As reported by the Advocate: “House committee Wednesday challenged Gov. Kathleen Blanco by unanimously passing legislation she opposes. “‘It’s personal now that the governor has tried to force the issue,’ said Rep. Warren Triche of his House Bill 1149, which would make clear that “Texas Hold ‘Em” poker tournaments, popular with some bars, are legal […]
Monthly Archives: April 2006
As reported by the Australian: “Racing Victoria chairman Graham Duff insists he is not angry with departing chief executive Robert Nason. The expletive which rang out on Tuesday when Nason announced he had taken a job with Tabcorp was, Duff says, an honest outpouring of frustration because this was the very worst time for the […]
As reported by the New Jersey Express-Times: “Borough council on Monday night decided it will remain neutral on the issue of whether a casino should be built in neighboring Bethlehem. “Council unanimously approved a motion to steer clear of an opinion on the matter. The motion also calls for officials to be proactive in minimizing […]
Spectrum Gaming Group, responding to the rapidly growing demand for its suite of industry-related services, has expanded its professional staff and established new headquarters for its worldwide operations in Northfield, a suburb of Atlantic City. The office complex serves as Spectrum’s center for regulatory services, investigations, economic studies, professional services, conference production, and publication of […]
Forest City Enterprises and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. today presented their plan for investing more than $1 billion at Station Square to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board during public hearings held in Pittsburgh. The two industry leaders reiterated their commitment and ability to generate the most revenues for the state, Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, and […]
As reported by the California Press-Enterprise: “The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Monday unveiled its final design for a 16-story hotel near Rancho Mirage, amid continued negotiation with city and county officials. “In 18 months, the tribe expects its high-rise hotel will emerge from the Coachella Valley’s desert landscape along Interstate 10 and join […]
As reported by the Columbian: “Federal officials are crafting regulations that could derail the Cowlitz Tribe’s chances for winning federal approval of its $510 million casino complex near La Center. “The regulations, which still are in the preliminary stage, would require at least half of tribal members to live within 50 miles of the casino […]
As reported by the Baxter Bulletin: “Arkansans don’t mind betting on fast horses. They don’t seem to have a problem making wagers on fast dogs. When it comes to casinos, however, they draw the line. “Arkansas voters repeatedly have drawn the line on attempts to legalize casino gambling, most recently in 2000. This November, if […]
Shuffle Master, Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shuffle Up Productions, Inc., today announced that the two one-hour television programs chronicling the 2005 Three Card Poker National Championship will air on GSN, the Network for Games, later this month. The first episode will premiere on Friday, April 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT; the second episode will […]
Progressive Gaming International Corporation, (the Company) a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide announced today that it has signed a key systems contract with Galaxy Casinos to install CasinoLink Enterprise Edition and its Table Management System at Galaxy’s Starworld property in Macau. Starworld is the […]
To customers at Barona Valley Ranch, the slots in a 20-machine bank don’t appear to be much different than any of the casino’s 1,980 other games. But for officials of the East San Diego County American Indian casino and gambling equipment maker International Game Technology, the 20 games represent the beginning of a breakthrough in […]
As reported by the Bay City Times: “Prosecutors have chosen not to charge a Huron County commissioner with a crime for allegedly frequenting what police call a mini-casino here. “Huron County Prosecutor Mark J. Gaertner also declined to charge the 72-year-old owner of the home along M-25 where Michigan State Police allege the county commissioner […]
Harrah’s Entertainment and Pinnacle Entertainment agreed Monday to a swap of hurricane-damaged riverboat casino properties. Harrah’s will acquire the Casino Magic in Biloxi, Miss.; Pinnacle picked up side-by-side floating casinos in Lake Charles, La. The Las Vegas-based companies signed a nonbinding letter of intent. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Harrah’s spokesman David Strow […]
Cash Systems, Inc., a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new contract with Crystal Park Casino Hotel. Cash Systems will provide the casino with check cashing, ATM and cash advance services, as well as the All-In-1 ATM product, which offers an array of cash services such as debit card […]