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Gaming News Archives - Page 5148Detroit Casino Revenue Growth Slows Down15 October 2002
News Brief: Detroit casinos' revenues rose nearly 5 percent to $89.3 million in September compared with the same month last year, but the gain was the weakest growth rate the industry has seen locally since all three gambling halls have been operating.
Aristocrat Awarded Contract for Tuscany Hotel and Casino15 October 2002
Aristocrat Technologies has been awarded a contract to install its OASIS casino management system at the soon-to-open Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Jamaica Religious Leaders Battle Gambling Growth15 October 2002
International News Brief: Despite Jamaica’s church leaders’ efforts, gambling is growing as Jamaicans line up in droves at supermarkets, pharmacies and stores to win their way out of the working world.
Atlantic City Casino Reaches Out to Local Market15 October 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City’s Tropicana is targeting locals who are a bit younger than the bus-in/bus-out, slot-machine crowd with.
Arizona Gaming Campaign Makes History15 October 2002
News Brief: Arizona's Indian gaming campaign is the highest-rolling measure in state history, racking up more than $32.1 million in contributions and $25.1 million in spending, according to reports filed with the secretary of state.
Alabama Town Hikes Up Video Gaming License15 October 2002
News Brief: The Huntsville, Alabama, City Council has jacked up the price of a video gaming license from $50 per machine to as much as $750 in hopes of slowing down the growth of video gambling parlors.
Station Casinos Settles Fine Over Political Flier15 October 2002
An out-of-court settlement has been reached between the state and Station Casinos and one of its former executives over unsigned campaign fliers against former County Commissioner Lance Malone.
Delaware Vows to Fight Maryland Expansion15 October 2002
News Brief: Delaware lawmakers say they'll fight to retain Maryland customers by launching a gambling expansion that could eventually include legalized sports betting and a floating casino on the Delaware River.
Mississippi Casino Official: Tribe has Unfair Tax Advantage15 October 2002
News Brief: Tribal casinos have an unfair tax advantage over Mississippi regulated casinos that translates into tens of millions of additional dollars annually, the president of Isle of Capri Corp. says.
Tennessee Lottery Proposal Debated15 October 2002
News Brief: Lottery supporters and opponents clashed Monday over the proposal's possible effects on Tennessee's strapped state budget.
Pennsylvania Candidate Retracts Casino Support15 October 2002
News Brief: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed Rendell sharply retreated on gambling expansion in a debate that kicked off the last 21 days of the campaign for Pennsylvania governor.
Traffic Reflects Gaming's Driving Force on Mississippi Gulf Coast15 October 2002
News Brief: These days there's hardly a lull night or day along U.S. 90 thanks to traffic fed by visitors to 12 Mississippi dockside casinos built in the last 10 years on the Gulf Coast.
California Casino Report Disputed15 October 2002
News Brief: The war of words continued today when a report released by the Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino's public relations firm said the local economy would benefit from expansion and neighbors said it would not.
Connecticut Officials Optimistic About New Gaming Contract Proposal15 October 2002
News Brief: Several Bridgeport, Connecticut city council committee members say they are cautiously optimistic that a modified version of a tribal gaming contract will move on to the full council.
Maine Mayor Supports Casino Plan15 October 2002
News Brief: Even if local voters were to reject plans for a gambling casino in their city, Mayor Donna Dion says she will remain a top casino booster.
Connecticut Anti-Casino Groups Growing15 October 2002
News Brief: Connecticut grass-roots groups, including community organizations, antigambling advocates and business leaders, are mobilizing around the state to oppose any more casinos.
Wisconsin Tribes Rally for Longer Gaming Compacts15 October 2002
News Brief: Wisconsin tribes gathered for a rally calling for longer gaming compacts with the state.
Trump Names New Executive14 October 2002
Gaming industry veteran Paul R. Ryan has been named head of the Trump Marina Hotel Casino.
Barron's Critic Bearish on Wynn14 October 2002
The initial public stock offering for Steve Wynn's $2.4 billion Le Reve casino resort in Las Vegas could be running into trouble, according to a Barron's commentator.
Alliance Gaming Reports Mixed Results for Q114 October 2002
Alliance Gaming reports net income for Q1 totaled $6.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, on revenues of $146.7 million. For Q1 2001, Alliance reported net income of $7.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, on revenues of $130.0 million.
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