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Gaming News Archives - Page 4793Churchill Expects Small Derby Seat Loss3 December 2003
News Brief: Despite on ongoing $121-million renovation project, Churchill Downs officials anticipate a net loss of slightly more than 313 seats for the 2004 Kentucky Derby.
Cockfighting Resurgence in Iraq3 December 2003
International News Brief: Since Saddam Husein was overthrown in April cockfighting has become more popular than ever and diehard fans are enjoying the right to openly play the odds as roosters fight to the death.
Dice Set to Tumble at Dome3 December 2003
International News Brief: The Millennium Dome could be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino as a draft Bill relaxing gambling laws is scrutinised by MPs.
Hastings Park Slot Plan on Hold3 December 2003
News Brief: After a Vancouver city council vote on Tuesday night, installing slots at the Hastings Park racetrack is still on hold.
Canadian Swindlers Target UK Pensioners3 December 2003
International News Brief: The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned that more than 15 call centres are targeting the UK with a new scam offering to forward winnings from the Canadian Lottery in return for a fee.
Former Mirage Employee Gets Probation3 December 2003
A former Mirage casino employee who could have faced several years in jail for failing to file thousands of money-tracking reports with federal authorities was sentenced to three years of probation today.
Detroit Suburb's Residents Approve Casino Proposal3 December 2003
News Brief: Romulus residents voted in a special election Tuesday to allow a casino and horse track in their community.
Arkansas Attorney General Won't Comment on Gambling Law3 December 2003
News Brief: Attorney General Mike Beebe has turned down a request for an opinion on the constitutionality of an Arkansas gambling law.
Iowa Governor Open to Expanded Gambling3 December 2003
News Brief: Governor Tom Vilsack says he is open to expanding gambling in Iowa, but said he believes the Legislature should take the first step in deciding whether additional gaming licenses should be issued.
Slots Approved for Vancouver's Plaza of Nations Casino3 December 2003
News Brief: Vancouver City council opened the doors for slot machines in the city yesterday by narrowly passing a motion to hold a public hearing to allow slots at a casino at the Plaza of Nations.
Holdup Loot Bet at Casino3 December 2003
News Brief: When it came time to cut his losses, a 24-year-old Massachusetts man with an admitted gambling problem apparently just didn't know how.
California County Forms Gaming Committee3 December 2003
News Brief: The Riverside County Board of Supervisors have approved formation of the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee.
Rank Group Aims to Refinance Debt3 December 2003
nternational News Brief: Rank Group is aiming to raise £150 million to refinance existing debt and cut the group's interest rate.
Tennis Association Tries to Prevent Future Match-Fixing3 December 2003
International News Brief: Association of Tennis Professionals are planning to draw up plans to prevent insider dealing in information, following a scandal over alleged match-fixing and betting which hit the sport six weeks ago.
Sky City Hedges Building Bets for Casino3 December 2003
International News Brief: Sky City has thrown down a challenge to Australian politicians, saying the extent of the investment in their Adelaide casino will depend on several factors, including the effects of looming regulatory changes across the Tasman.
Reno-Tahoe Airport Traffic Up 2.8 percent in October3 December 2003
News Brief: Northern Nevada's tourism industry got a boost from continued growth in passenger traffic at the Reno airport in October, up 2.8 percent over last October.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $44 Million3 December 2003
The jackpot for the Friday, December 5, 2003 drawing is estimated at $44 million.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Red City Developments to Build UK Resort3 December 2003
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Red City Developments have signed a Heads of Terms to develop a regional casino and entertainment complex in Salford, England.
Robert Mathewson Appointed to IGT Board3 December 2003
Robert A. Mathewson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology.
Report: Horseshoe Gaming Buyout Risky3 December 2003
Harrah's Entertainment's planned $1.45 billion buyout of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. creates substantial investor risks even though it may make strategic sense, a Merrill Lynch investor advisory warned Tuesday.
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