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Gaming News Archives - Page 4771Aztar CEO Tries to Quiet Tropicana Rumors24 April 2003
Aztar Corp.'s top executive on Wednesday tried to quell rumors that the company has decided to redevelop its Tropicana resort in Las Vegas.
California Casinos Adopt Operating Standards24 April 2003
News Brief: Against tribal opposition, California's gambling commission yesterday adopted the first in what is expected to be a series of minimum operating standards for the state's 51 Indian casinos.
Oregon Tracks Offer Instant Racing Machines24 April 2003
News Brief: The Portland area's horse and greyhound racetracks have recieved permission to offer 'instant racing' which allows bettors to wager on replays of old horse races.
Argosy Joins Criticism of Illinois Tax Plan24 April 2003
News Brief: Argosy Gaming Co. officials worry that legislation to raise taxes on riverboat casinos in Illinois could cause them to change they way they do business and give Missouri casinos an edge over the Alton Belle.
Study: Casino Could Boost Texas Economy24 April 2003
News Brief: If allowed to reopen, the casino on Alabama-Coushatta tribal land in East Texas could boost the state economy by almost $2 billion, according to a report that will be released next week.
SunCruz Casinos Allowed in Florida Waters24 April 2003
News Brief: After years of fighting to knock SunCruz Casinos out of the Intracoastal Waterway, a Florida appeals court on agreed gambling boats are a permitted use.
Racing Conference Addresses Fast Changing Industry24 April 2003
News Brief: Association of Racing Commissioners International will gather in Seattle for the organization’s 69th annual convention, and pari-mutuel regulators from across the continent will examine a fast-changing industry and how they will respond to those changes
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $59 Million24 April 2003
The biggest lottery jackpot in the nation is getting bigger. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $59 million.
Park Place Sets New Standard for Customer Rewards24 April 2003
Loyal guests of Park Place Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts will have more reasons to play and stay at Park Place properties when the company launches the second phase of its customer rewards program, the Park Place Connection Card, on Monday, May 5.
Hall of Fame Jockey Picks Kentucky Derby Favorites for Charity24 April 2003
Four-time Derby winner Bill Shoemaker has teamed up with information provider TipShop.com to release his picks for the 129th "Run for the Roses" May 3rd.
Dover Downs Results Down24 April 2003
Dover Downs reports gross revenues decreased 6.5% to $48,355,000 compared with $51,710,000 for Q1 2002.
Lakes Entertainment Reports Loss24 April 2003
The net loss for Q1 was $1.3 million and basic and diluted losses were $0.12 per share, compared with a net loss of $0.1 million and basic and diluted losses of $0.01 per share forQ1 2002.
Aladdin Agrees to Sell24 April 2003
Aladdin Gaming has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the 2,567-room Aladdin Resort & Casino and the 7,000-seat Theatre of Performing Arts located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Aztar Q1 Results Mixed24 April 2003
Aztar reported earnings per share of 36 cents, diluted, compared with 35 cents per for share for Q1 2002 and EBITDA of $44.2 million compared with $44.6 million for last year.
Community Urges Governor Davis to Enforce Tribal Compact24 April 2003
Califonria citizen groups say that failure for Dry Creek Rancheria Pomo Tribe to comply with the gaming compact has resulted in significant, negative effects on the community's environmental and social structure.
Louisiana Casinos Win $179.2 Million in March23 April 2003
News Brief: Taking advantage of one of the traditionally busiest months for the gambling business, Louisiana's state-licensed casinos won $179.3 million in March, up from $171.7 million in February.
Coinless Slots Lead to Layoffs23 April 2003
News Brief: The sounds of coins collecting at the bottoms of slot machines may be a thing of the past, and Ohio casino workers could be without jobs because of it.
Jackpot Grows to Estimated $46 Million23 April 2003
The jackpot for Friday, April 25, drawing grows to an estimated $46 million.
Pennsylvania Legislators Urged to Work Out Slot Bill23 April 2003
News Brief: Governor Rendell said that while he is committed to bringing slot machine gambling to Pennsylvania racetracks, legislators first must hammer out a compromise bill that will be acceptable to the House and the Senate.
Australian Government Rejects Poker Machine Exemptions Reversal23 April 2003
International News Brief: The NSW Government is planning more measures to attack problem gambling but has rejected calls to reverse the exemptions to the six-hour shutdown period for poker machines at weekends.
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