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Gaming News Archives - Page 4816Six Vehicles Damaged in Casino Parking Deck Fire29 September 2003
The cause of a wind-swept fire on the roof of a casino parking ramp that damaged six vehicles is under investigation, a fire marshal said.
Little Done to Tackle California's Problem Gambling29 September 2003
News Brief: Nearly four years after California officially legalized Indian gambling, some critics say the state has done little to address a key problem: gambling addiction.
Report Surfaces on Internet Taxation Issue29 September 2003
Clark County officials say they didn't generate a report explaining how Internet companies that buy and resell large quantities of hotel rooms may in some instances be paying a lower percentage tax rate than they should.
Westin Opening Delayed29 September 2003
This month's expected opening of the Westin Casuarina hotel-casino in Las Vegas has been put off until next month because of construction delays.
South Carolina Accepts Catawbas' Bingo Money29 September 2003
News Brief: South Carolina State University trustees have agreed to accept as much as $2 million a year from the Catawba Indian Nation to conduct tourism research.
Military Bingo Raises Legal Issues29 September 2003
News Brief: Officials say that bingo nights on Hawai’i military bases comply with laws that prohibit all forms of gambling, bingo included.
California Tribes Support Bustamante, McClintock29 September 2003
ews Brief: California's most powerful gambling tribes have put their money squarely behind the candidacies of Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, a Democrat, and state Sen. Tom McClintock, a Republican from Thousand Oaks.
Culinary Union Flier Targets Boggs McDonald Casino Ties29 September 2003
News Brief: The Culinary union is targeting Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald and her position on Station Casinos' board of directors in a flier that was mailed to thousands of voters in her northwest ward.
Treasure Island to Pass the Buc at Auction29 September 2003
The pirates have been vanquished from the new Treasure Island at Spring Mountain Road and the Strip, and the booty they left behind is ready for claiming.
Washington Tribal Casinos Growing Despite Economy29 September 2003
News Brief: Tribal casinos are growing by leaps and bounds while other sectors of Washington's economy stagnate and an end to the expansion seems nowhere in sight.
Inside Gaming Column: Nevada Gaming May Soon Add Player29 September 2003
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Casinos Become Focus of Miami Mayoral Debate29 September 2003
News Brief: Mayoral candidate, Ronald Rickey, startled the audience at a Miami mayoral debate by vowing to legalize casino gambling.
$1.9 million Slot Winner Might Retire29 September 2003
News Brief: A Sacramento man took just 15 minutes Sunday to win $1.9 million on a Wheel of Fortune $5 MegaJackpot machine.
Gaming Official Wants More Casino Security29 September 2003
News Brief: Twenty-one robberies at Mississippi casinos this year have regulators talking again of repealing a ban on the use of armed security guards.
Kiosks Allow Rapid Registration at Flamingo29 September 2003
High-speed check-in and check-out kiosks, technology developed by the airline industry, is helping customers at the 3,642-room Flamingo.
Maryland Attorney General Comes Out Against Slots29 September 2003
News Brief: Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr. doled out his opinion on Saturday on the quest to bring casino-style gaming to the state when he warned that their presence would increase crime and the burden on police officers should the gaming be approved.
Las Vegas Paying for Sin City Reputation29 September 2003
Las Vegas has become the nation's premier party town and seems to be paying a social price for it.
California Tribes Offering Bigger Piece of Gambling Pie29 September 2003
News Brief: As new Indian casinos sprout around California, some tribes have adopted a new tactic to win over wary local community leaders: They've anted up a slice of their gambling revenue.
Mayor Annoyed New York City Without Casino29 September 2003
News Brief: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was `honestly annoyed’ that the state only allows gambling on Indian reservations, adding that the city might as well have a casino too.
Scottish Casino Workers Accused of Stealing29 September 2003
International News Brief: Seven casino workers have been suspended after being accused of skimming up to £2000 a week each.
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