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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.
Suing Dealers Welcome at Jobs25 September 2006
Wynn Las Vegas' president said Friday that the dealers who filed a lawsuit seeking to end the casino's 3-week-old tip pooling program are welcome at their jobs.
Fallsview Hosts WPT Canadian Open25 September 2006
Fallsview Casino Resort will host the first-ever World Poker Tour Canadian Open from October 22 to October 24.
MotorCity Closes for Electrical Work25 September 2006
News Brief: The MotorCity Casino will shut its doors for 6½ hours Tuesday morning while utility lines are tied into the casino's $300 million expansion project that includes a 400-room hotel and entertainment center
PartyGammon.com $1 Million Backgammon Tournament Gains Momentum25 September 2006
The much anticipated PartyGammon.com Million takes place in January, with some seats still remaining.
Bally, Mohegan Sun Sign Contract25 September 2006
Bally Technologies has signed a contract with Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs to provide a complete casino management system.
Iowa Ticket Wins $200 Million Powerball Jackpot25 September 2006
One lucky ticket in Iowa matched all 6 numbers Saturday and walked away with the $200.8 million jackpot.
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises25 September 2006
Since no ticket matched Friday’s Mega Million numbers, the jackpot for the Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Mega Millions drawing moves to an estimated $15 million.
PPA Responds to Internet Legislation Plan25 September 2006
The president of the Poker Players Alliance responds to reports that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is attempting to add Internet gambling prohibition legislation to the Department of Defense.
Harrah's New Orleans Opens New Hotel25 September 2006
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel made its official debut Thursday, September 21, hosting a New Orleans-style party that attracted more than 2,500 guests who gathered to celebrate the first completely new hotel to open in the city since Hurricane Katrina.
Making Poker Fun Again22 September 2006
Casino City columnist Ryan McLane recently rediscovered the joy of poker by watching his grilfriend play in her first live No-Limit Hold'em poker tournament in Las Vegas.
Mohegan Sun CEO: Tourism Helps Casino Growth22 September 2006
News Brief: The chief executive of the Mohegan Sun casino says the region's multibillion-dollar tourism industry has provided a solid foundation for the continued growth of casinos in eastern Connecticut.
Wynn Dealers Sue Over Tip Policy22 September 2006
While a tip matter involving Nevada casino workers may have been resolved in Washington, D.C., the controversy over Wynn Las Vegas splitting the tokes earned by its dealers with casino supervisors has landed in Clark County District Court.
Empire City Casino Delayed Again22 September 2006
News Brief: The opening of the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway has again been delayed and is now tentatively scheduled to open at the beginning of October.
Cavalia at Rio22 September 2006
Cavalia, the spectacular equestrian Odyssey, will be presented under its majestic White Big Top that will be located at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, starting November 16, 2006.
Cost of Aliante Station Jumps to $600 Million21 September 2006
Station Casinos has increased the budget for the company's next scheduled resort, citing the rising costs of construction and a desire to build a bigger hotel-casino.
Online Poker Star Finishes 7th At Borgata21 September 2006
PocketFives.com member Lou “ljrtr” Russo finished seventh in this event, taking home nearly $210,000. PocketFivesLive.com was on the scene for this trademark World Poker Tour event.
Supreme Court Rules Against Gulfstream21 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.
Cache Creek Casino Names New Chairman21 September 2006
The board of directors of the Cache Creek Casino Resort announced today that Marshall McKay has been appointed as its new chairman.
Premier Entertainment Files Bankruptcy21 September 2006
News Brief: Premier Entertainment, the parent company of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in Gulfport to access its Katrina-related insurance proceeds and rebuild.
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