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Gaming News Archives - Page 4788California Tribe Asks County for $95 Million7 November 2003
News Brief: The Palace Indian Gaming Center officials are asking Kings County to help them finance a $95 million expansion project.
Oregon Wagering Hubs See 60.8% Handle Increase7 November 2003
News Brief: Five multi-jurisdictional wagering hubs in Oregon, including Youbet.com and Television Game Network, handled $224.9-million during the three-month period that ended September 30, a 60.8% increase over last year when the Oregon hubs handled $139.9-million.
GTECH to Acquire VLT Maker7 November 2003
GTECH has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Spielo Manufacturing Inc., a leading provider of video lottery terminals and related products and services to the global gaming industry.
Michigan Lottery to Pick Finalists for Instant Game7 November 2003
Michigan Lottery will be conducting a drawing to select five finalists who will participate in a grand-prize drawing for the "$2,000,000 Fortune" instant game.
New Mexico Governor Signs Gaming Compact7 November 2003
News Brief: Governor Bill Richardson has signed a gambling agreement between the state and the Navajo Nation for a long-sought casino at the To'hajiilee chapter near Albuquerque.
MGM Mirage Expansion into Britain Proceeding7 November 2003
MGM Mirage executives today said the Las Vegas company expects to own or operate several large casinos in the United Kingdom should that government proceed with anticipated gambling industry deregulation and create favorable investment conditions.
Harrah's, Horseshoe Gaming Merger Studied7 November 2003
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating competition issues concerning Harrah's pending $1.46 billion acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming.
Westin Opens in Las Vegas7 November 2003
The newest hotel-casino to open in Las Vegas claimed several other firsts when it checked in its first guests Thursday afternoon.
Maine Governor to Veto Video Gaming at OTBs7 November 2003
ews Brief: Governor John Baldacci renewed his promise to veto a bill that would allow off-track betting parlors, including one in Waterville, to install video gaming machines.
New Zealanders Betting on South Africa7 November 2003
International News Brief: New Zealanders may be supporting the home team All Blacks with their hearts, but they are picking South Africa with their wallets in tonight's World Cup quarter-final.
TAB Weighs Tabcorp Takeover7 November 2003
International News Brief: Advisers to TAB will work through the weekend to provide information to the NSW gambling company as to how to proceed with Tabcorp's merger proposal.
Clear Channel Communications Asked About Gambling Ads7 November 2003
News Brief: U.S. Justice Department has asked Clear Channel Communications Inc. for information related to gambling advertisements run on some of its stations.
Problem Gambling Director: Embezzler's Case is Typical7 November 2003
News Brief: Carol Braun has been sent to serve a five-year prison sentence for embezzling more than $500,000 from the nonprofit organization. According to the director of the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling, her case is typical of many struggling with problem gambling.
Illinois Casino Boat Captain Fired7 November 2003
News Brief: The captain of the Alton Bell Casino boat was fired for helping rescue boaters who had crashed into the Melvin Price Dam.
Chukchansi Casino Subcontractors Not Paid7 November 2003
News Brief: 24 subcontractors claim they still have not been paid for the work they performed for the Chukchansi Casino project.
Casinos Bumping up Connecticut Property Taxes7 November 2003
News Brief: Southeastern Connecticut property owners are paying higher taxes because of the dramatic growth in the tourism industry, according to a new study.
Filipino Casino gets Backing from Officials7 November 2003
International News Brief: Baguio City councilors have given their go signal for the casino in Camp John Hay even as one of their colleagues walked out to protest the plan.
Park Place Losing in Diet Competition7 November 2003
America is getting fatter and fatter, but 7,000 Park Place Entertainment Corp. executives and employees have been bucking the trend with some corporate trimming: 43,000 pounds lost in a dieting competition.
Nevada Casinos File Security Plans7 November 2003
Nearly half of Nevada's hotel-casinos have complied with a new state law requiring them to file emergency response plans with the state and local police and fire departments.
Louisiana Casino Expectations Unfulfilled7 November 2003
News Brief: With 17 state-licensed casinos in full operation and three more planned, gambling is in full swing, however Louisiana still has major economic woes.
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