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Gaming News Archives - Page 4669Racing Services Placed In Receivership25 August 2003
News Brief: A court-appointed North Dakota official will take over management of a troubled Fargo horse-betting company, said Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.
Tab Bets on Positive Forecast25 August 2003
International News Brief: Australian gaming and wagering company Tab Ltd has forecast a bounce back in earnings in the current financial year despite posting a near 3 per cent drop in net profit for 2002/03.
Casinos' Advertising Spending Pays Dividends with Revenues25 August 2003
News Brief: Spending big on broadcast advertising has paid huge dividends for the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica and with a little luck, the Sheraton Casino will be reaping similar benefits soon enough.
Iowa City Opposes Riverboat Casino Proposal25 August 2003
News Brief: Any proposal for a riverboat casino in Des Moines will face a battle from Osceola, where business officials contend a Polk County gambling vessel would devastate economically struggling Clarke County.
Las Vegas Tourism: Worldwide Welcome25 August 2003
Las Vegas works to lure global visitors by landing more international airlines and flights.
Self-Made Millionaire Owes Casinos $12 Million25 August 2003
News Brief: Ed Chopot, a self-made multi-millionaire, owes Las Vegas casinos more than $12 million in gambling debts, interest and attorneys fees.
California Group Vows to Fight Casinos25 August 2003
News Brief: A local group that has consulted with Stand Up for California, a statewide gaming watchdog group, was at a prayer walk around a proposed casino property Saturday and is taking the lead in opposing the casino.
Man Drowns After Jumping From Casino Riverboat for a Swim25 August 2003
News Brief: A 44-year-old man jumped off of a casino riverboat to go swimming, but drowned in the Red River.
Harrah's Sues Placer Casino Over Secrets25 August 2003
News Brief: A legal battle involving the alleged theft of trade secrets has broken out between one of Reno's most prominent gambling casinos and the 2-month-old Thunder Valley Casino near Lincoln.
Sun International Appoints New Deputy Chief25 August 2003
International News Brief: Tourism firm Sun International said on Monday it had appointed David Coutts-Trotter as deputy chief executive with responsibility for gaming, effective August 22.
Sun International Wary of South African Economy25 August 2003
International News Brief: Although the year to June may have been a good one for hotel and leisure group Sun International, it expects the current one to be `challenging'.
California Casino Tribes my Play Role in Recall Campaign25 August 2003
News Brief: California's politically powerful Indian tribes are poised to play a key role in the campaign to recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis, and they have much to gain from the outcome.
William Hill Tipped as Suitor for Stanley Leisure25 August 2003
International News Brief: There are rumors that Stanley Leisure has received two bid approaches, one from William Hill and the other from a US rival, and believe that the company is currently weighing up both approaches.
International Thunderbird Gaming Results Up25 August 2003
Revenues for Q2 were $5.2 million, an increase of 16 % over 2002 revenues from continuing operations of $4.5 Q2 2002. Net income was $684,000 compared to a loss of $121,000 in Q2 2002.
Argosy Names New Manager of Baton Rouge Casino25 August 2003
Argosy Gaming Company reports that Frank Quigley has been named General Manager of Argosy Casino Baton Rouge, pending regulatory approval.
Carnegie Cooke Remodeling Brazil Track25 August 2003
Carnegie Cooke & Company has begun renovation and modernization of the racetrack and ancillary facilities at the Jockey Club Ipiranga in historic Mage, a tourist center adjacent to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
PDS Gaming Shareholder Complaint Dismissed25 August 2003
PDS Gaming reports the dismissal of a purported class action lawsuit filed by a shareholder in District Court, Clark County, Nevada.
$115 Million Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs25 August 2003
If you are looking for fun, excitement, and the biggest lottery jackpot in the world look no further than Powerball. The jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing will grow to an estimated $115 million.
Inside Gaming Column: Arizona Likes Bettors Better In-State24 August 2003
A selection of news and views from inside the gaming industry this week.
Lady Luck Management Deal Approved22 August 2003
Despite concerns about finances, the Nevada Gaming Commission has given approval for two men to take over the gaming at the Lady Luck casino in downtown Las Vegas.
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