseshoe Gaming10 November 2003
Harrah's Entertainment and Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. announced Friday their proposed, $1.4 billion merger is on hold indefinitely because of federal concerns about anticompetitive effects of the buyout.
Eight Arrested in Albany Gambling Bust10 November 2003
News Brief: Eight people have been charged with possession of gambling records, accused of running an illegal sports betting operation in the greater Albany area that took in about $20,000 in wagers each weekend day, according to New York State Police.
Tizbud Surprise Winner of California Cup10 November 2003
News Brief: Lightly raced Tizbud took command at the top of the stretch Saturday and won the $250,000 California Cup Classic at Santa Anita for just the second victory of his career.
Two Women Charged in Emerald Queen Casino Cheating10 November 2003
News Brief: Two dealers at a riverboat casino have been charged with cheating and theft in what authorities say was a sophisticated con that may have cost the casino as much as $450,000 over five months.
Man of letters moving up10 November 2003
Spa Casino Seen as Catalyst7 November 2003
News Brief: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian and local economic experts expect that the new $95 million Spa Resort Casino will be a catalyst to revive Palm Spring’s downtown scene.
California Tribe Asks County for $95 Million7 November 2003
News Brief: The Palace Indian Gaming Center officials are asking Kings County to help them finance a $95 million expansion project.
Oregon Wagering Hubs See 60.8% Handle Increase7 November 2003
News Brief: Five multi-jurisdictional wagering hubs in Oregon, including Youbet.com and Television Game Network, handled $224.9-million during the three-month period that ended September 30, a 60.8% increase over last year when the Oregon hubs handled $139.9-million.
GTECH to Acquire VLT Maker7 November 2003
GTECH has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Spielo Manufacturing Inc., a leading provider of video lottery terminals and related products and services to the global gaming industry.
Michigan Lottery to Pick Finalists for Instant Game7 November 2003
Michigan Lottery will be conducting a drawing to select five finalists who will participate in a grand-prize drawing for the "$2,000,000 Fortune" instant game.
New Mexico Governor Signs Gaming Compact7 November 2003
News Brief: Governor Bill Richardson has signed a gambling agreement between the state and the Navajo Nation for a long-sought casino at the To'hajiilee chapter near Albuquerque.
MGM Mirage Expansion into Britain Proceeding7 November 2003
MGM Mirage executives today said the Las Vegas company expects to own or operate several large casinos in the United Kingdom should that government proceed with anticipated gambling industry deregulation and create favorable investment conditions.
Harrah's, Horseshoe Gaming Merger Studied7 November 2003
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating competition issues concerning Harrah's pending $1.46 billion acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming.
Westin Opens in Las Vegas7 November 2003
The newest hotel-casino to open in Las Vegas claimed several other firsts when it checked in its first guests Thursday afternoon.
Maine Governor to Veto Video Gaming at OTBs7 November 2003
ews Brief: Governor John Baldacci renewed his promise to veto a bill that would allow off-track betting parlors, including one in Waterville, to install video gaming machines.
New Zealanders Betting on South Africa7 November 2003
International News Brief: New Zealanders may be supporting the home team All Blacks with their hearts, but they are picking South Africa with their wallets in tonight's World Cup quarter-final.
TAB Weighs Tabcorp Takeover7 November 2003
International News Brief: Advisers to TAB will work through the weekend to provide information to the NSW gambling company as to how to proceed with Tabcorp's merger proposal.
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