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Inside Gaming Column: Californians Cooling to Leisure Travel

14 November 2005

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

Powerball Grows to $31 Million

14 November 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $31 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $310 Million

14 November 2005

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $262 million jackpot, the jackpot for the Tuesday, November 15, 2005 drawing grows to an estimated $310 million.

Third Annual Systems User Conference Opens

14 November 2005

Bally Gaming and Systems, a business unit of Alliance Gaming Corp., reports its third annual Systems User Conference will be held on Nov. 15-16 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Powerball Rises to $25 Million

10 November 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $25 million.

Greektown Opens New Garage

10 November 2005

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Greektown Casino is opening a new 630-space valet parking garage, improving valet parking service at Detroit's "Best Casino."

AGA Looks at FBI Snooping

10 November 2005

The issue of the FBI snooping on visitors to Las Vegas will be discuss it at the American Gaming Association’s Dec. 7 board meeting.

Bill Troubles Casino Lobbyists

10 November 2005

Indian casino lobbyists on Wednesday expressed concern about a bill that would prohibit tribes from crossing state borders to purchase land for their gambling businesses.

Blue Sky Granted Official Contract

10 November 2005

Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Gaming Commission officially granted Blue Sky Casino a contract to operate a casino in French Lick today.

Efforts Begin to Reopen Ellis Park

10 November 2005

Clean-up efforts are underway at Ellis Park to tentatively reopen the storm-battered track for simulcasting operations on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Montreal Casino Signs Banking Deal

9 November 2005

News Brief: The Montreal casino has given the Banque Nationale exclusive bank machine rights on the premises, and is taking a cut of the service charge.

Expanded Gambling Narrowly Approved for Oaklawn Park

9 November 2005

News Brief: Voters in Hot Springs, Arkansas, narrowly approved a measure on Tuesday allowing Oaklawn Park to offer electronic games of skill.

Mega Million Jackpot Keeps Rising

9 November 2005

The Mega Million jackpot for the Friday, November 11 drawing rolls to an estimated $262 million.

'The Mouth' Wins Tournament of Champions

9 November 2005

Professional poker player Mike "The Mouth" Matusow outlasted the biggest names in the game to win the Tournament of Champions and $1 million at Caesars Palace Casino in Las Vegas.

Louisiana Woman Wins Slot Tournament

9 November 2005

Hilda Fitch took home the top prize of $1 million at the world's largest slot machine tournament held last night at Harrah's Las Vegas.

Woman Wins Largest NY Video Gaming Jackpot

9 November 2005

Bally Gaming and Systems reports that a lucky winner has hit the largest New York Lottery video gaming progressive jackpot ever, winning $195,700.25 on a Jackpot Celebration Bally/SDG video gaming machine at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway in Saratoga Springs.

Magna Sells Shares in The Meadows

9 November 2005

Magna Entertainment Corp. has entered into a share purchase agreement with PA Meadows and a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management for its shares in The Meadows, a standardbred racetrack in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Renovation of Boomtown Coming; Cabela's Talks Continue

8 November 2005

News Brief: Boomtown Reno hotel-casino will be renovated in the next year, but officials didn't have any new information to offer Monday regarding negotiations with Cabela's outdoor retailer.

As Neighbors Shuffle Ownership, Binion's Suffers

8 November 2005

The iconic Fremont Street hotel-casino had an operating loss of $762,000, well below its $80,000 profit in the same period a year ago, owner MTR Gaming Group said Monday.

L'Auberge du Lac Bolsters Pinnacle's earnings

8 November 2005

Pinnacle Entertainment said Monday it was able to increase net income, revenue and earnings per share during the third quarter despite a seemingly anti-gaming stance by Mother Nature.

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