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Internet Gaming: U.S. Beats Antigua In WTO

22 May 2005

Prof. I. Nelson Rose: If Nevada casinos ever start taking bets online, or state lotteries begin selling their tickets on the Internet, everything changes.

Casino Queen Expects Funding for Expansion

20 May 2005

News Brief: The Casino Queen fully expects East St. Louis to hand over the $11 million it promised the boat last month to help build a larger facility, a casino attorney said Thursday. Without the money, the plans to expand are not feasible, he said.

Town Responds to Pocono Downs Expansion

20 May 2005

News Brief: Plains Township Planning Commission got to weigh in Thursday night on plans for expansion of the Mohegan Sun’s Pocono Downs to include a 400,000 square foot slot machine casino.

Illinois Casino Relocation Approved

20 May 2005

News Brief: The Casino Rock Island hit the legislative jackpot Thursday, when the state House of Representatives endorsed a proposal allowing it to relocate.

Churchill Downs Will Limit Slot Operations

20 May 2005

News Brief: Churchill Downs officials said Thursday that they would limit operation of the hundreds of slot machines they hope to install at the Fair Grounds racetrack to an average of 16 hours a day.

What $155 Million Can Do

20 May 2005

With Saturday night's Powerball jackpot at $155 million, it's interesting to consider what sort of positive change one person could bring about with the money.

Lawyer Bets $100,000 on Fairmont Park

19 May 2005

News Brief: A legal high roller from Madison County with a yen to win the Kentucky Derby is staking $100,000 that one big night of horse racing in August will rejuvenate fading Fairmount Park.

Poker at the Bike Goes Live

19 May 2005

Live at the Bike poker games will be filmed live and streamed online every Wednesday thru Saturday.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $155 Million

19 May 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $155 million.

Feedback on Resort Positive, Wynn Says

18 May 2005

Steve Wynn said Tuesday that the public's reaction to his $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas has been better than at any property he's opened before.

Growth Spurs Possibility of Third South Coast Tower

18 May 2005

The first resort to open on the 'South Strip,' now more than half built, could eventually have up to 2,000 rooms after a third hotel tower is built to meet future demand, Boyd Gaming Corp. executives said.

St. Croix Casino Celebrates 13th Anniversary

18 May 2005

News Brief: The St. Croix Casino is 13 years old this year, and the Wisconsin casino is celebrating by going ‘Hog Wild.’

Illinois Casino Expansion Running Out of Time

18 May 2005

News Brief: Time is running out to get approval for the Jumer's Casino Rock Island's expansion plans.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $60 Million

18 May 2005

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $50 million jackpot, the jackpot for the Friday, May 20, 2005 drawing grows to an estimated $60 million.

Golden Gate TV Ad Spoofs Wynn

18 May 2005

Another local gaming executive has climbed to the top -- the top of his own casino, that is.

New York Governor Looks for Casino Solution

17 May 2005

News Brief: Governor George Pataki said the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Casino is operating illegally but he didn't say what he will do about it.

Players Arrive for Poker Tournament

17 May 2005

News Brief: Poker players from throughout the country are expected to arrive in New Orleans this week to play their hand in the first World Series of Poker Circuit tournament at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

Hollywood Casino Bets on New Machines

17 May 2005

News Brief: The Hollywood Casino, confined by bankruptcy rules for months, is finally allowed to surge forward and make a large capital investment. The first move: Buy about 250 new video poker and slot machines, worth $3 million.

Poker Winner's Former Wife Takes Cut

16 May 2005

News Brief: Poker winner, Kevin Cantwell, has paid $54,000 in child support repayments after his ex-wife heard about his $640,000 poker jackpot windfall.

Owners Plan Lady Luck Renovation

16 May 2005

The management company running the Lady Luck casino has purchased the downtown property from its landlord and plans to remodel it in addition to expanding the casino and hotel.

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