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Gaming News Archives - Page 5170Federal Court Rules Santee Sioux Casino Legal10 December 2001
The Santee Sioux Tribe was vindicated today when a federal district court ruled that the tribe has the right to operate Class II devices.
Aussie Casino Workers Postpone Stopwork on Passive Smoking9 December 2001
News Brief: Workers at Melbourne's Crown Casino have postponed plans to shut down the casino tonight, after the state government agreed to hold talks about banning smoking in hospitality venues.
Addiction Agency Plans for South Carolina Lottery9 December 2001
News Brief: The S.C. lottery isn't the only agency preparing for the Jan. 7 launch of the games. Another program prepares staffers to help problem gamblers.
Illinois 'Vegas-Style' Harrah's Hits the Jackpot9 December 2001
News Brief: The first foray into `Las Vegas-style’ gambling in Illinois has paid off with two months of record profits at Harrah's Joliet Casino.
Daring Escape from Australian Casino Inferno9 December 2001
News Brief: Guests of Darwin's hotel and casino used sheets to escape from second floor windows after a fire broke out. Ten guests and staff were treated for smoke inhalation.
Atlantic City Round Up9 December 2001
Gaming news from Atlantic City.
Remake of Vegas "Oceans 11" Hits the Mark8 December 2001
Steven Soderbergh's remake of "Oceans 11" updates and improves upon the original 1960 film without disrespecting the Rat Pack classic.
Casino Security Bills Proposed at Conference7 December 2001
Nevada Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins' proposed bill requiring large Nevada hotels to submit emergency response plans to state government officials received strong support at a Thursday casino security conference.
Racing Urged to Adapt, Evolve to Current Trends7 December 2001
News Brief: According to a Churchill Downs marketing executive, racing industry needs an evaluation and better grasp of the market segment and further product development.
Crowds Hit Newest Missouri Casino Boat7 December 2001
News Brief: The new Isle of Capri's gambling floor reached its capacity of about 1,500 gamblers an hour after the 2 p.m. opening.
Mississippi Casino Wins Case Over Firing7 December 2001
News Brief: The Mississippi Supreme Court Has upheld a ruling that a former Mississippi casino worker was not entitled to a board hearing when she was fired.
UKBetting Signs Partnership Deal With Sun International7 December 2001
UKBetting will become the chosen provider of sports content and fixed odds betting to Sun International’s subsidiary SunOnline.
Debt Rating Raised on Trump Hotels7 December 2001
News Brief: The debt rating of Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts was raised by Standard & Poor's after Trump made a $91 million payment to bondholders before a grace period expired.
Majestic Star Acquires Three Fitzgeralds Casinos7 December 2001
Majestic Star purchased the three Fitzgeralds casinos located in Tunica, Mississippi, Black Hawk, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada, for approximately $149 million.
California Casino Proposal Inches Forward7 December 2001
News Brief: A Northern California Indian tribe has taken the first steps toward opening a $100 million casino in West Sacramento.
Consultant: U.K. Could Gamble Into Top Online Spot7 December 2001
News Brief: According to consultants, even though the U.K.'s broadband rollout is trailing behind other European countries, the country could lead Europe in online consumer revenues by 2005 thanks to its relaxed attitude to gambling.
Zoning Laws May Sink Florida Gambling Boat7 December 2001
News Brief: Hollywood, Florida commissioners will decide whether to authorize the city attorney to file an injunction against Ambassador Cruise Lines after zoning officials determined that a casino boat is not allowed in the beach district.
Minnesota Bills Outline Plans For New Casinos7 December 2001
News Brief: A souring economy and the desire to build a new baseball stadium are fueling attempts to open a non-Indian run casino in Minnesota.
Gaming Board Chief: Rosemont Casino Not Sure Bet7 December 2001
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board's new chief executive says he won't be a cheerleader for the casino industry and that Rosemont isn't a lock to get the state's next casino.
Isle of Capri Opens New Missouri Casino6 December 2001
In the midst of one of the most challenging times for the entertainment and hospitality industry, Isle of Capri is opening its newest $75 million, 72,000-square-foot casino facility in Boonville, Missouri.
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