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Bookie Posts Odds on Gay Simpsons

7 January 2005

Rumors that Springfield will legalize gay marriage on an upcoming episode of the Simpsons is sparking talk amongst fans that one of the main characters will come out of the closet.

Iowa Casino Wants to Expand

7 January 2005

ews Brief: Meskwaki casino, a gaming facility in Tama, Iowa, plans to double the size of its casino.

Caesars Indiana Closed Temporarily

7 January 2005

News Brief: Because of rising Ohio river waters, officials of Caesars Indiana are completely closing their operation immediately and will remain closed until the river recedes below the established floor level.

Casino Security Voyeurs Censured

6 January 2005

News Brief: Two video voyeurs who used surveillance cameras at Caesars Atlantic City to spy on female employees and customers were reprimanded Wednesday by state gaming regulators.

Lanni Ready for Legislative Fights as AGA Chief

6 January 2005

The American Gaming Association is starting the new year in its usual defensive position, hoping to fend off federal legislation that could hurt the casino industry or restrict growth, according to Terry Lanni, board chairman of the AGA and chairman and chief executive of MGM Mirage.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Celebrate First Anniversary

6 January 2005

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway celebrates its First Anniversary of operation on January 28, 2005 and to commemorate the occasion is hosting a full month of special promotions.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $37 Million

6 January 2005

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $37 million.

New Mexico Developer Finds Gambling Success

6 January 2005

News Brief: Just five years or so into the gambling game, Paul Blanchard is part-owner of the Downs at Albuquerque racetrack and casino and the new Zia Park racino in Hobbs.

Isle of Capri Mississippi Projects to Proceed

5 January 2005

News Brief: The Isle of Capri may proceed with plans for a bigger gambling barge, and Boomtown may move its casino from leased property to land it owns.

Black Oak Casino Close for Transition

5 January 2005

Black Oak Casino will be temporarily shutting its doors for 48-hours starting on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11.

French Lick Casino Progress to be Reviewed

5 January 2005

News Brief: In a move that could spell trouble for the French Lick casino, state lawmakers will review the project's progress and the state's decision to award the license to Donald Trump's company.

Tribe Plans to Build a Resort Near Casino

5 January 2005

News Brief: Swinomish leaders have big plans for the northern end of the tribe's reservation east of Anacortes — a new resort with its own marina.

CIBC World Markets Sets $650 Million Loan

5 January 2005

CIBC World Markets is arranging a $650 million refinancing for Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., according to officials of the Biloxi, Miss.-based riverboat gambling operator.

Company to Rent Hotel Suite to Steve Wynn

5 January 2005

Wynn Resorts Ltd. intends to lease a "villa suite" at the upcoming Wynn Las Vegas megaresort to company Chief Executive Steve Wynn and his wife, Elaine, a company director.

Lawyers Jockey in Lincoln Park Case

5 January 2005

News Brief: With a trial now three weeks away -- and a potential buyer circling again -- lawyers on both sides of the alleged Lincoln Park bribery-conspiracy case have been sharpening their arguments.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $80 Million

5 January 2005

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot grows to an estimated $80 million for the Friday, January 7, 2005 drawing.

River Rock Casino Parking Structure Near Completion

5 January 2005

evada Gold & Casinos, Inc. report the substantial completion of the parking structures at the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California.

IGT Forms IGT-Canada

5 January 2005

International Game Technology reports the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of its Canadian distributor, Hi-Tech Gaming, and the formation of IGT-Canada, Inc., a new subsidiary that will support sales and service for customers throughout Canada.

Calder Closes out 2004/05 Tropical Meet

5 January 2005

Calder Race Course reports average daily on-track attendance for the 2004/05 Tropical at Calder meet was 4,408, representing an 8.5-percent decrease from the previous year's average of 4,816.

California Video Terminals Terminated

4 January 2005

News Brief: It will be lights out, as of Jan. 8, for the video display terminals in the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon.

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