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Gaming Helps Create a "Cool City"

15 September 2004

Magna's Detroit Plans Near Approval

15 September 2004

News Brief: Magna Entertainment Corp.’s plan to build a racetrack in the Detroit suburb of Romulus is close to gaining full government approval.

MGM Lays Off 150, Blaming Casino Tax Increase

15 September 2004

The MGM Grand Detroit Casino said Tuesday that it is laying off 150 workers because of an increase in Michigan's casino tax from 18 percent to 24 percent.

Law Firm Forms Indian Gaming Law Group

14 September 2004

aymond & Prokop P.C. reports the formation of its Indian Gaming and Law Industry Group.

Michigan University Bets on Casino Classes

14 September 2004

News Brief: Michigan State University has joined universities nationwide and added a host of casino classes and degrees to their course options in order to prepare students for a career near the craps table.

Michigan Lottery Chief Concerned Over Gambling Amendment

9 September 2004

News Brief: Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters is worried that a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot would hurt state lottery revenue and decrease dollars for public education.

Court: Let Michigan Voters Decide Gambling Issue

3 September 2004

Proposal 1 will stay on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot, giving Michigan voters a chance to decide future state-sponsored gambling expansions, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled.

Poker Panel, State of the Industry Discussion, Chefs Competition Headline Global Gaming Expo

1 September 2004

Elections Board Approves Gambling Measure

24 August 2004

News Brief: The Board of State Canvassers voted 4-0 on Monday to certify more than 443,000 petition signatures for a ballot measure that would require voters to approve new gambling in Michigan.

Detroit Casinos Still Being Questioned

23 August 2004

News Brief: The Greektown Casino has been open for four years and its two downtown Detroit competitors a year longer, but the debate over whether they're an economic benefit or social blight is as fierce as ever.

Detroit Track Challenges Gambling Initiative

20 August 2004

News Brief: A suburban Detroit horse track is challenging a proposed November ballot initiative that would require voters to approve new gambling in Michigan.

Casinos and Bankruptcy

18 August 2004

Michigan Governor Signs Casino Tax Hike Bill

18 August 2004

News Brief: Michigan's wagering tax rate on three casinos in Detroit will jump to 24 percent from the current 18 percent under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Gambling Expansion Threatens Michigan Plans

16 August 2004

News Brief: Michigan is quickly reaching a saturation point that could threaten plans for permanent Detroit casinos and deplete local and state gambling taxes that provide badly needed funds for education and other programs.

Greektown to Layoff 100 Workers

12 August 2004

News Brief: Greektown Casino announced Wednesday that it would lay off more than 100 workers in response to the Legislature's vote to raise the casino's tax by one-third.

Michigan Racing Board Approves License Transfer

9 August 2004

News Brief: The Michigan Office of the Racing Commissioner will authorize the transfer of the racing license for Great Lakes Downs from MI Racing Inc. to Richmond Racing Co.

Mega Millions Winner Picks Up Check

9 August 2004

Larry Campbell picked up his check for $19,128,233 as the sole winner of the July 23 Mega Millions $47 million jackpot.

Company Applauds Ruling

3 August 2004

Full House Resorts Inc. said a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court paves the way for the company to develop a casino with a Michigan Indian tribe.

Exec: Detroit Casinos Fulfilled Some Expectations

29 July 2004

News Brief: Detroit’s casinos have not become the magic bullet for development. However, George Boyer, chief operating officer of MGM Grand, maintains that the casinos have been a catalyst for other development by introducing Detroit to people who previously stayed away.

AGA Code of Conduct Focus of Responsible Gaming Week

21 July 2004

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