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Gaming News Archives - Page 4624Sprinkler Douses Small Fire at Hotel-Casino Tower in Nevada27 October 2003
News Brief: Paramedics treated one hotel guest for minor smoke inhalation after a linen cart fire Sunday in a tower of a southern Nevada hotel-casino.
Low-Rollers Not Welcome in Posh Slot Rooms27 October 2003
News Brief: Every casino now has a separate high-limit slot room - with names like Diamond Cove, Platinum Place, Crystal Room, Sala Miralto and Gold Room - that they want treated as a private club.
Casino is All Consuming in Sanford, Maine27 October 2003
News Brief: There is only one topic of discussion in Sanford, Maine, these days: the casino.
President Casino Bidder Put Off by City's Plan27 October 2003
News Brief: The possibility of two casinos operating next door to each other on Laclede's Landing has discouraged at least one gaming operator from pursuing investments in St. Louis.
Mexican Cardinal's Finances, Ties to Racetrack Owner Probed27 October 2003
News Brief: The investigation of a Roman Catholic cardinal for allegedly using drug money to build churches is shaking up Mexico, with church leaders crying foul and critics questioning the clergyman's friendship with a would-be casino owner.
Study: Video Lottery Speeds Addiction27 October 2003
News Brief: Gamblers who played video lottery terminals or slot machines moved from social gambling to pathological gambling four times as fast as gamblers who bet on horse or dog races, according to a Rhode Island study.
TV Channel Bets on Gambling27 October 2003
News Brief: Creators of the Casino and Gaming Television network are betting that a national interest in gambling will translate into a desire to watch it on TV.
Maryland Senators Questions in Slot Inquiry27 October 2003
News Brief: Three Maryland state senators say they were interviewed by FBI agents in an inquiry into the Senate president's fund-raising efforts and the push for slot machine gambling.
BetWWTS.com Offers NBA Odds24 October 2003
ith the NBA regular season starting Tuesday, BetWWTS.com today announced various betting options for the forthcoming season.
Swiss Casino Under Investigation24 October 2003
International News Brief: The Swiss authorities have opened a preliminary enquiry into alleged illegal activities in a casino in Lugano.
Court Upholds New Trial in Binion Murder Case24 October 2003
News Brief: The Nevada Supreme Court has declined to review its decision last July granting a new trial for Sandy Murphy and her lover, Richard Tabish, on charges of robbing and killing former Las Vegas casino executive Ted Binion.
Housing Issues Linked to Maine Casino24 October 2003
News Brief: Even before a ballot is cast for a proposed Indian casino, some Mainers have applied for subsidized housing in Sanford, hoping to beat the rush and stake out a place to live if a casino job is in the cards.
Smoking Ban Could Hurt Proposed Maine Casino24 October 2003
News Brief: A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will mandate that a proposed $650 million casino, like virtually all buildings open to the public, be smoke-free. Some say a total smoking ban would hurt business and generate less revenue for the state.
Nebraska Courts Reject Slot Measure24 October 2003
News Brief: The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled today that a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize video slot machines cannot be put before voters.
Fourth London Flight to be Added24 October 2003
ondon-based Virgin Atlantic Airlines, which last month added a third nonstop round trip between London's Gatwick International Airport and Las Vegas, will add a fourth next spring, the company said today.
MTR Gaming Wins License for Las Vegas Casino24 October 2003
MTR Gaming was told by members of the state Gaming Commission Wednesday that it better improve its business practices but the commission voted 3-2 to award it an unlimited license for operation of the Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino in North Las Vegas.
Venetian Withdraws Power-Exit Request24 October 2003
The Venetian on Thursday withdrew from the state Public Utilities Commission its application to leave the Nevada Power Co. electric system and buy its own power.
Mikohn Completes Stock Offering24 October 2003
Slot maker Mikohn Gaming Corp. has completed its previously announced sale of 8.4 million shares of common stock at a price of $5.34 per share and warrants to acquire an additional 2.1 million shares at an exercise price of about $5.88 per share.
Pennsylvania Officials want School Provision24 October 2003
News Brief: If legislators pass a bill allowing slot-machine gambling in Pennsylvania, education officials want a provision added to the state constitution to ensure the profits will benefit schools only.
Kentucky Casino Advocates Back Republican Candidate24 October 2003
News Brief: Two of Kentucky's most outspoken advocates of full-scale casino gambling have lined up behind Republican Ernie Fletcher in this fall's race for governor.
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