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Gaming News Archives - Page 4660Park Place Names Top Legal Post for Casinos29 September 2003
Park Place Entertainment reports the appointment of industry veteran Bill Joyce as vice president of legal and regulatory affairs and business opportunity for the company's Mid-South Region.
Acres Stockholders Approve Merger with IGT29 September 2003
Acres Gaming stockholders have approved the merger between Acres, International Game Technology and NWAC Corp., a subsidiary of IGT.
Arson Charge Dropped in Moulin Rouge Fire26 September 2003
irst-degree arson charges in state court have been dropped against Fred Ball, one of two men arrested in connection with the blaze that destroyed the historic Moulin Rouge casino, but Ball could still face federal charges, his lawyer said.
Illinois Casino Worker's Death Ruled a Suicide26 September 2003
News Brief: Facing thousands of dollars in gambling debt, a comptroller at East Peoria's Par-A-Dice riverboat casino overdosed on sleeping pills last month.
Court Refuses to Block California Card Room26 September 2003
News Brief: A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt to block a landless Indian tribe from taking over an urban card room in the San Francisco Bay area.
Waterloo Gains Edge in Iowa26 September 2003
ews Brief: As gambling proponents in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids vie for support for competing casino proposals, supporters on both sides of the table say Waterloo has the edge.
Mississippi Gambling Barge Could Get New Name26 September 2003
News Brief: Harrah's Vicksburg Hotel and Casino will become Horizon Casino if the Mississippi Gaming Commission gives its blessing to the deal next month.
Oklahoma Casino Plan Fails26 September 2003
News Brief: With their hopes of turning a riverboat into a floating casino sunken, the owners of the Southern Star have hoisted anchor and left eastern Oklahoma.
Florida Casino Cruises Recommended for Permanent Berth26 September 2003
News Brief: A local panel has recommended that St. Tropez Casino Cruises get a permanent berth at Port Everglades, Florida, stranding runner-up SunCruz Casinos at its dock in Hollywood.
Kerzner has Big Plans for Millenium Dome26 September 2003
International News Brief: South African gaming and leisure magnate Sol Kerzner is planning a Las Vegas-style casino for the Millennium Dome in London.
Bikers Sue Harrah's over Brawl26 September 2003
ews Brief: Nine members of the Mongols motorcycle gang are suing Harrah's Entertainment, claiming the company's hotel-casino in southern Nevada failed to provide adequate security during a biker rally last year that erupted in violence.
Lasseters Plans to List on Singapore Exchange26 September 2003
International News Brief: The Lasseters group of Australia hopes to launch its initial public offer in Singapore before the year is out, according to sources close to it.
Group Buys Desert Passage26 September 2003
A group fronted by East Coast developer David Edelstein and investment firm RFR Holding reached an agreement to buy the Desert Passage at Aladdin shopping center for approximately $235 million, members of the group said Thursday.
Senator Kyl Expects Gambling Legislation to Pass26 September 2003
Despite opposition of the mainstream casino industry, a Senate bill to restrict Internet gambling is likely to pass Congress this year, said the Senator Jon Kyl who introduced the legislation.
Pinnacle Entertainment Closes Notes Offering26 September 2003
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. has completed a public offering of $135 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013.
Isle of Capri Casinos to Acquire the President Casino in St. Louis26 September 2003
Isle of Capri Casinos has entered into an agreement to purchase The Admiral casino riverboat in St. Louis Missouri from The President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc.
Youbet.com Delays Annual Meeting26 September 2003
Youbet.com, Inc.said today that its 2003 annual meeting will be delayed. The meeting will be rescheduled to comply with a court order.
Shuffle Master Names New President26 September 2003
Shuffle Master, Inc. reports that Paul C. Meyer will join senior management as President, reporting to Mark Yoseloff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mikohn Gaming to Issue Stock, Buy Back Debt26 September 2003
Mikohn Gaming Corp. plans to lower its yearly cash interest payments by $4.8 million through a note repurchase so it can focus on growth.
Americans Took over 297 Million Casino Gambling Trips in 200226 September 2003
A national survey reports that more than 50 million American adults made nearly 300 million trips to casinos in the United States in 2002.
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