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Canterbury Park Reveals Casino Proposal

9 March 2005

News Brief: Backed by a bipartisan group of Minnesota legislators, owners of the Canterbury Park racetrack today announced their latest proposal for a state-sponsored casino at the track in Shakopee.

Online Poker Reaps in Player, Investors

9 March 2005

News Brief: The poker craze has moved from the basement card table to the home computer, as millions of players take part in low-stakes games or $10,000 tournaments that stretch for hours.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $20 Million

9 March 2005

There was no Mega Millions jackpot winner, so the jackpot is on the move and estimated at $20 million for the Friday, March 11, 2005 drawing.

Broward County Approve Alternative Gaming Referendum

9 March 2005

Broward County’s referendum question authorizing slot machines at the four existing pari-mutuel facilities that have conducted live racing during each of the past two years in Broward County was approved by a majority of Broward County voters on March 8, 2005.

Fair Grounds Reports Overnight Purse Increase

9 March 2005

Fair Grounds Race Course today announced a 12-percent increase in overnight purses effective with the race card of Friday, March 11.

Goldstrike's "Serious Slot Series" for the serious

9 March 2005

Elgin's Own Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor

9 March 2005

John G. Brokopp: The Grand Victoria Casino deserves a tip o’ the hat for being recognized for sponsoring one of the “Ten Best Casino Promotions of 2004”.

Fewer Illegal Gambling Arrests Made

8 March 2005

News Brief: Police departments nationwide dramatically have cut the number of arrests they make for unlicensed lotteries, sports-related wagering and other illicit betting activities.

Last of Chefs are Signed to Run Resort's Restaurants

8 March 2005

Wynn Las Vegas has completed its lineup of chefs to run the new hotel's fine-dining restaurants.

Michigan Gaming Panel Waits for Name Change

8 March 2005

News Brief: The Michigan Gaming Control Board still hasn't received an application to transfer ownership in either MGM Grand casino or MotorCity Casino, but one is expected by week's end, the board's executive director said Monday.

Mexican Casino Opponents Use Delaying Tactics

8 March 2005

International News Brief: Just when it looked as if the Tourism Committee of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies would observe its deadline, those opposed to casinos have once again delayed the so-called process.

Ameristar Casino Donates to Rehab Center

8 March 2005

News Brief: Ameristar Casino Vicksburg general manager Ray Neilsen recently joined with the company's employees to donate more than $114,000 to Methodist Rehabilitation Center.

Boomtown's $75,000 Diamond Giveaway

7 March 2005

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno’s $75,000 Diamond Giveaway has just awarded dazzling Hearts on Fire and other diamond jewelry in the first drawing.

Grand Casinos May Get New Names With Merger

7 March 2005

The Grand Casinos in Mississippi may get new names with their parent company's pending acquisition by Harrah's Entertainment.

Poll: Canadians Frown at Internet Poker

7 March 2005

News Brief: More than half of Canadians think playing Internet poker for cash is unacceptable, suggests a new Decima poll.

Tropicana Enforces Dress Code

7 March 2005

Tropicana Casino and Resort announced the implementation of a dress code for guests visiting The Quarter, Tropicana's new $280 million addition.

Woman Wins Poker Battle of the Sexes

7 March 2005

The final hand was dealt and Kathy Liebert pulled it off for the women, winning Poker Royale: Battle Of The Sexes on GSN.

Resorts Results Up

4 March 2005

Resorts reports caming revenues for Q4 were $54.8 million, compared to $46.9 million for Q4 2003. Net revenues for the quarter were $50.6 million, compared to $44.0 million in the prior year.

Hard Rock Helped by Nightclub

4 March 2005

Powered by strong drink sales at its new nightclub, Body English, the Hard Rock hotel-casino enjoyed a solid fourth quarter, company leaders said Thursday.

Texas Suffers Another Blow

4 March 2005

The Texas economy suffered another blow when Louisiana Downs recently announced an increase in the average 2005 daily purse offerings up to $210,000.

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