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Gaming News Archives - Page 4615Sky City Hedges Building Bets for Casino3 December 2003
International News Brief: Sky City has thrown down a challenge to Australian politicians, saying the extent of the investment in their Adelaide casino will depend on several factors, including the effects of looming regulatory changes across the Tasman.
Reno-Tahoe Airport Traffic Up 2.8 percent in October3 December 2003
News Brief: Northern Nevada's tourism industry got a boost from continued growth in passenger traffic at the Reno airport in October, up 2.8 percent over last October.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $44 Million3 December 2003
The jackpot for the Friday, December 5, 2003 drawing is estimated at $44 million.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Red City Developments to Build UK Resort3 December 2003
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Red City Developments have signed a Heads of Terms to develop a regional casino and entertainment complex in Salford, England.
Robert Mathewson Appointed to IGT Board3 December 2003
Robert A. Mathewson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology.
Report: Horseshoe Gaming Buyout Risky3 December 2003
Harrah's Entertainment's planned $1.45 billion buyout of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. creates substantial investor risks even though it may make strategic sense, a Merrill Lynch investor advisory warned Tuesday.
Bellagio Hopes Tower Brings Power3 December 2003
The 928-room tower now under construction at the Bellagio should help the Strip property cement its position as one of the top draws for premium players in Las Vegas, the megaresort's hotel boss said recently.
Scientific Games Awarded On-Line Contract for the North Dakota Lottery3 December 2003
cientific Games is the apparent winner of the bid to provide on-line systems and services to the North Dakota Lottery.
Microgaming Releases Revolutionary Multi-Play Slot: MegaSpins3 December 2003
Press Release: Microgaming Releases Revolutionary Multi-Play Slot: MegaSpins
Heller's Go For The Green (Turf Racing Made Easy) One Of The Best Of '033 December 2003
Bill Heller's Go For The Green (Turf Racing Made Easy) (150 pages, paperbound, $14.95) is designed for knowledgeable, patient horseplayers who prefer to specialize-in this case pointing to the obvious, grass races.
North Carolina Tribe Breaks Ground on Expansion2 December 2003
News Brief: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Monday broke ground on a new hotel tower, and this time the tribe is expanding its gaming business without financial support from Harrah's Entertainment.
Tax Threat Fails to Slow Florida Cruise Ships2 December 2003
News Brief: Recent taxation threats from Tallahassee aren’t deterring a resurgence in Lee County-based casino cruises.
Widow, Mother of Gaming Executives Dies2 December 2003
Adele Epstein, matriarch of a Las Vegas gaming family and a civic leader who raised funds for local charities in the 1960s and '70s, died Saturday.
Celine Dion Cancels Vegas Shows2 December 2003
News Brief: Celine Dion has canceled her Wednesday and Thursday shows on the Las Vegas Strip to attend her father's funeral in Montreal.
National Council of Legislators Focus on Online Gambling2 December 2003
News Brief: Issues related to the loss of tax dollars from Internet wagering will come into focus when state legislators from across the country meet in Las Vegas to focus on public policy questions related to Internet, casino, and other forms of gaming.
Kentucky Bill Calls for Gaming Devices2 December 2003
News Brief: A Kentucky legislator has pre-filed several bills for the 2004 General Assembly session, including one that would authorize electronic gaming devices at racetracks, and another that calls for a constitutional amendment on the subject.
Las Vegas Pedicab Operator Shuts Down2 December 2003
as Vegas' largest operator of pedicabs -- bicycle-powered rickshaws that move tourists up and down the Strip -- is taking his vehicles off the road after his drivers were threatened with arrest for operating illegally.
New Mexico License Selection Challenged2 December 2003
News Brief: One of the applicants for a license to open a racetrack and casino in Hobbs has filed a challenge to the state Racing Commission's selection of Ruidoso Downs owner R.D. Hubbard.
Deadline Approaching for Ohio Slots Proposal2 December 2003
News Brief: A slots-for-scholarship constitutional amendment pending in the House faces a cloudy future and a Wednesday deadline for getting it before voters for the March 3 primary election.
Seneca Nation Plans Job Fair2 December 2003
A Job Fair for residents of the Seneca Nation's Allegany and Cattaraugus reservations to learn about jobs available at the tribe's newest casino will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.
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