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Gaming News Archives - Page 4725SunCruz Sale Gets Green Light27 January 2004
News Brief: A federal bankruptcy judge has given the green light for an auction that will result in the sale next month of the floating gambling empire built by the slain Greek tycoon Konstantinos Gus’ Boulis.
Smoking Ban Will Help Curb Gamblers' Appetites: Study27 January 2004
News Brief: A crackdown on one vice will affect another when Saskatoon's smoking control bylaw comes into effect, predicts the co-author of a 2002 study on gambling in Saskatchewan.
MGM Mirage Makes Offer to Wembley27 January 2004
International News Brief: MGM Mirage has offered £270 million to Wembley, which owns dog tracks including Wimbledon, Oxford and Portsmouth and last year announced the closure of the Catford venue.
WMS Gaming Forms United Kingdom Operating Company27 January 2004
WMS Gaming Inc. has formed a UK-based subsidiary, WMS Gaming (UK) Limited, to focus on game development and sales and distribution of gaming devices throughout the United Kingdom and other key international markets.
Motion to Dismiss IGT Tax Fraud Case Filed27 January 2004
The Nevada attorney general has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an employee of International Game Technology who is accusing the company of tax fraud.
Sigma Game Granted Mississippi Approval26 January 2004
Sigma Game Inc. has received approval to
sell its latest video reel game equipment to casinos throughout Mississippi.
Wheeling Island Gaming Names New President26 January 2004
Geoffry Andres has been named
President and General Manager of Wheeling Island Gaming Inc.
Revamped Betting Shops Attract New Market26 January 2004
International News Brief: Betting shops have traded their dingy, dark décor for a more glamorous décor and have expanded online and with FOBTs. The changes have attracted new markets.
Adelson in Macau Lawsuit26 January 2004
The owner of The Venetian hotel-casino says an Israeli tourism entrepreneur wasn't the guiding force in the company's efforts to build casinos in Macau.
Cardroom Owner Worries About Tribal of Casino Plan26 January 2004
News Brief: Washington state cardroom owner, George Teeny, is nervous about the impact of a proposed tribal casino on his business.
Tribe's Decision Could Change Gambling in Connecticut26 January 2004
News Brief: A year after a federal ruling hurt the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation’s plans to earn recognition and build a casino, a new decision could set the direction for western Connecticut, according to the mayor of Danbury, Connecticut.
Atlantic City Roundup26 January 2004
A selection of news and views from Atlantic City this week.
Michigan County Lottery Sales Lag26 January 2004
News Brief: While lottery sales in Ottawa County have risen 14 percent in the past five years, its lottery participation is among the lowest in Michigan on a per-capita basis.
Japanese Deal to be Formalized26 January 2004
International Game Technology is in the process of formalizing a contract with Japanese pachinko maker Sammy Corp. to jointly develop gambling devices in Japan and other countries.
Pennsylvania County Not Interested in Gambling Expansion26 January 2004
News Brief: Pennsylvania gambling-expansion legislation probably wouldn't affect Berks county, according to lawmakers and gaming-industry officials.
Moody's Upgrades Debt26 January 2004
Debt rating agency Moody's Investors Service upgraded the ratings of several of Station Casinos Inc.'s debt offerings.
Illinois Mob-Controlled Video Gambling Grows26 January 2004
News Brief: There has been a disturbing expansion of mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.
Illinois Mob-Controlled Video Gambling Grows26 January 2004
News Brief: There has been a disturbing expansion of mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.
Inside Gaming Column: Fool Thinks Harrah's May Pitch Horseshoe26 January 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Iowa Lawmakers Continue Looking at Gambling Issue26 January 2004
ews Brief: Iowa lawmakers will continue taking input from all sides of the gambling issue this week, shaping the direction the debate will take during this legislative session.
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