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Gaming News Archives - Page 4758Sun International Wary of South African Economy25 August 2003
International News Brief: Although the year to June may have been a good one for hotel and leisure group Sun International, it expects the current one to be `challenging'.
California Casino Tribes my Play Role in Recall Campaign25 August 2003
News Brief: California's politically powerful Indian tribes are poised to play a key role in the campaign to recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis, and they have much to gain from the outcome.
William Hill Tipped as Suitor for Stanley Leisure25 August 2003
International News Brief: There are rumors that Stanley Leisure has received two bid approaches, one from William Hill and the other from a US rival, and believe that the company is currently weighing up both approaches.
International Thunderbird Gaming Results Up25 August 2003
Revenues for Q2 were $5.2 million, an increase of 16 % over 2002 revenues from continuing operations of $4.5 Q2 2002. Net income was $684,000 compared to a loss of $121,000 in Q2 2002.
Argosy Names New Manager of Baton Rouge Casino25 August 2003
Argosy Gaming Company reports that Frank Quigley has been named General Manager of Argosy Casino Baton Rouge, pending regulatory approval.
Carnegie Cooke Remodeling Brazil Track25 August 2003
Carnegie Cooke & Company has begun renovation and modernization of the racetrack and ancillary facilities at the Jockey Club Ipiranga in historic Mage, a tourist center adjacent to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
PDS Gaming Shareholder Complaint Dismissed25 August 2003
PDS Gaming reports the dismissal of a purported class action lawsuit filed by a shareholder in District Court, Clark County, Nevada.
$115 Million Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs25 August 2003
If you are looking for fun, excitement, and the biggest lottery jackpot in the world look no further than Powerball. The jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing will grow to an estimated $115 million.
Inside Gaming Column: Arizona Likes Bettors Better In-State24 August 2003
A selection of news and views from inside the gaming industry this week.
Lady Luck Management Deal Approved22 August 2003
Despite concerns about finances, the Nevada Gaming Commission has given approval for two men to take over the gaming at the Lady Luck casino in downtown Las Vegas.
Mississippi Planners Approve Casino Proposal22 August 2003
News Brief: A proposal to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will now go before the Biloxi City Council after city planners unanimously approved plans for the resort.
Maryland Governor Welcomes Slot Plan22 August 2003
ews Brief: A proposal by House Speaker Michael E. Busch to put slot machines at the state fair is a positive development in the debate over whether to allow slot machine gambling in Maryland, Gov. Robert Ehrlich said.
Winnings Stolen from Car Trunk22 August 2003
News Brief: Every penny of the $20,000 Robert Doll won at the blackjack tables was stolen from the trunk of his car where he kept the stash.
Feds Bust Chinatown Gambling Parlor22 August 2003
ews Brief: Federal authorities say they have broken up a Chicago Chinatown gambling parlor whose operators used threats and violence to collect debts.
Neuheisel Sues UW, NCAA22 August 2003
ews Brief: Former Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel sued the university and NCAA on Thursday, alleging he was wrongfully fired for participating in college basketball gambling pools.
Aristocrat Execs Pass the Blame22 August 2003
News Brief: Australia’s Aristocrat Technologies blames its US executives for the company’s crisis in the states, but they blame the Australian chief executive of the group.
Debate over Proposed Trump Casino22 August 2003
News Brief: A proposed Trump casino in Chicago’s south suburbs wouldn’t negatively impact the company’s Gary boat, a spokesman contends, though at least one analyst says the casino would draw customers from the same pool.
More Opposition to Colorado Gaming Expansion22 August 2003
News Brief: Two more groups are lining up to oppose the November ballot proposal that would place video gaming at Colorado’s five racetracks.
Former Australian Minister Under Investigation22 August 2003
International News Brief: The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption has re-opened its inquiry into allegations that former gaming and racing minister Richard Face misused his public office for private gain.
Israeli Official: Casino Should be Publicly Owned22 August 2003
International News Brief: Former Israeli Supreme Court president, Meir Shamgar, has advised that casinos ought to be publicly owned and supervised by a committee of experts.
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