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S&P Raises Ratings for Wynn Resorts

19 November 2004

Standard & Poor's Ratings has raised its corporate and senior secured bank debt ratings for Wynn Resorts Ltd. and its subsidiary Wynn Las Vegas LLC to B+ from B based on higher performance expectations for Steve Wynn's upcoming Las Vegas resort, which is anticipated to open in April.

Borgata Results Still Hot

19 November 2004

News Brief: Blockbuster business at Borgata paced the gaming industry to solid results in the critical third quarter.

Oklahoma Commission Plans to Draft Gambling Rules

19 November 2004

News Brief: An Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission committee plans to have draft rules for governing gaming machines at horse racetracks ready by next month's meeting, officials say.

What Makes The WPO Tick?

19 November 2004

Rudy Schiffer discusses the kind of effort that goes in to the World Poker Open and the problems that accompany the WPO's growing popularity.

Trump: French Lick Casino Plans on Schedule

18 November 2004

News Brief: According to Donald Trump, the French Lick casino development is on schedule despite the expectation of bankruptcy for his casino operations.

Casino Workers Find a Home

18 November 2004

Desert Oasis apartment complex, a virtual city of 52 beige stucco buildings in Primm, , is available only to employees of Primm Valley, an MGM Mirage subsidiary that owns the Buffalo Bill's, Primm Valley Resort and Casino and Whiskey Pete's properties in Primm.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $83 Million

18 November 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $83 million.

Spa Resort Celebrates First Anniversary

17 November 2004

News Brief: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are celebrating the first anniversary of their Spa Resort Casino.

Gaming Parlors are not Producing Desired Results

17 November 2004

When gaming industry lobbyists persuaded the Nevada Legislature, the Nevada Gaming Commission and the state Gaming Control Board to approve a dramatic policy change allowing gamblers to bet behind closed doors, casino executives had dollar signs in their eyes.

New Thrill Ride Detailed

17 November 2004

The Stratosphere hotel and casino today revealed details of its fourth thrill ride, scheduled to open early next year.

British Government Deals Losing Hand to Harrah's, MGM Mirage

17 November 2004

Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage emerged as losers Tuesday when the British government announced its initial plans for the deregulation of gaming in the United Kingdom, Wall Street analysts said.

Internet Gambling Approaches Tenth Anniversary

17 November 2004

News Brief: Next year will mark the 10-year anniversary of online casinos. More than 5 million Americans have accounts with Internet gambling sites, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Another Bit of Yesterday Blown Away

17 November 2004

Another chapter in Las Vegas' colorful history closed beneath a cloud of dust and rubble early Tuesday morning following the implosion of the Desert Inn's nine-story Palms and St. Andrews towers.

Two Hurt in Accidents at Casino Sites

17 November 2004

News Brief: Two workers were injured in separate incidents at the Showboat and the Tropicana Casino Resort.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $149 Million

17 November 2004

No ticket managed to match all six numbers, so the jackpot for the Friday, November 19, 2004 drawing grows to an estimated $149 million.

Spectre Gaming Launches Games in California

17 November 2004

Spectre Gaming, Inc. has signed an agreement to launch its "Multi-Reel" mechanical games into northern California with its upcoming installation of machines into Gold Country Casino.

Black Oak Expansion Near Completion

17 November 2004

The tri-level Black Oak Phase II entertainment facility is scheduled to open the main gaming floor on January 12th and the balance of the property to be fully opened by the end of January, bringing more excitement to all ages and a wealth of benefits to the local economy.

Connecticut Tribal Casinos Report Record Slot Revenue

16 November 2004

ews Brief: Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino won more money from their slot machine customers last month than in any previous October, the result of continued growth at the two facilities and a calendar that included two more weekend days than 2003.

Poker Champion Launches Poker Set

16 November 2004

Professional poker player Howard Lederer's new Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament set goes on sale just in time for Christmas.

Gaming Commission Set to Vote on Hard Rock Settlement

16 November 2004

The 10-month controversy over the Hard Rock Hotel's racy advertising campaigns is expected to come to a close this week when the Nevada Gaming Commission considers a settlement agreement hammered out last month.

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