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Gaming News Archives - Page 4914Riviera Holdings Granted Amex Listing Extension5 June 2003
Riviera Holdings Corporation reports that the American Stock Exchange has granted the Company an extension of time to September 24, 2004 to regain compliance with the Exchange's listing standards.
IGT Adds to Board of Directors5 June 2003
Leslie Stone Heisz has been appointed to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology.
Kentucky Expected to Lose Millions to Tennessee Lottery4 June 2003
News Brief: Kentucky is expected to lose more than $35 million in lottery proceeds money that goes to fund scholarships by 2006 because of the coming Tennessee lottery, officials told a legislative panel Tuesday.
Funny Cide's Road to a Triple Crown4 June 2003
News Brief: Many horses have won the first two legs of the Triple Crown but have come up short in the 11/2-mile Belmont, the longest and most grueling race of all. Does Funny Cide have what it takes to become the first Triple Crown champion in a quarter-century.
Taxes, War Complicate Quarter for Big Six4 June 2003
Flagging consumer confidence and increased taxes on operations outside Nevada helped make this year's first quarter a difficult one for the Las Vegas gaming industry.
Meskwaki Casino Gamblers Find Alternatives4 June 2003
News Brief: Gamblers have found alternatives to the Meskwaki Casino. The Iowa casino was closed by a federal judge due to an ongoing leadership dispute between competing tribal councils.
Study Disputes UCLA Report on Tribal Wages4 June 2003
News Brief: A study commissioned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians disputes a university report showing low wages paid to workers at its tribal casinos forced employees into government health plans.
Homeowners Fret Over Indian Casino Plans4 June 2003
News Brief: Easton, Pennsylvania, homeowners are fretting over a Oklahoma tribe’s claim that their homes are on a tract of land that rightfully belongs to the tribe. The tribe want to bring gambling to Pennsylvania.
High-Roller Prison Term Extended4 June 2003
Former penny stock promoter Robert Brennan, already serving a nine-year prison term for fraud and money laundering, was sentenced to three more years Tuesday for violating a judge's order freezing his assets.
Funding for Nevada Problem Gambling Treatment Fails4 June 2003
For the second consecutive session, the Nevada Legislature has ended without the passage of a bill that would earmark state money for the treatment of addicted gamblers.
Venetian-Bovis Legal Wrangling Will Continue4 June 2003
The legal wrangling between the Venetian resort and its general contractor will continue for some time in the aftermath of a Clark County District Court jury's award Tuesday of $44.2 million to the contractor.
McPherson's Pal Testifies Against Him4 June 2003
News Brief: Former Florida State quarterback Adrian McPherson gambled on professional and college games last fall through an Internet betting site, a boyhood friend testified Wednesday in the athlete's gambling trial.
South Africa Appeals for Tighter Gambling Controls4 June 2003
International News Brief: Members of South Africa’s parliament have appealed for tighter gambling controls, and for limited pay-out machines to be scrapped, after the release of new research on the impact of the industry on South Africans.
Mom Shuffles Family and Cards4 June 2003
News Brief: Annie Duke’s mornings are busy with her four children and her husband, Ben. But Annie's job is anything but typical. She’s a professional poker player.
Judge Throws Out California Tribes' Lawsuit4 June 2003
News Brief: A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit in which two powerful California Indian tribes challenged the state's authority to interpret the agreements that opened the door for Las Vegas-style casinos in California.
Tulalip Casino Part of Sophisticated Trend4 June 2003
News Brief: Gambling casinos were once tarted up with acres of neon, blinking lights and garish details. The Tulalip Casino is part of a new generation of casinos that emphasize sophistication and refinement.
Hoosier Park Reports Total Handle Increase4 June 2003
During the 50-day harness-racing meet at Hoosier Park, average daily handle rose to $632,840, an increase of 34.8 percent from 2002.
Memphis Council Supports Pyramid Casino Proposal4 June 2003
News Brief: When it comes to converting The Pyramid into a casino, Memphis’ City Council members don't mind gambling with someone else's money.
Accusations Continue Flying Over New Jersey Tax Proposal4 June 2003
News Brief: The testy battle over Gov. James E. McGreevey's casino-tax proposal continued Tuesday, with accusations that the administration is threatening to muzzle Atlantic City's gaming halls for opposing the revenue plan.
Report: Maine Casino Would be Costly4 June 2003
News Brief: A southern Maine casino would cost the state more for social and economic needs than it would gain in taxes, according to a statistical study released Monday by casino opponents.
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