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Gaming News Archives - Page 4799More Casino Activity in California's Future6 November 2003
News Brief: The Agua Caliente tribe’s new $95 million gaming facility at Spa Resort Casino is the latest addition to the Coachella Valley’s tribal gaming scene, but there is much more activity on the California horizon.
Clean-up Continues on Collapsed Garage6 November 2003
News Brief: Construction crews continued to chip away at the remnants of a 100-foot-tall wall Wednesday at the collapsed parking garage at Tropicana Casino and Resort.
Indiana Residents Anticipate Changes6 November 2003
News Brief: Now that Indiana's Orange County voters have approved casino gambling, some see the decision as a panacea to prosperity, others believe that a Pandora's box has just been opened.
Control Board Criticizes Hard Rock Print Ads6 November 2003
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of a gaming license for an officer of the Hard Rock hotel-casino, but took the opportunity to criticize the property's risque advertising.
Contracts Awarded for Monorail6 November 2003
Two contracts were approved last week for the design, construction and equipping of a planned 2.3-mile extension of the monorail into downtown Las Vegas from the Sahara hotel-casino along Main Street to a station near the Fremont Street Experience.
Maryland Track Owner Pushes For Slots6 November 2003
News Brief: Racetrack owner, William J. Rickman Jr., is pushing for legislation to for slots at racetracks and says that he will cancel his proposed racetrack if the legislation is not passed.
Massachusetts Senators Drop Casino Proposal6 November 2003
News Brief: Supporters of a proposal to bring casinos and video slot machines to Massachusetts abandoned their efforts today, opting to withdraw the amendment from a Senate jobs bill currently being debated.
Bookies Win Case in EU Court6 November 2003
International News Brief: The European Union’s high court ruled today that Italy cannot ban foreign bookies as a threat to public order while the government itself is raising money by promoting state-run games of chance.
Australian Market Punters Bet on TAB6 November 2003
International News Brief: Market punters piled out of Queensland's UNiTAB and into TAB Ltd yesterday as bets were placed on the likely outcome of Tabcorp's ambitious AUD$2.3 billion tilt for the NSW gaming group.
Maine Governor Objects to Racino Approval6 November 2003
News Brief: Governor John Baldacci says that even though he objects to racinos, he will respect the will of the people. However, Maine voters may have a long wait before they can play the slots at their favorite track.
New Debate Takes Over Maine Town6 November 2003
News Brief: In the aftermath of one of Sanford’s most memorable elections, voters are now debating the reasons behind why a plan for a tribal casino was rejected but an plan for slots at racetracks was passed.
Mississippi Casinos Don't Expect Changes Under New Governor6 November 2003
News Brief: Despite a new Republican governor and dozens of new faces in the Mississippi Legislature, the head of the state gambling organization doesn't expect many changes for the casino industry.
Australian Bill Cracks Down on Pokie Ads6 November 2003
International News Brief: Victoria’s gaming operators that advertise poker machines will be fined $2000 and risk losing their licence under new laws proposed in State Parliament.
Iowa Tribal Members to Reopen Casino6 November 2003
News Brief: Now that Homer Bear Jr’s supporters have become federally recognized leaders, they are looking forward to reopening the tribe’s lucrative casino.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $60 Million6 November 2003
Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $50 million jackpot, that jackpot now grows to an estimated $60 million for Friday's drawing.
BetWWTS Launches Wireless Service6 November 2003
BetWWTS.com has released the world's first real- time wireless sports book application, BetWWTS Wireless.
Detroit Casino Teamsters Win Victory6 November 2003
Teamsters at Detroit-area casinos have ratified a new four-year agreement.
Another Indiana Ticket Wins Powerball6 November 2003
For the third time in the last four drawings, someone from Indiana has won the Powerball jackpot.
Cryptologic Sees Profit Jump6 November 2003
News Brief: Cryptologic saw net profit jump 75% in Q3 boosted by strong international growth.
Gaming Machine Scam Hits New Zealand6 November 2003
International News Brief: A gaming machines scam has spread across bars in North Island, New Zealand.
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