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Racing Might Escape Anti-Terror Bills that Include Internet Gambling

News Brief: Horse racing account-wagering companies might not be affected by recent amendments added to a pair of bills being considered for federal anti-terrorism legislation that would restrict the use of credit cards for Internet gambling.

Inside Gaming: Colony May Have Eye for Rio Buy

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

Board Backs Sands Offering

The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday endorsed a common stock offering designed to raise $575 million for the company building the $1.6 billion Palazzo megaresort on the Strip and expanding to Macau.

Fears of Casino-Related Crime Unfound

News Brief: In the decade since the Grand Victoria opened, Elgin, Illinois, hasn't been plagued by the crime wave critics said would accompany a casino just south of downtown, according to Elgin police statistics.

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Adopts New Standards

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has announced it is implementing GSA's landmark Best of Breed and System-to-System protocols at its Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Seminole Casino properties in Florida.

Horoscope for the Week of October 3, 2004

Libra is the sign of beauty, balance, harmony and justice. While these ideals suggest peace, the process of attaining them can be anything but peaceful.

Eastern Gaming Conference Grows, Changes Name

As the gaming industry continues its expansion throughout the Eastern United States, the forum for charting the future of that industry is growing as well, and has changed its name to the "East Coast Gaming Congress."

Turning Stone Casino Opens Luxury Hotel

News Brief: The Oneida Indian Nation continued the transformation of its Turning Stone casino into a vacation destination with the opening Friday of a new 19-story luxury hotel.

BetOnSports Responds to Bill

BetOnSports expresses disappointment with this week's passage of H.R. 5011 by the House Financial Services Committee, saying that it surreptitiously undermines online gambling.

Venetian Stock Sale Approved

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to sell up to $575 million in common stock to be used for such things as expansion into the gaming markets in Asia and the United Kingdom.

VLTs Approved for Batavia Downs

News Brief: The board of directors of Western New York Regional Off-Track Betting on Thursday approved a $9.4 million financing package that will pave the way for the March 1 installation of 1,500 video lottery terminals at Batavia Downs.

Casino Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

News Brief: A lawsuit against the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin that began with a bang six years ago has ended in a whimper.

Harrah's Hosts World's Largest Slot Tournament

Slot players from around the country will descend on Atlantic City in a quest for $1 million and the title of Champion of Slots for the 10th annual Harrah's Millionaire Maker.

Courts: FBI Can't Force Casinos to Reveal Records

A federal judge Wednesday tossed out provisions of the Patriot Act that the FBI used to force casinos and airlines to turn over customer records for thousands of Las Vegas visitors in December.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $151 Million

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $151 million.

President Named for Fair Grounds Race Course

Churchill Downs Incorporated has named Randall Soth president and general manager of Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kevin Laforet, President and CEO of Casino Windsor, is the Gaming Professional of the Year!

Global Gambling Expands as World Economy Slows

The 3rd Global Gambling Review: Double or Quits? is now available from Casino City Press, the exclusive North American distributor.

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $101 Million

With a jackpot of $101 million, the Mega Millions lottery game could make a lucky player an instant millionaire on Friday.

Makeover Planned for Mississippi Riverboat Casino

News Brief: A nearly $2 million plan is in the works to spruce up the10-year-old Baton Rouge-based Casino Rouge riverboat casino.

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