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Gaming News Archives - Page 4929Iowa Casinos Get Support for Vote21 October 2002
News Brief: Iowa's casinos, which have created 10,000 jobs and distributed millions of dollars to charities and community groups, appear headed for a clean sweep in Nov. 5 elections to determine whether they can remain in business, supporters say.
BGI Inc. Settles Texas Dispute21 October 2002
BGI Inc has settled its ongoing disputes regarding its business activities in Bexar County, Texas.
High Roller Follows Exec to Borgata21 October 2002
News Brief: Another Trump executive is defecting to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - and bringing one of the city's biggest gamblers with him.
MDI Entertainment Launches South Australia Lottery Hollywood Stars18 October 2002
The South Australia Lottery today launched Hollywood Stars. Each ticket costs $2.00 and gives lottery players the opportunity to win cash prizes of up to $100,000 or a trip to Hollywood.
BoDog Offers 2002 World Series Odds18 October 2002
BoDog will be offering the highest number of player props for every game of the 2002 World Series including Head-to-head props, player totals and a special prop for first time World Series visitor, Barry Bonds.
Three San Antonio Men Plead Guilty to Illegal Gambling18 October 2002
News Brief: Three San Antonio residents have pleaded guilty to gambling-related charges in court.
Dog Breeder Suspended for Live Lures18 October 2002
News Brief: The use of live rabbits to train racing dogs has cost a greyhound breeder and owner his contract to race in Phoenix and forced a temporary suspension of his state racing license.
Magna Closer to Completing Flamboro Downs Deal18 October 2002
A Magna Entertainment subsidiary has purchased the shares to Flamboro Downs Holdings Ltd.
The Majestic Star Casino Names CFO18 October 2002
The Majestic Star Casino has named Jon Bennett as the company's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Study: Colorado Casinos' Revenues at Risk18 October 2002
News Brief: The days of perpetually record-setting gaming revenues gushing from Black Hawk's casinos could be nearing an end, according to a recent analysis of the casino business in Black Hawk and Central City.
Ameristar Casinos President, CEO Wins Award18 October 2002
The American Gaming Association and HVS Executive Search have recognized Ameristar Casinos, Inc. President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Craig H. Neilsen as "Best Performing CEO" for 2002.
Scientific Games Wins Colorado On-Line Lottery Contract18 October 2002
Scientific Games has been named the apparent winner of the contract to provide on-line lottery services to the Colorado Lottery.
Rimpac Resources Partners Vietnam Internet Cafes18 October 2002
Rimpac Resources has signed up a network of 530 plus Internet Cafes in Vietnam as affiliates to assist in the promotion and sales of e-lottery tickets.
Ameristar, Harrah's Continue With Iowa West Racing Association Until 201018 October 2002
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, Inc. and Iowa West Racing Association have signed an amended and restated riverboat license sponsorship agreement for a term expiring in 2010.
Hard Rock Hotel Reports Record Q3 Results18 October 2002
Hard Rock Hotel, Inc. reports Q3 earnings increased 31% to $8.0 million compared with $6.1 million in Q3 2001. Net revenues increased 17% to $33.7 million from $28.8 million and net income increased $2.6 million to $1.9 million from a net loss of $0.7 million in Q3 2001.
Texas Commission Approves Racetrack Sale to Magna Entertainment18 October 2002
The Texas Racing Commission has approved the sale of Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie to Magna Entertainment.
Thailand's New Tourism Minister Supports Casinos18 October 2002
International News Brief: Legalised casinos should be permitted to help the Thailand's tourism industry, said Sonthaya Khunpluem, the new tourism and sports minister.
Connecticut Tribe Sued Over Casino Expansion Plans18 October 2002
News Brief: In the continuing debate over how and when the Mashantucket Pequots will expand their gambling empire, four members of the tribe are suing their governing council over the way it gained approval last year of a $710 million expansion project for Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Oklahoma To Vote on Cockfighting Issue18 October 2002
News Brief: Animal-rights activism is colliding head-on with rural tradition in Oklahoma, where voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to ban cockfighting in one of the last three states to allow the bloody spectacle.
Idaho Gaming Initiative Gets Endorsement18 October 2002
News Brief: The Coeur d'Alene Area Chamber of Commerce has formally endorsed Proposition 1, the Indian gaming initiative on the November ballot.
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