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Gaming News Archives - Page 4720Ameristar Increases Earnings Guidance23 June 2003
Ameristar Casinos, reports that, based on preliminary results of operations to date, it is updating its previously issued earnings guidance for Q2 and 2003.
Singapore Police Raid Suspected Illegal Lottery Centres23 June 2003
International News Brief: Police arrested 10 people yesterday during an islandwide raid on eight homes that apparently doubled as illegal public lottery collection centres.
Powerball Jackpot Grows To $110 Million23 June 2003
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $110 million.
Penn National Gaming Names New Executive Vice President of Operations23 June 2003
Penn National Gaming reports that Leonard M. DeAngelo has been named Executive Vice President of Operations, a new position at the Company.
One Ticket Sold in Maryland Wins Mega-Jackpot23 June 2003
One ticket sold in Maryland matched all six numbers in the $180 million Mega Millions drawing.
Illinois Governor Approves Casino Tax Hike23 June 2003
News Brief: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a measure that will raise the top tax rate on riverboat casinos operating in the state, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
South Africa Minister Continues Fight Against Illegal Casinos20 June 2003
International News Brief: Western Cape Gambling and Tourism MEC Johan Gelderblom has vowed to continue a provincial crackdown on illegal casinos.
International Group Issues New Money Handling Guidelines20 June 2003
International News Brief: The Financial Action Task Force has issued some major changes to its guidelines on dirty money. Casinos will be asked to abide by the same measures to tackle money laundering as banks and other financial institutions.
New Jersey Democrats Reject Casinos Proposal20 June 2003
News Brief: The casino industry offered a plan Thursday to raise the $90 million Democrats want to fill a state budget gap, but Democrats rejected it, saying the proposal asks casino visitors and not casinos to pick up the bill.
High-Roller Files New Suit Against Park Place20 June 2003
A high-rolling gambler whose $8 million jury verdict against Park Place Entertainment Corp. last year was thrown out by a federal judge has filed a new lawsuit in state court against the casino giant.
Connecticut Bill Keeps Minors of Casino Floors20 June 2003
News Brief: Governor John G. Rowland has signed into law new penalties for teenagers and underage adults who try to gamble at southeastern Connecticut's two casinos.
Maine Union Members Urged to Support Casino20 June 2003
News Brief: The president of the Maine AFL-CIO urged members Thursday to support a referendum allowing casino gambling in the state.
Problem Gambling Conference Looks at Youth Problem20 June 2003
News Brief: At the 17th National Conference on Problem Gambling, which opened yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Louisville, youth gambling is the focus of an unprecedented nine sessions led by re searchers and prevention experts.
California Senator to Stop Soliciting Gaming Tribes20 June 2003
News Brief: Senator Jim Battin says will stop soliciting Indian tribes with casinos as clients for his private business as a media buyer, a day after a news report disclosed the new line of work he began earlier this year.
New Jersey Casino Tax Fight Adds a Twist20 June 2003
News Brief: Before the casino industry began sparring with Democratic legislators from South Jersey over proposed casino taxes, the brother of Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III offered to represent the industry on legislative issues for an annual fee of $300,000.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Commences Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation20 June 2003
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Offer") for any and all of its $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009.
Mikohn Gaming, DP Stud Sign Agreement20 June 2003
Mikohn Gaming has entered into a joint development, licensing and marketing agreement with DP Stud Incorporated.
Colorado Courts to Hear Gaming Conflict Case20 June 2003
News Brief: A Jefferson County grand jury will hear allegations of public corruption by three Colorado gaming officials who ran their own casino chip collecting business.
Boyd Gaming Announces Borgata Opening Date20 June 2003
The Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa has set Thursday, July 3, 2003 as its opening day.
Nevada Gold & Casinos Revenue Up20 June 2003
For Q4 2003, Nevada Gold & Casinos reports revenues increased 256% to $1,194,551 compared to $335,386 in Q4 2002.
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