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Jackpot Strikes a Twice for Man

16 September 2005

A 92-year-old man has accomplished the near impossible -- winning a Megabucks jackpot twice in a row when he won a $21.1 million jackpot Thursday.

Mandarin Oriental to Manage CityCenter's Anchor Hotel

16 September 2005

The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage the hotel anchor at the $5 billion CityCenter project on the Strip, MGM Mirage officials announced Thursday.

California Town Fights Limit Change

16 September 2005

News Brief: Colma town officials told the state of California this week that Lucky Chances casino and its unlimited table betting is legal, and the casino being reduced to a $200 wagering limit would severely impact town coffers.

Casino CEO Holds Clothing Drive

16 September 2005

Silver Slipper CEO and project developer, Paul Alanis, has organized a clothing drive to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Senate Turns Aside Online Gambling Ban

15 September 2005

News Brief: The U.S. Senate on Thursday turned aside an attempt to restrict Internet gambling in a procedural move, but Sen. Jon Kyl vowed he would try again and said he expected the legislation would become law eventually.

Imperial Palace to be Better than Ever

15 September 2005

President of Imperial Palace reports that the company is determined to rebuild the casino.

Hilton Appeals $25.2 Million Judgment to Nevada High Court

14 September 2005

The state Supreme Court was asked Tuesday to cancel a $25.2 million jury award to Reno Hilton guests who became violently ill during an intestinal virus outbreak in 1996.

Barden Not Happy with 1% Stake

14 September 2005

News Brief: Don H. Barden finally owns a piece of Detroit's $1.18-billion casino market, eight years after being rebuffed in his bid for one of three original casino licenses. But he is not happy with having a 1% stake in the Greektown Casino and wants to buy out the majority owner.

Mega Millions Reaches $250 Million

14 September 2005

The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, September 16, 2005 drawing rolls to an estimated $250 million.

Harrah's to Open Smoke-Free Room

13 September 2005

News Brief: Gamers hankering for a smoke-free casino experience are in luck. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel will host a grand opening Monday, including a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting, for its nonsmoking game room.

Las Vegas Sands Launches Problem-Gambling Program

13 September 2005

The Venetian's parent company is working with the Harvard University Medical School Division on Addictions to start a program that trains all employees, from senior management on down, to recognize customers and co-workers who show signs of problem gambling.

Greektown to Stay Put

13 September 2005

News Brief: Greektown Casino has abandoned plans to build a permanent casino at Gratiot and I-375 and instead will stay in the bustling Greektown district, where it also plans a 400-room hotel and parking structure.

Black Oak Casino Hosts Comedy Competition

13 September 2005

Black Oak Casino's will host a regional qualifier for the San Francisco International Stand Up Comedy Competition.

Pechanga Casino Installs Motion Computing PCs

13 September 2005

Pechanga Resort & Casino, a AAA four-diamond property in Southern California, has deployed 200 Motion Computing tablet PCs for gaming table management, player tracking and employee training.

Omaha Politician Pleads Guilty to Trespassing at Casino

12 September 2005

An Omaha politician pleaded guilty this week to trespassing at a Council Bluffs casino after she had pledged to stay away from all Iowa casinos.

Nevadan At Work: Wynn Exec Follows Rebellious Spirit

12 September 2005

Wynn Resorts Ltd. Senior Vice President Arte Nathan says he has enjoyed the thrill of helping developer Steve Wynn open new hotels.

Inside Gaming Column: Urban Core Could Click in Harmon Corridor

12 September 2005

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

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $80 Million

12 September 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $80 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $200 Million

12 September 2005

There was no jackpot winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, so Americans woke up to a jackpot that's bursting at an estimated $200 million for the Tuesday, September 13, 2005 drawing.

Beau Rivage Opens Job Placement Center

9 September 2005

Executives at Beau Rivage today announced that they have opened a new Job Placement Center to provide information about available positions at the Gold Strike resort in Tunica, Mississippi and all available positions at MGM Mirage properties in Nevada.

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