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Gaming News Archives - Page 4937Illinois Candidate Opposes Chicago Casino9 October 2002
News Brief: Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Ryan said he would fight Mayor Richard Daley's suggestion of a modified state gambling permit to open a casino in Chicago.
Louisiana Study: Tribal Casino Would Be Unfair Competition9 October 2002
News Brief: A proposed tribal casino would be unfair competition for nearby Louisiana casinos that have to comply with rules that do not govern Indian casinos, according to a draft copy of an economic impact study.
No More Free Bingo Games at Wal-Mart9 October 2002
News Brief: Wal-Mart can no longer allow free bingo games for seniors to be held in its stores, the Pennsylvania House decided yesterday.
Saskatoon Officials Push for Vote on Casino Proposal9 October 2002
News Brief: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, residents should get an opportunity to vote on an Indian-owned casino proposed for the downtown area, say several city councillors.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pushes for Legalized Slots at Tracks9 October 2002
News Brief: A Democratic state lawmaker urged the Legislature yesterday to move forward with a proposal he introduced a year ago to legalize slot machines at Pennsylvania's four horse racing tracks, saying there is ample public support for the idea.
Casino Opponents Dominate Maine Casino Forum9 October 2002
News Brief: Opponents far outnumbered supporters Tuesday night at Biddeford, Maine’s first public forum on a proposed gambling casino.
Chicago Mayor Openly Supports Casino9 October 2002
News Brief: After newspapers reported that Chicago’s Mayor Daley was seriously reconsidering his opposition to casino gambling, the mayor dropped all pretenses and publicly showed his enthusiastic support for a casino in Chicago.
International Wagering Debated at Federation Summit in Paris8 October 2002
International News Brief: Heading the list of key issues discussed at the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities were threats faced by racing throughout the world as Internet and account wagering options multiply and commercial terms regarding international simulcasting and wagering.
TSN's CEO Addresses Gambling Issues at Conference8 October 2002
Sports betting is delicate subject, frowned upon by sports executives, taking the position that acceptance of its existence is a fact of life, Mickey Charles, President & CEO of The Sports Network, went to the core of the matter at the recent Sports Business Marketing & Sponsorship Conference.
Crisis Counsellor Fights Own Gambling Addiction8 October 2002
Marilyn McAran has no shortage of empathy for the desperate video-lottery addicts she sometimes has to counsel in her job at a Montreal crisis-intervention centre.
Michigan Bar Owner Faces Racketeering Charges8 October 2002
News Brief: One of Michigan's best-known topless-bar owners faces arraignment today on allegations he used one of his clubs as a front for prostitution, gambling and drug dealing.
Mandalay Resort Group Websites Honored with Three Awards8 October 2002
The websites of three Mandalay Resort have been honored for their creative innovation, efficiency and ease of use by the Web Marketing Association in the Hotel and Lodging Category.
Reno Group Buying Wendover Casinos8 October 2002
Peppermill Casinos of Reno has won court approval to buy the State Line and Silver Smith hotel-casinos in Wendover for $55 million after a bidding war for the properties.
Mandalay Resort Group Bullish on Las Vegas8 October 2002
Despite a proliferation of Indian casinos nationwide, tribal properties can't duplicate the impressive collection of tourist attractions in Las Vegas, Mandalay Resort Group Chief Financial Officer Glenn Schaeffer told investors.
Table Trac Adds New Director8 October 2002
Table Trac has added Vic Taucer, president of Casino Creations, to the board of directors.
Zacks Issues Buy Recommendations Boyd Gaming8 October 2002
Zacks places and highlights Boyd Gaming on its #1 Ranked list and gives the stock a Strong Buy rating.
Boyd Gaming Completes Purchase of Isle of Capri Property8 October 2002
Boyd Gaming has complete its purchase of the former Isle of Capri property in Tunica County, Mississippi.
Nevada Gold & Casinos Begins Arbitration Against American Heritage8 October 2002
Nevada Gold & Casinos has commenced arbitration proceedings against American Heritage concerning American Heritage’s failure to honor contractual obligations.
California Casinos Growing Up8 October 2002
News Brief: In the high-stakes world of Indian gaming, California’s tribal casinos are getting bigger and flashier to lure gamblers.
Chicago Casino Plan Gaining Steam8 October 2002
News Brief: The president of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Monday asked interested city and statewide business organizations to plan strategy to get a gambling casino for Chicago.
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