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Gaming News Archives - Page 4727Mississippi Casino Plan Finally Approved6 February 2004
News Brief: Plans for a casino in D'Iberville, after nearly a decade of wrangling with environmental and other issues, cleared a final governmental hurdle on Thursday.
Strong Opposition to Buffalo Convention Casino6 February 2004
News Brief: The Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau has once again reaffirmed its opposition to placing a downtown casino in the Buffalo Convention Center.
Critics Blast Des Moines Leaders6 February 2004
News Brief: Des Moines city leaders have selfishly pursued gambling to solve a budget crisis and exaggerated the industry's interest in a suburban casino, critics said Thursday.
Big Lottery Jackpots Up for Grabs6 February 2004
News Brief: Calgarians who want a fast-track to millionaire status have two runaway jackpots they can try to catch.
Minnesota Governor Wants End to Tribal Gaming Monopoly6 February 2004
News Brief: Governor Pawlenty intends to put an end to the monopoly the Minnesota's Indian tribes now have on casino gambling.
Study: Iowa Casinos to Bring in Money, Jobs6 February 2004
News Brief: A new study financed by business interests predicts six new Iowa casinos would bring in $179 million in new gambling revenue, create 3,400 new jobs, and pay $45 million in taxes.
Illinois' Bids Heavy with Clout6 February 2004
News Brief: The list of investors in at least two companies vying for the Illinois’ final casino license serve as a who's who of clout.
Monarch Casino Settles Lawsuit6 February 2004
Monarch Casino & Resort reports that the litigation concerning the acquisition and relocation of the Old Reno been settled.
Argosy Gaming to Issue Notes6 February 2004
Argosy Gaming Company has entered into an agreement to privately place $350 million of 7.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014.
Convention Boom to Help Vegas Weather Obstacles5 February 2004
Las Vegas' current convention boom will power it past obstacles such as the proliferation of domestic gaming, Indian casinos and offshore Internet betting sites, according to casino executives.
Trump Wins Support from Nevada Regulators5 February 2004
After years of discussion about moving into Nevada, Donald Trump easily won support from state regulators Wednesday for his licensing as a gaming operator.
Harrah's CEO's Comments Draws Criticism5 February 2004
At a gaming conference, Harrah’s CEO, Gary Loveman, unwisely compared comments by Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Peter Bernhard to those of 1950s commie-basher Sen. Joe McCarthy.
Arkansas Expanded Gaming Bill Fails5 February 2004
News Brief: A measure that would have allowed electronic gaming at Arkansas racetracks failed to make it out of the state House Rules Committee.
New Hampshire Ticket Wins $85.5 Million Jackpot5 February 2004
Powerball paid off big Wednesday night for one winning ticket sold in New Hampshire.
Poker Tournaments Draw Full House5 February 2004
News Brief: Arizona poker tournaments are cashing in on poker’s newfound popularity.
Atlantic City Tax Rate Up5 February 2004
News Brief: Atlantic City's proposed 17.5-cent tax rate increase would have been nearly double that amount if it weren't for the addition of casino projects to the city's ratable base.
Harrah's Proposes Rhode Island Resort5 February 2004
News Brief: Promising thousands of new jobs and millions in new state revenue, the Narragansett Indian Tribe and Harrah's Entertainment have announced plans for building a $500-million resort casino for West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Panel: California Casino Growth Not Hurting Vegas5 February 2004
The explosion of tribal casinos in California continues to hurt Nevada's second-tier markets but does not appear to be significantly cutting into business in Las Vegas, a panel of experts said at a conference.
Sierra Design Takeover Advances5 February 2004
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of the application of Alliance Gaming Inc. of Las Vegas to acquire Sierra Design Group of Reno.
Harrah's Gains Ground with New Jersey Governor5 February 2004
News Brief: The chief executive of Harrah's Entertainment reports of an improving relationship with New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey.
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