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Gaming News Archives - Page 4706Indiana County Wants to Cut Casino Funding8 July 2003
News Brief: Harrison County promised to share the wealth when it made its pitch for a casino to Indiana regulators, but now the county is considering drawing the purse strings a little tighter.
Iowa Riverwalk Plan Threatened by Casino Project8 July 2003
News Brief: Principal Financial Group will pull the plug on a proposed $25.5 million riverwalk plan if Des Moines city leaders allow riverboat gambling near the project, according to company officials.
WagerWorks Launches The Price Is Right Online8 July 2003
WagerWorks announced
today the successful production and launch of The Price Is Right online.
Mississippi Casino Robbers Caught8 July 2003
News Brief: Four men were arrested Monday after an early morning robbery of Sam's Town Casino in Tunica. Also, Coahoma County authorities have charged three people with the May 9 robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino in Lula.
Economy Doesn't Slow Iowa Casinos8 July 2003
News Brief: Despite the state's sluggish economy, Iowa's riverboat and racetracks casinos took in a record $980 million in casino revenue in the past 12 months.
Reno Opens Striking Art Museum8 July 2003
News Brief: With its single black staircase and a breathtaking rooftop sculpture garden, Reno has a renovated art museum that takes the town a step beyond the gaming industry.
Blizzard Forces Race Cancellations in New Zealand8 July 2003
International News Brief: The worst blizzard in 50 years roared up from the Antarctic and hit New Zealand over the weekend, causing races to be canceled but thus far no Thoroughbred studs have reported stock losses.
New Orleans DA Brings State Charges Against Comedian Jamie Foxx8 July 2003
News Brief: Comedian Jamie Foxx and his sister will be prosecuted in state court on charges they fought with guards at a casino, New Orleans District Attorney Eddie Jordan said Monday.
Hong Kong Christians Protest Soccer Betting8 July 2003
International News Brief: Praying that Hong Kong will avoid what they call the evils of soccer gambling, Christians demonstrators began an all-night vigil outside legislative chambers.
Illinois Racing Board Assigns New Director8 July 2003
News Brief: Marc Laino, an employee of the Illinois Racing Board since 1987, has been promoted to executive director of the state regulatory body.
Gambling Vote in Dickinson County, Iowa8 July 2003
News Brief: Dickinson County voters will decide tomorrow whether they'll roll the dice on a riverboat on the Iowa Great Lakes.
Casinos Sweeten the Vig on Garage Parking Fees8 July 2003
News Brief: Gamblers expecting only a $1 increase in casino parking fees are in for a rude surprise at most garages.
Park Place Names Grand Casino Gulfport Manager8 July 2003
Park Place Entertainment report the appointment of William I. Wright as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Grand Casino Gulfport, one of the premier hotel casino resorts on the Gulf Coast.
PDS Gaming Continues Management Buyout Negotiations8 July 2003
PDS Gaming Corporation has extended its letter of intent relating to the proposed management group acquisition of shares of common stock of the company.
Jamaica Gaming Industry Criticized8 July 2003
International News Brief: The former President of Jamaica’s University of Technology launched a blistering attack on the gaming industry and government and warned that the inflows from the gaming sector would further widen the gap between rich and poor.
The Casino Effect8 July 2003
News Brief: The Seneca Niagara Casino opened six months ago, but construction cranes have yet to roost in the Niagara Falls skyline the way they have in Ontario.
Powerball Sales Swell Jackpot to $250 Million8 July 2003
Powerball officials say that strong ticket sales have increased the estimated jackpot for the Wednesday, July 9, 2003, drawing to $250 million from $240 million.
Edmonton Mall Officials Object to Casino Plan7 July 2003
News Brief: West Edmonton Mall officials are more than happy to talk their objection to the planned development of a $120-million entertainment complex and casino by the Enoch Cree First Nation.
UK Lottery Shake-Up 'Biggest Since Launch'7 July 2003
International News Brief: The public will have more say over which good causes receive National Lottery money, under proposals designed to halt years of declining sales.
Pennsylvania Slot Bill Under Attack7 July 2003
News Brief: The list of proposed amendments prepared by Pennsylvania’s gambling opponents ranges from requiring county referendums on slots to tripling the proposed slots license fee from $50 million to $150 million.
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