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Gaming News Archives - Page 4630Company Appeals Trademark Decision18 May 2004
Cirque du Soleil is appealing an adverse Las Vegas court decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco over the company's rights to the name "cirque."
Harrah's Review Focusing on Chicago Area18 May 2004
Federal regulators studying a major merger involving Harrah's Entertainment Inc. have recently focused their attention on the potential market concentration of Harrah's casinos around the Chicago area, an official for Harrah's said Monday.
California Lottery Overhaul Effort Dropped18 May 2004
News Brief: Citing widespread opposition, California Assemblyman George Plescia on Monday dropped lottery-backed legislation that would have added Nevada-style gambling themes to the state-run games.
Adelson Plans Separate Macau Strip, IPO18 May 2004
As owners of the Venetian opened their $240 million casino in Macau today, another opening -- the opening of bids to begin site preparation work for another project at another Macau location known as the Cotai Strip -- holds even greater potential for the Las Vegas casino company.
Chinese Gamblers Flock to Burma's Sin City18 May 2004
International News Brief: Burma’s frontier town, Mong Lar, is rapidly transforming into a bloated sin city popular with day-tripping Chinese gamblers.
Australian Developers Bet on Pubs18 May 2004
International News Brief: The charge into the New South Wales local pub market to take advantage of poker machine profits has led to a flurry of buying activity with the latest deals totalling AUD$8 million.
Struggling Resort Dreams of a Date With Lady Luck18 May 2004
International News Brief: To recapture its popularity, Blackpool is banking on legislation that would bring Vegas-style gambling resorts to Britain, where casinos are small, highly restricted and free of glitz.
SkyCity Clears Regulatory Hurdle18 May 2004
International News Brief: New Zealand’s dominant casino operator, SkyCity, has cleared the biggest regulatory hurdle in its quest for a sought-after stake in the second largest casino, Christchurch.
Spectre Gaming Opens California Facility18 May 2004
Spectre Gaming, Inc. has opened its new manufacturing and distribution facility located in El Cajon, California.
Analysts Disagree on Macau's Long-Term Consequences for Las Vegas18 May 2004
Although some say the Cotai Strip development will breed added visitors for the Strip, others caution it will create an Asian gaming mecca that will lure high-roller and other Asian players, many of whom have gambled in Las Vegas in the past.
California Tribal Gaming Job Growth Hits New High18 May 2004
Job growth created by California Indian casinos and their tribal governments grew by nearly 17% for the year ending April 2004, according to the California Indian Nations Gaming Association.
Utah Case Puts Bingo in Spotlight18 May 2004
News Brief: A new court case in West Valley City, Utah, recently reopened the question of whether bingo halls are centers for harmless fun or hubs for illegal gambling.
Mississippi Casino Classes May Face Ax18 May 2004
News Brief: Casino management classes may be omitted from a new tourism degree this fall at the University of Southern Mississippi because of an attorney general's opinion.
Judge to Allow Emerald Casino License Sale18 May 2004
News Brief: A federal bankruptcy court judge indicated Monday he intends to allow Emerald Casino to proceed with the sale of its riverboat license, even though Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan plans to restart hearings aimed at stripping the license from the bankrupt casino company.
Rhode Island Gambling Parlors Want Equal Tax Rates18 May 2004
News Brief: Representatives from Newport Grand and Lincoln Park say they will take their chances competing against a casino, if all three were taxed at the same rate.
Poll: Slots Favored to Fund Texas Schools18 May 2004
News Brief: As the Texas Legislature wrapped up its special session Monday with no plan for funding education, a new poll shows Texans increasingly favor using slot machines to support schools.
Police Looking for Casino Predator18 May 2004
News Brief: Police in Atlantic City, NJ are looking for a man who has been robbing and terrorizing casino patrons for more than a month now.
Caesars Palace Names Senior VP for Hotel Operations18 May 2004
John Unwin has been named senior vice president for hotel operations at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Horse Racing to Sweep China18 May 2004
International News Brief: At the Beijing Jockey Club, you can wager a good sum on a horse race. Just don't call it betting.
Caesars' Connection Card Goes Online18 May 2004
Linking comp dollars coast to coast and in cyberspace, the Caesars Entertainment Connection Card is now more convenient than ever with new online access to comp dollar balances.
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