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Money Requested for River Rock Casino Policing

6 June 2005

News Brief: Sonoma County Sheriff Bill Cogbill wants $700,000 to increase patrols in northern Sonoma County, citing increased calls for service to River Rock Casino, the county's first Indian gaming hall.

Texas Tribal Casino Hits Jackpot

6 June 2005

News Brief: Now that lawmakers have adjourned their biennial session without expanding gambling options, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is anticipating at least two more years as the only Texas casino with state and federal approval.

US Gambling Laws Threaten £5.5 Billion Float

6 June 2005

International News Brief: Partygaming may be forced to pull its £5.5 billion London float as fears grow about the legality of internet gambling in the U.S.

The Future of Gambling: Newer, Fuller and Still Sharp

6 June 2005

Flux in the gaming industry is generating a wave of new investment and new competitors, even if the two megamergers now coming together leave the casino business less competitive, executives and analysts argue.

Huron Gaming Room Reopened

6 June 2005

News Brief: Casino patrons who venture to the eastern Upper Peninsula will find the Huron Gaming Room has reopened after a renovation.

Multimedia Games Wins VictoryLand Contract

6 June 2005

Multimedia Games' Players Passport player tracking system has been selected by Macon County Greyhound Park, Inc., operator of the VictoryLand dog track, for use in conjunction with the facility's electronic charity bingo operations.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $20 Million

6 June 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $20 million.

Ohio Ticket Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

6 June 2005

Ohio Mega Millions players are checking their tickets after Friday's drawing, because somewhere there is a ticket worth an estimated $106 million.

Mayor: Casino Rama Could Close

3 June 2005

Casino Rama will close its doors within six years unless Ontario's First Nation communities resolve an ongoing dispute over gaming revenues, warns Ramara Township Mayor Bill Duffy.

Niagara Chamber Appeals for Casino Revenue Plan

3 June 2005

News Brief: Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has issued a plea to Niagara County lawmakers to reach a final decision on how its share of revenues generated from the Seneca Niagara Casino will be allocated.

Gambling, Politics Intertwined

3 June 2005

News Brief: President Bush’s promises not to take money from gambling interests boasts of a strong antigambling record had the gambling industry worried. But now it seems have found a way to work with the Republicans.

Iowa Casino Groundbreaking Announced

3 June 2005

News Brief The groundbreaking ceremony for the $40.4 million Diamond Jo Worth Casino will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Top of Iowa Welcome Center.

Study: Gaming Industry is Easy Prey

2 June 2005

The gaming industry is more vulnerable to the taxing whims of state legislators than any other segment of the national economy, a white paper released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association said.

Three More Casinos Sign with Global Payments

2 June 2005

Global Payments Inc. reports that three additional Las Vegas casinos have signed agreements for various offerings in the VIP LightSpeed suite of products.

Morongo Casino Restaurant, Nightclub Negotiations Begin

2 June 2005

News Brief: The Las Vegas-based group operating the nightclub and restaurants at Morongo Casino Resort Spa closed operations Wednesday and began negotiations to sell their properties to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

Philadelphia Park Owner Meets with Board

2 June 2005

News Brief: On Wednesday, Bensalem Gambling Advisory Board members met publicly to discuss the slots casino construction plans and their meeting with Philadelphia Park owner Robert Green.

Casino Tax Cuts Could Fund New Casino

2 June 2005

News Brief: A Casino Queen spokesman says a bill, which would scale back casino tax rates from 70 to 50 percent, would help pave the way for the casino's plans to build a new $150 million floating gambling boat and moat on 80 acres just east of the riverfront.

World Series of Poker Begins

2 June 2005

Thousands of poker enthusiasts will begin descending on the Nevada desert today to compete in the 36th annual World Series of Poker.

Casino Queen Against East St. Louis Mayor's Plan

1 June 2005

News Brief: East St. Louis Mayor Carl E. Officer’s plan to wrap various city debts into one low-interest payment is meeting with strong resistance from the city's largest taxpayer, the Casino Queen.

Canadian Gaming Association Launched

1 June 2005

Several of Canada's leading gaming operators, equipment manufacturers and suppliers report the creation of a new industry association to be the national voice for the industry.

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