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Detroit Casinos Rake in Deserted Jackpots

19 July 2005

News Brief: Two Detroit casinos have pocketed about $650,000 since 2003 in winnings that forgetful gamblers neglected to claim before they expired.

Atronic's Cash Fever Approved in Detroit

14 July 2005

Atronic announces the Michigan Gaming Lab approval for and first installation of its Cash Fever video slots. Cash Fever is a dynamic Bonus Link system featuring four levels of jackpots and exciting game themes on Atronic's innovative e-motion cabinet.

Detroit Expects to Win from Ontario Smoking Ban

22 June 2005

News Brief: Casino Windsor officials are bracing to lose gamblers to Detroit casinos when Ontario imposes a no-smoking ban on all public buildings next year.

MGM Donates Meals to Poor

25 May 2005

News Brief: The MGM Grand Detroit Casino gave away more than 83,000 meals last year to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Metro Detroit for distribution to the poor.

Magna Entertainment Wins Michigan Contract

18 May 2005

Magna Entertainment Corporation’s subsidiary, Michigan Racing, Inc., was awarded a license to construct and operate a horse racetrack in the Greater Detroit area by Michigan's Acting Racing Commissioner.

Detroit Casino Revenues Fall 7.4 Percent in April

17 May 2005

Casino revenues in Detroit fell 7.4 percent to $103.8 million last month from April 2004, according to figures released Monday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Casinos Get Zoning Approval From City Council

2 May 2005

Plans by the city's three casinos to build permanent facilities, including hotels, continue to move forward, with city council approving a key zoning change for construction.

Detroit Casino Trial Clears Way for Permanent Sites

29 April 2005

News Brief: An appeals court ruling Thursday ended a legal logjam and cleared the way for Detroit's three casinos to build permanent gambling, hotel and entertainment complexes.

Red Hatters Converge at MGM Grand

26 April 2005

News Brief: About 1,500 other women of a certain age converged on MGM Grand casino Monday for Red Hat Day, a party celebrating the over-50 women's group spreading like a red and purple virus across the country.

MotorCity Casino Deal Finalized

26 April 2005

Detroit businesswoman Marian Ilitch has finalized the purchase of MotorCity Casino, making her sole owner.

Michigan Board Approves the Mandalay's Interest Transfer

14 April 2005

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has unanimously approved the transfer of Mandalay's indirect 53.53% ownership interest in the MotorCity Casino to an affiliate of Marian Ilitch.

Mandalay to Sell Interest in the MotorCity Casino

23 March 2005

MGM MIRAGE and Mandalay Resort Group report that they have entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Marian Ilitch to sell Mandalay's indirect 53.53% interest in the MotorCity Casino to Mrs. Ilitch's affiliate.

Detroit Businessman Enters Bid for MotorCity

16 March 2005

News Brief” A last-minute bid by Peter Karmanos Jr. and another Detroit businessman for a controlling interest in MotorCity Casino is unlikely to derail Marian Ilitch from winning, officials said late Tuesday.

February Revenue at Detroit Casinos Drops

15 March 2005

Two of the city's three casinos saw revenue fall last month, but the local industry still brought in slightly more cash than last year, thanks to a good month at MGM Grand Detroit.

Michigan Gaming Panel Waits for Name Change

8 March 2005

News Brief: The Michigan Gaming Control Board still hasn't received an application to transfer ownership in either MGM Grand casino or MotorCity Casino, but one is expected by week's end, the board's executive director said Monday.

Michigan Board to Consider Casino Sale

25 February 2005

News Brief: The Michigan Gaming Control Board will likely consider the sale of either MotorCity Casino or MGM Grand Detroit Casino at its March 8 meeting, the board's executive director said Thursday.

Fitzgeralds Owner Eyeing Strip, Detroit Expansion

25 February 2005

Businessman Don Barden says is hungrily eyeing the Las Vegas Strip to expand his gaming business but intends to wait several months before casino-shopping in the hope that skyrocketing prices stabilize.

Tribe Wants Detroit Casino Sale Blocked

24 February 2005

News Brief: The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians is asking the courts to block the sale of any Detroit casino until their lawsuit with the city is settled.

MGM Mirage to Decide on Offer for Casino in Detroit

16 February 2005

MGM Mirage could decide this week whether to accept an offer to buy a controlling stake in MotorCity Casino, a spokesman for the buyer said Tuesday.

Lac Vieux Desert Band to Join Casino Sale

4 February 2005

Attorneys for the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians filed notice today that it will seek to enjoin MGM Grand Detroit from selling its casino franchise.

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