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Gaming News Archives - Page 4691Expert: Las Vegas Could Benefit from Union Merger27 February 2004
Las Vegas stands to get a lift from the merger of the Culinary's parent union with the retail, textile and laundry workers union, even though it could be challenging for the gaming industry, a UNLV professor said.
Saskatchewan Gaming Results Up27 February 2004
News Brief: The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has released its third-quarter results on, showing a net income increase over last year of nearly 24 per cent.
Manitoba Removes Keno Monitors27 February 2004
ews Brief: Manitoba Lotteries Corporation is removing nearly all of its controversial Keno monitors from convenience stories, malls and laundromats in Winnipeg.
Petition Opposed New York Casino27 February 2004
News Brief: A petition bearing the signatures of more than 5,000 Erie County residents opposed to a casino on Buffalo's waterfront was presented Wednesday to State Senator Byron W. Brown.
Contractor Wants California Tribal Casino Foreclosed27 February 2004
News Brief: The general contractor on the $150 million Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has asked a federal judge to order foreclosure on the property to collect on a $7.9 million mechanic's lien.
Playing Card Giant Sold27 February 2004
News Brief: United States Playing Card Co., the maker of playing card brands like Bicycle and Hoyle is being sold to the Jarden Corp. for $232 million.
Time Shares Plan Considered for Aladdin Land27 February 2004
Planet Hollywood International Inc. Chairman Robert Earl thinks time share units may be the best way to use a vacant parcel next to the Aladdin that he and his partners would acquire as part of the Las Vegas megaresort they've agreed to purchase out of bankruptcy protection.
Venetian Contest-Rigging Execs Still in Business27 February 2004
Two of the casino executives fired by the Las Vegas Strip's Venetian resort for their involvement in the rigging of three 2002 promotional contests are still working in the casino business.
Man Loses Teeth in Gamble27 February 2004
International News Brief: A German man who failed to settle a gambling debt called police after his dentures were seized as collateral, police said on Thursday.
Great Canadian Casinos Interested in Racetrack27 February 2004
News Brief: A day after Woodbine Entertainment Group announced it plans to sell Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Great Canadian Casinos indicated it might be a potential suitor.
Gambling Granny Stole Millions27 February 2004
International News Brief: A grandmother who stole almost $3 million from her employer was yesterday jailed for at least 4 1/2 years.
Aristocrat's New Boss Ready for International Market27 February 2004
nternational News Brief: The new head of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, says he is ready to venture into new markets, starting with Macau and Britain.
Maryland Senate Readies for Vote27 February 2004
News Brief: Slot machine supporters in the Maryland Senate beat back a series of efforts to hamper legislation to expand gambling in the state, setting the stage for a final vote on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s heavily amended measure this morning.
Lawyer Agrees to Represent Maine Commission27 February 2004
News Brief: A Bangor attorney has agreed to represent the Maine Harness Racing Commission , which is facing civil lawsuits from two Maine Indian tribes and a statewide anti-gambling group.
Futile Raids Baffle Malaysian Police27 February 2004
International News Brief: Malaysian police are baffled why each time they raid a premises believed to be a slot machine gambling den, it is always either closed or suddenly emptied.
Amended Maine Slots Bill Upsets Lobbyist27 February 2004
News Brief: A regulation and profit distribution plan approved Thursday for the state's first track-and-casino franchise got a gloomy reception from a lobbyist for the gaming company that hopes to install slot machines at Bangor Raceway.
No More New Gambling Licenses in Iowa27 February 2004
News Brief: Iowa lawmakers voted Thursday to allow Prairie Meadows and other racetracks to have table games such as blackjack, but chose to ban new gambling licenses in counties that don't already have one.
Kentucky Casino Bill to be Filed27 February 2004
News Brief: The gambling proposal that House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark expects to file today would earmark $175 million a year for statewide education programs from nine Kentucky casinos.
Compulsive Gambler Wins Lawsuit27 February 2004
International News Brief: A compulsive gambler who lost his business and tried to commit suicide after running up huge debts at Casino Austria casino has won a lawsuit against the casino.
Rank Bets on Gaming27 February 2004
International News Brief: Rank staked its future on the growth of gaming after blaming the Hard Rock restaurant and cafe unit for dragging 2003 profits lower.
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