 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Gaming Destination News
Online Gambling News
|
Gaming News Archives - Page 4614Gamblers Swamp Macau21 May 2004
International News Brief: 3.75 million tourists visited Macau in the first quarter, a 25 per cent increase over last year. Analysts believe that Macau will continue to grow.
Locations for Poker Championship Set21 May 2004
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. expects to hold the final round of next year's World Series of Poker main event at Binion's Horseshoe, with the rest of the event held at the company's Rio hotel-casino, Harrah's officials said Thursday.
Hard Rock Deal Rejected21 May 2004
The Nevada Gaming Commission have voted unanimously to reject the Hard Rock hotel-casino's controversial advertising campaign settlement, setting the stage for a hearing that likely will occur sometime this summer.
Vegas Tourism Agency Head Voted In21 May 2004
Rossi Ralenkotter was voted in Thursday to replace Manny Cortez as the top executive of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Stratosphere Plans Tower Shops Growth21 May 2004
The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower is expanding its Tower Shops by the size of a big supermarket and is undergoing a face lift in an attempt to attract more local business.
Wisconsin Governor to Veto Gaming Bill21 May 2004
News Brief: Governor Jim Doyle says that he could veto as early as Friday legislation that would give lawmakers a formal role in negotiating gaming compacts with Wisconsin's Indian tribes.
Missouri Opponents Won't Give Up21 May 2004
ews Brief: Opponents of a $100 million casino planned in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, say the fight isn't over.
Savannah Casino Boat Getting Ready21 May 2004
News Brief: Jim Monaghan, the Millionaire's Casino boat’s managing partner, said the plan is to set sail in three weeks.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reach Slot Agreement21 May 2004
News Brief: Sources indicated yesterday that Pennsylvania lawmakers have reached a basic agreement on legalizing slot machines in Pennsylvania which excludes tribal casinos.
Isle of Capri Still Aims for Chicago Casino21 May 2004
News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos aims to build a Chicago casino despite a disagreement between Illinois gambling regulators and the state attorney general about whether there is a license to sell.
WMS Gaming Product System Receives Nevada Approval21 May 2004
WMS Gaming Inc. has received final regulatory approvals from the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Laboratories International, Inc. for the company's new proprietary wide area progressive gaming system.
Illinois Received $9.6 Million from Gambling Interests21 May 2004
In the last decade, gambling interests have given more than $9.6 million to Illinois political campaigns, according to new report.
Australian Gambler Jailed for Stealing21 May 2004
International News Brief: An Australian woman with a $19 million poker machine habit was jailed yesterday for stealing more than $1.65 million.
Southeastern Indiana Casinos Win Up21 May 2004
News Brief: Three Southeastern Indiana casinos cashed in on a busy April by pocketing nearly $61 million from gamblers.
Indiana Casino Boat Revenues Down21 May 2004
News Brief: Combined revenues dipped slightly in April for Northwest Indiana's five gambling boats. Overall revenues reached $105.3 million, down from $105.8 million in March.
Colorado Casinos Debate Numbers21 May 2004
News Brief: Existing casino operators scoff at the idea that a proposed tribal casino would generate more tax revenue than all 45 casinos in Colorado combined.
Pennsylvania Private Club Members Receive Prison Terms21 May 2004
News Brief: The men at the center of the Order of Fleas club gambling case received federal prison terms Thursday.
Brazil's Problem Gamblers Turn to Bingo21 May 2004
International News Brief: Psychologists and support groups who treat compulsive gamblers in Brazil say they've run out of patients since the country's bingo halls reopened.
Ilinois Senate President: Casinos, Tracks Must Unite21 May 2004
ews Brief: State Senate President Emil Jones is urging representatives of Illinois casinos and horse tracks to unite behind the legislative push for gambling expansion.
Sam's Town Shreveport Opens to the Public20 May 2004
Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that Sam's Town Shreveport opened to the public this evening.
|