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Gaming News Archives - Page 4915The Lure of the Triple Crown30 May 2003
News Brief: Thoroughbred racing is a sport that has greatly declined in popularity in recent decades. Every spring, though, interest perks up with the Kentucky Derby, run the first Saturday in May in Louisville.
Federal Judge Scolds Illinois Officials30 May 2003
News Brief: A federal bankruptcy judge scolded state officials Thursday for their greed when it comes to getting cash from a proposed auction of the state's 10th casino license, but he stopped far short of trampling on the Illinois Gaming Board's authority to revoke the valuable asset.
William Hill Poised to Beat Forecast30 May 2003
International News Brief: William Hill yesterday shrugged off a disastrous Cheltenham Festival, revealing that it was on course to top interim profit forecasts.
Hard Rock Hotel Completes Shares Offer30 May 2003
Hard Rock Hotel has completed a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of its outstanding $120 million aggregate principal amount 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005.
California Casino Foes Express Opposition30 May 2003
News Brief: Nearly 100 people crammed into the Petaluma City Council Chambers on Thursday night in a show of opposition to a proposed Indian casino that some fear would attract crime, destroy wetlands and overwhelm local emergency responders.
UK Government May Postpone Deregulation30 May 2003
International News Brief: The UK government may be forced to postpone the deregulation of the gambling industry to introduce more pressing bills including asylum legislation, in a move likely to disappoint the industry.
President Casinos Reports Loss for Q430 May 2003
For Q4, President Casino reported a net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.3 million, or $2.24 per share, for Q4 2002.
GameTech Appoints New Director30 May 2003
GameTech International reports that John B. Furman of Scottsdale, Arizona, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Mandalay Resort Group Reports Q130 May 2003
For Q1, Mandalay reported earnings per diluted share of $.69 compared with $.68 a year ago.
Federal Official: Don't Bet Against Vegas29 May 2003
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco said Wednesday he wouldn't bet against the continued strength of the Las Vegas economy.
Nebraska Lawmaker Declares War on Iowa29 May 2003
News Brief: A Nebraska lawmaker is so fed up with constituents crossing the state border to gamble that she proposed going to war with neighboring Iowa.
Pennsylvania Anti-Gambling Group Holds Rally29 May 2003
News Brief: About 60 people gathered in Pittsburgh for a rally against legalizing slot machines in Pennsylvania.
Oklahoma Expansion Measure Advances29 May 2003
News Brief: Gaming would be expanded at Oklahoma Indian casinos and horse racetracks under a bill sent to the Senate floor on Wednesday.
Bill Would Require Certification of Gambling Counselors29 May 2003
Gov. Kenny Guinn on Wednesday signed a bill that requires state certification of counselors who help problem gamblers.
Tribal Gambling Increases29 May 2003
News Brief: The national market for tribal gambling increased last year, according to a new study, but it may not necessarily help communities searching for new money.
UK Gambling Free-for-All Shelved29 May 2003
International News Brief: The UK Labour’s plans for a gambling free-for-all are set to be shelved in an embarrassing climbdown by ministers.
Nebraska Casino Bill Dead29 May 2003
News Brief: With the legislative session ending Friday, the push to ask voters to approve casino gambling in Nebraska appears dead for the year.
Casino Regulators' Budgets Questioned29 May 2003
News Brief: New Jersey Sen. Bill Gormley and Assemblyman Frank Blee are questioning whether Atlantic City ought to be spending twice as Las Vegas each year on gaming enforcement.
Recovering Addict: Gambling Not a Solution29 May 2003
News Brief: Some Massachusetts legislators see gambling as a long overdue solution for the state fiscal crisis. But where they see an opportunity, some a nightmare.
Illinois Could Get New Casino License29 May 2003
News Brief’s Illinois’ governor said he is exploring whether to walk away from a proposed Emerald Casino deal and instead seek creation of a new, 11th license that would benefit Illinois taxpayers.
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