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Gaming News Archives - Page 4797California Tribla Nation Partners with Station Casinos23 April 2003
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and Station Casinos, Inc. have entered into Development and Management Agreements for a gaming and entertainment project to be located in Sonoma County, California.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Results Up23 April 2003
Hard Rock Hotel, Inc. has reported Q1 net revenues of $33.9 million compared with $31.3 million in Q1 2002.
Blow Out' Quarter for World23 April 2003
Reno-based International Game Technology, the world's largest slot machine maker, Tuesday reported net income of $87.1 million for the first quarter of 2003, up from $73.9 million the year before.
Harrah's Earnings Surpass Projections23 April 2003
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. beat Wall Street's consensus estimates for its first 2003 quarter with total quarterly sales passing the billion-dollar mark for the first time.
Gaming: Advance Room Rates in Las Vegas Stable23 April 2003
For the first time in seven weeks, the demand for Las Vegas vacations is holding advance room rates stable, Wall Street analysts said Tuesday.
Vegas Casino Chief Wynn's Base 2003 Salary Set at $1.25 Million23 April 2003
News Brief: Wynn Resorts said Monday that Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Wynn received a $197,115 salary in 2002, the same year he took his casino and resort development company public.
Smoking Law Exemption for Casinos Unfair, Canadian Mayor Says23 April 2003
News Brief: The possibility that casinos in Nova Scotia will be exempted from municipal legislation that bans smoking is unfair to other businesses, says mayor John Morgan.
Inspectors Say Mystery Illness May Not Have Come From Hotel23 April 2003
News Brief: A day after dozens of teenage volleyball players at a Reno competition became sick, health inspectors said they have found several did not stay at the Reno Hilton, suggesting another source of the stomach illness.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $39 Million22 April 2003
No tickets matched all six numbers from Friday’s drawing so the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, April 22, 2003 drawing grows to $39 million.
Pennsylvania Trainer Under Investigation for Deaths of Thoroughbreds22 April 2003
News Brief: Animal control officials are investigating the deaths of at least 20 Thoroughbreds over the past month on two farms in Pennsylvania.
Ohio Official: Gambling Ballot Language Confusing22 April 2003
News Brief: Ohio’s chief elections officer proposed a change to the ballot language of a plan to ask voters to approve video slot machines at Ohio's race tracks, saying the current wording is too confusing.
Ladbrokes Offers US Race Pools22 April 2003
International News Brief: Ladbrokes is now offering access to American racetrack pools by non-United States customers through the British bookmaking firm’s Web site.
Missing Canadian Lottery Ticket Stirs Curiousity, Envy22 April 2003
News Brief: A missing lottery ticket is driving residents of an Ontario city crazy with curiousity and envy in the biggest single ticket win in Canadian history.
Many Join Illinois Problem Gambling Program22 April 2003
News Brief: Launched July 1, Illinois’ voluntary self-exclusion program allows people to have themselves banned from the state’s nine riverboat casinos, with 555 people signing up as of mid-April.
New Zealand Communities May See More Gambling Money22 April 2003
International News Brief: The amount of money returned to the community from gaming machines may increase following a Wellington High Court decision.
British Cabbie Wins 14 Million in Lottery22 April 2003
International News Brief: A taxi driver has described how his 'eyes glazed over' when he realised he had won more than £14 million ($22 million) on the National Lottery.
Canadian Government Reports Skyrocketing Gambling Revenue22 April 2003
News Brief: Revenue from government-run gambling outlets has quadrupled in the past decade, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.
Macau Reports First Suspected SARS Case22 April 2003
International News Brief: The gambling enclave of Macau reported Monday its first suspected SARS case, after a 38-year old saleswoman was placed in quarantine with symptoms of the deadly flu-like virus.
Aussie Gaming Rooms Find Pokie Loophole22 April 2003
International News Brief: Australia’s clubs and hotels are already watering down new laws requiring a six-hour daily shutdown of poker machines, using a loophole allowing councils to vary operating hours.
Nevada Senate Approves Plan to Scrap Work Cards22 April 2003
News Brief: The Nevada Senate voted unanimously Monday for a measure to eliminate county-issued work cards in favor of statewide registration for casino employees.
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