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Inside Gaming Column: Harrah's Has Tight Lip on Plans for Center Strip

25 September 2006

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Supreme Court Rules Against Gulfstream

21 September 2006

News Brief: In a decision released Thursday, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled against Gulfstream's request to stop Tampa Bay Downs from taking live telecasts of thoroughbred races in other states and retransmitting them to other pari-mutuel sites in Florida.

Attorneys Push for Passenger Fee

20 September 2006

News Brief: Attorneys for the Florida casino boat industry said Tuesday that Horry County could avoid a losing court battle if it accepts a passenger fee instead of taxing the industry's proceeds.

Casino Pays Winnings Despite Malfunction

20 September 2006

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gave Freddy Howard a check for slot winnings despite an outside investigation that proved Howard wasn't entitled to anything due to a computer glitch.

Officials to Speak at Florida Gaming Summit

20 September 2006

Three officials who play critical roles in the growing Florida gaming market will be keynote speakers at the 2nd annual Florida Gaming Summit, Oct. 16-17 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Customer, Casino Enter Round Two of Jackpot Controversy

13 September 2006

News Brief: A Sunny Isles Beach man who was declared a casino winner -- then later was told he was a loser -- might get good news today, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino officials said.

Bally Technologies Signs Deal With Magna Entertainment

11 September 2006

Bally Technologies, Inc. has signed a contract with Magna Entertainment Corp. to provide a complete slot accounting, casino management and bonusing solution and a wide variety of gaming devices for MEC's Gulfstream Park racino.

Man Denied Jackpot

8 September 2006

News Brief: Freddy Howard was told he had just won a $260,000 jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood in the early hours of Aug. 29. Hours later, he was told it was a mistake.

Execs to Speak at Florida Gaming Summit

6 September 2006

Key executives at each of Boward County's four racinos will speak at the Oct. 16-17 Florida Gaming Summit to discuss the opportunities and challenges of introducing 6,000 slot machines into the market.

Turnpike Proposed by Florida Casino

28 August 2006

News Brief: Florida officials are proposing a new SunPass-only interchange to capitalize on the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Resort’s location and provide an alternative to getting on and off the turnpike in the Hollywood area.

CDI Signs Deal with Gulfstream Park and Island View Casino

22 August 2006

asino Data Imaging reports that Gulfstream Park and Island View Casino have licensed CDI's CasinoCAD v4 business intelligence program.

Paperwork Error Postpones Casino Ship's Launch

22 August 2006

News Brief: Operators postponed plans to launch a casino ship off Pinellas County and put most of its 225 employees on unpaid leave Monday after a paperwork glitch held up its certification to carry passengers.

Arcade's Video Games Aren't Slots, Jury Rules

15 August 2006

News Brief: The video games at the Tropicana Rec Room in Pompano Beach are not slot machines, according to a Broward jury verdict Monday.

PokerPro Table Momentum Growing, Despite Second Quarter Losses

10 August 2006

PokerTek announced a second quarter loss of over $2 million, but the company, which offers computerized poker tables to casinos for live game play, is still gaining momentum.

Florida Courts Order Slot Petition Trial

10 August 2006

News Brief: A Florida appeals court has order a trial over accusations that pro-gambling petitioners forged signatures to get the slot issue on the statewide ballot in November 2004.

Magna Finalizes Agreement with Florida Horsemen

10 August 2006

Magna Entertainment Corp., owner of Gulfstream Park, has reached a definitive agreement with the Florida Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association on the purse contributions from slot machine revenues at Gulfstream Park.

Pompano Park Development to Move Forward

9 August 2006

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. is proceeding with the development of its slot machine facility at Pompano Park and currently anticipates that a court decision rendered today will not impact the opening of its facility now scheduled for early 2007.

Florida Gaming Summit Planned for October

3 August 2006

Experts from the gaming industry, Indian country, state politics, tourism and law will converge Oct. 16-17 for the 2nd annual Florida Gaming Summit at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino here.

Hard Rock Battles Mold Problem

26 July 2006

News Brief: A beauty store and a restaurant at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino complex are battling ugly mold problems.

Casino Cruise Package Launched

25 July 2006

Discovery Cruise Line launches a new cruise package that includes a stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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