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MGM Mirage Properties Damaged by Katrina

31 August 2005

Terry Lanni, Chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage, reports that Beau Rivage has sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Katrina.

Harrah's Entertainment Provides Update of Hurricane Damage

31 August 2005

Harrah’s is still unable to estimate the full extent of damage at Harrah's New Orleans, Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport, although it is apparent that the Biloxi and Gulfport properties have suffered extensive damage.

Fair Grounds Race Course Sustains Hurricane Damage

31 August 2005

Hurricane Katrina caused damage to Churchill Downs’ Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cities Encouraged to Hold Special Elections on Gambling

30 August 2005

The operators of the Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis, Ark., and Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., have asked their city governments to call special elections for Nov. 8.

Connecticut Tribe Wants Cyber-Squatter Evicted

30 August 2005

News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequots went to U.S. District Court Monday to evict a so-called ‘cyber-squatter’ from an Internet site that attracts Web surfers looking for information about Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Loveman: Stewart Bullied Company

30 August 2005

The president of Harrah's Entertainment said Monday that Rod Stewart's entourage bullied the gaming company into a regrettable, $2 million concert deal in 2000 with threats to destroy a high-profile millennium eve concert at the Rio.

Palms Casino Presents Poker: Quest of Champions

29 August 2005

Ten world-class players will come together to compete for one entry into the Poker: Quest of Champions tournament that boasts a $15 million first prize.

Nova Scotia Gambler Threatens to Sue

29 August 2005

News Brief: Paul Burrell lost his life savings at the Casino Nova Scotia and is now suing the casino for not enforcing their problem gambler rules.

Casinos Shelter Hurricane Evacuees

29 August 2005

News Brief: Hurricane Katrina evacuees at Louisiana casinos are getting water, juice and donuts this morning as they nervously watch what’s going on in their hometowns.

Bicycle Casino Poker Tournament Begins

29 August 2005

e Bicycle Casino's Legends of Poker began earlier this month with thousands of tournament players descending on Bell Gardens.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $111 Million

29 August 2005

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $97 million jackpot, the Mega Millions jackpot for the Tuesday, August 30, 2005 drawing climbs to an estimated $111 million.

$10 Million Lotto Super 7 Jackpot

26 August 2005

Tonight's Lotto Super 7 draw is worth a big $10 million.

Silverton Casino Hotel Opens Poker Room

26 August 2005

he Silverton Casino Hotel has introduced a new poker room with six tables and five plasma-screen TVs broadcasting sports and entertainment programs.

Silver Saddle Saloon Sale OK'd

26 August 2005

Saeed Reza Shakeri, a professional engineer, has assured the Nevada Gaming Commission he has the ability to run the Silver Saddle Saloon in Las Vegas, a business that has been plagued with crime problems.

New York Smoking Ban Targeted

26 August 2005

News Brief: Oneida County Health Department officials have told the Oneida Indian Nation they will begin enforcing the state's no-smoking law at one of the few remaining havens for local smokers - the tribe's Turning Stone Resort and Casino.

Pechanga Offers Chance at Ladies' Tournament

26 August 2005

The poker room at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California is now offering women a chance to win a coveted seat in the Ladies’ Tournament in the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

New Exec to Head Harrah's LV, Flamingo

25 August 2005

A former Hard Rock hotel and casino executive has been named president of the Harrah's Las Vegas and Flamingo casinos, a new position at Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Changes Coming for Powerball

25 August 2005

Powerball is getting a makeover that will bring larger, faster-growing jackpots and larger prizes that will be more difficult to win, lottery officials say.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $32 Million

25 August 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $32 million.

Nevada Gold Enters New York Racino Market

25 August 2005

Nevada Gold & Casinos has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% equity interest in a new limited liability company with the remaining 50% owned by Tioga Downs Racetrack.

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