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Eldorado Moves Forward in Hollywood Casino Acquisition

20 June 2005

News Brief: Federal bankruptcy Judge Stephen V. Callaway reported that Eldorado will buy the Hollywood Casino at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, after pulling an all-nighter that he refused to end until all parties in the casino's bankruptcy agreed on a plan.

Bill Would Thwart Louisiana Tribal Casino Plans

17 June 2005

News Brief: U.S. Sen. David Vitter continued his long opposition to the expansion of gambling in Louisiana by introducing a bill Thursday that would prohibit Indian tribes from building casinos outside their traditional homelands.

Harrah's Casino May be Renamed

16 June 2005

News Brief: The once troubled and now thriving Harrah's New Orleans Casino might get renamed The Rio.

Tribe Files Second Suit to Get Casino

15 June 2005

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians has filed a second lawsuit in an attempt to get a reservation casino in Louisiana.

Senate Panel OKs Cruise Ship Gambling

15 June 2005

Over the governor's opposition, a Senate panel approved a bill Tuesday that would let a New Orleans cruise ship offer gambling on board.

Hollywood Casino Considers Rival's Offer

14 June 2005

News Brief: One of Hollywood Casino's top leaders is leaning toward a deal with Black Diamond Capital Management trying to buy the property.

Governor Refuses New Orleans Request for Casino Money

13 June 2005

Gov. Kathleen Blanco has rebuffed lawmakers from New Orleans who want her to intervene in the state's refusal to provide millions of casino tax money owed to the city.

Hollywood Casino Creditors Support Sale

10 June 2005

News Brief: The votes are in from Hollywood Casino's creditors, and they appear to give the OK for Eldorado Resorts to buy the financially troubled property.

Senate Stubs out Proposal to Ban Smoking in Bars, Eateries

7 June 2005

A proposal to ban smoking in bars, restaurants and casinos in Louisiana was snuffed out by the state Senate on Monday.

Jenas Likely to Follow State Suit with Federal Lawsuit

6 June 2005

Louisiana's attorney general expects the Jena Band of Choctaws to follow up their state court lawsuit against Louisiana with one in federal court.

Louisiana Paddlewheel Gambling Bill Falls Short

3 June 2005

News Brief: A bill to legalize gambling aboard paddlewheelers that cruise the Mississippi River in the state fell four votes short of clearing the House on Thursday, but its chief sponsor said he will bring the measure back for a second try.

Louisiana Casinos Happy with Texas Casino Decision

30 May 2005

News Brief: To the delight of Louisiana casino operators, it'll be 2007 before Texas legislators again consider legalizing casinos again.

Louisiana Casino Offers Variety in Dining

30 May 2005

News Brief: While casinos might previously have been known more for bargain buffets than for fine dining, L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino is gambling that gamers will want more variety in their dining experiences.

Pinnacle Opens Louisiana Casino

26 May 2005

Today, nearly three years to the date Lee first visited Lake Charles, Las Vegas-based Pinnacle will open its most ambitious project: the $365 million L'Auberge du Lac.

Churchill Downs Will Limit Slot Operations

20 May 2005

News Brief: Churchill Downs officials said Thursday that they would limit operation of the hundreds of slot machines they hope to install at the Fair Grounds racetrack to an average of 16 hours a day.

Louisiana Bans Smoking in Casinos

19 May 2005

News Brief: In a surprise move Wednesday, a Senate committee approved a bill that would ban smoking in most public places, including restaurants, bars, casinos and stadiums.

Louisiana April Gaming Win: $189 Million

17 May 2005

Louisiana's state-licensed casinos took in $189.4 million from gamblers in April, an increase of just under $13 million from the previous April, state police reported Monday.

Players Arrive for Poker Tournament

17 May 2005

News Brief: Poker players from throughout the country are expected to arrive in New Orleans this week to play their hand in the first World Series of Poker Circuit tournament at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

Hollywood Casino Bets on New Machines

17 May 2005

News Brief: The Hollywood Casino, confined by bankruptcy rules for months, is finally allowed to surge forward and make a large capital investment. The first move: Buy about 250 new video poker and slot machines, worth $3 million.

New Louisiana Casino Bets on Houston Customers

16 May 2005

News Brief: L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, one of the nation's newest casino resorts, is hoping Houston has what it takes to help make it royally flush.

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