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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.

Montreal Man Hits it Big

1 June 2005

News Brief: A 22-year-old Montreal man has struck the third highest jackpot awarded by Casino de Montreal.

Pechanga Casino Garage Goes High Tech

1 June 2005

News Brief: Every car that's valet parked at the Pechanga Resort & Casino is automatically photographed from six angles and the name of the valet is electronically recorded.

Caesars Completes Nova Scotia Sales

1 June 2005

Caesars Entertainment has completed the sale of its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties for approximately US $70 million.

Mega Millions Rises to $106 Million

1 June 2005

No ticket matched all six Mega Millions numbers, so that jackpot now rolls to an estimated $106 million for the Friday, June 3, 2005 drawing.

Powerball to Launch Enhanced Version

1 June 2005

Sales for a new, enhanced version of the Powerball lottery game will begin on Sunday, August 28.

Blue Chip Casino to Hold Job Fair

31 May 2005

Blue Chip Casino will hold a job fair as part of its efforts to hire 100 people this year.

Smith Wins Poker Event

31 May 2005

The World Poker Tour's Mirage Poker Showdown was held last week. Gavin Smith won the championship event and a cash payout of more than $1.1 million by outlasting the tourney's 317 entrants.

Company Eyes N.J. Expansion, Revamping of Bally's Las Vegas

31 May 2005

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. may expand its two Atlantic City resorts and renovate Bally's Las Vegas to take advantage of growing demand in both markets.

Pechanga Casino High Roller Lounge a Hit

31 May 2005

News Brief: High rollers are enjoying the Pechanga Resort and Casino’s VIP lounge where they can feed C-notes into a $100-per-pull slot machine and the enjoy the lounge’s luxurious décor.

Fourth New York Gaming Summit Approaches

31 May 2005

The popular New York Gaming Summit will return for its fourth installment June 21-22 at Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, New York.

The Casino Millionaire, the Unwritten Novel, and the Big Fat Cheques

30 May 2005

International News Brief: Glenn Schaeffer is the sugar daddy of New Zealand literature. He makes millions in Las Vegas and sends chunks of money south.

Foxwoods Hosts Poker Boot Camp

30 May 2005

News Brief: The World Poker Tour Boot Camp and Foxwoods welcomes students for a two-day intensive course in tournament-style, No Limit Hold 'Em.

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