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Ak-Chin Indian Community Extends Harrah's Management Contract

16 December 2004

The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved an agreement between the Ak-Chin Indian Community and a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) that extends Harrah's contract to manage Harrah's Phoenix Ak-Chin hotel and casino for an additional five years.

Arizona Casino Cash Helps Reduce Reservations' Poverty

14 December 2004

News Brief: Poverty is a serious problem on reservations across Arizona, but gaming slowly is beginning to improve the poor conditions.

Aztar CEO to Retire

10 December 2004

Aztar reports that Paul E. Rubeli has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2005.

Navajo Delegates Object to Tribe Owning Casinos

22 November 2004

News Brief: Some Navajo council delegates are objecting to assertions by Navajo Nation officials that the tribe, not the individual chapters, would own the casinos.

Seabiscuit, Smarty Jones Credited for Arizona Track Success

6 October 2004

News Brief: The lingering popularity of the film ‘Seabiscuit’ and dual classic winner Smarty Jones as well as a concerted effort by tracks to reach a broader audience has helped spark Arizona’s racetracks to their best fiscal numbers in five years.

Arizona Lottery Results Up

25 August 2004

News Brief: Arizonans pursuing quick riches bought a record $366.6 million in Lottery tickets in the year that ended June 30, a nearly 14 percent gain over the previous 12 months.

Navajo President Opens Door for Gambling

9 August 2004

News Brief: Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. has cleared the way for gambling at five tribal chapters by not acting on legislation passed by the Tribal Council.

JMC Awarded Temporary License

28 July 2004

JCM American has been granted a temporary gaming license by the State of Arizona.

Arizona Win Big on Slots

8 July 2004

News Brief: More slot machines meant a higher payoff last year for Arizona Indian tribes, which took in an estimated $151 million more in gambling revenue than in 2002, according to an independent analysis being released today.

Female Problem Gamblers Deal with More Issues

18 June 2004

News Brief: Female problem gamblers deal with many issues that male gamblers deal with, such as shame and serious financial problems. But in many cases, the issues become much harder for women.

Expansion Begins at Oregon Casino

9 June 2004

News Brief: Work has begun on a $20 million project to expand the hotel at the Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon.

Officials Fired Over Inappropriate Photos

7 June 2004

Two members of Fort McDowell Casino's tribal regulatory office have been fired after one of them used casino surveillance cameras to zoom in and photograph the breasts of unsuspecting female patrons and employees, authorities said.

Harrah's, Arizona Tribe Extend Contract

7 June 2004

News Brief: Las Vegas-based casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. will operate the Ak-Chin Indian Community's casino for five more years under terms of a contract extension announced this week.

Arizona Chapter Passes First Hurdle for Casino

28 May 2004

News Brief: Manuelito Chapter passed its first hurdle on its proposed gaming act from the Navajo Nation Council's Public Safety Committee on Monday.

Hopis Vote Down Gaming

20 May 2004

Hopi voters went to the polls to voice their opposition to gaming for the second time in 10 years on Wednesday, May 19, 2004.

Arizona Treaty May Lead to Casino

13 May 2004

News Brief: The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, one of the smallest of Arizona's 21 tribes, has reached a treaty with the Navajo Nation that could lead to a casino's being built 10 miles west of Flagstaff, according to Evelyn James, president of the Paiute Tribe.

Hopis to Vote on Winslow-Area Casino

11 May 2004

News Brief: Members of the Hopi Tribe will have to choose between building a casino or not building a casino when they vote on gaming next week.

Arizona Receives $37.8 Million from Casino Tribes

30 April 2004

News Brief: The state received $37.8 million from Arizona tribal casino gambling revenues in the first full year of contributions under a voter-approved proposition in 2002 to expand Indian gambling.

Navajo Nation to Vote on Gambling

28 April 2004

News Brief: The Navajo Nation will learn in August if the third time is a charm for approving gambling. Last week the nation's council voted to let the people decide the controversial issue.

Friends Bond Over Poker

14 April 2004

News Brief: For a group of guys who started playing penny-ante poker together in central Phoenix more than half a century ago, poker has been the glue that has kept them in touch for most of their lives.

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