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Gaming News Archives - Page 4678New Jersey Governor Targets Casino Agency15 September 2003
News Brief: Gov. James E. McGreevey plans to wrest control of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority from the lawmaker who created the state agency, according to a published report.
Mega Millions Disappoints Officials15 September 2003
News Brief: More than a year after the Mega Millions lottery was created, the top prizes haven't been the record-breakers organizers had hoped, leaving the 10 member states still waiting for a lottery windfall to cushion falling tax revenue.
Gambling Parents Plead Guilty to Child Endangerment15 September 2003
ews Brief: The Iowa parents of two small children left in a van at a casino have pleaded guilty to child endangerment.
Palms Seeks Extension to Exit Nevada Power15 September 2003
The Palms hotel-casino saw its window of opportunity to leave the Nevada Power grid and buy electricity on its own expire last week.
Global Gaming Expo Grows Up15 September 2003
The Global Gaming Expo, which opens today at the Las Vegas Convention Center and runs through Thursday, has rapidly grown into the greatest show in gaming.
Nebraska Lottery Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary15 September 2003
News Brief: Ten years after a state lottery was started in Nebraska, it enters its second decade with an uncertain future and as many detractors as when it began.
Louisiana Candidates Oppose Gambling Expansion15 September 2003
News Brief: All seven major candidates for governor oppose any expansion of gambling in Louisiana, including the proposed Indian casino that Gov. Mike Foster is pushing for Logansport.
VLTS Considered for Buffalo Raceway15 September 2003
News Brief: Officials from the Erie County Agricultural Society are considering renovating Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg, New York, and adding nearly 1,000 video lottery terminals or VLTs.
Tracks Monitor Seneca Nation Casino Plans15 September 2003
News Brief: While the Seneca Nation of Indians continues to fine tune its plans for new casinos in Cheektowaga and in the Southern Tier, their work is being closely monitored by the horse racing industry.
Iowa County Voters to Decide on Casino Plan15 September 2003
ews Brief: Voters will decide Tuesday whether they want to open up the possibility of casino gambling being part of the quality of life in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Britney's Surprise Performance15 September 2003
News Brief: Partygoers hit the jackpot at the Palms hotel-casino early Sunday morning when singer Britney Spears hit the stage unexpectedly.
Las Vegas From Home.com Strikes Licensing Deal15 September 2003
News Brief: Shares in Las Vegas From Home.com soared Friday after the developer of Internet gaming software said it has struck a deal with a larger competitor to jointly license their online games around the world.
William Hill Worth the Gamble15 September 2003
Scientific Games' Shares Rise on News of Acquisition15 September 2003
News Brief: Shares of Scientific Games Corp. were higher Friday after the company acquired online lottery assets that will immediately add to its earnings and essentially double its online operations presence.
Pinnacle Entertainment Agrees to Settle Derivative Action15 September 2003
Pinnacle Entertainment has received the final approval necessary for an agreement to settle the shareholder derivative lawsuit pending against certain of its current and former directors.
Pinnacle Entertainment Sells Notes15 September 2003
Pinnacle Entertainment intends to offer approximately $130 million of new senior subordinated notes.
New Zealand Businesses Battle Over Gambling Money12 September 2003
International News Brief: A battle over hundreds of millions of dollars in pokie money pocketed by New Zealand bar and club owners is expected to come to a head next week.
Kansas AG Seeks Closure of Tribe's Casino12 September 2003
News Brief: The Kansas attorney general said that he asked the National Indian Gaming Commission to close a downtown casino opened by an American Indian tribe more than a week ago.
Park Place Cuts Craps Jobs12 September 2003
Park Place Entertainment Corp. has eliminated craps supervisor jobs at its Paris and Bally's resorts following similar moves by other major Strip resorts.
Bellagio Fountains Mark Sept. 11 Anniversary12 September 2003
Tourists watched a special patriotic fountain show in front of the Bellagio on Thursday.
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