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Gaming News Archives - Page 4876Panel: Casinos Won't Hurt Massachusetts18 December 2002
News Brief: A key state panel is poised to defuse two main arguments against opening Massachusetts to casino gambling.
Connecticut Tribes May Appeal New Legislation18 December 2002
News Brief: With the Connecticut legislature set to consider repealing a law allowing tribes to open casinos in the state, some casino opponents might be surprised to learn that the federal government could overrule an attempt to block new gambling establishments.
Ohio Tribes Push for Casinos18 December 2002
News Brief: Legislation attempts to legalize casinos in Ohio have been axed twice since 1990, but tribal officials might bypass the constitutional amendment process to establish casinos in the Buckeye State.
Wynn on Casino Opportunities in Eastern States18 December 2002
Steve Wynn's keeping tabs on possible moves to bring casino gambling to cash-strapped Eastern states, but the Le Reve developer said he's focusing on his Strip and Macau projects.
Black Hawk Resorts Considers Ditching Partner18 December 2002
News Brief: Windsor Woodmont Black Hawk Resort Corp., owner of the Black Hawk Casino, is proposing to ditch Hyatt Gaming as a partner and install its own officers as the gaming hall's managers.
Wyoming Government to Oversee Tribal Casino18 December 2002
News Brief: Governor Geringer has rejected a federal mediator's decision allowing the Northern Arapaho Tribe to offer high-stakes casino gambling. His decision means U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton will set the gaming procedures for the tribe to follow.
Rob Gillespie: Weekend in Review17 December 2002
Bowl season is upon us, the holidays are almost here and the NFL regular season is wrapping up.
I Love Lucy Slots Offer Laughter17 December 2002
I Love Lucy slots make their debut at Bally's Las Vegas on Dec. 17. The 12-line nickel I Love Lucy Video Slots feature a bonus round built upon one of the most hilarious sit-com episodes of all time: the riotous scene with Lucy and Ethel as chocolate factory workers.
Bunco is Back in Style17 December 2002
News Brief: Bunco, a Victorian gambling game that made its way to the U.S. in the mid-1850s, is experiencing a revival amongst American women today.
More Oregon Gamblers Seek Treatment17 December 2002
News Brief: Oregon fares better than the nation in the number of people who enroll in gambling treatment programs.
The High Life for High Rollers17 December 2002
In an elegant suite on the 19th floor of the Sands Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, pampered guests sip the finest liquor and dine on fine cuisine.
Unclaimed Lottery Prizes Used to Construct Homes17 December 2002
News Brief: The Kentucky Lottery has given $17.5 million in unclaimed lottery prizes for the construction and renovation of some 3,000 homes and apartments for the working poor and elderly across the state.
Wanted: Sparkling Personalities to Work Blackjack Tables17 December 2002
News Brief: Blackjack dealers are suddenly in demand at Indian casinos and personality is the ace in the hole to earn a spot running a table.
Nevada October Gaming Revenue Up 4.6 percent17 December 2002
Nevada's casino revenue numbers were up in October, but state
officials and industry insiders were quick to note that the monthly results
benefited from comparison with the depressed figures that followed the Sept.
11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Mohegan Sun Wins Slots Race17 December 2002
News Brief: For the first time, Mohegan Sun has topped Foxwoods Resort Casino in the overall amount of money bet on slot machines in a month, figures released Monday show.
London Clubs Back in the Game17 December 2002
International News Brief: Debt-laden casino operator London Clubs International has swung to a first-half profit, putting pressure on rival Stanley Leisure to improve its bid approach.
TSN, Strategic Research Institute to Develop Conference Series17 December 2002
The Sports Network and Strategic Research Institute, have joined forces to create and develop a series of groundbreaking interactive gaming and entertainment conferences, commencing in 2003.
Boyd Gaming Launches Tender Offer For Senior Subordinated Notes17 December 2002
Boyd Gaming has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all of its outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior subordinated notes due 2007.
Churchill Downs Reports New CFO, Vice President17 December 2002
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports that Robert L. Decker, CDI's executive vice president and CFO and president of the Churchill Downs Simulcast Network ("CDSN"), is leaving the Company to pursue other career opportunities.
Saskatoon Council Delays Casino Vote17 December 2002
News Brief: Saskatoon’s much-anticipated casino debate proved to be all talk and no action Monday night. A vote on a proposed downtown casino has now been postponed until 2003.
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