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Gaming News Archives - Page 4642Ohio Governor Still Opposes Video Gambling Plans22 April 2004
News Brief: Governor Bob Taft says he continues to oppose any video gambling plan, including a bill that would fund education with electronic slot machine revenues.
Economist: Centralized Casino Better for Nebraska22 April 2004
News Brief: A casino that lures tourists into Nebraska has the economic edge, by far, over slot machines scattered across the state, according to a Creighton University economist.
Indiana Casinos May Lose Tax Break22 April 2004
News Brief: Indiana's 10 casino operators may have to pay an additional $200 million in state taxes if a tax court ruling against Aztar Corp. holds up, industry officials said Wednesday.
Texas Governor: Legalizing VLTs Won't Expand Gaming22 April 2004
News Brief: Legalizing slot-machine-type gambling won't expand gaming in Texas because 100,000 eight-liner machines are already in play, according toGovernor Rick Perry.
Aristocrat Technologies Awarded Wild Horse Casino Contract22 April 2004
Aristocrat Technologies has been awarded a contract to provide its OASIS(TM) Casino Management System and over 100 gaming machines for the opening of the new Wild Horse Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
More Online Casinos Get eCOGRA Approval22 April 2004
The board of directors of eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance has approved 16 more online casinos.
Interior Department Won't Support Federal Recognition Bill22 April 2004
The Department of Interior on Wednesday announced it does not support a bill to speed federal recognition of Indian tribes, a process required before American Indians can open gambling businesses.
Alliance Gaming Disappoints Wall Street22 April 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. disappointed Wall Street Wednesday when it announced earnings for the quarter well below its earlier guidance and analyst projections.
MGM Mirage Reports Most Profitable Quarter22 April 2004
MGM Mirage capitalized on strong casino play and improved hotel demand to produce its most-profitable quarter since MGM Grand Inc. and Mirage Resorts merged nearly four years ago.
California Casino Neighbors Band Together22 April 2004
News Brief: Neighbors of the San Manuel casino in the San Bernardino foothills are banding together with communities statewide to urge elected officials to more closely regulate what types of projects tribes can build.
Former Football Player Denies Gambling Allegations22 April 2004
News Brief: Former Seminoles football player, Corey Fuller, denies allegations that he ran a high-stakes card games for a 10-percent cut of the pot.
South African Casino Shareholders in Trouble22 April 2004
International News Brief: The Black Economic Empowerment shareholders of South Africa’s Hemingways Casino are in financial trouble after a leading bank called up its loans.
Caesars Reports Record Q1 Results22 April 2004
For Q1, Caesars reported record net income of $79 million, or $0.25 per fully diluted share, a 93 percent increase from net income of $41 million, or $0.14 per fully diluted share, reported for Q1 2003.
Red Rock Station to Feature IGT EZ Play Machines22 April 2004
IGT have reached an agreement with Station Casinos for the purchase of 2,100 new machines for Red Rock Station, currently scheduled to open in late 2005 or early 2006.
IGT Reports Results Up22 April 2004
IGT reports Q2 net income totaled $116.9 million or $0.32 per diluted share versus $87.1 million or $0.25 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. Revenues grew 20% in the second quarter to a record $636.1 million compared to $529.1 million in the prior year quarter.
Former Browns Back Charged With Running Gambling House21 April 2004
News Brief: Police raided Browns defensive back Corey Fuller's Florida home Tuesday, busting up a poker game.
Panel Debates Anchorage Casino Plan21 April 2004
The House Finance Committee heard arguments Monday for and against a bill that could lead to a casino opening in Anchorage.
Glasgow Odds-on Favorite for UK Gambling Capital21 April 2004
International News Brief: The continuing regeneration of Glasgow has made the city odds-on favourite to be the gambling capital of the UK, according to MGM Mirage.
Harrah's Optimistic on Fourth Vegas Property21 April 2004
Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s top executive today said prospects for opening a fourth hotel-casino in Las Vegas using the "Horseshoe" brand look good and that the company is "taking a look at growth prospects for Las Vegas."
Alliance Stock Tumbles on Weak Profit Report21 April 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp., the No. 2 U.S. manufacturer of slot machines, today reported improved earnings for its fiscal third quarter, but fell short of analysts' expectations. Its stock slumped on the news.
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